Future

Future is an international publishing group and a prominent digital business, established in 1985. It has expanded from a single magazine to a diverse portfolio that includes over 200 print titles, apps, websites, and events. The company employs around 500 people across its offices in the UK, USA, and Australia. Future operates in various sectors, including technology, gaming, film, music, and photography, under well-known brands such as Techradar, Gamesradar+, and PC Gamer. The business is divided into two main segments: media, which encompasses websites and events, and magazines. The majority of its revenue is derived from the media segment, with a significant portion generated in the United Kingdom.

Past deals in Media

What Culture

Acquisition in 2022
WhatCulture is a digital media company that specializes in publishing engaging and accessible articles across a wide array of entertainment topics. The platform provides comprehensive coverage on subjects including television, gaming, music, history, science, technology, comics, sports, literature, and wrestling. By consolidating diverse interests into a single website, WhatCulture aims to cater to the passions of its audience, offering them a friendly and easy-to-read format for consuming content. Through its focus on delivering high-quality articles, the company has established itself as a notable player in the digital publishing landscape.

Dennis Publishing

Acquisition in 2021
Dennis Publishing is a prominent independently owned media company based in the UK, recognized as the sixth-largest consumer magazine publisher. Founded in 1974, the company has evolved from traditional print publishing to become a multi-platform media entity with a turnover exceeding £100 million. It operates a diverse portfolio of over 30 brands that cover various specialist subjects, including fitness, technology, current affairs, lifestyle, and automotive. Dennis Publishing's brands, such as The Week, Auto Express, Men’s Fitness, and Mental Floss, attract more than 40 million unique users and collectively sell over 2 million magazines each month. The company has received multiple accolades, including the Digital Publisher of the Year awards in 2014 from both the Association of Online Publishers and the Professional Publishers Association. Additionally, Dennis Publishing is committed to supporting the Heart of England Forest Charity.

CyclingNews

Acquisition in 2019
CyclingNews is a privately held consumer media company that specializes in delivering cycling news and race information through various digital platforms. It offers a wide range of special-interest content across its websites and magazines, catering to cycling enthusiasts. In addition to its media offerings, CyclingNews operates multiple e-commerce websites, enhancing its engagement with the cycling community. As one of the largest magazine media publishers in the United Kingdom, the company has established itself as a prominent source for cycling-related content and products.

NewBay Media

Acquisition in 2018
NewBay Media, LLC is a publishing and marketing services company that specializes in creating media and information resources for various sectors, including pro audio, broadcast and video, musical instruments, systems integration, and K-12 education. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in New York, the company offers a diverse range of services, including print and digital publications, daily and weekly newsletters, online communities, and live events. NewBay Media also provides advertising solutions, tradeshow dailies, email list rentals, and custom publishing services, which encompass design, editorial, and marketing support. By curating essential business information, product reviews, and facilitating networking events, the company connects marketing partners with targeted communities, decision-makers, and influencers across their industries. In addition to its New York headquarters, NewBay Media operates offices in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Washington, D.C., London, and Milan.

FourFourTwo

Acquisition in 2018
FourFourTwo was launched in 1994 on the back of a World Cup that England hadn’t even qualified for. It was an act of madness… but it somehow worked out. Decades on, FourFourTwo is the world’s biggest football magazine, published in multiple markets worldwide. Our mission is to offer our intelligent, international audience access to the game’s biggest names, insightful analysis... and a bit of a giggle. We unashamedly love this game and we hope that our coverage reflects that. Our mission is to offer our intelligent, international audience access to the game’s biggest names, insightful analysis, and a bit of a giggle. We unashamedly love this game and we hope that our coverage reflects that.

Blaze Publishing

Acquisition in 2016
Blaze Publishing Limited, established in 2000 and headquartered in Leamington Spa, United Kingdom, with additional offices in Warwickshire, specializes in niche magazines, directories, live events, and video shows. The company focuses on the shooting and music sectors through a combination of events, consumer magazines, trade publications, and contract publishing. Blaze Publishing Limited operates as a subsidiary of Future PLC.
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