Top Digital Media Companies in London

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 London to keep an eye on.

BBC News

Reuters

The Telegraph

Express

The Economist

MyLondon

City AM

London Free Press

Goodison News

Londonist

Computer Weekly

Southwark News

Tortoise Media

Secret London

Financial News London

South London News

London Daily News

This Is Local London

Euromoney

London On The Inside

East London Advertiser

Brixton Blog

London Reconnections

On London

Kentishtowner

London SE1 community website

East London Lines

BBC News

BBC stands for the British Broadcasting Corporation – a public service broadcaster established in 1922. It is the oldest broadcaster in the world, and, at the moment, the largest one. BBC News is the largest broadcast news gathering operation in the world. The website offers a digital version of news. Originally established as BBC Online in 1997, it is visited by 13.2 million people in the UK daily, according to BBC. It covers everything from news in politics, to sport, business, culture, travel, and innovation, offering readers coverage of international and domestic events.

October to December Traffic

1.696B

+17.50% vs. the prev period.

Monthly Avg Traffic

565.4M

Statistics

BBC News attracts an average of 565.4M visitors per month, with 34.72% using desktop and 65.28% on mobile. Predominantly from the United States, the site sees 28.65% organic, 57.44% direct, 4.48% social, and 4.88% other traffic.

Reuters

Established in 1851, Reuters is a news agency owned by Thomson Reuters. In its 172 years of existence, it broke numerous stories of international and national importance – e.g., the erection of the Berlin Wall. On the website, readers can access articles covering world news across verticals like finance, energy, business, health, media, sustainability, legal, and dozens of others. The Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism puts out an annual report on the state of and developments in digital news.

October to December Traffic

282.0M

-0.50% vs. the prev period.

Monthly Avg Traffic

94.02M

Statistics

Reuters attracts an average of 94.02M visitors per month, with 26.58% using desktop and 73.42% on mobile. Predominantly from the United States, the site sees 28.65% organic, 57.44% direct, 9.04% social, and 4.82% other traffic.

The Telegraph

The Telegraph is a broadsheet-format daily newspaper owned by Telegraph Media Group. It was established in 1855 as The Daily Telegraph & Courier. In 169 years of its existence, The Telgraph broke some of the most impactful stories, including the outbreak of World War II and the Lockdown Files. The website offers readers daily articles covering news, election, sport, money, travel, business, health, and other verticals.

October to December Traffic

219.9M

-11.40% vs. the prev period.

Monthly Avg Traffic

73.32M

Statistics

The Telegraph attracts an average of 73.32M visitors per month, with 20.56% using desktop and 79.44% on mobile. Predominantly from the United Kingdom, the site sees 28.65% organic, 57.44% direct, 11.34% social, and 5.79% other traffic.

Express

Express.co.uk is a website of the Daily Express and Sunday Express – a national tabloid-format daily newspaper owned by Reach plc. The newspaper was founded in 1900. On the website, Express publishes daily articles covering news, politics, show business and TV, sport, finance, travel, lifestyle, and more. Fun fact: the newspaper was the first one in Britain to have a crossword puzzle.

October to December Traffic

165.6M

-21.10% vs. the prev period.

Monthly Avg Traffic

55.21M

Statistics

Express attracts an average of 55.21M visitors per month, with 13.98% using desktop and 86.02% on mobile. Predominantly from the United Kingdom, the site sees 28.65% organic, 57.44% direct, 7.66% social, and 3.76% other traffic.

The Economist

Founded in 1843 by James Wilson – a British businessman and banker – The Economist is a weekly print publication and digital news site. The Economist publishes news and opinion pieces across a wide range of topics: business and economics, science and technology, culture and society, and others. Additionally, every year The Economist awards one country a ‘Country of the Year’ status, which recognizes the country that was ‘most improved’ over the preceding year. The Economist also hosts over 80 events annually in over 30 countries, as well as subscriber-only digital events.

October to December Traffic

53.79M

-4.50% vs. the prev period.

