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National World, a leading UK regional publisher, has withdrawn all its titles from the Audit Bureau of Circulations (ABC).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 titles are no longer registered.
Despite this, National World titles performed relatively well in recent ABC figures, with four titles in the top 10 regional titles by circulation.
No comment has been made by National World on the reasons behind this decision.
Author's summary: National World withdraws titles from ABC audit.