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Future Plc (Future) is a media company that connects people to their passions through high-quality content creation and innovative technology. The company's main activities include the production of video content, sales, marketing, and distribution. Future also carries out the production of market-leading media brands and popular magazines. It offers magazines, newsletters and digital content in various areas such as technology, creativity, photography and design, games, finance, lifestyle, entertainment, home interest, knowledge, film, and music, among others. Future operates under Tom’s Guide, Marie Claire, PC Gamer, Homes & Gardens, GO.COMPARE, The Week, Cyclingnews, Country Life, Smart Brief, Space.com, Techradar, Wallpaper, Guitar World, and Digital Camera brands. The company operates in Australia, the US, and the UK. Future is headquartered in London, England, the UK.
Products and Services
| Services | Brands |
|---|---|
| Advertising Services | Tom’s Guide |
| Event Management | Marie Claire |
| Licensing | PC Gamer |
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History
History section provides information on new products, mergers, acquisitions, expansions, approvals, and many more key events.
| Year | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Acquisitions/Mergers/Takeovers | In October, the company acquired ShortList, the onetime men’s lifestyle magazine brand. |
| 2022 | Acquisitions/Mergers/Takeovers | In May, the company acquired Who What Wear, a fashion brand. |
| 2022 | New Products/Services | In April, the company's Future Publishing announced the launch of TechRadar Gaming TRG, a new gaming brand. |
Competitor Comparison
| Key Parameters | Future Plc | Reach plc | Centaur Media PLC | Bauer Consumer Media Ltd | Immediate Media Co Ltd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | United Kingdom | United Kingdom | United Kingdom | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| City | London | London | London | Peterborough | London |
| State/Province | England | - | England | Cambridgeshire | England |
| No. of Employees | 2,991 | 3,566 | 226 | 69 | - |
| Entity Type | Public | Public | Public | Private | Private |
Key Financial Charts
Sales Growth
Net Income Growth
Executives
| Name | Position | Board | Since | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Huntingford | Chairman | Executive Board | 2017 | 70 |
| Kevin Li Ying | Chief Executive Officer; Director | Executive Board | 2016 | 47 |
| Sharjeel Suleman | Chief Financial Officer; Director | Executive Board | 2024 | 50 |
| Jason MacLellan | Chief Technology Officer | Senior Management | - | - |
| Rob George | Senior Vice President - eCommerce and Transformation | Senior Management | 2023 | - |
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| Non Dignissim Eros | Proin vel | Convallis | 2026 | XY |
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