Monthly Avg Traffic

17.93M

Statistics

The Economist attracts an average of 17.93M visitors per month, with 42.76% using desktop and 57.24% on mobile. Predominantly from the United States, the site sees 28.65% organic, 57.44% direct, 10.39% social, and 7.37% other traffic.

MyLondon

Owned by Reach plc, MyLondon is a website that offers its readers news across verticals like politics, health, education, traffic, crime, and celebrites, as well as updates on events and happenings in categories like music and nightlife, family and kids, arts and culture, and others. The website also features a directory of local businesses, a job board, funeral notes, a marketplace, and other resources.

October to December Traffic

12.21M

nodata vs. the prev period.

Monthly Avg Traffic

4.073M

Statistics

MyLondon attracts an average of 4.073M visitors per month, with 10.98% using desktop and 89.02% on mobile. Predominantly from the United Kingdom, the site sees 28.65% organic, 57.44% direct, 22.76% social, and 4.08% other traffic.

City AM

Established 20 years ago, City AM offers its readers business, financial, and economic news, as well as pieces around sports and lifestyle. It publishes across several mediums, including the website, print newspaper, app, social channels, and the magazine. The circulation of its print publication was 67,715 in 2023 – it is one of the three principal free newspapers in London, along with Metro and the London Evening Standard. Its monthly online readership is at around 4 million.

October to December Traffic

10.41M

nodata vs. the prev period.

Monthly Avg Traffic

3.472M

Statistics

City AM attracts an average of 3.472M visitors per month, with 20.47% using desktop and 79.53% on mobile. Predominantly from the United Kingdom, the site sees 28.65% organic, 57.44% direct, 23.84% social, and 3.60% other traffic.

London Free Press

The London Free Press is a daily newspaper based in London, Ontario, Canada. It was founded in 1849 and has been a significant source of news and information for the region. Originally a weekly paper, it became a daily publication in 1855. Over the years, it has covered local, national, and international news, along with politics, sports, and culture. The newspaper has undergone several ownership changes and is currently owned by Postmedia Network. It remains one of the key sources of news in southwestern Ontario.

October to December Traffic

4.618M

nodata vs. the prev period.

Monthly Avg Traffic

1.539M

Statistics

London Free Press attracts an average of 1.539M visitors per month, with 24.06% using desktop and 75.94% on mobile. Predominantly from the Canada, the site sees 28.65% organic, 57.44% direct, 7.18% social, and 2.55% other traffic.

Goodison News

Established in 2019, Goodison News is a website dedicated to covering news about Everton – a Liverpool-based football club that competes in the Premier League. Goodison News publishes updates on everything related to the club: news, transfers, statistics and tactics, finance, as well as youth football.

October to December Traffic

2.895M

-31.70% vs. the prev period.

Monthly Avg Traffic

965,127

Statistics

Goodison News attracts an average of 965,127 visitors per month, with 10.76% using desktop and 89.24% on mobile. Predominantly from the United Kingdom, the site sees 28.65% organic, 57.44% direct, 36.19% social, and 3.10% other traffic.

Londonist

Londonist is a digital publication focused on the city of London – and everything that happens in it. The website publishes pieces across four main categories: food and drink, pubs, things to do, and beyond London, which covers things that those based in London can do outside of it. The publication has over 2 million followers across its social media channels.

October to December Traffic

2.436M

nodata vs. the prev period.

Monthly Avg Traffic

812,036

Statistics

Londonist attracts an average of 812,036 visitors per month, with 28.36% using desktop and 71.64% on mobile. Predominantly from the United Kingdom, the site sees 28.65% organic, 57.44% direct, 7.57% social, and 3.45% other traffic.

Computer Weekly

Computer Weekly was founded in 1966. It was the first ever weekly technology magazine. In 2011, it switched to a digital-only business model, though the magazine can still be accessed in a PDF format on the website. Computer Weekly publishes content for IT professionals, offering news, blogs, opinion pieces, videos, webinars, and photo series in a wide range of topics: information mangement, enterprise software, media and entertainment IT, governance, project management, and IT architecture, to name a few. It also publishes a yearly list – UKtech50 – that recognizes the most influential people in UK technology.

