UK ABC circulation figures
February 15 2002 - 2:00AM
UK Regulatory
RNS Number:5238R
Future Network PLC
15 February 2002
15 February 2002
The Future Network plc
New games magazines are the highlight of Future's latest ABC figures
The Future Network plc (LSE:FNET) today releases the latest ABC audited
circulation figures for its UK magazines.
Key highlights:
• Official PlayStation 2 Magazine is the UK's fastest growing monthly consumer
magazine with a 53.8% year on year increase. Future's unofficial PSM2 title
ranks as the third fastest growing monthly consumer magazine, with a 42.3%
year on year increase;
• PlayStation2 magazine sales continue to track the growing sales volume of
the PS2 console, with December 2001 sales of Official PlayStation2 Magazine
at 190,000 copies, representing approximately 10% of the 1.94 million*
installed base of PlayStation2 in December 2001;
• Future's share of the UK games magazine market increases to 55% - up from
53% in the first half of 2001;
• Computing magazines declined overall, particularly Future's three Internet
titles, which each dropped more than 25% year on year. One notable
exception was PC Answers, which was up 10% year on year;
• The Entertainment division performed well, with 13 out of 19 titles showing
year on year growth. Strong performances from Future's Music titles
(where 5 out of 8 magazines recorded over 10% year on year growth) and a
9th successive circulation increase from Total Film, helped offset declines
in other parts of the portfolio.
Greg Ingham, Chief Executive of The Future Network, commented:
"These are encouraging ABC figures. Our games magazines are benefiting from the
strong growth in the computer games market, with impressive performances from
both our official and unofficial PlayStation 2 titles.
"Outside of the games market, conditions are tougher, particularly for our
computing and Internet titles. Our entertainment division held up well, with
some strong performances from our music titles, Future Music, Guitarist, Metal
Hammer, Rhythm and Total Guitar and the continued growth of Total Film, helping
to offset declines elsewhere.
"It is worth noting that these ABCs relate to a period of significant
reorganisation for the business and it is to the great credit of our magazine
teams that these results have been achieved."
For further information:
The Future Network plc 01225 442244
Greg Ingham, Chief Executive
John Bowman, Finance Director
Hogarth Partnership
James Longfield/Georgina Briscoe 020 7357 9477
Notes to Editors:
* source: ChartTrack December 2001
A list of the ABC circulation figures for each audited UK title is attached.
These ABCs are the average audited circulation figures for either the past year
or the past six month period (depending on whether the magazine undertakes
annual or six monthly audits). Future currently publishes 48 monthly magazines
in the UK, out of a total of over 80 titles across the group.
Future will be announcing its preliminary results in March 2002.
About The Future Network Plc
Future was founded in the UK in 1985. Today it publishes over 80 magazines
worldwide. It is the leading publisher of video games and home computing
magazines in the UK and Italy. The company also licenses 32 of its titles
resulting in over 60 local editions in a further 23 countries. Future employs
more than 1,100 people in offices in Bath, London, San Francisco, New York,
Paris and Milan. The Company was floated on the London Stock Exchange in June
1999.
A breakdown of the ABC figures for Future Publishing's individual titles
for Jan-Dec 2001 and Jul - Dec 2001
Games Division
PlayStation Magazines July - Dec 2001
Official PlayStation 2 Magazine 125,895
Official PlayStation Magazine 102,332
PlayStation Max 33,107
Official PlayStation 2 Special Edition 40,246
PSM2 74,643
Other Games Magazines Jul - Dec 2001
Edge 30,118
GamesMaster 52,708
NGC 25,305
PC Gamer 78,553
Computing Division
Jan - Dec 2001 (except where indicated)
.net 36,754 (Jul-Dec 2001)
3D World 14,652
Computer Arts 31,675
Computer Arts Special 25,373
Cre@te On Line 13,092
Internet Advisor 22,834
Internet Works 19,682
MacFormat 22,839(Jul-Dec 2001)
PC Answers 41,111(Jul-Dec 2001)
PC Format 76,337(Jul-Dec 2001)
PC Guide 12,460
PC Plus 85,111
Entertainment Division
Jan - Dec 2001 (except where indicated)
Classic Rock 31,794 (Jul-Dec 2001)
Computer Music 26,032
Cross Stitcher 67,769
Cycling Plus 20,200
Diesel Car 16,861
Future Music 20,645
Good Woodworking 19,133
Guitar Techniques 14,001
Guitarist 26,260
Hi Fi Choice 13,832
Home Entertainment 18,323
Manchester United Magazine 56,399
Mountain Biking UK 53,052
Metal Hammer 40,060 (Jul-Dec 2001)
Rhythm 7,383
SFX 37,018
T3 50,561 (Jul-Dec 2001)
Total Film 83,100 (Jul-Dec 2001)
Total Guitar 33,303
This information is provided by RNS
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