AAM Zone

The Audit Bureau of Circulation (AAM) requires that paid circulation totals be reported by “zone”. These zones are user-defined, and at least one AAM zone must be set up. For example, you might define a “City” zone (CITY) for addresses within the city, a “Retail Trading Zone” (RTZ) and an “All Other Zone” (AOZ).

Towns of 25 (also used for AAM reporting) are smaller areas within AAM zones (they occasionally overlap). Both Towns of 25 and AAM zones are assigned to address ranges when routers are set up, so that Circulation automatically defaults an AAM zone for a start. If routers are not used, the AAM zone can be entered manually during a new start. Routes are also assigned to AAM zones, and AAM reporting is based on route setup.

Note: Do not set up a record here for two predefined report areas, “Bulk” and “Unpaid”.

To set up an AAM zone:

• In character Circulation, select AAM Zone from the AAM menu to display the AAM zone Setup screen.

• Select Add and complete the following fields.

Field	Type	What to enter
AAM ZONE	open (6)	Enter an ID for the AAM zone, such as “PMA”.
DESCRIPTION	open (30)	Enter the description for this AAM zone, such as “Primary Market Area”.

• Select Specifics | AAM Zone Publication to link the AAM zone to a publication. This specific can also be accessed from Business | Products | Publication.

• Select Accept to enter the AAM zone (and associated specifics) into the database.

• Set up more AAM zones, or press F4 and select Exit to exit to the Setup menu.