World fronts the second section of the Weekend Herald and is our readers’ weekly eye on the globe. With a mix of the best current affairs, social, health and environmental stories from around the planet, this section offers an exceptional view of what’s important in the world right now.
Weekend World
How readers engage with World in the Weekend Herald
World news connects people to global issues events and trends. Daily newspapers are perceived by consumers to connect them to global issues more strongly than any other media.
"If the writing gets through to you that you’re going to learn something that you didn’t “know about that aspect of things. Perhaps you can build a better picture of what’s going on.”
The World section engages through ‘altering my thoughts and feelings’ and by ‘educating’ and providing ‘social’ engagement with content ‘I can talk about’.
What does this mean for advertisers?
World is an environment where the reader is actively engaged with the paper and is considering other perspectives, the ideal position for an advertiser to bring attention to new products. World attracts a substantial audience of affluent, educated readers.
Reader Profile
World readers tend to be well educated and trusted opinion leaders. They enjoy high income levels, which when compared to others, is far more likely to be discretionary.
GENDER
SECTOR
AGE
H'HOLD INCOME
Source: Nielsen CMI Q1 12 - Q4 12. Based on All People 15+
READERSHIP
464,000
FREQUENCY
Weekly, Saturday
SIZE
Broadsheet