WE ARE THE GLOBAL PLATFORM FOR SPECIALIST MEDIA

As a global leader in specialist media, we deliver trusted, expert content across our market-leading brands. From influential websites and magazines to captivating events and social spaces, we stand at the forefront of content creation and audience engagement, all underpinned by innovative technology and powerful data.

OUR IMPRESSIVE REACH

From one print magazine, we've grown into a global media powerhouse. We have an impressive track record of expanding our audience across channels, now connecting with millions worldwide at every touchpoint.

479M

People reached through our expert content

226M

Website users

221M

Social followers

16M

Newsletter subscribers

40 years of connecting people to their passions

We’ve grown from one magazine in 1985 to over 200 multiplatform brands today. Our growth has been fuelled by our passion and expertise. Scroll through the highlights of our journey so far.

  • 1985

    Future founded by Chris Anderson. Launched with print magazine Amstrad Action to share knowledge and passion for cutting-edge technology.

  • 1992

    Future’s first event takes place, the Future Entertainment Show, attracting 55,000 attendees.

  • 1993

    PC Gamer and Edge gaming magazines launch. Edge wins industry magazine of the year after just four issues.

  • 1999

    Future listed on the London Stock Exchange, highlighting our continued growth.

  • 2000

    GamesRadar+ launched and quickly grows to become one of the world’s largest gaming interest websites.

  • 2001

    Future’s first websites launched to accompany its print magazines, the beginnings of our digital publishing leadership.

  • 2007

    TechRadar launched, rapidly becoming one of the largest websites guiding consumer technology purchase decisions.

  • 2013

    Hawk, Future’s proprietary eCommerce platform, launched to create a seamless purchase decision process for online audiences.

  • 2018

    Future acquired several specialist media companies to expand its reach in the US and becomes the world’s largest technology publisher.

  • 2020

    Future acquires TI Media, becoming the UK’s biggest magazine publisher and extending its expertise in lifestyle and sports publishing.

  • 2021

    Future acquires Go.Compare and Mozo, becoming a leader in price comparison technology and data

    Flagship brands, including Marie Claire US, The Week and Kiplinger, join the portfolio and enhance Future’s reach with US audiences.

  • 2022

    Launch of Aperture, Future’s market-leading Audience Data Platform allowing precise audience targeting across its vast portfolio.

  • 2023

    Future establishes its fashion and beauty leadership with the acquisition of digital fashion brand Who What Wear.

  • 2025

    Now with 200 brands in the portfolio, Future has cemented its leadership as a top publisher in key categories. Check out Future’s latest innovation on our News page

WHAT SETS US APART

Breadth of our content expertise

Our brands create expert, authoritative, and trustworthy content across diverse industries and channels. As AI-generated content and misinformation proliferate online, our specialist content becomes increasingly vital. Our industry-leading editors and producers craft engaging content for every consumer touchpoint.

3.1B

Video views every year

2M

Articles created every month

1.5M

Print circulation

1,000+

In-house editorial experts

Our valuable communities

We build valuable communities around every passion and profession we serve. Consumers and professionals trust our guidance for their purchase decisions, while advertisers partner with us to effectively reach these valuable audiences through the power of our content and innovative technology.

1 in 3

Adults engage with our content

41B

Ad impressions served every year

Underpinned by cutting-edge technology

Our unique portfolio of leading brands is powered by best-in-class technology and data solutions, meticulously crafted to elevate every aspect of our work. Our in-house engineers, data scientists, and product teams are the innovators behind these leading tools, which enhance user experiences, streamline content creation, and precisely provide our valuable audiences with relevant content, while significantly improving advertising outcomes.

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Vanilla

Our expert-built content management system managing the premium content across Future's vast portfolio of websites

02

Hawk

Our industry-leading price comparison, eCommerce and affiliate technology that creates a seamless online purchase decision process

03

Aperture

Our intelligent audience data platform unifying the diverse datasets across Future for unparalleled audience targeting

04

SmartBrief

Our email curation and delivery platform, offering granular email audience targeting and innovative email advertising

05

Hybrid

Our innovative advertising stack delivering enhanced yield management

06

Kiosq

Our proprietary reusable paywall service for precise monetisation of our gated expert editorial content

Our values shape who we are

Shared values define our success. They shape our vision and culture, and foster long-term success by creating a strong and positive identity for Future.

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Passionate

We are passionate about our brands and serving our audiences, partners, and communities.

02

Resourceful

We find ways to figure things out and solve problems with skill and creativity.

03

Collaborative

We are one team and foster a supportive culture where open communication, debate, and teamwork are paramount.

04

Results-driven

We are focused on hitting our goals, delivering on promises, and are relentless in the pursuit of success.

05

Innovative

We aspire to be thought-leaders, constantly challenging the status quo of our industry, and embrace experimentation to find better ways of doing things.

FUTURE
CAREERS

We’ve got ambitious plans to unlock new growth opportunities – and we’re looking for driven people who want to join us.

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Our responsibility,
Our Future

We’re committed to inspiring change within our communities and making a positive societal impact. We are taking action to ensure we build a sustainable future for the planet

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OUR INNOVATIVE ADVERTISING SOLUTIONS

We’re one step ahead when connecting advertisers to passionate, highly engaged audiences. We deliver innovative through-the-funnel advertising solutions that drive real results.

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