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Media Companies in the UK: 94,000+ Active Firms (2026)
Media companies in the UK create, package and monetise editorial, entertainment and advertising content across digital, print and broadcast channels.
Buying centres tend to sit with editorial management, audience and subscription teams, commercial advertising sales, rights/licensing managers and event or branded-content units. The buyer mix is mostly B2B, spanning advertisers, agencies, rights-holders, professional audiences and consumer-facing publishers with business revenue lines. Engagements usually sit above freelance project work: recurring subscriptions, campaign-led advertising, licensing packages, production retainers and commercial publishing services for mid-market and larger operators, plus lean publishers with material turnover. The better fits combine content creation with monetisation capability.
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The UK cohort contains 94,049 actively trading media companies, spanning small publishers, channel owners, content studios, commercial publishing services and rights-led operators. Market depth narrows higher up the revenue curve: 494 companies have turnover above £5M, while 23,072 were incorporated since 2022. Reported employment totals 4,188 people across 121 firms, giving a disclosed workforce picture that is useful for scale screening but not a full labour-market estimate. For researchers, the list is broad at the base and much more selective once revenue and headcount thresholds are applied.
Advertising-funded publishers, broadcasters, events businesses and content platforms face different obligations, so compliance tends to sit close to the revenue model. Privacy and consent rules matter where audience data supports targeting, newsletters or paid communities; advertising standards shape campaign claims and sponsorship disclosure; copyright and licensing govern reuse of editorial, images, audio and video. Subscription businesses also carry consumer-contract and cancellation duties. Market structure is therefore mixed: some firms look like regulated media operators, while others resemble commercial services businesses with media revenues attached.
Early-commercial weight appears high, with many firms still testing audience, sponsorship or subscription economics before reaching repeatable scale. Scale-up scarcity tends to favour businesses that own defensible audiences, rights libraries or specialist professional communities, because distribution has become harder to buy cheaply. Consolidation pressure may persist around local publishing, trade media and production services, especially where advertising demand is cyclical. The more durable operators are likely to be those that can blend direct audience revenue with licensing, events or higher-margin commercial services.
94,049
Active firms
2026
494
Above £5M revenue
Companies past the £5M threshold
23,072
Incorporated since 2022
Recent company formation
Key facts
About 1% of the trading cohort reports turnover above £5M (494 of 94,049 firms) — the rest sits below that revenue band.
24% of the cohort was incorporated since 2022 (23,072 firms), so a sizeable share is in its first few filing cycles.
Media companies package editorial, entertainment and advertising content for digital, print and broadcast channels.
Revenue models tend to split between advertising, subscriptions, production work and rights income.
The category spans media ownership, production, publishing and advertising-led content models rather than a single operating model.
Employee-heavy editorial and production businesses sit alongside leaner rights, sales and holding-company structures.
Top UK media companies
Reuters News & Media Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProduces and distributes international news coverage, analysis, photographs and video through digital platforms. Provides reporting on business, finance, politics, technology and global events,…
Serves global news readers and B2B customers including financial market professionals, media organisations, legal and government audiences, and business decision-makers across finance, energy,…
Financial Health
StableStable · Profitable
Location
MA Agriculture Limited
Trajectory
3y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsPublishes specialist magazines, journals and digital information resources and organises industry conferences, exhibitions and events. Serves professional audiences across sectors through editorial…
Serves specialist professional communities across sectors such as healthcare, property, transport and agriculture, including subscribers, conference delegates, advertisers and sponsors.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · 2% CAGR over 2y
Location
NARRATIVE ENTERTAINMENT UK LIMITED
Trajectory
3y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsOperates and broadcasts television channels including GREAT! Movies, GREAT! Action, GREAT! Romance, GREAT! TV, POP, tiny POP and POP MAX. Distributes film, entertainment and children’s programming…
Serves UK television audiences, including families, children and viewers of movie, action, romance and general entertainment channels.
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Growing, Hiring · 13% CAGR over 2y
Location
AMC INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
Trajectory
3y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsOperates television channels and subscription streaming services, commissioning, acquiring and distributing TV series, films, documentaries and reality programming. Manages brands including AMC,…
Serves consumers and streaming subscribers, plus advertisers and TV distribution partners, across entertainment audiences for drama, documentaries, lifestyle, film and reality programming.
