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Case da Abitare
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Case da Abitare ('Houses for Living') is set to complete RCS Group's portfolio of specialist publications, by changing its target to the highest segment of the market.

Photos of interiors and furnishing solutions will form the core of the content, and the magazine will feature a wealth of details and items of interest from all over the world. As befits an Italian magazine, Case da Abitare will devote special attention to products made in Italy as well as design and fashion, and it will cover everything that goes into making your home a pleasant and comfortable place to live.

Editor-in-Chief: Francesca Taroni

Frequence: monthly

Circulation: Ads media mobile jan-dec 2009
73,000 copies

Readership: Audipress Spring 2008
295,000 readers (adults)

 
Case da Abitare Reader profile
  .000 % comp. I.C.
 
Total 295 100 100
 
Gender
Male 120 40,7 85
Female 175 59,3 114
 
Buying Manager
Yes 136 46,1 99
No 159 53,9 101
 
Age
14/17 3 1,2 27
18/24 14 4,9 57
25/34 85 28,8 181
35/44 82 27,6 147
45/54 46 15,4 99
55/64 29 9,8 70
Over 64 36 12,4 54
 
Education
Graduates 71 24,1 268
High School Certificates 141 47,6 152
School Leaving Certificates 66 22,4 63
Primary School 15 5 26
No one 3 1 20
 
Town size
Up to 10,000 inhabitants 102 34,4 108
10-30,000 inhabitants 67 22,7 98
30-100,000 inhabitants 63 21,4 99
100-250,000 inahbitants 24 8,2 105
Over di 250.000 39 13,3 87
 
Geographical Areas
North-West 88 29,8 112
North-East 67 22,7 119
Centre 74 25,1 127
South 47 15,9 68
Islands 19 6,5 58
 
Regions
Piemonte Valle d'Aosta 30 10,1 132
Liguria 7 2,2 79
Lombardia 51 17,4 108
Trentino Alto Adige 0 0 0
Veneto 25 8,5 105
Friuli 17 5,8 278
Emilia 25 8,4 116
Toscana 38 12,9 206
Marche 11 3,7 140
Umbria 0 0 0
Lazio 25 8,5 91
Abruzzi e Molise 5 1,8 65
Campania 12 4,2 44
Puglia 19 6,3 93
Basilicata 2 0,5 54
Calabria 9 3 90
Sicilia 10 3,3 40
Sardegna 9 3,2 112
 
Socio-Economic Class
High Class 25 8,4 485
Middle-High Class 96 32,4 283
Middle Class 152 51,6 79
Middle-Low Class 19 6,4 36
Low Class 3 1,1 31
 
Profession
Manager / Upper Management / Entrepreneur / Freelance Professional 56 18,9 376
Employee 63 21,3 160
Shopkeepers / artisans 23 7,7 146
Agents / self-emplyed 8 2,6 152
Farmers 2 0,7 95
Teachers / Journalists 7 2,5 102
Workmen / agricultural workers 22 7,6 52
Housewives (Cat. 1) 3 0,9 125
Housewives (Cat. 2.6) 7 2,4 119
Housewives (Cat. 3-5) 6 1,9 109
Housewives (Cat. 7) 7 2,5 55
Housewives (Others) 10 3,5 49
Students 22 7,6 78
Pensioners 44 14,8 61
Others 15 5,1 77
 
Salary (Euros)
Up to 400 0 0 0
400 - 650 7 2,5 78
651 - 900 11 3,7 54
901 - 1150 8 2,6 29
1151 - 1400 13 4,4 36
1401 - 1650 11 3,7 39
1651 - 1900 22 7,5 79
1901 - 2150 27 9,2 105
2151 - 2400 25 8,6 95
2401 - 2650 31 10,4 122
2651 - 3250 48 16,4 174
3251 - 3850 28 9,6 132
3851 - 5000 37 12,6 284
Over 5000 27 9 407
 
