Money Observer
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Money Observer was a British monthly personal finance and investment magazine which began as a newspaper supplement in 1979, and in 2008 was acquired from Guardian Media Group by Interactive Investor. Publication ceased in 2020.
History and profile
First published in October 1979[1] as a supplement in The Observer Sunday newspaper, the magazine expanded from 12 pages to an average of 100 pages per issue. In addition to share tips, the editorial team offered advice on topics ranging from savings accounts to stock broking.
The magazine formed part of the purchase of The Observer by Guardian Media Group in 1993; at that time its circulation was almost 24,000.[2]
In 2004
Circulation of Money Observer declined to 16,500 in 2018 and 12,000 in 2019.[5] Although the business was profitable,[5] in June 2020 Interactive Investor announced that the August 2020 editions would be the last and that both magazines would cease publication.[6]
Regular sections
- EasyMoney: All the latest news from the savings and investmentindustry, including alerts and analysis of new products and services.
- GrowMoney: fundprofiles and hidden investment opportunities.
- SmartMoney: Financial planning coverage on topics such as savings, annuityrates.
- AnalyseMoney: Full performance tables for all UK-authorised shares.
Awards
- Winner of the Consumer Financial Magazine of the Year award 2001, 2002 and 2004 (category no longer exists)
- Best Consumer Financial Journalist (Association of Investment Trust Companies Journalist Awards, 2003 and 2008) – Andrew Pitts, Editor Money Observer
- Best Consumer Financial Journalist (Association of Investment Companies Awards, 2011 and 2012) – Ruth Emery, Managing Editor Money Observer
- Personal Finance Trade Newcomer of the Year (Santander Media Awards, 2012) – Holly Black, Staff Writer Money Observer
References
- ^ "About Money Observer". www.moneyobserver.com. Retrieved 16 June 2020.
- ^ a b Tryhorn, Chris (22 February 2008). "Guardian News and Media sells Money Observer to Moneywise Publishing". the Guardian. Retrieved 16 June 2020.
- ^ "Interactive buys Moneywise magazine". Money Marketing. 13 October 2004. Retrieved 16 June 2020.
- ^ "Interactive Investor Limited: Annual Report and Accounts to 31 December 2019". Companies House. p. 60. Retrieved 13 February 2021.
- ^ a b "Moneywise Publishing Limited: Annual Report and Accounts to 31 December 2019". Companies House. p. 3. Retrieved 13 February 2021.
- ^ Twitter, Charlotte Tobitt (17 June 2020). "Money Observer and Moneywise magazines to close in owner restructure". Press Gazette. Retrieved 13 February 2021.
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External links
- Official website archived on 23 July 2020