Financial Health
StableStable · 0% CAGR over 2y
Location
Truham Boys Limited
Trajectory
3y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsDevelops and produces film and television productions, including feature films and scripted TV series. Credits include titles such as The King’s Speech, Top of the Lake, Slow Horses, Heartstopper,…
Serves B2B buyers in screen entertainment, including broadcasters, streaming platforms, film distributors and commissioning teams for scripted television and feature film projects.
Financial Health
StrongStrong · 0% CAGR over 1y
Location
World Scientific Publishing (UK) Limited
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsPublishes and distributes academic journals, scholarly books and e‑books across subjects including physics, engineering, computer science, mathematics, medicine and social sciences. Provides open…
Serves academic and professional audiences, including researchers, authors, lecturers, librarians, booksellers and institutional customers, across science, technology, medicine, business and social…
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Profitable · -6% CAGR over 2y
Location
DATATEAM MEDIA AND COMMUNICATIONS GROUP LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsPublishes trade magazines, digital publications and industry news websites for business-to-business and healthcare sectors. Produces printed media and manages exhibitions, awards programmes and…
Serves B2B audiences in healthcare, building services, retail, industrial, education, printwear, attractions and vending sectors, including trade professionals, retailers, suppliers and advertisers.
Financial Health
StrongStrong
Location
TMT Consultants Ltd
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsPublishes industry news, analysis and proprietary M&A intelligence on telecoms, digital infrastructure, technology and media sectors. Provides deal data, market insights and reports, and organises…
Serves B2B senior dealmakers in global digital infrastructure, including investors, banks, operators, industry advisors and legal teams focused on datacentres, fibre, telecoms, towers and cloud.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Hiring · 22% CAGR over 4y
Location
STUDIO TF1 LIMITED
Trajectory
2y · 2024–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 2 filingsProduces and distributes audiovisual content including films, television series, documentaries, animation, and entertainment programming. Operates multiple production companies and manages a large…
Serves media industry partners and distribution channels, including TV broadcasters, digital platforms and theatrical distributors seeking film, television, documentary, animation and entertainment…
Financial Health
DistressedDistressed · -25% CAGR over 1y
Location
CLEARVIEW FINANCIAL MEDIA LIMITED
Trajectory
4y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsPublishes online news and analysis for the private banking and wealth management sector, including titles such as WealthBriefing and Family Wealth Report. Organises industry awards, conferences and…
Serves B2B audiences in global private banking and wealth management, including senior decision makers, wealth managers, family office and family wealth advisers, technology/operations executives,…
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Hiring · 7% CAGR over 3y
Location
DATATEAM BUSINESS MEDIA LIMITED
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsPublishes trade magazines, websites and digital content for business‑to‑business sectors including healthcare, building services, retail and industry. Also organises industry events, awards and…
Serves B2B and healthcare markets, including retailers, suppliers and professionals in pharma, building services, manufacturing, automation, education, printwear, attractions and vending.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Hiring · 5% CAGR over 2y
Location
EXPORTA PUBLISHING & EVENTS LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsPublishes Global Trade Review, an online and print publication covering international trade, trade finance, and export markets. Organises industry conferences, awards programmes, and multimedia…
Serves B2B professionals and organisations involved in global trade, trade finance, export, digital trade and sustainability, including readers, subscribers, event delegates, award entrants and…
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Growing, Hiring · 3% CAGR over 4y
Location
FIELDGIBSONMEDIA LTD
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsPublishes specialist financial and insurance industry media, including news, analysis and data products. Produces research reports, digital and print publications, webinars and industry conferences…
Serves B2B audiences in sustainable finance, ESG reporting and insurance risk, including bond and loan issuers, institutional investors, insurers, reinsurers, regulators, CROs, CIOs and corporate…
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Growing, Hiring · 9% CAGR over 4y
Location
W F HOWES LIMITED
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsPublishes and distributes audiobooks and large‑print books. Produces audiobook titles under multiple imprints and distributes a catalogue of thousands of recordings through digital retailers,…
Serves consumer audiobook listeners through digital retailers, and institutional buyers including public libraries, school platforms and library vendors in the UK and internationally.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · -3% CAGR over 2y
Location
PM GROUP WORLDWIDE LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsPublishes pharmaceutical and healthcare industry media, including clinical research and medical journals, digital magazines, websites and online directories, and organises industry events,…
Serves pharmaceutical, healthcare and life sciences organisations and professionals, including clinical research teams, medical marketers, medical communications specialists and medical journal…
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · 0% CAGR over 5y
Location
Embankment Films Limited
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProduces, acquires and finances scripted and unscripted film and television content, and handles international sales and distribution of movies and TV projects to broadcasters and streaming platforms…
Serves B2B entertainment buyers, including global distribution platforms, broadcasters, streamers and film/TV distributors seeking scripted and unscripted content across 70+ countries.
