Business Details
41 Years
experience
Global Specialist Media Solutions
Future stands as a pioneering global leader in specialist media, connecting passionate audiences through trusted, expert content across 200+ multiplatform brands. Founded in 1985 with a single technology magazine, we have grown into a media powerhouse, reaching 479 million people monthly through websites, magazines, events, newsletters, and social spaces. Our commitment to authoritative content, driven by cutting-edge technology and data, positions us at the forefront of audience engagement. With 1,000+ in-house editorial experts and proprietary tools like Aperture (our industry-leading Audience Data Platform), we deliver precision-targeted solutions for advertisers and unparalleled value for readers.Our valuespassion, resourcefulness, collaboration, results-driven focus, and innovationshape a culture dedicated to excellence. Listed on the London Stock Exchange and recognized for decades of growth and influence, we continue to expand our reach through strategic acquisitions and partnerships, cementing our role as a trusted connector of global communities.
Services
Advertising Solutions
Data Analytics
B2B Partnerships
Licensing Services
Video Content Creation
E-commerce Technology
Audience Targeting
Brand Licensing
Content Syndication
Event Management
Details
- Year established: 1985
Highlights and features
- 40 years of expertise in specialist media with 200+ trusted brands.
- Proprietary Audience Data Platform (Aperture) for precise targeting.
- Award-winning editorial teams and industry-leading technology innovation.
- Global reach connecting 1 in 3 adults monthly across platforms.
- Proven track record in B2B partnerships and licensing solutions.
Services
Advertising Solutions
Our innovative through-the-funnel advertising connects brands with high-intent audiences across gaming, technology, and lifestyle sectors. Using Aperture for first-party data targeting and hybrid ad stacking, we deliver 41 billion annual ad impressions with 75% video completion rates. Trusted by global advertisers for measurable outcomes.
Audience Data Platform
Aperture unifies data from 200+ brands to enable precise audience targeting through 3.1 billion daily data points. This platform powers personalized content delivery, enhancing advertising effectiveness while ensuring brand safety and compliance with global privacy standards like GDPR.
E-commerce Technology
Hawk drives $1.1 billion in annual retail sales by optimizing purchase decision processes. This proprietary platform integrates price comparison, affiliate marketing, and seamless checkout experiences across 226 million monthly website users, boosting conversion rates for partner brands.
Video Content Creation
Future produces scroll-stopping video content for platforms ranging from 6-second bumpers to long-form storytelling. With 340 million+ videos served annually and 75%+ viewability rates, our content achieves strong completion rates and brand-safe placements for advertisers.
Licensing Services
We offer brand licensing for print, digital, and product extensions, leveraging iconic titles like PC Gamer and GamesRadar+. Partners access editorial expertise, SEO leadership, and proprietary CMS tools to launch localized brands and monetize content globally.
People
Kevin Li Ying
CEO
Appointed as Future's CEO in January 2025, Kevin Li Ying brings visionary leadership to drive global expansion and innovation. He previously spearheaded digital transformation initiatives that increased annual digital revenue by 35% over five years.
Questions
What industries does Future cover?
We serve technology, gaming, fashion, lifestyle, sports, finance, B2B, and entertainment sectors with expert content across 200+ multiplatform brands.
How does Future target specific audiences?
Our Aperture platform analyzes 3.1 billion daily data points for precise targeting, ensuring advertisers reach high-intent audiences through contextually relevant content.
Can brands license Future's content?
Yes. We offer licensing for websites, magazines, bookazines, and branded products, providing access to editorial expertise and proprietary technology like Hawk.
What advertising formats are available?
We provide digital, print, social, video, influencer, and event-based solutions with customizable formats from high-impact takeovers to podcast sponsorships.
How does Future ensure content quality?
1,000+ editorial experts create 2 million articles monthly, combining domain expertise with AI tools to maintain authoritative, trustworthy content amid rising misinformation.
What B2B solutions exist?
Our B2B services include SmartBrief newsletters, targeted advertising, webinars, custom content, and lead generation programs across 15 verticals with 7 million professional subscribers.
Reviews (7)
Adam Paul
Dec 22, 2021
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This company rang me up asking me if I wanted a trial subscription of "The Week" as I have a subscription for "Moneyweek" I told them I did not want it as I did not want to set up a Direct Debit over the phone. A couple of weeks later I received an email saying "Welcome to The Week" and that a direct debit had been set up!!! They had used my existing bank details and set up a new direct debit without authorisation. I am absolutely disgusted at this. So I contacted them via an online chat on their own website and asked them what was going on, obviously they could not do anything about it until the
Anthony Cosgrove
Jan 06, 2021
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Oh dear, for the last 4 weeks, the copy of the two magazines I've subscribed to have failed to show up. I've phoned the subscriptions number every week, explained what has happened and been told that the postal service is to blame, and that they'll 'look into it'. Only for exactly the same to happen again the following week. How difficult can it be to send out a magazine?
Caroline Surridge
Dec 27, 2020
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Terrible customer service. After taking up a free trial of The Week Junior, firstly they started it at the wrong time, next they did not send all the free issues and lastly they stopped sending them but continued to take money from my bank account! I would not recommend taking a subscription via this company.
Nicholas Walters
Sep 16, 2020
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Although there are quite a few contenders for this award, Dennis Publishing must have the worst efficiency and customer service I have ever come across. I responded to a flyer to buy a subscription to The Week a month ago. Payment made by credit card which has gone through. I requested an email confirmation of the order and was promised one in 72 hours. Apparently the order taking department are NOT ALLOWED to send emails. It must go the email department. 4 phonecalls and 4 weeks later still no email confirmation. Utter shambles.
Rene Jespersen
Aug 22, 2020
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Octane Magazine, great magazine, if you ever get it. As International customer you can expect to receive the magazine approx. when you can pick the next issue up from the newsstand. No reply to emails sent to the Customer Service. Now ordered Classic and Sport car instead. Dn't bother sending me a kindly standard reply that I should contact you, I already did. Should have checked your Trustpilot score before subscribing. How can a company live with such a low score and so many bad customer reviews without acting?
Matt Gee
Jan 22, 2020
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I signed up to their Auto Express trial subscription (6 issues and a free gift) but all I received was the first two magazines and I didn't receive the gift either. It appears there are many other people in the same boat as me and their customer service team are telling everyone lies that the magazines have all been lost in the post and that replacements are on the way, which of course never arrive. The amount of people reporting that they have had money taken from their account without their permission by Dennis Publishing is very concerning. I'll be closely monitoring my account.
Hilary McIntosh
Oct 18, 2019
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Fraudulent company, they got my details from who knows where and set up a subscription. They are the only ones benefiting from this and this is not the first time they have done this to people...look on trust pilot...and they have had the problem for a long time and not actually dealing with the issue. Same old standard "we are looking into it" replies...how long do these things have to carry on some are a year old.I hope it is damaging their business as they deserve it...
