The Reporting Standards are the industry-agreed rules by which ABC/ABCe data is prepared.
Latest changes made: July 2010
Changes have been agreed to ABC Reporting Standards for the following sectors:
ABC/ABCe Reporting Standards and changes
| Sector |
Latest Version In Use |
Changes |
| ABC Bulk Distribution |
Version 2 2010, issued April 2010 |
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| Business Magazines |
Version 3 2010, issued January 2010 |
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| Consumer Exhibitions |
Version 1 2010, issued January 2010 |
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| Consumer Magazines |
Version 3 2010, issued July 2010 |
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| International Publications |
Version 2 2010, issued July 2010 |
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| National Newspapers |
Version 1 2010, issued January 2010 |
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| Regional Publications |
Version 3 2010, issued July 2010 |
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| Trade Exhibitions |
Version 1 2010, issued January 2010 |
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| Website Traffic |
Version 2 2010, issued July 2010 |
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| Email Traffic |
Version 2 2010, issued July 2010 |
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There are separate Republic of Ireland Reporting Standards for those titles that publish the majority of their circulation/distribution in the Republic of Ireland.
Changes to the ABC Reporting Standards are approved by the ABC Reporting Standards Group for the sector concerned, with final oversight by the ABC Board.
Website and Email Traffic Reporting Standards as agreed by JICWEBS are the industry agreed rules to which ABCe data is prepared
ABC recommends that members ensure the appropriate staff such as those involved with the preparation and reporting of data as well as those using it for sales and marketing are fully conversant with the Reporting Standards for their sector. Incorrect application of the standards or requirements, or omitting to apply them at all, can have serious consequences on the figures you will be entitled to claim on your ABC/ABCe Certificate. If in doubt please contact ABC who will be happy to advise you.
For guidance on preparing ABC Geographical Analyses click here.
Archive Reporting Standards
Superseded versions of ABC/ABCe Reporting Standards are available for reference.
Click here to view archived Reporting Standards