Description
Johnston Press plc provides news and information services to local and regional communities and businesses in the United Kingdom. The company operates through Publishing and Contract Printing segments. Its portfolio includes 13 daily, 154 weekly paid-for, and 37 weekly free newspapers; various monthly lifestyle magazines; specialist local publications; 215 local, e-commerce, and mobile Websites; and 31 tablet and smartphone apps. The company's commercial digital platforms comprise property, recruitment, motors, family announcements, dating, bingo, photo sales, and a local business directory. It also operates a daily deals discount service and an entertainment platform; and holds various events and exhibitions covering pets, outdoor interests, home and garden, food and drink, and others. In addition, the company offers contract printing, print management, design, distribution, subscription, and e-publishing services. Johnston Press plc was founded in 1767 and is based in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom.