Financial Health
WeakWeak · 4% CAGR over 2y
Location
AKABO MEDIA LTD
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsPublishes trade media and digital content and organises exhibitions and conferences for the logistics, supply chain and intelligent transportation sectors. Provides industry news, analysis, and…
Serves B2B decision makers and professionals in logistics, supply chain, transport, intelligent transportation systems, road user charging, robotics and automation sectors.
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Hiring · 21% CAGR over 4y
Location
Planet Sport Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsOperates a digital sports media network publishing news, articles and commentary across websites covering football, rugby, Formula 1 and tennis. Also provides content marketing, display advertising,…
Targets sports fans as readers, plus B2B customers including advertisers, brands, agencies and publishers wanting access to sports audiences across football, rugby, Formula 1 and tennis.
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Growing, Hiring · 42% CAGR over 4y
Location
See-Saw Films Limited
Trajectory
3y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsDevelops and produces feature films and television drama series for broadcasters and streaming platforms. Film and TV credits include titles such as The King’s Speech, Top of the Lake, Slow Horses,…
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Hiring · 21% CAGR over 2y
Location
Magic Light Pictures Limited
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProduces children's animated films and television programmes, working with authors and publishers to adapt stories for screen. Manages distribution and licensing of related entertainment brands and…
Sells to broadcasters, distributors, licensees, publishers and retail partners seeking children's and family entertainment brands, alongside end consumers and families engaging with its films and…
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · 0% CAGR over 1y
Location
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsDistributes television and digital programming internationally, representing third‑party producers and in‑house productions. Sells drama, entertainment, factual and music content to broadcasters and…
Serves B2B content buyers at television broadcasters, streaming services and digital platforms worldwide, plus third-party producers seeking distribution representation.
Financial Health
WeakWeak · 0% CAGR over 2y
Location
EASYFAIRS UK LIMITED
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsOrganises business-to-business exhibitions, trade shows and conferences across multiple industries, bringing companies and professionals together for networking, product demonstrations and learning.…
Serves businesses, professional communities, exhibitors and event organisers seeking trade shows, conferences and live events, plus organisers of guest events such as concerts and sporting events.
Financial Health
WeakWeak · Hiring · 5% CAGR over 2y
Location
Incisive Business Media (IP) Limited
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsActs as a holding company managing and protecting intellectual property rights associated with B2B media brands, digital publishing platforms, conferences, and industry events focused on financial…
Serves B2B marketers, advertisers and event sponsors in financial services, enterprise technology and business sustainability, targeting business professionals in investment, wealth management,…
Financial Health
DistressedDistressed
Location
Arc Media Holdings Limited
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsOperates business media brands that organise conferences, networking events and digital platforms for professional communities, providing industry content, meetings and networking opportunities for…
Serves B2B buyers, sellers and professionals across business communities that use events, media content and digital platforms to meet, network, learn and grow their organisations.
