“ABC Malaysia is an Affiliate Member of IFCA”

Membership Eligibility

Although IFABC member Bureaus differ in organisational structure and in operatonal procedures, the Bylawas provide that each bureau elected to membership shall meet the following qualifications:

• Have tripartite sponsorship – by advertisers, advertising agencies and publishers.
• Use standard terms and definitions for reporting circulation within the sphere of their own activities.
• Operate as not-for-profit organisations.
• Issue facts about circulation without opinion.
• Encourage active participation by all eligible advertisers, advertising agencies and publishers.

Categories of Membership

1. Full Members – being members who comply with the basic rules and procedures as required by the IFABC constitution and bylaws. They apply to the IFABC for admittance which is done either by round-robin or at the General Assembly. They have full voting rights and use of the logo and slogan. Fees to be as per constitution.
2. Affliate Members – being members who do not fully comply with the IFABC constitution and bylaws but are sufficiently compliant to be welcomed into the body with full participation but with no voting rights and no use of the logo or slogan without the expressed permission of the IFABC Executive. Fees to be decided by the General Assembly.
3. Associate Members – these are companies closely aligned to the industries we serve e.g.  paper suppliers, computer brands and systems, printing machinery and inks, training institutions, internet hosts, global ad agencies, global advertisers, global media HQ, media analysis and startegic companies, etc. Fees are to be the basic and they are to be approached for sponsorship of initiatives, exhibitions, etc. Attendance at open events with special rates wil be welcome. No voting rights. No use of the logo or slogan without the expressed permission of the IFABC Executive.
4. Reciprocity Members – the IFABC is comprised solely of not-for-profit circulation auditing organisations. For-profit circulation auditing firms will be granted membership in this category. Any other media industry bodies who have similar interests with ours and are closely allied with us in terms of associated initiatives are welcomed to Reciprocity Membership. There is no membership fee exchange. Free access to international information and data both ways for own internal information and use; co-operation in the development and promotion of transparent media measurement will be enjoyed. Attendance at open events with special rates wil be welcome. No voting rights. No use of the logo or slogan without the expressed permission of the IFABC Executive.