Background and Format: Launched in 1843, The Economist is published by The Economist Group weekly and is aimed at readers interested in domestic & international politics as well as sharing the perspective of the "classical liberalism of the 19th century" and the "radical centre." Covers British and international news, business, finance & economics, science & technology, books & arts and economic & financial indicators. For more information about advertising rates, the team can be found here.   Circulation: Source: ABC Monthly Unique Users: 9,660,092 (Source: ABC) Gorkana meets... Tom Standage at The Economist - October 2016 The write up can be found here. The video can be viewed here. Awards: 2019 - British Media Awards, International Media Brand of the Year (gold)  2019 - British Media Awards, Editorial Campaign of the Year: Open Future (gold)  2019 - British Media Awards, Commercial Campaign of the Year: Open Future (nominated)  2018 - British Journalism Awards, Technology Journalism: Babbage (nominated) 2018 - BSME Awards, Cover of the Year - Consumer (winner)  2018 - PPA Awards, International Media Brand of the Year: The Economist's The World in 2018 (nominated) 2018 - PPA Awards, Consumer Media Brand of the Year: The Economist's The World in 2018 (nominated) 2018 - British Media Awards, International Media Brand of the Year: The World in 2018 (nominated) 2018 - British Media Awards, Subscription Team of the Year (nominated) 2017 - PPA Digital Awards, Digital Launch Of The Year: The Economist on Snapchat (winner) 2017 - AOP Digital Publishing Awards, Best Research/Insight Project: Thought Leadership Disrupted (nominated) 2017 - AOP Digital Publishing Awards, Best Use of Data: Tracking Energy Demand Trends (nominated) 2017 - Online Media Awards, Best Use of Social Media (nominated) 2017 - British Media Awards, Best Commercial Use of Data: “Raising Eyebrows and Subscriptions” (gold) 2017 - British Media Awards, Event of the Year: The Economist’s Pride & Prejudice (silver) 2017 - British Media Awards, Video Project of the Year: RecoVR: Mosul, a collective reconstruction (nominated) 2017 - British Media Awards, Media Company of the Year (silver) 2016 - AOP Digital Publishing Awards, Best Research / Insight Project: Millennials Research (nominated) 2016 - PPA Awards, Digital Innovation of the Year (consumer media): The Economist Films (nominated) 2016 - PPA Awards, Best Use of Social Media: Independence Social Media Campaign (nominated) 2016 - PPA Awards, Front Cover of the Year (nominated) 2016 - Online Media Awards, Best Use of Data for Commercial Gain: brand response marketing campaign (winner) 2016 - Online Media Awards, B2C Digital Product: Espresso (winner) 2016 - British Media Awards, Video Project of the Year: Economist Films (winner) 2016 - British Media Awards, App of the Year: Espresso (winner) 2015 - AOP Digital Publishing Awards, Use of Mobile: The Economist Espresso (nominated) 2015 - PPA Awards, International Consumer Media Brand

Business Insider launched a UK Edition in November 2014 focusing on finance, technology, politics and strategy.

Launched in April 2011 to provide breaking tech news and in-depth reporting, product information, and community content via a unified, modern platform. Covers cutting-edge technology, including consumer electronics and gadgets, apps, big data, scientific and technology breakthroughs, start-ups, tech culture and more. The Verge has a content share agreement with The Washington Post. Sections include Longform, Videos, Reviews, Tech, Science, Culture, Cars, and Forums. Other information: The Verge team are always interested in hearing tips or story ideas. There are opportunities for reviews, product news, sales promotions, interviews and competitons. The team can best be reached via the contact form, or directly via email. The offices do NOT have switchboard numbers and all editorial staff prefer contact via email. The outlet offers RSS (Really Simple Syndication).

TechCrunch, launched in 2005 by Michael Arrington in California, aims to be a “leading technology media property, dedicated to obsessively profiling start-ups, reviewing new internet products, and breaking tech news”. TechCrunch is run by a number of editorial staff and Bloggers. Founder Michael Arrington stepped down as Editor of the site in September of 2011 and although he still works with and writes for the blog as Founding Editor, he now has no editorial oversight. Blog posts are categorized under headings including: Android, Apple, Facebook, Google, Groupon, Microsoft, Twitter, Zynga and Classics. The content relates to news and products; the posts are around 200 words long each. PR opportunities exist within product and research placement, product and service launches, guest columns, and event information among others. Advertorial also exists on the site. TechCrunch accepts bylined articles/submissions in the form of guest columns. Submissions should cover startups, entrepreneurship, technology investment or other technology-related musings. Email ideas or finished posts to guestcolumns@techcrunch.com. The fundamentals of working with bloggers are the same as with traditional journalists at traditional media outlets: respect their schedules; take time to read their material to learn their interests; and only contact them if/when they want to be contacted. You will also find that if a blogger is a journalist for another outlet(s), Cision tracks their contact preferences there as well. The outlet offers RSS (Really Simple Syndication).

Bankrate provides consumers and commercial audiences with unbiased rate information on credit cards, mortgages, auto loans, savings and checking accounts, personal loans and online banking. Sections include Mortgage, Refinance, Home Equity, CDs & Investments, Checking & Savings, Auto, Credit Cards, Debt Management, Insurance, College Finance, Retirement and Taxes. The information is gathered from more than 4,000 providers of financial services in 190 markets. Posts overnight averages on key products and allows users to check average rates in their state against those nationwide. It also provides articles analyzing product rates and industry news, equipping consumers with the knowledge to make informed financial decisions. It offers both news stories and basic how-to information for consumers. Bankrate.com DOES NOT accept bylined articles/submissions. They do not traditionally accept bylined articles/submissions but are open to including outside content on their site. The best point of contact is the Editor-in-Chief. The outlet offers RSS (Really Simple Syndication).