June 2009 The Guardian:
Quote:"...The other reason why there may have been fewer circles in recent years is that leading circle-makers
are growing up, and can now command big money. Formations are now regularly commissioned by
multinational companies, advertising agencies and the media.
Nike, Pepsi, BBC1, Greenpeace, Sky, Weetabix, Big Brother, Mitsubishi, Thompson Holidays and O2
have all paid circle-makers tens of thousands of pounds for a night's work. They have been made for
pop videos, corporate parties, TV dramas and ads. The Sun paid for one to publicise its campaign to
bring the Olympics to Britain..."
Quote:"...The "believers" also make money from conferences, books, magazines, and calendars, lectures andSource:
sightseeing tours. "A good aerial picture of a sophisticated circle picked up by TV or the press can make
tens of thousands of pounds," says the head of one picture agency, who asked not to be named.
"Everyone is at it."..."
Read The TV Guide, yer' don't need a TV.