Advertise in Money Observer

Launched in 1979 Money Observer is the longest established magazine in the market for private savers and investors, providing readers with high-quality analysis and information on a wide range of savings and investments. For 30 years Money Observer has occupied the prime position in the monthly market. Our subscribers are intensely loyal to the title and appreciate Money Observer’s well-researched and definitive analysis and opinions, which provides them with the knowledge to make well-informed and profitable investment and personal finance decisions.

The best personal finance and investment magazine

Every month Money Observer provides specific and practical commentary on the issues that affect private investors from a number of well known financial writers such as Barry Riley and Heather Connon. Its unique databank provides an in-depth analysis of all UK shares, unit trusts, exchange traded funds and investment trusts.

In addition, Money Observer benefits from sports betting guru Jamie Reid’s betting tips every month. Money Observer has gained an exceptionally loyal, affluent and financially savvy readership. Ninety-nine per cent of Money Observer subscribers pay the full price for their copies. With the economy bringing highs and lows to consumer confidence it is increasingly important for financial publications to gain and keep the trust of readers and Money Observer has done just that.

For the past 30 years, Money Observer has been there for its readers when they need financial guidance and that continues to be the case in today’s ever more complicated financial arena. Money Observer takes its responsibility to consumers very seriously and is never afraid to criticise or highlight areas of risk, and continues to be the only monthly personal finance publication that has put itself up for ongoing scrutiny by the Financial Services Authority.

Advertising opportunities

Money Observer, the UK’s leading monthly investment and personal finance magazine, provides you with a unique opportunity to reach our affluent, investment savvy readers who are constantly seeking new opportunities to invest.

A guaranteed audience

Money Observer offers a full range of display advertising, inserts and sponsorship opportunities. Our audience reach is guaranteed, with 83% full rate subscription sales. Money Observer is read by 144,000 AB adults.

Creative opportunities

Creative opportunities available include sponsored supplements, belly bands, gate folds and cover mounts.

We offer regular supplements including:

  • Quarterly Investment Trust specials
  • Annual ISA in March
  • Fund awards in June
  • Retirement Planning in the autumn

Recent sponsored guides include the Equity Release Guide in association with Norwich Union.

A trusted advertising environment

Money Observer attracts a high calibre of advertisers including:

  • Gartmore
  • F&C Investments
  • Jupiter
  • Seven Investment Management
  • Fidelity
  • Aberdeen
  • Baillie Gifford

Rates and contact details

Colour rates
DPS £7,100
Page £4,100
Half page £3,150
Inserts
Loose £60 per thousand
Stitched £75 per thousand (by arrangement, full print only)
Special positions
Outside back +30%
Inside front/inside back +20%
Right hand +10% Front half +10% Facing matter +10%
Advertorials
£6,000

For further information on any of these advertising opportunities please see contact page:

Readership and circulation

The audience

  • The average monthly circulation is 24,687
  • 94% of subscribers pay full rate
  • Money Observer readers have been reading Money Observer for an average of 6 years 
  • 144,000 AB adults read Money Observer

Affluent, sophisticated investors

Money Observer readers are uniquely cash-rich, time-rich and financially savvy. The average value of our readers investments is over £250k and their average household income is nearly twice the UK national average.

In addition, they hold a wide range of financial products from ISAs to unit trusts and the majority of them buy or sell investments every other month.

Money Observer readers are active investors who own a wide range of investment products:

  • 86% have ISAs
  • 75% have shares
  • 64% have unit trusts
  • 33% have a personal pension SIPP

Upmarket, high spenders

Money Observer also provides an attractive audience for a range of products and services advertisers outside of the financial sector.

Our affluent audience work hard for their money and so enjoy treating themselves, whether that be on eating out or buying expensive clothes or perfume.

They also enjoy travelling abroad, and do so extensively for both business and pleasure. When travelling they believe it’s worth paying extra for comfort and service.

A dedicated, loyal readership

  • 91% read at least 9 out of 12 issues
  • 50% have been readers for 5 years or longer
  • Copies are kept for an average of 8 months; with over 3 in 10 readers keeping their copies for 12 months or more
  • 88% are subscribers, with 45% ‘very likely’ to renew their subscription
  • 8 out of 10 readers rated Money Observer excellent or very good
  • Money Observer boasts a high proportion of solus readers, 85% don’t read any other dedicated financial magazine

Sources: TGI Premier 2006; ABC Jan- Dec 2007; Money Observer Reader Research 2006.