New Lifestyle
Le sognanti 4 1,4 50
I ragazzi evolutivi 4 1,4 39
Pre elite progettuale 10 3,4 111
Donne doppio ruolo 43 14,4 214
Elite femminile 46 15,7 295
Elite maschile 45 15,2 160
I protagonisti 30 10,2 297
Lavoratore d'assalto 12 4,2 106
Lavoro e svago 13 4,3 51
Le frizzanti 17 5,7 200
Le solide 17 5,9 148
Le resistenti 8 2,7 51
Le signore aperte 14 4,8 69
Il maschio pre culturale 7 2,5 31
Il signore equilibrato 6 2,1 39
L anziano da osteria 2 0,6 9
Le pacate 7 2,4 34
Le insoddisfatte 5 1,6 29
Non classificati 4 1,5 101

Source: Audipress Spring 2008

Based on: adults

C.I.: Concentration Index

 
Case da Abitare Styles that dominate
 
New Sinottica lifestyles
The pre-elite 20 656
The double-role women 10 135
The female elite 16 356
The male elite 11 159
The protagonists 13 667
The bubbly women 3 106
The sound women 7 154
The resilient women 7 120
 
Self profile
I love anything new 85 121
I'm tidy 83 109
I'm very energetic 91 115
I succeed in many of the things I do 83 122
I'm good at supervising other people 68 146
I have confidence in myself 97 114
I like taking risks 48 183
 
Women's clothing styles
Debutantes 22 241
Ladies 5 146
Madams 7 111
 
Men's clothing styles
Trendy 13 180
Functional 9 110
Double-breasted 13 367
 
Purchasing styles
Traditional 13 301
Showy 10 227
Rational 9 195
 
Food styles
Careful 29 289
FUnctional 22 123
Emulative 23 269
Balanced 11 109
 
New driving styles
Disillusion and convenience 12 199
Profession and satisfaction 30 556
Female utility 11 135
 
Household management styles
Superficial 24 259
Detatched 12 158
Proud 8 114
 
Women's cosmetic styles
Soap & water 11 192
Resilent 12 171
Sophisticated 27 344
 
Men's clothing styles
Narcissistic 29 325
 
Personal care styles
Sport and fitness 28 126
Problems and solutions 16 207
Health and beauty 22 115
 
Financial styles
Consumers 37 228
Dependent VIPs 17 217
Autonomous VIPs 13 262
 
New multimedia styles
Technophiles 37 371
Informed 11 344
Supporters 10 115
Audiophiles 13 145
 
Leisure time styles
Carefree 10 223
Hyperactive 26 320
Busy 26 154
Stay-at-home mothers 14 135
 
Holiday styles
Globetrotters 32 290
5-star hotel 16 225
Holiday village 16 128
Holiday home 10 148
 
Holiday destination
Italy 68 174
Europe 23 229
 
Activities to improve/retain welfare
Yes 53 137
 
In the last 3 months have you...
... watched a theatrical performance (drama or opera)? 11 121
... attended lectures or cultural events? 24 200
... visited museums, exhibitions? 18 169
... been to a bookshop? 51 171
... attended a live sports event? 21 136
... attended any trade fairs? 41 145
... attended any eno-gastronomical trade fairs/events? 25 119
... attended other types of trade fairs? 35 195
... visited any outlets? 34 152
... visited zoos or botanical gardens? 6 230
... attended any political events? 12 268
 
Summary organizers
Quality of products 47 109
Brand awareness 26 104
Impulse buying 22 166
Appeal of novelty 45 131
Appeal of form/appearance 42 106
Orientation to being different 35 135
 
Sport
At least one 53 193
Jogging 17 151
Exercising at home 27 309
Exercising in the gym 25 179
Yoga 7 313
Massages 16 288
 
Purchasing: principles and guidelines
I often buy useless things 36 162
If I like something, I just buy it without considering the price 34 136
i am prepared to spend more for products that make life easier 76 152
I collect different types of rubbish (glass, paper, plastic) separately 90 126
i choose products/brands that respect the environment/human rights 77 133
i have a high opinion of companies engaged in social issues 45 115
I like changing brands 58 121
I often buy, on impulse, products I hadn't thought of 35 123
I only buy trusted products, ones I know 73 105
I only buy products of well known brands 54 136
if I see a new product in a shop/supermarket, I often buy it 30 105
when i buy i mostly rely on instinct 21 107
I'm always keen to try the new hi-tech products 45 124
I only buy really good quality products for my home and myself 60 109
the products I buy (toiletries, clothes) have to reflect my personality 81 128
I try to be a non-conformist in what I buy or own 35 116
I often buy a product because of its nice packaging 25 135
when i choose a product i take aesthetic attributes into account 26 138
I like to walk around shopping centres and visit the shops 65 136
I like to shop: for me buying is a real pleasure 67 156
before I am convinced about buying I need to see and touch the products 92 121
when i see a new product, i am interested in trying it 56 131
I like to buy in small shops/markets 59 107
when possible i buy from outlets/stocks 39 168
I prefer to visit shops in which the staff is knowledgeable 90 129
i kile shops with background music 74 149
I usually write a shopping list 47 118
 
