13 Facts About Future Publishing

Future Publishing plc is a British media company based in Bath, Somerset, England.

In January 2012, Future sold its U S consumer music magazines, including Guitar World and Revolver, to NewBay Media for $3 million.

Later in 2014, Future Publishing sold its sport and craft titles to Immediate Media, and its auto titles to Kelsey Media.

In 2016, Future Publishing started to expand its print and web portfolio through a series of acquisitions.

Future Publishing then completed the purchase of rival specialist magazine publisher Imagine on 21 October 2016 after receiving approval from the Competition and Markets Authority.

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Future Publishing acquired NewBay Media, publisher of numerous broadcast, professional video, and systems integration trade titles, as well as several consumer music magazines.

Future Publishing purchased nextmedia's computing and tech assets in Australia in the same month, and began incorporating PC PowerPlay articles into the online versions of PC Gamer.

In February 2019, Future Publishing acquired Mobile Nations including Android Central, iMore, Windows Central and Thrifter for $115 million.

In July 2019, Future Publishing acquired SmartBrief for an initial sum of $45 million.

Future Publishing subsequently divested Amateur Photographer and World Soccer to Kelsey Media and Trusted Reviews to Incisive Media.

In November 2020, Future Publishing agreed a £594m takeover of GoCo plc, known for its Gocompare.

In January 2022, Future Publishing signed a deal with Spotlight Sports Group to get sports betting content.

In May 2022, Future Publishing acquired the women's lifestyle platform Who What Wear from the US company Clique Brands.