Top Digital Media Companies in Aberdeen

Digital media and publishing are constantly changing. Every new media and technology released, every shift in audience trends provides new areas for connecting and monetizing audiences.

Here are the top digital media companies in Aberdeen to keep an eye on.

The Press and Journal

Aberdeen Live

Aberdeen News

Aberdeen Business News

The Gaudie

The Press and Journal

The Press and Journal is the oldest daily newspaper in Scotland having been established in 1747. In fact, it is one of the longest-running newspapers in the world. It is owned by D. C. Thomson & Co. On the website, The P&J publishes news and stories in politics, sport, lifestyle, business, entertainment, education, and others. In 2023, The Press and Journal’s website was named news website of the year at 44th Scottish Press Awards.

October to December Traffic

3.663M

-21.78% vs. the prev period.

Monthly Avg Traffic

1.221M

Statistics

The Press and Journal attracts an average of 1.221M visitors per month, with 15.55% using desktop and 84.45% on mobile. Predominantly from the United Kingdom, the site sees 44.97% organic, 32.44% direct, 17.19% social, and 5.40% other traffic.

Aberdeen Live

Aberdeen Live is an online news source on everything Aberdeen. The website offers breaking news, coverage of local events, sport updates, recommendations on things to do, reviews of restaurants, traffic updates, a job board, discount codes, obituaries, and more. Aberdeen Live is owned by Reach PLC. Sister brands include BelfastLive, EssexLive, PlymouthLive, LeedsLive, DublinLive, and many others.

October to December Traffic

1.884M

+30.39% vs. the prev period.

Monthly Avg Traffic

628,233

Statistics

Aberdeen Live attracts an average of 628,233 visitors per month, with 11.70% using desktop and 88.30% on mobile. Predominantly from the United Kingdom, the site sees 55.95% organic, 26.48% direct, 12.93% social, and 4.64% other traffic.

Aberdeen News

Owned by Gannett, Aberdeen News is a news website that caters to residents and visitors of Aberdeen. It publishes news and information on local events, sports, business, and weather. Readers can also complete crossword puzzles, publish obituaries, check out features and opinion pieces, and browse a calendar of local events.

October to December Traffic

181,914

-48.02% vs. the prev period.

Monthly Avg Traffic

60,638

Statistics

Aberdeen News attracts an average of 60,638 visitors per month, with 43.15% using desktop and 56.85% on mobile. Predominantly from the United States, the site sees 57.23% organic, 33.19% direct, 6.56% social, and 3.02% other traffic.

Aberdeen Business News

Aberdeen Business News is a news website owned by Union Media. It was launched in 2012 and publishes daily business news from Aberdeen City and the Shire. It offers articles in categories such as energy, business, finance, legal, appointments, hospitality, and others. Aberdeen Business News’ sister brands – all Scotland-based – include Scottish Business News, Silicon Scotland, Larder Food & Drink, and High Growth Scotland.

October to December Traffic

81,609

+31.64% vs. the prev period.

Monthly Avg Traffic

27,203

Statistics

Aberdeen Business News attracts an average of 27,203 visitors per month, with 25.33% using desktop and 74.67% on mobile. Predominantly from the United Kingdom, the site sees 40.26% organic, 33.37% direct, 19.68% social, and 6.69% other traffic.

The Gaudie

A student newspaper at the University of Aberdeen, The Gaudie is the oldest student newspaper in Scotland and one of the oldest in the UK. It was established in 1934. Print editions are produced every two weeks. The online edition offers daily articles and updates about campus life and local news. It covers stories in verticals like arts, news, features, gaming & tech, sports, international, life & style, and others.

October to December Traffic

8,391

-79.21% vs. the prev period.

Monthly Avg Traffic

2,797

Statistics

The Gaudie attracts an average of 2,797 visitors per month, with 29.88% using desktop and 70.12% on mobile. Predominantly from the United Kingdom, the site sees 76.61% organic, 13.85% direct, 2.10% social, and 7.44% other traffic.

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