Holidays: principles and guidelines
I prefer to rely on experts such as travel agencies or tour operators when planning my holidays 32 105
during my travels, on holiday, I'm prepared to put up with some discomfort 30 105
i enjoy camping 22 162
I prefer holidays on the move rather than in one place 44 106
when I'm on holiday, I like to be "treated like a lord " 64 107
i like to discover the beauty of my own country 42 105
I like relaxing holidays 92 117
i like adventurous holidays 21 150
I think holidays mean the pleasure of meeting new people 83 139
on holiday I spare no expense 35 184
I prefer to go on holiday with a group of friends 68 113
I like the idea of a holiday village 54 113
i like to visit naturalistic sites 41 135
I like changing resort and seeing new places 78 106
I prefer low cost/last minute holidays 46 110
 
Health: principles and guidelines
I have faith in the homeopathic medicine 14 159
I have a periodical check up, even though I'm fine and I have no serious ailments 44 102
I use alternative medicine (faith-healing, acupuncture, etc.) 11 207
 
Attitudes to cosmetics
I do a lot to keep in shape 53 163
I look after my appearance, my image 70 122
I like others to look at me 55 167
I use face creams regularly 53 124
I use products to keep my skin young and supple 47 160
I only use good quality toiletries 44 137
I'm interested in innovations in cosmetics 37 165
I use product that are not tested on animals 49 163
I always pay attention to the brand of toiletries 57 133
I like to be tanned, in winter too 14 194
 
Clothing: principles and guidelines
I usually wear a complete / matching outfit (jacket and tie, suit, dress) 14 136
I spend a lot of money on clothes 49 236
I dress in a young style 66 123
I often wear a valuable watch 50 333
when I go out, I want to look elegant 61 157
every season I buy some new clothes 73 116
i like my clothes to smell fresh 88 102
I only buy fashionable clothes 54 175
I wear designer clothes 62 158
I dress in a very personal way 73 117
I consider accessories very important (shoes, socks, belts, ties, scarves) 56 131
I often wear costume jewellery (rings, bracelets, necklaces) 29 148
I often wear valuable rings, bracelets, necklaces 17 124
I buy my clothes only in highclass boutiques 14 161
 
Household management: principles and guidelines
I really care about the house being clean 42 113
i cannot stand mess 38 121
house work gives me a certain satisfaction 30 121
I care about the floors being spotless 38 109
I only buy the best known brands 24 151
I only do cleaning at weekends 14 166
I often have friends and relatives round 28 131
my house is often in a mess 24 204
my home is lively and colourful 34 129
 
Expenses, savings and investments: principles and guidelines
I carefully check bank statements 73 133
I feel fairly knowledgeable in the financial field 35 142
I look for profitable ways to invest my money 41 149
I do all I can to earn more 64 137
I like spending 63 144
I follow the Stock Exchange prices 33 573
I look with interest at advertising for financial services 21 323
I think I'm good at managing my money 83 122
before making any big outlay, I think about it for a while 97 119
if I had to invest in something, I'd consider performance more than safety 39 246
 
Do you own a credit card?
Yes 59 363
 
How much do you generally spend for clothes?
A great deal 6 813
Quite a lot 60 135
 
Do you own a dog?
Yes 30 163
 
Do you own a cat?
Yes 20 153
 
Attention towards advertising on magazines
Often 25 451
Sometimes 37 168
 
Attitude towards advertising
I like it, it amuses me 47 117
It helps me orientate in the purchasing process 37 113
It should say more about the company and its values and history 39 109
 
Attnetion towards advertising
Medium High 42 180
High 46 197
  % comp. C.I.

Source: Sinottica 2009-1

Based on: adults

C.I.: Concentration Index