Financial Health
StableStable · Hiring · 82% CAGR over 2y
Location
KELSEY PUBLISHING LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsPublishes consumer magazines and digital media covering hobbies, motoring, farming, fitness, and technology. Operates multiple media brands producing editorial content, websites, and related events,…
Serves consumer audiences with specialist interests in motoring, farming, smallholding, fitness, wellbeing, hobbies, technology and transport, alongside advertisers seeking access to these niche…
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Hiring · 10% CAGR over 4y
Location
Angel Business Communications Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsPublishes business-to-business magazines and digital media for technology and industry sectors. Organises conferences, exhibitions and awards, and provides event management, registration, badge…
Serves B2B brands and organisations in high-tech industries worldwide, including product providers, purchasers, and teams needing trade media, conferences, awards, exhibitions, webinars, and event…
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Growing, Hiring · 7% CAGR over 4y
Location
New Statesman Limited
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsPublishes a political and cultural magazine and digital media platform covering UK politics, international affairs, society, and the arts. Produces news reporting, opinion pieces, analysis, podcasts,…
Serves politically engaged UK and international readers, subscribers and newsletter audiences interested in current affairs, policy, culture and books, plus advertisers or partners seeking to reach…
Financial Health
StableStable · -19% CAGR over 2y
Location
BizClik Media Limited
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsOperates B2B digital media platforms producing online magazines and editorial content focused on technology, sustainability, supply chain and finance sectors. Provides digital advertising, video…
Sells to B2B brands seeking to reach senior executives. Targets marketing and demand generation teams across technology, sustainability, energy, supply chain, procurement, finance, HR, legal,…
Financial Health
DistressedDistressed · -5% CAGR over 2y
Location
Edify Digital Media Ltd
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProvides B2B media, marketing and events services. Produces industry magazines, websites and subscription business intelligence, runs conferences and webinars, and delivers advertising, custom…
Serves B2B brands and marketing teams seeking to reach specialist professional audiences, build authority and generate qualified leads across global industry markets.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Hiring · 13% CAGR over 2y
Location
Sportspro Media Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsPublishes sports industry news, analysis and reports through its online media platform. Produces podcasts, newsletters and market research, and organises conferences and events, alongside…
Serves B2B professionals and decision makers across the international sports industry, including rights holders, broadcasters, sponsors, agencies, investors, technology providers and event organisers.
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Growing, Hiring · 8% CAGR over 4y
Location
MASH MEDIA GROUP LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsPublishes trade magazines and digital media covering the exhibitions, conferences and live events industry. Organises industry conferences, exhibitions and awards, and provides media platforms…
Serves B2B customers in the events industry, including exhibition, conference and live event organisers, event suppliers, agencies, venues and senior event professionals.
Financial Health
StableStable · -2% CAGR over 4y
Location
Trajectory
2y · 2024–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 2 filingsDistributes Hello! and Hello! Fashion magazines in print and digital formats across multiple international markets. Acts as agent for parent company Hola! for digital distribution, and provides…
Financial Health
WeakWeak · -2% CAGR over 1y
Location
GRV MEDIA LTD
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsOperates a network of online sports media websites producing digital content for large audiences. Also provides publisher monetisation services including header bidding integration, advertising…
Serves digital publishers of all sizes, especially online media businesses seeking monetisation and audience growth support; its owned sports websites also target online sports fans.
Financial Health
StableStable · Hiring · 13% CAGR over 2y
Location
MA Exhibitions Limited
Trajectory
3y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsOrganises trade conferences and exhibitions for professional and specialist industry audiences. Part of a media and information group producing sector-focused publications and digital resources and…
Serves B2B specialist professional communities, including readers, conference delegates, exhibitors and advertisers across sectors covered by its media, information and events brands.
Financial Health
StableStable · Hiring · 12% CAGR over 2y
Location
Humble Bee Films Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProduces factual and natural history television programmes and documentary series for broadcasters and streaming platforms, including wildlife and science content featuring cinematography and field…
Sells to broadcasters, streaming platforms and media commissioners globally, particularly buyers of factual and natural history television content such as Sky, Netflix, BBC, CBC and Blue Ant Media.
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Growing, Hiring · 39% CAGR over 4y
Location
Cscreens Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsOperates out-of-home TV broadcasting networks and digital screens in commercial venues, providing screen hire and installation, content distribution, and advertising placements for brands and…
Serves advertising agencies, TV and VoD advertisers, brands, and commercial estate owners seeking to reach or engage audiences through out-of-home screen networks in premium UK locations.
