Women’s Weeklies – June 2023 NewsPro
The Women's Weeklies market in June 2023 showcases the dominance of Frontline in both Traditional and Celebrity Weeklies. With key players like Bella and Closer, the industry generates substantial revenue through a mix of real-life stories, celebrity gossip, lifestyle advice, and brand extensions. Frontline's market share and strategic releases during the summer peak contribute to overall sales growth, emphasizing the importance of display placement for optimal results.
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Womens Weeklies June 2023 NewsPro
Key Category Background Womens Weeklies Nationally the Women s Weeklies Category is worth 121m p.a. Only Youth and Children s titles generate more revenue for the Newstrade. Frontline have 11 Women s Weekly titles in the National top 100 rankings, published by Bauer Media, D C Thomson, and Hearst. As well as Women s weekly magazines Frontline also has Yours magazine which is the UK s best-selling fortnightly lifestyle magazine for Women ranked 22. The market breaks out into Traditional Women s Weeklies and Celebrity Weeklies Traditional Weeklies make up the bulk of the market with annual sales of 87.9m. Frontline are the major player in this segment with 60% market share, and three of the top four ranked titles: Take a Break, Bella and People s Friend. Celebrity Weeklies are worth 33.2m nationally. Frontline have 49% share of this market and have the two highest ranked titles: Closer and Heat. Whilst not selling the same volumes as during the Celebrity peak of the noughties, they are still key titles on the newsstand, and remain top 20 revenue generating titles. Brand extensions and specials have become an increasingly important contributor of complimentary revenues to the Women s Weekly Category. Frontline produce 10 regular frequency specials, and these generate nearly 11m to the trade. These include Take a Break Monthly, Peoples Friend Special, and That s Life Monthly. For NewsPro members the Frontline Women s Weeklies are worth 1.5m p.a. In 2022 the average NewsPro member generated 1,050 RSV p.a. from Frontline s Women s Weeklies! The Summer period kicking off with June, is a key seasonal peak for Women s Weeklies. Last year NewsPro members saw sales increase by 5.5% between June and August, compared with the preceding five months. To maximise your sales, display these promoted issues front of fixture, and where possibly fully faced within your Women s magazine section. Do not early return. To reflect that not every member has the same amount of space we have not allocated every title to ever member. If you feel you need more copies, please contact your wholesaler, or alternatively please email your store details to the Fed Contact centre
Traditional Womens Weeklies National Rankings Dec 2022
Celebrity Womens Weeklies National Rankings Dec 2022
Bella Frequency: Weekly On Sale Dates: 06/06, 13/06, 04/07, 11/07 Cover Price: 1.50 Target Store Numbers Top 250 NewsPro National Rank - 9 Bella magazine is the must-have classic women's weekly for the modern woman. Alongside celebrity features revealing the inner secrets, gossip and style tips of Britain's favourite stars, each Tuesday Bella Magazine offers a weekly fix of compelling real life stories as well as classic features and articles covering fashion, beauty, health and food and travel. Bella is the no.1 classic woman's weekly lifestyle magazine. It combines insightful, often shocking true life stories with practical style and lifestyle advice, as well as celebrity gossip. Insert Cover Here
Closer Frequency: Weekly On Sale Dates: 06/06, 13/06, 04/07, 11/07 Cover Price: 2.40 Target Store Numbers Top 250 NewsPro National rank - 17 Closer magazine is the weekly gossip mag where consumers can enjoy all the latest celebrity exclusives and true real-life stories. Every issue is full of must-read articles on fashion and beauty whilst giving expert advice on relationships, diet and health too. Readers will also find a 17-page TV & Film Guide for the week too! There are also horoscopes, Puzzles and so much more! Insert Cover Here
Heat Frequency: Weekly On Sale Dates: 06/06, 13/06, 04/07, 11/07 Cover Price: 2.60 Target Store Numbers Top 250 NewsPro National Rank - 12 Heat magazine is famous for its unique perspective, witty tone, and unwavering insight into the world of celebrity news and entertainment, making it a consumer must-have weekly magazine. It provides REAL fashion and beauty advice and covers all readers lifestyle needs, from the latest fitness craze to try, the hottest places to holiday and the insta-famous food trends of the moment. Plus, an unmissable guide in every issue gives readers trusted advice about the hottest entertainment picks of the week - something you won't find anywhere else Not only is the title fun, but content is delivered with humour! Insert Cover Here
My Weekly Frequency: Weekly On Sale Dates: Every Tuesday Cover Price: 1.75 Target Store Numbers: Top 750 NewsPro National rank - 28 My Weekly is the feel good read, packed with inspirational and entertaining features. There s interviews with favourite celebrities, show-stopping cookery, compelling fiction including crime, romance and humour, and a selection of brain-teasing puzzles to test readers brainpower! The extensive lifestyle section will have your customers looking and feeling great! There is the latest fashion and beauty news, health and wellbeing advice from experts and they ve even got home and garden covered! There s something for everyone, so don t let your customers miss out. Demograph 50% of readers ABC 1. 45% of readers retired. Mean age 56. 76% main shopper. It Is ranked 10th in the traditional weeklies sub-category. National annual RSV of 4,297,243 tracking ahead of the traditional weeklies sub-category at -0.2%.
