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Roy Morgan September 2011: impressive performances for APN
6 January 2012Roy Morgan's September 2011 survey data highlights APN Australian Regional Media's (APN ARM) position as a leading publisher of daily and non-daily newspapers, in an increasingly competitive market. Across lucrative regional areas within Queensland and Northern New South Wales, the latest survey reveals that eight of the 10 fastest-growing year-on-year performances were delivered… More details about Roy Morgan September 2011: impressive performances for APN
APN ARM sponsor the 2011 BAA Christmas lunch
5 December 2011APN Australian Regional Media (APN ARM) was recently a Silver sponsor of the Brisbane Advertising Association’s (BAA) annual Christmas lunch. Held at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre on Friday the 2nd of December, this much-anticipated event saw the Brisbane advertising community come together to celebrate the festive season, and raise funds for the Starlight Children’s… More details about APN ARM sponsor the 2011 BAA Christmas lunch
APN ARM move into a new digital era
29 November 2011APN Australian Regional Media (APN ARM) is redefining its business model in two markets to recognise the growing importance of digital news and information, and shifting consumer needs. The changes, in the Tweed-Gold Coast and Coffs Coast markets, will create “digital first” daily news services supported by twice-weekly print mastheads. This will give readers… More details about APN ARM move into a new digital era
The Weekend is here!
7 November 2011 APN Australian Regional Media (APN ARM) has officially launched Weekend, a new lifestyle section that reflects the unique needs and interests of dynamic regional consumers. Weekend is published every Saturday in APN ARM’s 14 leading regional daily newspapers and provides targeted coverage across five key segments – travel, entertainment, leisure, community issues, and at-home… More details about The Weekend is here!
APN ARM sponsor the 2011 MFA Awards
25 October 2011APN Australian Regional Media (APN ARM) was a distinguished sponsor of the recent 13th annual Media Federation of Australia (MFA) Awards held on 20th October at CarriageWorks in Sydney. Attended by nearly 800 guests, this prestigious event is one of the biggest on the industry calendar, and celebrates achievements in media strategy nationwide. Paul Kent, Commercial Director of National Sales,… More details about APN ARM sponsor the 2011 MFA Awards
Introducing 'Weekend'
10 October 2011Launching 5 November 2011, Weekend is APN Australian Regional Media’s (APN ARM) newest feature covering lifestyle and issues relevant to the people and interests of regional Queensland and Northern New South Wales. Published every Saturday across APN ARM’s 14 leading regional daily newspapers, Weekend is a stylish destination for advertisers to reach highly engaged audiences in a… More details about Introducing 'Weekend'
APN ARM goes mobile
1 October 2011 With 60% of Australian mobile phone owners now using mobile internet and smartphone use on the rise, consumers are navigating an increasingly vast online marketplace for news content. In order to meet the needs of local technology users, APN Australian Regional Media (APN ARM) has gone mobile – our Regional News Network of over 25 high-growth news websites are now accessible via your… More details about APN ARM goes mobile
New-look community titles
27 September 2011 APN Australian Regional Media (APN ARM) is committed to ensuring that its multimedia assets remain relevant to an expansive market of highly-valued readers and advertisers. As part of this commitment, we are undertaking significant investment in the content and design of our community newspaper portfolio throughout 2011-12. Redesigned to reflect the unique needs of three key regions –… More details about New-look community titles
Regional Connections - showcasing APN ARM's high-growth boomtowns
23 September 2011Welcome to Regional Connections, APN Australian Regional Media's (APN ARM) newest initiative that brings you all the essential market movement information from regional Queensland and Northern New South Wales.Regional Connections is a monthly publication that keeps you abreast of changes, developments, successes and challenges in each of APN ARM's lucrative regions. When it comes to… More details about Regional Connections - showcasing APN ARM's high-growth boomtowns
Roy Morgan June 2011: strong readership results for APN
21 September 2011Roy Morgan's June 2011 survey data underscores APN Australian Regional Media's (APN ARM) position as a leading publisher of daily and non-daily newspapers, in an increasingly competitive market. Across lucrative regional areas within Queensland and Northern New South Wales, the latest survey reveals that nine of the 10 fastest-growing year-on-year performances were delivered by APN… More details about Roy Morgan June 2011: strong readership results for APN
Congratulations to our Creative Executions competition winners!
