Guardian news and media limited
Guardian News & Media Limited is a British media company that publishes The Guardian, a left-leaning national newspaper, as well as other online publications and media outlets. Here are some key facts about the company:
History: Guardian News & Media Limited was founded in 1821 as The Manchester Guardian, a weekly newspaper. It was later renamed The Guardian in 1959 and became a daily newspaper in 1964.
Ownership: The company is owned by the Scott Trust, a charitable trust that was established in 1936 to protect the independence and editorial integrity of The Guardian. The trust is named after C.P. Scott, the newspaper's editor from 1872 to 1929.
Publications: In addition to The Guardian, the company publishes several other online publications, including:
- The Observer (a Sunday newspaper)
- The Guardian Weekly (an international edition)
- Guardian US (a US-focused online publication)
- Guardian Australia (an Australian-focused online publication)
- The Guardian's various blogs and sections, such as Comment is Free, The Long Read, and More Top Stories.
Revenue: The company generates revenue primarily through advertising, as well as through subscription fees for its online content. In 2020, The Guardian reported a revenue of £234 million (approximately $310 million USD).
Staff: The company employs around 1,000 people, including journalists, editors, designers, and other support staff.
Awards and recognition: The Guardian has won numerous awards for its journalism, including several Pulitzer Prizes, British Press Awards, and Online Media Awards.
Digital presence: The Guardian has a strong online presence, with over 1 million subscribers to its online content and a global audience of over 200 million people per month.
Mission: The company's mission is to "hold power to account, challenge injustice and promote social and environmental change" through its journalism and other media activities.