Reach plc (RCH)

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https://www.reachplc.com

Reach plc is the UK and Ireland's largest commercial news publisher, operating over 120 trusted print and digital brands. These include national titles such as the Daily Mirror, Daily Express, Daily Star, Sunday Express, Daily Record, and OK! magazine, alongside regional favorites like the Manchester Evening News, Liverpool Echo, BirminghamLive, and BelfastLive, with expanding US presence through brands like the Irish Star. Founded in 1903 with the launch of the Daily Mirror, the company evolved through key mergers—including the 1999 formation of Trinity Mirror—and rebranded to Reach plc in 2018 following the acquisition of Northern & Shell assets, marking its shift to a data-driven, multi-platform strategy. Reach plc connects with approximately 70% of the UK online population monthly, over 100 million social followers globally, and maintains strong print circulation supported by loyal older demographics. Its business model balances print sales and third-party printing with digital advertising, first-party data initiatives like Mantis for brand safety, hyperlocal platforms such as InYourArea, and diversification into video, audio, newsletters, e-commerce via Yimbly, and emerging digital subscriptions. Headquartered in London, Reach plc plays a pivotal role in delivering community-focused news across national, regional, and international audiences while adapting to digital transformation and privacy changes.