The Guardian and The Observer Audiences

 Readership- The total number of people who read publication (newspaper) 

Circulation- The number copies that are distributed to newsagents and news stands on an average day. 

who reads The Guardian/ The Observer 

- people in well paid jobs who have more disposable income 

- socio economic ABC1 

- interested in hard news (politics, national and international news) 

-enjoy the magazine inside the newspaper- which features on sport/cooking/fashion/reviews

-Age- 15-35 and 35+ 


reaching an affluent and young audience 

Observer readers are affluent, young urban consumers with a strong sense of adventure. They have diverse interests and high disposable incomes, allowing them to engage in sports, hobbies, and travel. As they are hard to reach through other media, the Observer is a highly valuable title to target this audience.

well- travelled 

Observer readers are big spenders on holidays, especially weekends away, spending £570 on average for a short break (compared to £430 for the average consumer). They enjoy various types of holidays, particularly city breaks, lakes and mountains trips, ski vacations, and spa weekends. They fly more frequently, often book directly with airlines, and are more likely to upgrade from economy class.

finance-suvvy

Observer readers are affluent individuals earning 30% more than average. They are knowledgeable about financial services, regularly read financial news, and invest in stocks and shares. On average, they spend £400 a month on credit cards, often using them for dining out, travel, and hotel bookings.

Food & drink aficionados

Observer readers are passionate about cooking, eager to try new recipes, and willing to pay more for quality, ethical food. They are nearly twice as likely to pair their meals with wine and spend £93 million a week on food and drink. Around a third visit grocery stores frequently and are also regular patrons of coffee shops and restaurants, especially enjoying Thai, French, and Japanese cuisines.

Dedicated followers of fashion

Observer readers take a keen interest in fashion and are more likely to read features about it. They like to splash out on clothes and designer items, spend more on toiletries and cosmetics and think it's important to use good quality products.

Active lifestyles

Observer readers are health-conscious, with around two-thirds exercising weekly, and a third going to the gym. Many prefer private gyms, enjoy outdoor activities like cycling (often with high-end bikes), and a quarter engage in regular walking or climbing.

Never without an item of technology


  • Tech-savvy audience: Observer readers are knowledgeable about technology.

  • Early adopters: More likely to own the latest devices (e.g., iPhones, e-readers).

  • Interest in tech topics: Engaged with editorial content on technology and online communication.

  • Expertise in media gadgets: Consider themselves knowledgeable about TV, audio, and visual equipment.

  • Influencers: Likely to share tech-related information with friends and acquaintances.


  • Arts lovers 
  • Passionate about performing arts: Frequent attendees of theatre, opera, and ballet.

  • Strong interest in music: Attend festivals, buy paid music, and explore new bands.

  • Engaged in art and literature: Avid book buyers and readers.

  • Art enthusiasts: Over twice as likely as average to visit art galleries.

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    Engaged, influential and well connected


  • Highly engaged readers: More engaged with the newspaper than other quality paper readers.

  • Stronger ad impact: Higher advertising engagement leads to greater effectiveness.

  • Key influencers: More likely to spread word of mouth.

  • Well-connected & vocal: Information-hungry, media-savvy, and influential in sharing experiences and product insights.






  • personal identity 

    the term 'Guardian reader' connotes a certain type of social attitude and the observer similary reinforces a set of political attitudes in its representation 
     
    they like to think as open minded an this is reflected in the observers practice allowing both sides and reinforcing their on values 


    Entertainment|
    humour - punny headlines, comedic opinions, audience opinions all entertain the audience
    diversion into celebrity world of 'glamour', soft news
    human interest stories which invite audiences to sympathise with subjects
    games, puzzles, crosswords
    art and literature offer pleasure and culture

    Surveillance|
    hard news stories giving a sense of updating on events
    opinions pieces that show a range of opinions on current affairs
    in-depth interviews
    celebrity and entertainment news and gossip
    sports news and opinion
    lifestyle advice and information
    cultural reviews and discussions

    Personal identity

    the observer reinforces a set of social and political attitudes in its representations
    eg, readers like to think of themselves as openminded because they consider both view poits in conflicts
    Social interaction

    newspapers offer stories to the readers that may for the basis of conversation amongst them
    reading abut news, sport and culture may help them feel like members o society 


    social interaction/ personal relationships- comments is free section of the facebook profile for guardian opinion & use of speech bubble on website 

    information- news, fact-based mixture of hard ad soft news to appeal to a wide audience 

    entertainment- there is entertainment news life style people may read to the past time 



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