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Scotland's Sunday Herald beats print decline after independence Yes vote declaration boosts sales

on Aug 27, 2014 | 0 comments

By Angela Haggerty

Scotland’s Sunday Herald newspaper saw its sales increase after backing a Yes vote in the upcoming Scottish independence referendum, ABC figures show.

In the first half of 2014, the Sunday Herald’s print sales went against the general decline with a one per cent increase, and figures showed a boost in sales in May when the paper declared its support for Scottish independence.

According to the Herald & Times Group, internal figures for July and August suggest growth rate is increasing.

Richard Walker, editor of the Sunday Herald, said the paper’s decision to back a Yes vote had helped boost sales alongside the launch Read full story ›

Source: The Drum