My Weekly Special Frequency: Monthly On Sale Dates: 11/5 & 8/6 Cover Price: 3.99 Target Store Numbers: Top 250 NewsPro Summer is here and they are celebrating in style in My Weekly Special, there are features on the best cookery recipes, real life stories, tricky puzzles, beauty products and fashion. This magazine takes all the best bits from the My Weekly magazine series and puts it all together in one handy publication that can be enjoyed as a fun seasonal treat. There s so much to read and enjoy in My Weekly Special every month. It s the perfect companion, for your customers! National annual RSV of 405,521.
Peoples Friend Frequency: Weekly On Sale Dates: Every Wednesday Cover Price: 1.85 Target Store Numbers: Top 750 NewsPro National Rank - 11 The People's Friend is the longest running and friendliest weekly magazine in the world. Each edition contains seven short stories and two exclusive serial instalments, as well as recipes, knitting patterns, gardening advice, health, travel and so much more. It has a loyal customer base with strong content keeping the reader buying it week in and week out. Insights data shows a repeat rate of 51%, that's second only to Take a Break magazine. It si a consistent strong performer ranked 11th nationally and 5th in the traditional weeklies sub- category. Demograph 43% ABC1. 80% Female. 53% Retired. 66% main shopper. National RSV of 6,899,438 which is tracking ahead of the traditional weeklies sub-category.
Peoples Friend Special Frequency: Monthly On Sale Dates: 24/5 & 14/6 Cover Price: 3.99 Target Store Numbers: Top 500 NewsPro National rank - 85 People s Friend Special is a seasonal publication from the makers of the original weekly magazine People s Friend released 12 times a year. The magazine brings the readers more stories, great puzzles and interesting interviews with talented writers. It is packed with everything a fan of the weekly edition would love. So if your customers want more stories and entertainment then this magazine is for them.. Ranked 13th in the traditional women's weeklies sub category it makes a great companion purchase to the traditional Peoples Friend. National RSV at 1,618,244 and performing at +6.6% YOY, tracking ahead of the traditional women s weeklies sub category.
