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New ABC Applicant Press Releases
AFAR Applies for ABC Magazine Membership
New York, NY (April 2009) ~ Preparing for its launch, AFAR magazine published by AFAR Media, has applied for membership in the Audit Bureau of Circulations (ABC). Established in 2009, San Francisco-based AFAR targets the fast-growing but untapped segment of "experiential" travelers. It appeals to an emerging audience of cultural explorers, who seek to connect with people and places more deeply than the average tourist. AFAR will debut on newsstands in August with an initial frequency of six times a yerar.
"Our application for membership in the Audit Bureau of Circulations demonstrates our commitment to validating AFAR's circulation for our advertisers and underscores the authenticity of our audience," said John Sheehy, president and publisher of AFAR.
Plan Your Meetings (PYM) Applies for ABC Membership
New York, NY (April 2009) ~ Plan Your Meetings (PYM), published by Atlanta Metropolitan Publishing Inc. in Atlanta, Ga., has applied for membership in the Audit Bureau of Circulations (ABC) for a circulation audit.
Established in 1995 as the Practical Guide to Event Planning, Plan Your Meetings (www.planyourmeetings.com)is an educational and social resource for meeting and event planners that offers an annual publication, Web-based resources on PlanYourMeetings.com, weekly digital newsletters, educational live events and a social networking site at www.PYMConnect.com, as well as Webinars, destination guides and education at other industry-sponsored events. PYM's core audience is non-titled corporate meeting planners. Because the majority of them learn on the job and have many other job functions, PYM’s content focuses on educating meeting and event planners about industry best practices, connecting them with invaluable resources, informing them about industry news, and giving them advice on how to save time and money, work smarter, create more innovative experiences for attendees, prove their value to their organizations and integrate new technology into their meetings and events.
“By applying for membership with the Audit Bureau of Circulations and having our magazine’s circulation audited, we are showing how committed we are to proving ROI for our advertising partners,” says Tom Casey, president of Atlanta Metropolitan Publishing. "Even though there are many other new media platforms we offer as part of the Plan Your Meetings marketing program, it's the circulation of the traditional print product that buyers most often ask about.”
SHOP, Etc. Applies for ABC Magazine Membership
New York, NY (July 2005) SHOP, Etc, published by Hearst Magazine Publishing, 1790 Broadway, New York, NY, has applied for membership in the Audit Bureau of Circulations (ABC).
Established in September 2004, SHOP, Etc. magazine is the definitive one-stop shopping resource for the best in edited fashion, home and beauty products available in-store, in-catalog and on-line. SHOP, Etc. magazine is published 10 times annually.
“Our application for membership in the Audit Bureau of Circulations demonstrates our commitment to validating our quality circulation to our advertisers,” said Cynthia Lewis, Publisher.”
Su Familia Applies for ABC Magazine Membership
Manhattan Beach, CA, (October 2002) ~ Su Familia, published by Multicultural Communications has applied for membership to the Audit Bureau of Circulations (ABC).
Established in 1998, Su Familia magazine provides important parenting information in Spanish to Latino parents throughout Southern California. Su Familia magazine is published quarterly.
“Our decision to use the Audit Bureau of Circulations came from our advertisers, who regard ABC as the leader in audit companies. This important move demonstrates Su Familia magazine’s commitment to continue to validate our circulation to our advertisers,” said Laura Lentz, publisher. “Using ABC will also demonstrate the difference between our Spanish-language magazines and the numerous small Latino publications that are not audited.”
Teen Impact Applies for ABC Magazine Membership
Salt Lake City, UT (March 2008) ~ Teen Impact, published by Teen Impact Marketing Solutions in (Salt Lake City, UT), has applied for membership in the Audit Bureau of Circulations (ABC).
Established in 2004, Teen Impact magazine is published five times annually and features important articles written by and for teens. It will be distributed nationwide through the junior high and high schools, as well as placed on store shelves across the country. The magazine will start with the top ten markets in the nation and grow to every state. Teen Impact is an upscale magazine discussing a variety of subjects including but not limited to, fashion, sports, dating, life issues and critical issues i.e. drugs, violence, suicide, etc… What makes Teen Impact stand out is that students write all of the articles, which creates positive peer-to-peer mentoring.
“Our application for membership in the Audit Bureau of Circulations demonstrates our commitment to validating our circulation to our advertisers,” said Scott Pace, president of Teen Impact. “It also demonstrates the difference between Teen Impact and the numerous ‘niche fashion publications’ that are not audited."
Together Family Applies for ABC Magazine Membership
Toronto, ON (September 23, 2009) – Together Family magazine, a nationally distributed publication for parents with young children in daycare, has applied for membership of the Audit Bureau of Circulations (ABC).
Together Family, launched in 2005, is Canada’s only magazine distributed nationally in daycares. The publication is dedicated to providing working mom’s with quality and insightful editorial that helps her balance her personal, professional and family life.
"Serving daycares across Canada is a very positive and strategic step in Together Family's development," says Michael Sheasgreen, group publisher of MIR Communications Inc. "Our editorial team prides itself on understanding the challenges faced by working moms and delivering an editorial package which gives our readers insights and ideas in a format that is relevant and engaging. Our application for membership in the Audit Bureau of Circulations shows our commitment to our advertising partners that we are effective in delivering this key readership demographic.”
travelgirl Applies for ABC Magazine Membership
Chamblee, GA—November 2006—travelgirl, published by travelgirl, Inc., 3508 Broad Street, Chamblee, GA 30341, has applied for membership in the Audit Bureau of Circulations (ABC).
Established in 2003. travelgirl is published bi-monthly and features important information about lifestyle trends and fabulous journeys. A magazine for women on the go and the men who travel with them.
“Our application for membership in the Audit Bureau of Circulations demonstrates our commitment to validating our circulation to our advertisers,” said Renee Werbin, publisher.