Business Details
15 Years
experience
Mobile App Platform for Media Brands
Pugpig is a mobile app platform that empowers media brands to create engaging digital experiences. Founded in 2011, we specialise in developing customisable solutions that combine live content, digital editions, and multimedia to drive reader retention and revenue. Our platform supports over 350 publishers globally, including The Independent and Cond Nast. We prioritise collaboration with clients to ensure our technology evolves with industry needs, offering seamless integrations and 24/7 support.Our team of 50 experts in London and New York focuses on reducing technical complexity so publishers can concentrate on content creation. With AWS-hosted infrastructure and partnerships with WordPress and Fastly, we deliver secure, scalable solutions tailored to modern media challenges.
Services
Bolt Mobile Apps
Digital Archives
Consulting Services
App Development
Content Publishing Platform
Details
- Year established: 2011
Highlights and features
- Highly customisable mobile apps with zero effort
- Secure, stable tech hosted on AWS with 24/7 support
- Award-winning platform with 14 years' industry experience
- Dedicated customer success team from day one
- Seamless integrations with WordPress, Fastly, and 50+ tech partners
What people say
Fantastic partners
Quick turnaround
Superb support
Engagement through the roof
Premium experience
Services
Bolt Mobile Apps
Create deeply engaging mobile apps combining live news, digital editions, and multimedia content. Our platform supports responsive HTML, native PDFs, and hybrid formats for optimal user experiences. Publishers can customise features like push notifications, video streaming, and subscription integrations while maintaining brand consistency. With 14 years of development expertise, we ensure seamless cross-platform functionality and rapid deployment.
Digital Archives
Transform historical content into searchable digital archives with HTML and PDF rendering. Our platform enables publishers to monetise back-catalogues through subscription models while maintaining original formatting. Features include advanced search capabilities, cross-device compatibility, and integration with existing content management systems. This solution helps media brands create new revenue streams through curated historical content.
Consulting Services
Receive tailored guidance for app store optimisation, SEO, and audience engagement strategies. Our consulting packs combine industry data with custom analysis to improve conversion rates and user retention. Services include technical audits, feature prioritisation workshops, and roadmap planning for digital transformation projects. We work alongside publishers to implement best practices in mobile product development.
People
Jonny Kaldor
Co-Founder and CEO
Former MD of Technology at News Corp Digital Media Group with 18 years' experience in digital publishing. Led development of Pugpig's core platform architecture and strategic direction since 2011.
Jon Marks
Co-Founder and CTO
Ex-News Corp technical architect with expertise in mobile content delivery systems. Directed development of Pugpig's AWS-hosted infrastructure and integration framework since the company's inception.
Questions
What platforms does Pugpig support?
We support iOS, Android, and web apps with cross-platform compatibility for live content and digital editions.
Can I integrate Pugpig with existing systems?
Yes, our platform integrates seamlessly with subscriptions, analytics, SEO tools, and advertising platforms through 50+ partnerships.
How long does implementation take?
Most publishers launch within 4-8 weeks, with some projects completed in as little as 8 days using our templates.
Do you offer custom development?
Yes, our team creates bespoke features and hybrid solutions combining HTML, PDF, and native app components.
What security measures are in place?
Our AWS-hosted platform includes 24/7 monitoring, automatic security patches, and enterprise-grade data protection.
