The Lady Magazine

20 February 2015

Change is good. It’s what makes the world go round. But sometimes we can overlook the old, the venerable, in favour of fleeting fashions and the eternally new. As you know, The Lady turned 130 last week, and the fact that you are reading this shows that she still has plenty going for her. But we’ve just received further proof that the magazine, founded way back in 1885, is as relevant and admired as ever. For the latest ABC circulation figures reveal that The Lady picked up three per cent more readers in the second half of 2014, the biggest percentage increase of any women’s weekly. Which is no mean feat. Many titles saw double-digit declines in a market that is proving increasingly competitive, and the fact that The Lady can still outperform them all is a testament to both the brilliant staff at Bedford Street and the loyalty, enthusiasm and exacting standards of our readers. Thank you, one and all. Very best wishes, Matt Warren, Editor