27 July 2011Our exciting Creative Executions competition (details here) has now officially closed, and we have three lucky winners to announce!Congratulations to the following advertising agency professionals, who briefed a campaign using a Creative Executions placement during the competition period. Shaun Lohman – emitch (Queensland)Bronwyn Threlfo – MPG (New South Wales)Sam Ravida –… More details about Congratulations to our Creative Executions competition winners!
Roy Morgan March 2011: impressive readership results for APN
11 July 2011Roy Morgan's March 2011 survey data highlights APN Australian Regional Media's (APN ARM) position as a leading publisher of daily and non-daily newspapers, in an increasingly competitive market. Across lucrative regional areas within Queensland and Northern New South Wales, the survey reveals that nine of the 10 fastest-growing year-on-year performances were delivered by APN… More details about Roy Morgan March 2011: impressive readership results for APN
The Readership Works announces Fairfax Media will join new readership metric
10 June 2011The Readership Works today announced that Fairfax Media will join the company that was created to develop a new print readership measurement metric.The Readership Works, started by News Ltd, West Australian Newspapers and APN News & Media, was established to develop a world-class readership measurement metric.The Chairman of The Readership Works, Tony Hale, said he was delighted at Fairfax… More details about The Readership Works announces Fairfax Media will join new readership metric
Creative Executions - showcasing APN ARM's high-impact advertising solutions
20 May 2011Creative Executions is the latest advertising initiative from APN Australian Regional Media (APN ARM), showcasing the advertising options available from its portfolio of print and online brands. Creative Executions is an informative and visually-compelling reference tool for APN ARM’s advertisers, which features more than 40 high-impact advertising options available from APN ARM’s… More details about Creative Executions - showcasing APN ARM's high-impact advertising solutions
Latest ABC audit reveals top performances for APN ARM
13 May 2011APN Australian Regional Media (APN ARM) delivered another impressive performance in the latest Audit Bureau of Circulations (ABC) audit, for January to March 2011. Year-on-year, the multimedia publisher enjoyed increased market share, and its regional newspapers account for seven of the 10 fastest-growing regional daily titles in the nation. During the latest ABC audit period, many regional areas… More details about Latest ABC audit reveals top performances for APN ARM
Classifieds brands deliver strong digital results – March 2011
19 April 2011APN Australian Regional Media's commercial alliance with Fairfax Media continues to deliver impressive results. Nielsen data reveals that these classified brands recorded strong digital traffic in March 2011. Drive.com.auIn March 2011, Drive.com.au attracted almost 1.8 million Unique Browsers (UBs) nationally - and delivered the largestpercentage increase in UBs month-on-month, out of the top… More details about Classifieds brands deliver strong digital results – March 2011
Strong readership performances in latest Roy Morgan survey - December 2010
14 April 2011Roy Morgan’s December 2010 survey data highlights APN Australian Regional Media’s (APN ARM) position as a leading publisher of daily and non-daily newspapers, in an increasingly competitive market. Across lucrative regional areas within Queensland and Northern New South Wales, the survey reveals that nine of the 10 fastest-growing year-on-year performances were delivered by APN… More details about Strong readership performances in latest Roy Morgan survey - December 2010
ABC October to December 2010 update
11 February 2011The latest data from the Audit Bureau of Circulations reveals that sales of regional daily newspapers remain robust Australia-wide. APN Australian Regional Media (APN ARM) successfully maintained its share within the national landscape, and delivered the #1 circulation performance of any quarterly-audited regional, metropolitan or national newspaper in the country – via Gladstone's The… More details about ABC October to December 2010 update
Roy Morgan September 2010 readership results
6 January 2011Roy Morgan's September 2010 readership data reveals impressive year-on-year performances for a number of APN Australian Regional Media's leading newspapers.For more information, please download the latest readership snapshot [PDF, 338KB]. More details about Roy Morgan September 2010 readership results
ABC July to September 2010 data released
