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Informationsgemeinschaft zur Feststellung der Verbreitung von Werbeträgern

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Eingetragener Verein in Berlin1

The Informationsgemeinschaft zur Feststellung der Verbreitung von Werbeträgern (IVW) (lit. 'Information Community for the Assessment of the Circulation of Media'), comparable to the Audit Bureau of Circulation, certifies and audits the circulations of major publications, including newspapers and magazines within Germany. Since the IVW was founded on November 4, 1949, the testing association has continuously expanded its control activities and adapted its individual test procedures to the new requirements of the advertising market.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

Nov 4, 1949Founded1
  • HeadquartersBerlin, Germany1
  • Websitewww.ivw.eu
  • Legal formRegistered association (eingetragener Verein)1
  • Kind of organizationNonprofit organization1
  • LEI3912003Z20QTYMS9NT233
  • StatusActive3
  • LEI statusIssued and current3
  • Registered addressAm Weidendamm 1A, 10117 Berlin, Germany3
  • Registered withLocal Court Berlin-Charlottenburg, VR 229523

The Informationsgemeinschaft zur Feststellung der Verbreitung von Werbeträgern (IVW) (lit. 'Information Community for the Assessment of the Circulation of Media'), comparable to the Audit Bureau of Circulation, certifies and audits the circulations of major publications, including newspapers and magazines within Germany.2

Timeline

  1. Nov 4, 1949Founded Founded1