Who owns the media?

[merc_man]

Following on from a discussion in the pub last night I'm interested in finding out who exactly owns all the major Newspapers in this country. The person I was discussing this with was convinced that Murdoch controlled the Mirror but I was sure this wasn't true. Mind you, he was also convinced the typeface in the Telegraph was larger than than Times until I put them side by side to disprove this.

I need further ammunition for the second stage tonight when I will blind him with a plethora of media related facts!

Now I know News International owns The Sun, News of the World, Times and Sunday Times and that Trinity Mirror own the Mirror and Sunday Mirror but does anyone have a link to a definitive list?

[NickFRP]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Sun
and so on for the other papers. that should answer your questions

[Silverbullet767]

Can I come next time? sounds like a right laugh

[off_again]

Its fair to say that there are a limited number of people who either control or influence some of the media outlets in this country, and they use them as their own personal messageboards to influence things towards their particular way. In some cases they are utter loonies who need bringing down a peg or two, but a lot of the public dont realise what is happening.

Of course, some politicians and the like have their own ideas and try their own brand of spin to influence things too. PR is big business these days - its not necessarily about results or ability any more.

[DrTre]

I bought a paper this morning, is that what you mean?

[10 Pence Short]

Was it A4?

[merc_man]

Silverbullet767 said:

Can I come next time? sounds like a right laugh

You had to be there . This week so far we've had discussions on the newspapers, the LHC, the demise of the red squirrel alongside the normal stuff (is the lady approaching the pub from the car park fit or not.)

[DrTre]

10 Pence Short said:

Was it A4?

Pah, I only read the broadsheets... A3

[10 Pence Short]

DrTre said:

10 Pence Short said:

Was it A4?

Pah, I only read the broadsheets... A3

If I remember correctly, A3 would be gutter press size.

[DrTre]

10 Pence Short said:

DrTre said:

10 Pence Short said:

Was it A4?

Pah, I only read the broadsheets... A3

If I remember correctly, A3 would be gutter press size.

It's A3 on the soft.

[AndrewTait]

The Mirror is owned by Trinity Mirror PLC, the CEO of which is Sly Bailey. The company was formed in the late 1990's when Trinity PLC and The Mirror Group Plc merged.

Trinity Mirror is one of the largest newspaper publishing company in the UK, with about 200 regional titles, plus The Mirror, The Sunday Mirror, The People, Sunday Mail and Daily Record.

They have 9 print sites at present, Cardonald, Blantyre, Newcastle, Teeside, Oldham, Liverpool, Birmingham, Cardiff, and Watford. In addition to their own titles, they carry out contract printing for the likes of the Independant, Racing Post, and numerous regional papers.