12 November 2010Results from the Audit Bureau of Circulations’ latest audit reveal that APN Australian Regional Media has successfully maintained its share within the nation’s robust regional newspaper market, and continues to deliver the #1 circulating regional daily newspaper portfolio in Queensland.For more information, please download the APN circulation snapshot for September 2010 [PDF, 125KB] More details about ABC July to September 2010 data released
Roy Morgan June 2010 readership data: top performances for APN
27 September 2010The latest readership results released by Roy Morgan reveal that APN Australian Regional Media’s well-established newspapers continue to deliver top performances across regional markets in Queensland and Northern New South Wales. For more information, please download the APN readership snapshot for June 2010 [PDF, 372KB]. More details about Roy Morgan June 2010 readership data: top performances for APN
The Readership Works announces Ipsos as the winner of tender for readership measurement
22 September 2010The Readership Works today announced that it has named Ipsos MediaCT as the successful tenderer for the new readership measurement contract, following a five month tender process. Under terms of the agreement, Ipsos MediaCT will be charged with developing a state-of-the-art readership metric for Australian newspapers and magazines. A shortlist of three tendering organisations was announced in… More details about The Readership Works announces Ipsos as the winner of tender for readership measurement
APN upgrades Sunshine Coast community newspapers
16 September 2010APN Australian Regional Media has rebranded and realigned its suite of community titles servicing Queensland’s fast-growing Sunshine Coast region. The upgraded titles provide up-to-date, highly-localised editorial coverage and advertising opportunities for readers and businesses. They represent a major investment by APN in its Sunshine Coast business. The changes mean that APN now blankets… More details about APN upgrades Sunshine Coast community newspapers
APN News & Media launches second phase of classifieds commercial alliance
7 September 2010APN News & Media launched the second phase of its classifieds commercial venture with Fairfax Media on Saturday, September 4, 2010. Drive incorporating CARS and Domain incorporating PROPERTY Week, Fairfax’s leading motoring and real estate online classifieds brands, have been integrated into APN’s extensive portfolio of regional daily and non-daily newspapers, to provide regional… More details about APN News & Media launches second phase of classifieds commercial alliance
ABC April to June 2010 data released
13 August 2010The latest data from the Audit Bureau of Circulations reveals that between the April to June 2009 and 2010 quarters, APN Australian Publishing successfully maintained its share within the nation’s regional daily newspaper market. In addition, the leading publisher’s popular newspapers delivered the top three performances for regional dailies in Queensland – Australia’s… More details about ABC April to June 2010 data released
MyCareer incorporating search4jobs: new and improved employment offering
7 August 2010APN Australian Publishing’s employment section, search4jobs, takes on a new look from today – as MyCareer incorporating search4jobs – the product of an alliance between APN and Fairfax Media. For jobseekers and employment advertisers, this alliance means easier access to more candidates, jobs, employment resources and information. Jobseekers in regional Queensland and Northern… More details about MyCareer incorporating search4jobs: new and improved employment offering
Roy Morgan March 2010: leading performances for APN
4 August 2010Roy Morgan’s March 2010 readership survey highlights APN Australian Publishing’s proven strength across lucrative regional markets in Queensland and Northern New South Wales.These readership results reveal that APN newspapers account for six of the 10 fastest-growing titles within the APN footprint. Furthermore, a number of APN’s flagship regional daily titles enjoyed impressive… More details about Roy Morgan March 2010: leading performances for APN
Style Magazines - now better than ever!
6 July 2010Widely acknowledged as one of Queensland's most successful monthly lifestyle magazines, Style continues to innovate and reinvent itself to achieve cut-through and relevance in an increasingly competitive marketplace. As of its July 2010 issue, Style has adopted a new look, new distribution mechanism, and now delivers even more unique, localised content across an integrated print and online… More details about Style Magazines - now better than ever!
