This service is carried out on behalf of the free Newspaper Trade and
brochure directory publishers such as Thomsons.

The free newspaper industry are recognizing the benefits of using us to check
the distribution of their free newspapers for the following reasons:

• Checks are made in accordance with strict VFD guidelines and rules
• The procedure is carried out by a completely independent organisation
• When all of the costs are compared, we are usually less expensive
• Full data on calls made each week supplied to publisher & stored at DVS
• Compatible with most distribution computer systems
• Human resource issues a thing of the past

All calls are made using an automated system that will check rounds in a random
manner and will then adopt a “bracketing mode” whenever we receive an unsure or
negative response. The system is designed to eliminate operator error, so the
only thing the operator has to do is be polite and courteous. Results are then
sent electronically in an Excel or Access A form file (conversion to other formats
has proved a relatively easy task).

We always strive to improve our services and now have a facility to display your front
page in order that the operator can prompt the recipient if they are unsure whether
their publication had been delivered. We have a full UK database that is totally current
so that you can be sure your checks are carried out to the highest standard possible and
the system we use is up to the minute with current VFD regulations.