Bio

Background and Format: Positive News is a magazine which began life as a quarterly international newspaper in 1993 reporting on the people, events and influences that are helping to create a more positive future for the world and its people. Positive News reports on issues rarely covered by the mainstream media and promotes the many enterprises that are working for a sustainable future. Sections in the paper include: Society, Economics, Science, Environment, Lifestyle and Perspective. It was relaunched in February 2016, following a £263,000 crowdfunding campaign, with the newspaper now co-owned by 1,526 readers, journalists and contributors as a result. There are four issues per year, the Spring issue: February/March, Summer issue: May/June,mAutumn issue: August/September and the Winter issue: November/December. The paper is published quarterly and is available free to the public. It is distributed across a UK-wide network of over 250 distributors, including health food shops, cafes, educational centres and events. Copies are also sent directly to subscribers at a cost. The newspaper is aimed at people who want to read more up-lifting, good news. Circulation: Source: Publisher Monthly Unique Users: 30,000 (Source: Publication) Ad Rates: Please contact the team directly for advertising information. Alerts: Gorkana UK Financial Alert: Monday 8th February 2016 Positive News has now relaunched as an 84-page magazine. The revamp of the quarterly publication, which was previously in newspaper format, follows a £263,000 crowdfunding campaign. The organisation is now co-owned by 1,526 readers, journalists and supporters as a result, with co-owners having a say in what the magazine covers. Seán Dagan Wood is Editor-in-Chief. Press releases and leads can be directed to the news desk at newsdesk@positive.news. Journalist enquiries can be directed to editorial@positive.news