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New Statesman reports slight sales increase ahead of its centenary New Statesman reports slight sales increase ahead of its centenary
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The New Statesman reported a year-on-year sales increase of just over 1,000 copies in the second half of 2012.The New Statesman reported a year-on-year sales increase of just over 1,000 copies in the second half of 2012.
During the six month period the left-leaning current affairs title – which celebrates its 100th anniversary in April – averaged a weekly circulation of 24,910, according to the latest Audit Bureau of Circulations figures published on Thursday. This was up 1,001 copies, or 4.2%, year-on-year.During the six month period the left-leaning current affairs title – which celebrates its 100th anniversary in April – averaged a weekly circulation of 24,910, according to the latest Audit Bureau of Circulations figures published on Thursday. This was up 1,001 copies, or 4.2%, year-on-year.
For the past five years the New Statesman has published its circulation figures for the second half of the previous year slightly later than the February release of officially audited ABC data.For the past five years the New Statesman has published its circulation figures for the second half of the previous year slightly later than the February release of officially audited ABC data.
The title, edited by Jason Cowley, was founded by Beatrice and Sidney Webb, with £5,000 of donations from friends, including £1,000 from George Bernard Shaw in April 1913.The title, edited by Jason Cowley, was founded by Beatrice and Sidney Webb, with £5,000 of donations from friends, including £1,000 from George Bernard Shaw in April 1913.
Elsewhere in the news and current affairs magazine sector, market leader the fortnightly Private Eye saw its sales growth of the past two years finally plateau. The satirical title, edited by Ian Hislop, sold an average of 224,796 copies, down 0.6 % on the same previous six month period and down 0.1% year on year.Elsewhere in the news and current affairs magazine sector, market leader the fortnightly Private Eye saw its sales growth of the past two years finally plateau. The satirical title, edited by Ian Hislop, sold an average of 224,796 copies, down 0.6 % on the same previous six month period and down 0.1% year on year.
The Week, Dennis publishing's news digest, was the next best seller in the sector, with an average circulation figure of 194,121, up 1.4% on the previous period and up 3.5% year on year.The Week, Dennis publishing's news digest, was the next best seller in the sector, with an average circulation figure of 194,121, up 1.4% on the previous period and up 3.5% year on year.
Richard Ingrams' The Oldie was another strong performer with a 4% sales increase over the previous period with circulation of 44,026. This also represents a 7.4% increase on the year.Richard Ingrams' The Oldie was another strong performer with a 4% sales increase over the previous period with circulation of 44,026. This also represents a 7.4% increase on the year.
Another riser was BBC History Magazine, up 3% on the period and 1.8% year on year to 73,578.Another riser was BBC History Magazine, up 3% on the period and 1.8% year on year to 73,578.
Well-known publications in the category enjoyed a stable period. The Economist's UK edition was static, recording the same figure of 210,386 as it posted six months ago. Year-on-year the UK edition was also virtually the same, up by two copies on average.Well-known publications in the category enjoyed a stable period. The Economist's UK edition was static, recording the same figure of 210,386 as it posted six months ago. Year-on-year the UK edition was also virtually the same, up by two copies on average.
The Economist's overseas editions fared slightly worse. The European edition sold 234,827, down 2.9% year on year and 0.1% on the previous six months. The Asia Pacific edition recorded circulation of 143,143, down 0.8% on the previous six months and 3% year on year; while the Middle East/Africa edition tumbled 5.5% on the six month period to 23,664, a 18.8% year on year decline.The Economist's overseas editions fared slightly worse. The European edition sold 234,827, down 2.9% year on year and 0.1% on the previous six months. The Asia Pacific edition recorded circulation of 143,143, down 0.8% on the previous six months and 3% year on year; while the Middle East/Africa edition tumbled 5.5% on the six month period to 23,664, a 18.8% year on year decline.
The Spectator, owned by the Barclay brothers, also remained static compared to the first half of 2012, posting figures of 63,613, up 0.1% year on year.The Spectator, owned by the Barclay brothers, also remained static compared to the first half of 2012, posting figures of 63,613, up 0.1% year on year.
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