National World Withdraws Titles from ABC
National World, a leading UK regional publisher, has withdrawn all its titles from the Audit Bureau of Circulations (ABC).
This move affects over 200 local and regional titles, which will no longer have their print circulation figures audited.
- National World has not responded to requests for explanation.
- ABC has confirmed the withdrawal of National World's titles.
National World titles performed relatively well in the most recent ABC figures.
Four National World titles were in the top 10 regional titles by circulation, including the Express & Star, the Yorkshire Post, the Shropshire Star, and The Scotsman.
Author's summary: National World withdraws titles from ABC audit.