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Growing, Hiring · 32% CAGR over 4y
Location
HOUSEBUILDER MEDIA LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsPublishes a trade magazine and online news platform covering the housebuilding sector, with industry news, features and product information. Also organises industry events and awards and hosts a…
Serves B2B audiences in UK residential development: housebuilders, housing developers, regeneration professionals, construction suppliers, industry advertisers and event participants.
Financial Health
StableStable · -68% CAGR over 4y
Location
ELONEX DOOH LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsOperates digital out‑of‑home advertising networks and media assets, including roadside, retail, and venue-based digital screens. Provides campaign planning, programmatic advertising, audience…
Serves brands, media agencies and local businesses seeking digital out-of-home advertising across UK roadside, retail, shopping mall, convenience, sports stadium and leisure environments; also works…
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · -54% CAGR over 4y
Location
OUTLOOK PUBLISHING LTD
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsPublishes digital and print B2B magazines covering regional and industry sectors, including Africa, APAC, EME and North America Outlook titles. Produces editorial features, interviews and reports,…
Serves B2B marketing teams and global brands seeking business audiences across regions and sectors including construction, healthcare, manufacturing, mining, supply chain, sustainability, travel and…
Financial Health
WeakWeak · Hiring · 7% CAGR over 2y
Location
Black Bear Pictures International Limited
Trajectory
1y · 2025–NowProduces, finances and distributes film and television content. Manages filmmaker and talent projects, and handles international sales and distribution rights for feature films, working with global…
Serves film and TV distributors, buyers and market partners internationally, particularly companies acquiring rights to filmmaker-led, star-driven independent feature films.
Financial Health
Insufficient historyInsufficient history
Location
SPORTS BETTING COMMUNITY LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsOrganises conferences and exhibitions for the betting and gaming industries and publishes industry news and media content. Provides digital events, podcasts and networking platforms connecting…
Serves B2B brands and professionals across betting, gaming, iGaming, sports betting, payments, fintech, affiliate and entertainment sectors, including senior decision-makers and industry leaders.
Financial Health
StableStable · Hiring · 26% CAGR over 4y
Location
WAG Entertainment Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProduces factual television series and documentaries for broadcasters and streaming platforms. Develops and produces non‑fiction programming and handles international distribution and program sales,…
Sells to broadcasters, streaming platforms and other programme buyers seeking factual series and documentaries, and serves international audiences through programme sales and content distribution.
Financial Health
StableStable · -13% CAGR over 4y
Location
MA Travel Retail Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsPublishes online news, analysis and reports covering the global travel retail and duty‑free industry, including airports, airlines, brands and retailers, and produces digital magazines, newsletters,…
Serves B2B audiences in travel retail and airport commercial sectors, including brands, airport landlords, retailers, airlines, cruise and ferry operators, food and beverage providers, and duty-free…
Financial Health
WeakWeak · -5% CAGR over 4y
Location
AXIOM MEDIA LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides advertising sales representation for broadcast television channels and digital content platforms. Works with media owners to sell TV and digital advertising inventory to advertisers across…
Serves media owners, including broadcast TV channels and digital content platforms across multiple genres, as well as advertisers buying UK, European and global TV/digital audiences.
Financial Health
WeakWeak · 0% CAGR over 4y
Location
Renowned Films Limited
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProduces unscripted television programming for broadcasters and streaming platforms. Develops and produces factual entertainment, reality and documentary series, and also creates branded and live…
Serves broadcasters, streaming platforms and cable networks commissioning premium unscripted TV, including US streamers, US cable channels and UK networks; also works with brands seeking unscripted…
Financial Health
StableStable · -11% CAGR over 2y
Location
Sphere Entertainment Limited
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsOperates live entertainment and media businesses, including immersive entertainment venues and television networks. Develops and presents live events and produces and distributes sports and…
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Hiring · 18% CAGR over 2y
Location
PEEBLES MEDIA GROUP LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsPublishes print and digital magazines and media brands covering sectors such as construction, retail, hospitality, homes and packaging. Also organises industry awards and events and provides…
Targets B2B advertisers and sponsors seeking Scottish trade audiences in grocery, hospitality, packaging, construction, plant and environmental sectors, plus consumer audiences in homes/interiors and…
Financial Health
StableStable · -2% CAGR over 4y
Location
Arrow International Media Limited
Trajectory
2y · 2024–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 2 filingsProduces television and film content for international broadcasters and streaming platforms, including documentary and factual entertainment series. Develops and delivers programming such as reality,…
Serves broadcasters, cable networks and TV commissioners worldwide, including factual and documentary channels such as Discovery, HGTV, Nat Geo and Investigation Discovery.
