The Spectator

Founded in 1828, The Spectator is the oldest continuously published weekly magazine in the world, covering politics, culture and ideas for an influential UK and international readership.

2M

Monthly users

5M

Monthly page views

4050

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The Spectator attracts readers seeking high-quality long-form journalism, political commentary and cultural criticism. The audience is highly educated and influential, predominantly UK-based with significant US and international reach, and well represented across politics, business, media and academia.

Operating across weekly print, daily online publishing, podcast and video, The Spectator combines a roster of established columnists with daily news output, an active podcast network and a recurring subscriber model.

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  • The oldest continuously published weekly magazine in the world.
  • Weekly print magazine paired with daily online publishing.
  • Highly educated UK readership with strong US and international reach.
  • Roster of established columnists and cultural commentators.
  • Active podcast network and growing video presence.
  • Coverage spans politics, books, arts, culture and global affairs.

Demographic Sex

63%
37%

Demographic Age

Average age 43
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UK 78%

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Print Magazine

Circulation 78,323

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2 Million Monthly Users

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Newsletter

237,443 Subscribers

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Podcast

2 Million Monthly Downloads

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