October to December Traffic

1.971M

+5.10% vs. the prev period.

Monthly Avg Traffic

657,147

Statistics

Computer Weekly attracts an average of 657,147 visitors per month, with 59.69% using desktop and 40.31% on mobile. Predominantly from the Germany, the site sees 28.65% organic, 57.44% direct, 1.78% social, and 4.67% other traffic.

Southwark News

Founded in 1987 as Bermondsey News, Southwark News is a weekly tabloid-format local newspaper and website. It is the only independent, paid-for newspaper in the city. On the website, readers can access daily stories covering news, politics, business, community, history, sport, and lifestyle. Southwark News also publishes obituaries and public notices. A community-focused newspaper, Southwark News actively participates in and spearheads campaigns, such as fundraising campaigns.

October to December Traffic

1.291M

Monthly Avg Traffic

430,656

Statistics

Southwark News attracts an average of 430,656 visitors per month, with 12.11% using desktop and 87.89% on mobile. Predominantly from the United Kingdom, the site sees 28.65% organic, 57.44% direct, 19.22% social, and 7.36% other traffic.

Tortoise Media

Tortoise Media was launched in 2019 by James Harding – a former BBC News director and The Times editor. It’s an online news portal that differentiates itself as “slow news”. As Tortoise Media explains, it’s not about breaking news, but what’s driving it. As such, the outlet offers in-depth analysis pieces on current events, as well as a podcast and videos. In 2019, Tortoise Media received the Innovation of the Year award at the British Journalism Awards. In addition to its digital content, Tortoise Media hosts a series of events throughout the year – e.g., The Responsible AI Forum, The Resposible Investment Forum, etc.

October to December Traffic

1.040M

-59.70% vs. the prev period.

Monthly Avg Traffic

346,764

Statistics

Tortoise Media attracts an average of 346,764 visitors per month, with 26.57% using desktop and 73.43% on mobile. Predominantly from the United Kingdom, the site sees 28.65% organic, 57.44% direct, 14.10% social, and 10.09% other traffic.

Secret London

Secret London is a website that offers its readers – and city visitors – news, events, and things to do in London. It is a part of Secret Media Network, with sister sites in locations like Los Angeles, Manchester, New York, Madrid, Paris, and others. In addition to daily pieces in categories such as top news, food and drink, culture, and wellness and nature, Secret London publishes guides – e.g., best things to do in Hackney Wick, best literary library bars, best coffee shops, etc.

October to December Traffic

3.143M

nodata vs. the prev period.

Monthly Avg Traffic

1.047M

Statistics

Secret London attracts an average of 1.047M visitors per month, with 25.33% using desktop and 74.67% on mobile. Predominantly from the United Kingdom, the site sees 28.65% organic, 57.44% direct, 7.60% social, and 2.60% other traffic.

Financial News London

Financial News London is a publication offering news and analysis in the finance industry. It publishes pieces in categories like asset management, wealth, hedge funds, investment banking, people, and law. Additionally, Financial News London publishes annual lists – e.g., most influential in wealth management, women in finance, rising stars of European finance, and others.

October to December Traffic

781,063

nodata vs. the prev period.

Monthly Avg Traffic

260,354

Statistics

Financial News London attracts an average of 260,354 visitors per month, with 46.93% using desktop and 53.07% on mobile. Predominantly from the United Kingdom, the site sees 28.65% organic, 57.44% direct, 6.71% social, and 6.92% other traffic.

South London News

South London Press, London Weekly News & Mercury was established in 1865. It’s a tabloid-format weekly newspaper and website out of Catford, South East London. It is owned by MSI Media. On the website, it publishes daily articles covering news, sport, lifestyle, and education, focusing primarily on the south, certral, and west areas of London. Additionally, it publishes public notices and classified ads.

October to December Traffic

715,776

nodata vs. the prev period.

