Business Day (South Africa)
| Business Day Logo | |
| Type | Daily newspaper |
|---|---|
| Owner(s) | Times Media Group |
| Editor | Songezo Zibi |
| Founded | 1 May 1985 |
| Language | English |
| Headquarters | Rosebank |
| Website | www |
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Business Day is a national daily newspaper in South Africa, published from Monday to Friday and also available as an e-paper. Based in Rosebank, Johannesburg. It is edited by Peter Bruce and published by BDFM Publishers, which is also the parent company of the Financial Mail magazine and Business Day TV (formerly known as Summit TV).[1]
It is owned by Times Media Group.
The newspaper, launched on 1 May 1985, covers all major national and international news, with a specific focus on the South African economy and business sector, companies and financial markets. It also contains an influential opinion section with several popular columnists, along with coverage of sport, travel, books, arts and entertainment.[1]
BDlive is the digital identity of the newspaper, including a website, apps for the iPhone and iPad, Android devices and BlackBerry, and a mobile site (m.bdlive.co.za).[1]
Supplements
- Motor News (Thursdays)[2]
- Home Front (Once a month)[2]
- Investors Monthly (Once a month)[2]
- Sport (Once a month)[2]
- Wanted (Once a month)[2]
Distribution areas
| 2008 | 2013 | |
| Eastern Cape | Y | Y |
|---|---|---|
| Free State | Y | Y |
| Gauteng | Y | Y |
| Kwa-Zulu Natal | Y | Y |
| Limpopo | Y | Y |
| Mpumalanga | Y | Y |
| North West | Y | Y |
| Northern Cape | Y | Y |
| Western Cape | Y | Y |
Distribution figures
| Net Sales | |
| Jan - Mar 2015 | 29 559[5] |
|---|---|
| Jan - Mar 2014 | 32 854[5] |
| Oct - Dec 2012 | 35 149 |
| Jul - Sep 2012 | 35 828 |
| Apr - Jun 2012 | 35 070 |
| Jan - Mar 2012 | 35 897 |
Readership figures
| AIR | |
| Jan – Dec 2012 | 59 000 |
|---|---|
| Jul 2011 – Jun 2012 | 68 000 |
See also
References
- ^ a b c "Business Day Website (About Us)". Retrieved 13 June 2013.
- ^ a b c d e "Business Day Website". Retrieved 13 June 2013.
- ^ "Business Day Website". Retrieved 21 June 2013.
- ^ Audit Bureau of Circulations (S.A)
- ^ a b ABC Analysis Q1 2015: The biggest-circulating newspapers in South Africa, MarkLives.com, 8 May, 2015
- ^ SAARF AMPS (Previous Presentations)
- ^ SAARF AMPS (Industry Presentations)
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