West Virginia Executive Winter 2019 | Page 33

How Readers Rule the Magazine World Print is Not Dead Readers are the marrow of the magazine industry. Without their reliance on print publications as a trustworthy source for information, the claim that print is dead would be more factual than the fiction it is for the more than 7,000 publications in the U.S. Magazine readers give publications purpose through their demand for dependable content—they trust magazine media more than any other media source—and their reliance on print advertising for information on the high-quality products that interest them. DID YOU KNOW . . . ? Americans of all ages read magazines. According to the, over a six-month period, the report found that magazines are read by 91% of adults 94% of those under 35 Adults value and take inspiration from magazine media. 118 95% of those under 25 Magazine media 100 94 TV Websites Source: MPA Magazine Media Factbook 2018-2019 WVE READERSHIP SURVEY At West Virginia Executive (WVE) magazine, we recently conducted a readership survey with a random sampling of our readers. Here’s some of what we learned about those who receive WVE. What Readers Do with Their Copy Who Our Readers Are 5% 3% 46% CEO/Pres./Owner 7% 38% 10% 21% 17% Staff Member Vice Pres. 16% Educator 11% Public place Keep it Pass it along Manager Other Political Leader Other 26% Contact us to learn more about the advantages of print advertising and how you can get your business’ message in front of our print-loving, advertising-driven readers. www.wvexecutive.com (304) 542-2247 [email protected]