ABC March 2010 audit: strong performance for APN
14 May 2010The Audit Bureau of Circulations’ latest audit reveals that Australian newspaper sales eased in the January to March 2010 quarter; however sales remain resilient overall and continue to outperform overseas markets. Australia’s prosperous regional consumers are still buying over 435,000 newspapers daily, Monday to Saturday.Between the January to March 2009 and 2010 quarters, APN… More details about ABC March 2010 audit: strong performance for APN
Roy Morgan December 2009 release: strong performances for APN
29 March 2010The latest Roy Morgan readership survey reports positive performances for APN Australian Publishing’s regional newspapers – some impressive year-on-year increases for registered for APN's daily and non-daily titles. For more information, download the APN December 2009 Readership Snapshot [PDF, 58KB]. More details about Roy Morgan December 2009 release: strong performances for APN
7-Day Trading Boost For Booming Central Queensland
16 February 2010As the services capital of the thriving Central Queensland region, Rockhampton has further secured its leadership position by adopting seven-day trading, from late January, 2010. The majority of Rockhampton’s 1,600-plus retail stores now offer Monday to Sunday trading – including Woolworths, Big W, Target, Coles, Harvey Norman, and a range of speciality stores. The National Retailers… More details about 7-Day Trading Boost For Booming Central Queensland
Newspapers even stronger and more relevant in the digital age
15 February 2010The Newspaper Works’ landmark audience report, Newspapers Today Part 2, explores the relationship Australians have with newspapers and their websites, editorial and advertising content, and how they compare with other media. This new report has found that far from losing relevance with readers in the past two years, newspapers and their websites have become respected, multi-dimensional… More details about Newspapers even stronger and more relevant in the digital age
ABC December 2009 data reveals resilient newspaper sales
12 February 2010Circulation data from the ABC's latest audit reveals that the Australian newspaper market has weathered a small decline in the December 2009 quarter – but sales remain strong overall, and regional newspapers are no exception.Between the October to December 2008 and 2009 quarters, APN Australian Publishing successfully maintained market share within the regional daily newspaper… More details about ABC December 2009 data reveals resilient newspaper sales
The Northern Rivers Region - Dynamic Economic Powerhouse
11 January 2010As one of the fastest-growing regions in Australia, the Northern Rivers region boasts a combination of dynamic manufacturing and horticultural industries, plus a wide range of attractive lifestyle opportunities in rural, urban, forested and coastal areas.Located in the north-east of New South Wales, the Northern Rivers region is also one of Australia’s key lifestyle and learning regions. To… More details about The Northern Rivers Region - Dynamic Economic Powerhouse
Roy Morgan September 2009 readership data released
16 December 2009Roy Morgan’s September 2009 readership survey highlights APN Australian Publishing’s strength across some of the nation’s fastest-growing regional boomtowns.As the leading source of localised news, entertainment and consumer information, APN daily newspapers remain the #1 choice for regional consumers.Independent research commissioned by APN reveals that APN newspaper brands are… More details about Roy Morgan September 2009 readership data released
ABC September 2009 audit reports strong performance for APN
16 November 2009Between the July to September 2008 and 2009 quarters, APN Australian Publishing successfully maintained market share within the nation’s regional daily newspaper market, while delivering seven of the 10 top Monday to Saturday performances for regional dailies in the country.For more information, download the APN September 2009 circulation snapshot [PDF, 56KB]. Source: ABC July to… More details about ABC September 2009 audit reports strong performance for APN
Create authentic reader connections with APN regional media brands
28 September 2009Recently-conducted independent research highlights that APN continues to deliver its winning formula for over 1.1 million* regional consumers. Creating Authentic Connections reveals that APN's highly sought-after combination of localised content – delivered in a format viewed as genuine and easy-to-read – creates a strong and authentic level of reader connection that transfers… More details about Create authentic reader connections with APN regional media brands
Roy Morgan June 2009: APN Australian Publishing titles remain the #1 daily newspapers for regional consumers
23 September 2009Roy Morgan's June 2009 readership survey highlights APN Australian Publishing's strength across some of Australia's fastest-growing regional boomtowns. As the leading source of localised news, entertainment and consumer information, APN daily newspapers remain the #1 choice for regional consumers. These popular daily titles continue to deliver #1 reach into lucrative regional… More details about Roy Morgan June 2009: APN Australian Publishing titles remain the #1 daily newspapers for regional consumers
Record raw sugar prices continue to boost Queensland's economy
17 September 2009Queensland’s resilient and diversified economy continues to boom, despite challenging global economic conditions. Agriculture and rural industries have recently emerged as major contributors that are predicted to perform stronger during the economic downturn. In fact, Queensland’s primary industry sector is set to be a key driver of economic growth for the state, with the booming… More details about Record raw sugar prices continue to boost Queensland's economy