Monthly Avg Traffic

238,592

Statistics

South London News attracts an average of 238,592 visitors per month, with 18.20% using desktop and 81.80% on mobile. Predominantly from the United Kingdom, the site sees 28.65% organic, 57.44% direct, 12.63% social, and 9.83% other traffic.

London Daily News

London Daily News (LDN) is a news publishing platform that aims to deliver unbiased news free of “clutter, banners or noise”. It publishes daily articles covering news, lifestyle, entrepreneurship, fitness and health, finance, tech, food and drink, automotive, and travel. Additionally, readers can check the site for TFL notices – London Travel updates. The website was founded in 2021.

October to December Traffic

565,771

nodata vs. the prev period.

Monthly Avg Traffic

188,590

Statistics

London Daily News attracts an average of 188,590 visitors per month, with 50.09% using desktop and 49.91% on mobile. Predominantly from the United Kingdom, the site sees 28.65% organic, 57.44% direct, 5.06% social, and 6.42% other traffic.

This Is Local London

This Is Local London is a website that publishes news and happenings in London. From updates on crime and business news, to sport updates and climate news, the digital publication aims to bring its readers up to date information on what’s happening and where. This Is Local London also offers aspiring journalists an opportunity to contribute their articles through its Young Reporter initative. Additionally, the website provides a directory of local businesses, a job board, and other resources for the community.

October to December Traffic

516,498

nodata vs. the prev period.

Monthly Avg Traffic

172,166

Statistics

This Is Local London attracts an average of 172,166 visitors per month, with 27.34% using desktop and 72.66% on mobile. Predominantly from the United Kingdom, the site sees 28.65% organic, 57.44% direct, 4.66% social, and 18.49% other traffic.

Euromoney

Euromoney was established in 1969 and is owned by Euromoney Institutional Investor. It publishes news and insights in verticals like banking, treasury, wealth, capital markets, FX, sustainability, and others. It also annually hosts the Euromoney Awards for Excellence that recognizes the top banks in the world. Throughout the year, Euromoney publishes over 24 surveys awards and league tables.

October to December Traffic

436,957

-17.55% vs. the prev period.

Monthly Avg Traffic

145,652

Statistics

Euromoney attracts an average of 145,652 visitors per month, with 37.34% using desktop and 62.66% on mobile. Predominantly from the United Kingdom, the site sees 28.65% organic, 57.44% direct, 2.69% social, and 6.47% other traffic.

London On The Inside

Founded in 2010 as a blog, London On The Isues has since grown into an independent lifestyle publication. It curates events and happenings in the city, publishing pieces that cover news (announcements of music events, art exhibit openings, food festivals, etc.), detailed pieces of things to do and eat in various parts of London, articles on theater shows and cinema openings, and more.

October to December Traffic

303,233

nodata vs. the prev period.

Monthly Avg Traffic

101,078

Statistics

London On The Inside attracts an average of 101,078 visitors per month, with 49.77% using desktop and 50.23% on mobile. Predominantly from the United Kingdom, the site sees 28.65% organic, 57.44% direct, 3.25% social, and 3.83% other traffic.

East London Advertiser

Focusing primarily on the borough of Tower Hamlets, the East London Advertiser is a tabloid-format weekly newspaper and website. It was founded in 1866, and merged with The Docklands in 2011. It covers news, sport, things to do, education, property, and lifestyle, as well as publishes business listings, job opportunities, and classifieds for autos and real estate. Among other awards, the East London Advertiser reeived two awards at the annual UK Press Gazette Regional Press Awards. The publication is owned by Archant.

October to December Traffic

163,643

nodata vs. the prev period.

Monthly Avg Traffic

54,548

Statistics

East London Advertiser attracts an average of 54,548 visitors per month, with 17.71% using desktop and 82.29% on mobile. Predominantly from the United Kingdom, the site sees 28.65% organic, 57.44% direct, 8.08% social, and 2.93% other traffic.

