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Frequently Asked Questions

ABC Contacts

• Who is my audit manager?

A complete list of audit managers by province is available on ABC’s website.

• Who is my Publisher Relations manager?

A complete list of Publisher Relations managers by province is available on ABC’s website.

• I have lost the user name and password I use to file my Publisher's Statement online. Who do I contact to get a new one?

If you have misplaced your online filing user name and password, please contact ABC’s Technical Review and Report Processing (TRRP) department at 224-366-6939.

Audit Documentation and Report Filing

• Where can I access the forms to file my Publisher's Statement?

The Publisher’s Statement filing forms for each newspaper constituency can be accessed via the links below:

• daily newspapers
• weekly newspapers
• non-paid newspapers

Newspapers members may also submit their Publisher’s Statement electronically via ABC’s online filing system.

• Where can I access prototypes of ABC reports?

Prototypes of Publisher’s Statements, Audit Reports, FAS-FAX reports and other ABC reports are available on ABC’s website.

• What is the filing deadline for my Publisher's Statement?

Newspaper filing deadlines occur every year in April and October.

• Is there a list of the documentation I need to keep for my audit?

ABC offers suggestions on how to prepare for your newspaper audit.

• What information do I need to provide to ABC for Paragraph 3 of the Audit Report?

ABC rules require that Paragraph 3 data be prepared in advance of the auditor’s arrival and sent to ABC before the audit. If you have not already provided your Paragraph 3 data or discussed it with your field auditor or technical review staff, please send the data to:

Hard Copy/CD-ROM:
Doreane Luszczewski
48 W. Seegers Road
Arlington Heights, IL 60005

(with attached Microsoft^® Excel^® file)

If you have any questions, please contact your Audit Manager.

For guidance on and requirements for Paragraph 3 data, please visit ABC’s website.

Bylaws and Rules

• Where can I access ABC's Bylaws and Rules?

The Bylaws and Rules are available on ABC’s website.

• I'm starting a new third-party sales program. Are there ABC guidelines I can review to make sure my program complies? Also, where is the third-party sales notification form? Do you have a list of eligible purchasers for a third-party sales contract?

A complete guide to the ABC rules governing third-party sales, including definitions, reporting and qualification requirements is available on the ABC website.

Newspapers are required to notify ABC of all third-party sales programs at least 14 days in advance of the first date of distribution.

Guidelines surrounding eligible third-party purchasers and examples are available on ABC’s website.

• What do I need to know about qualifying my Newspapers in Education (NIE) copies?

A complete guide to ABC’s NIE guidelines is available in PDF format to download on ABC’s website. The guide covers definitions, reporting, pricing and more.

• I'd like to report my electronic editions as paid on my Publisher's Statement, what do I need to know?

ABC has posted a reference guide about electronic editions that addresses issues such as pricing, reporting, audit requirements and more.

• What are ABC's guidelines for bonus days?

A complete review of ABC’s guidelines and policies surrounding bonus days, including definitions, examples, pricing, and reporting is available on ABC’s website.

Other

• Does ABC offer any training programs for its members?

ABC offers a variety of training opportunities for its members including Webinars, on-site workshops and custom training.

• How can I find out what happened at the latest ABC board of directors meeting?

The ABC board of directors meet three times a year – in March, July and November.

On the Tuesday following each board meeting, ABC issues a press release and a complete board actions summary to its members and the media. Both documents are posted in ABC’s virtual pressroom.

ABC’s Publisher Relations department also posts board-ruling explanations following each meeting.

• Who is on ABC's board of directors?

The ABC board of directors is made up of 38 members; 20 from the advertiser and advertising agency divisions and 18 from the publisher divisions.

ABC also has several buyer and publisher committees that provide valuable input and feedback to the board of directors.

• Do you have a roster of ABC members?

A complete roster of current ABC members and publisher applicants are available online.

• I'd like to promote my ABC membership, is there an ABC logo I can use in my publication?

For ABC members, a variety of logos as well as promotional small space ads are available for on ABC’s website.

• Can ABC conduct an audit of my website traffic activity?

ABC does offer a variety of interactive audits through its ABC Interactive (ABCi) service.