APN Australian Publishing maintains circulation, increases market share YOY
14 August 2009The Audit Bureau of Circulations' April to June 2009 data reports that APN Australian Publishing has successfully increased market share by 1% year-on-year, within the regional daily newspaper market. APN's regional dailies have maintained circulation levels overall, while also posting some impressive increases year-on-year. In fact, APN titles account for 8 of the 10 fastest-growing… More details about APN Australian Publishing maintains circulation, increases market share YOY
Regional Boomtowns Lead Economic Recovery
30 July 2009Australia's resilient and diversified regional boomtowns are better placed than most markets to survive prevailing global economic challenges. In particular, Queensland's regional economy continues to prosper and grow – due to a range of diversified and virtually recession-proof industries. Whilst the nation's mining sector faces some significant challenges, Queensland's… More details about Regional Boomtowns Lead Economic Recovery
APN Australian Publishing Media Guide 2009/10
30 June 2009Distributed from 1 July 2009, APN Australian Publishing's National Media Guide 2009/10 is your comprehensive guide to APN products, markets and services – in the complementary arenas of print and online.In 2009/10, we continue the tradition of highly informative, sought-after Media Guides; however the latest Guide represents a departure from the rate-based documents of previous… More details about APN Australian Publishing Media Guide 2009/10
Roy Morgan reports solid performances for APN Australian Publishing in the latest readership release - March 2009
29 June 2009Results of Roy Morgan's March 2009 readership survey highlight APN Australian Publishing's strength across some of Australia's fastest-growing regional boomtowns. From Mackay to Coffs Harbour, APN Australian Publishing's 14 regional daily newspapers reach over 1/3 of all consumers in the primary market on weekdays, and almost 45% of consumers every Saturday. Overall, APN Australian… More details about Roy Morgan reports solid performances for APN Australian Publishing in the latest readership release - March 2009
APN Australian Publishing maintains impressive circulation track record
15 May 2009The Audit Bureau of Circulations' January to March 2009 data reports that APN Australian Publishing has successfully maintained market share year-on-year, within the regional daily newspaper market. Click here for further information More details about APN Australian Publishing maintains impressive circulation track record
Target lucrative growth markets: latest ABS data revealed
8 May 2009APN Australian Publishing services the prosperous and dynamic Queensland and Northern New South Wales markets. APN Australian Publishing’s highly respected stable of 70+ successful publications, including popular lifestyle magazines such as style and CityLife, remains the medium of choice for consumers living in some of the fastest-growing and rapidly expanding regions in the country… More details about Target lucrative growth markets: latest ABS data revealed
Detours goes weekly!
7 April 2009Detours, APN Australian Publishing’s full-colour, monthly travel environment, will also be published weekly from Saturday April 18, 2009. Appearing in APN Australian Publishing’s 14 popular daily newspapers, Detours will provide advertisers with an engaging weekly travel environment – every Saturday – as well as a bumper Wednesday edition once a month. Detours features a… More details about Detours goes weekly!
Roy Morgan December 2008 readership release: strong performances for APN Australian Publishing
30 March 2009Results of Roy Morgan's December 2008 readership survey highlight APN Australian Publishing's strength across regional boomtowns, while a number of APN Australian Publishing’s flagship daily newspapers and popular non-daily titles enjoyed impressive performances. Click here to view the full readership snapshot. More details about Roy Morgan December 2008 readership release: strong performances for APN Australian Publishing
APN Australian Publishing performs strongly in the latest Audit Bureau of Circulations audit
19 February 2009The Audit Bureau of Circulations' October to December 2008 data reports that APN Australian Publishing has successfully maintained market share year-on-year, within the regional daily newspaper market. APN Australian Publishing leads this market, publishing the three fastest-growing regional M-Sat dailies in the nation. Click here for further information. More details about APN Australian Publishing performs strongly in the latest Audit Bureau of Circulations audit
Roy Morgan reveals impressive performances for APN Australian Publishing in the year to September 2008
5 January 2009Results of Roy Morgan's September 2008 readership survey highlight APN Australian Publishing's strength across some of Australia's fastest-growing regional boomtowns. From Mackay to Coffs Harbour, APN Australian Publishing's surveyed newspapers reach 72% of consumers in the primary market. Click here for further information. More details about Roy Morgan reveals impressive performances for APN Australian Publishing in the year to September 2008
The Audit Bureau of Circulations (ABC) confirms that APN Australian Publishing continues to lead the regional daily newspaper market
19 November 2008The latest circulation data from the ABC reports that APN Australian Publishing has successfully maintained market share within the regional daily newspaper market, between the July to September 2007 and 2008 quarters. In fact, APN Australian Publishing's dailies account for the 3 fastest-growing regional M-Sat dailies in the nation. Click here for further information. More details about The Audit Bureau of Circulations (ABC) confirms that APN Australian Publishing continues to lead the regional daily newspaper market