Brixton Blog

As the name suggests, Brixton Blog is a hyperlocal website. It focuses on the area of South London, part of the London Borough of Lambeth. It covers news, food and drink, culture, lifestyle, business, and other categories. Readers can also browse through classified ads. In addition to the articles published daily on the website, Brixton Blog prints around 10,000 copies of its newspaper on a monthly basis, distributing them throughout the Brixton area.

October to December Traffic

81,636

nodata vs. the prev period.

Monthly Avg Traffic

27,212

Statistics

Brixton Blog attracts an average of 27,212 visitors per month, with 13.25% using desktop and 86.75% on mobile. Predominantly from the United Kingdom, the site sees 28.65% organic, 57.44% direct, 10.35% social, and 3.57% other traffic.

London Reconnections

London Reconnections is an independent news website that focuses on transport in London and beyond. It offers news and analysis pieces on various transportation matters and infrastructure developments in the city. Additionally, London Reconnections organizes monthly meet-ups for its community on the second tuesday of the month.

October to December Traffic

70,217

nodata vs. the prev period.

Monthly Avg Traffic

23,406

Statistics

London Reconnections attracts an average of 23,406 visitors per month, with 37.37% using desktop and 62.63% on mobile. Predominantly from the United Kingdom, the site sees 28.65% organic, 57.44% direct, 3.24% social, and 5.48% other traffic.

On London

Established in 2017, OnLondon is a website dedicated to publishing news, commentary, and analysis pieces that cover the city’s politics, development, and culture. It was created by Dave Hill – an award-winning former commentator for The Guardian. OnLondon is primarily funded through donations by readers, supporters, and the community.

October to December Traffic

66,462

nodata vs. the prev period.

Monthly Avg Traffic

22,154

Statistics

On London attracts an average of 22,154 visitors per month, with 33.41% using desktop and 66.59% on mobile. Predominantly from the United Kingdom, the site sees 28.65% organic, 57.44% direct, 10.60% social, and 5.10% other traffic.

Kentishtowner

Kentishtowner was established in 2010 by Stephen Emms, a broadsheet writer. Originally, it was set up as a blog. It has since grown into an award-winning print and online title – though it is online only now. On the website, readers will find articles in categories like culture, eating and drinking, things to do, and people. Kentishtowner is part of London Belongs To Me, a citywide network of travel guides for locals.

October to December Traffic

62,297

nodata vs. the prev period.

Monthly Avg Traffic

20,766

Statistics

Kentishtowner attracts an average of 20,766 visitors per month, with 51.03% using desktop and 48.97% on mobile. Predominantly from the United Kingdom, the site sees 28.65% organic, 57.44% direct, 3.51% social, and 2.11% other traffic.

London SE1 community website

Established in 1998, the London SE1 community website drew its inspiration from a community newspaper – SE1 – that was published between the late 1970s and early 1990s. While London SE1 used to also print a monthly publication, since 2004, it’s been online only. The website publishes articles covering local news with a focus on Bankside, Elephant & Castle, the Borough, Bermondsey, and Waterloo. Its coverage extends to politics, crime, transport, planning, culture, history, food, and what’s on.

October to December Traffic

40,943

nodata vs. the prev period.

Monthly Avg Traffic

13,648

Statistics

London SE1 community website attracts an average of 13,648 visitors per month, with 20.36% using desktop and 79.64% on mobile. Predominantly from the United Kingdom, the site sees 28.65% organic, 57.44% direct, 22.01% social, and 5.05% other traffic.

East London Lines

Eastlondonlines caters to four London boroughs: Hackney, Croydon, Lewisham, and Tower Hamlets. The local online publication focuses on covering news in these boroughs – sports, arts, music, education, business, environment, employment, and across several other categories. It also publishes features and hosts a podcast.

October to December Traffic

33,176

nodata vs. the prev period.

Monthly Avg Traffic

11,059

Statistics

East London Lines attracts an average of 11,059 visitors per month, with 32.30% using desktop and 67.70% on mobile. Predominantly from the United Kingdom, the site sees 28.65% organic, 57.44% direct, 11.74% social, and 5.47% other traffic.

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