Financial Health
WeakWeak · -12% CAGR over 1y
Location
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsOrganises trade exhibitions, conferences and industry awards, and publishes print and digital media for landscaping, arboriculture, outdoor living and sustainability sectors. Operates brands…
Serves B2B professionals and suppliers in landscaping, horticulture, arboriculture, outdoor living, public spaces, sustainability, recycling and circular tech sectors, including contractors,…
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Growing, Hiring · 8% CAGR over 4y
Location
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How UK media companies work and how to sell to them
What they do
Media companies earn revenue by packaging attention, specialist content and rights into products that can be sold repeatedly. Typical models include paid subscriptions, advertising campaigns, sponsorship, content licensing, production retainers, events, training and commercial publishing services. Digital publishers often price on annual access, audience segment, impression or lead volume; production-led firms more often sell scoped retainers or campaign projects. Rights-led operators tend to negotiate usage, territory and term, while trade and professional publishers mix editorial products with conferences and member-style access. Gross margin depends heavily on whether the firm owns its audience and intellectual property or relies on commissioned production and paid distribution.
Who they sell to
Most sellers in this sector face a split buyer universe. Advertiser-funded businesses sell to brand marketing teams, media agencies and partnership managers; subscription and professional publishing teams sell to heads of function, analysts, policy teams, lawyers, finance teams or sector specialists who need repeat access. Licensing teams deal with legal, procurement and content operations, while event revenue depends on sponsors, delegates and exhibitors. Smaller deals may move through direct sales or self-serve checkout, but larger packages usually involve media planners, procurement, legal review and proof of audience quality. RFPs are more common where public bodies, agencies or enterprise advertisers are involved.
What they buy
Media firms tend to spend on systems that help them create content, grow audiences, sell inventory and prove value to paying customers. Common categories include content management, subscription billing, customer relationship management, email and newsletter tooling, audience analytics, consent management, ad operations, rights management, digital asset management and workflow software for editorial or production teams. Production-heavy firms also buy cloud storage, editing infrastructure, freelance management, payroll, insurance, legal support and recruitment. Commercial teams may look for prospecting, campaign measurement, lead enrichment and account-management services, especially where advertising or sponsorship revenue depends on repeat business rather than one-off bookings.
Why and how to sell to them
Media buyers tend to evaluate new suppliers when monetisation is under pressure, a subscription product is being rebuilt, a newsroom or production team is merging workflows, or commercial sales needs better evidence for advertisers and sponsors. Funding events, senior commercial hires, new paid products, audience paywalls, event launches and rights-library expansion can all signal intent. Outbound works better when it ties the offer to a named operating constraint: reducing churn, shortening campaign setup, improving consent capture, proving reader or viewer engagement, cutting production cost, or finding higher-value advertisers. Generic efficiency claims are easy to ignore in a sector used to vendor pitches.
How this list is built
Data sources
This list is built from UK Companies House filings, XBRL accounts data, and semantic analysis of each company's public website. Revenue and headcount figures come from the most recent filed accounts; where the company has not filed, values are estimated using a model trained on filed history and peer benchmarks and are labelled as estimates.
Classification
Rather than relying solely on SIC codes, Firmbase classifies each company semantically: the company's website is crawled, an AI model reads what the company actually sells, and the company is placed into the relevant industry and subsectors. SIC codes are used as one signal but not the only one. This means a company that registered under a generic SIC code but pivoted into (for example) fintech is correctly identified as fintech, not as its original SIC category.
Freshness
The underlying company data is refreshed from Companies House continuously; filings appear in the list within days of submission. The curated list ordering is regenerated when the underlying data moves meaningfully (company count changes by more than 5%, a new company enters the top-ranked segment, or the filed-revenue numbers for the top firms change). You can see the last-updated timestamp near the top of the page.
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