TAKE A BREAK Frequency: Weekly On Sale Dates: 1/6, 8/6, 15/6 and 22/6 Cover Price: 1.20 Target Store Numbers: All NewsPro Stores National Rank - 4 Take a Break is the number one selling Traditional Women s Weekly magazine. Each week sharing compelling true-life stories directly from readers, the latest health, fashion and beauty tips, plus cookery and travel. Each issue features exciting competitions with fabulous must-win prizes. Insert Cover Here This title performs well all year but also sees seasonal spikes through Spring and Summer Take a Break audience is predominantly female (80%) aged between 50-75 (80%). Consumers will often buy Take a Break as the primary purchase as well as another as a secondary purchase. Market insight suggest a significant cross purchase with That s Life weekly There are also a number of other Take a Break branded titles including Fate and Fortune, Fiction Feast and puzzle titles. Collectively the Take a Break branded titles generate a massive 37,200,000 in RSV annually
TAKE A BREAK MONTHLY Frequency: Monthly On Sale Dates: 15/6 Cover Price: 2.40 Target Store Numbers: All NewsPro Stores Take a Break Monthly expands on the core content on offer within the weekly magazine. It includes a mix of real-life stories, puzzles and expands the editorial around health and well being. Insert Cover Here Each month readers can expect shocking true stories, fashion advice, recipes, dieting, competitions, and more. This title performs well all year but Spring/Summer issues are incredibly popular and will generally uplift by +15% in sales. Also high cross over purchase with Take a Break weekly The consumer profile mirrors the weekly magazine, predominantly female (80%) aged between 50-75 (80%). For readers looking for a overview of all the news and gossip from the series, this magazine fits it all, expanding on the core Take a Break content and focusing on seasonal interests
THATS LIFE Frequency: Weekly On Sale Dates: 1/6, 8/6, 15/6 and 22/6 Cover Price: 0.92 Target Store Numbers: All NewsPro Stores National rank-13 that's life! that's life! is a magazine for readers, by readers. Forget fiction, it s real lives that are fascinating. Every issue is jam-packed with your incredible true stories. Readers will be shocked and moved by tales of love and laughter, friendship and betrayal, murder and miracles. It's safe to say that's life! is where you'll find the stories that no other magazine dares to tell. Along with gripping reads, it is bursting with puzzles, and each one has a generous prize, including 1,000 in CASH. Insert Cover Here Its health and consumer pages keep them in the know, and affordable fashion, beauty and cookery will be sure to tempt readers. t that s life! hat s life! audience is predominantly female (80%) aged between 45-70 (80%). Alongside the weekly, the That s Life brand is also attached to two other titles in the market, That s Life Monthly and That s Life Crime Scene. Collectively these branded titles generate 7,732,000 in RSV annually
THATS LIFE MONTHLY Frequency: Monthly On Sale Dates: 22/06 Cover Price: 1.95 Target Store Numbers: All NewsPro Stores National rank - 120 That s Life Monthly expands on the core content on offer within the weekly magazine. It includes a mix of real-life stories, puzzles and the editorial around health and well being. Each month readers can expect shocking true stories, fashion advice, recipes, dieting, competitions, and more. Insert Cover Here This title performs well all year but the two Summer issues will tend to uplift by up to +60% (May/Jun & Jul/Aug). Traditionally there are cross purchases with that s life weekly and that s life crime scene. The consumer profile mirrors the weekly magazine, predominantly female (80%) aged between 45-70 (80%). For consumers looking for a overview of all the news and gossip from the series, this magazine fits it all, expanding on the weekly core content and focusing on seasonal interests.
Yours Frequency: Fortnightly (26 issues per year) Issue 429 on sale 30/5/23 cover price 1.95 Issue 430 on sale 13/06/23 cover price 2.30 Summer Bumper issue Issue 431 on sale 27/6/23 cover price 1.95 Target Store Numbers: Top 50 NewsPro Yours magazine is the UK s best-selling fortnightly magazine for women. Each issue contains interviews with your favourite stars (Helen Mirren, Judi Dench, Joanna Lumley etc.) alongside real life stories of inspiring women doing amazing things Yours is the only magazine aimed at mature women providing all they need to make the most of every aspect of life. Issue Specific Issue 429 will include a UK & Europe Breaks feature Issue 430 will be the summer bumper issue including puzzles and fiction Issue 431 will include a lifestyle and fitness special
Yours Retro Frequency: Monthly (12 issues per year) Issue 62 on sale date 25/5/23 Issue 63 on sale date 22/6/23 Cover Price: 4.30 Target Store Numbers: Top 100 NewsPro Yours Retro is utterly unique and a must-read for anyone who loves the stars from the past. Each issue contains fascinating life stories of Hollywood legends, unforgettable TV and Music from the 50 s, 60 s, and 70 s Yours Retro enables readers to take a nostalgic journey through their childhood and teenage years Issue Specific Issue 62 will feature Cary Grant - the King of Comedy Issue 63 will feature Debbie Reynolds
