GIVING IT AWAY: The London edition of popular listings magazine Time Out will become free in autumn to broaden its reach. More than 300,000 copies will be given away in London every week, replacing the paid-for edition
PRESENT AND FUTURE: The magazine currently sells about 50,000 copies a week, mostly to subscribers. It sells for 3.25 pounds ($5) on newsstands. The free version of the weekly will have fewer pages and no longer contain television listings, which will be available on the Time Out London website.
THE BACKDROP: The changes are in line with Time Out London’s plans to focus on developing its digital products, including its online presence and apps for the iPad and smartphones. The magazine already puts most of its content on its website.
