NME circulation

NME saw a 9.1% decline in its circulation over the second half of last year, taking it to 18,184.
The weekly mag’s average circulation stood at 20,011 in June 2013. The latest ABC NME figure of just over 18,000 represents a 21.1% decline year-on-year from 23,049 in December 2012.

However NME is still a very successful music magazine and NME publishing director Jo Smalley said that 2013 was a good year for the NME brand.
“2013 has been a hugely successful year for NME," he said. "Print advertising revenues during the JD 2013 ABC period were up 23% period-on-period and up 49% year-on-year.

"Digital advertising revenues were up 32% PoP and an eye-watering 72% YoY. It continues to be a tough trading climate for most publishers, but the NME brand, its 60+ years of heritage, its overall reach across multiple platforms and the way we help brands connect a young and valuable audience with live music experiences and events keeps NME in revenue growth.