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We’ve ranked the top 20 Publishing companies in Glasgow. The companies, startups and institutions listed in this article are all exceptional companies, well worth a follow. We have included links to their websites, socials and CrunchBase (if you’re interested in their financials).
We selected the organisations listed in this article based on:
- Track record
- Executive leadership
- Market share
- Innovation
- ESG rating
Our Data – We source our data from OSINT (open source intelligence) and public directories such as Crunchbase, SemRush and many more. The data from these sources should be treated with a degree of caution and verified yourself.
Top Publishing Companies & Startups (Glasgow)
The Drum
The home of modern marketing and media in the UK & US with news, features, research, awards, events and jobs.
Founder(s): Diane Young, Gordon Young
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Advertising, Events, News, Publishing
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The Daily Mash
The Daily Mash is a satirical website which publishes spoof articles.
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Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Advertising, E-Commerce, Marketing, Publishing, Retail
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The Herald – Scotland
The Herald – Scotland, a Scottish broadsheet newspaper that provides its readers with national and international news, sport, and features.
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Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Association, News, Non Profit, Publishing, Sports
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Harpercollins UK
HarperCollins (UK) publishes and distributes books in the United Kingdom.
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Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Publishing
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Daily Record
The Daily Record publishes news, opinion pieces, and information on politics, crime, health, business, sports, entertainment, and more.
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Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: News, Publishing, Sports
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Peebles Media Group
Peebles Media Group is a publishing company that advertises information, news, publishes magazines, conducts events and awards.
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Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Events, Media and Entertainment, News, Publishing
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J. Thomson Colour Printers
J. Thomson Colour Printers offers digital printing, creative design, web2print, brochures, leaflets, letterpress and foiling services.
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Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Graphic Design, Manufacturing, Printing, Publishing
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GlasgowWorld
GlasgowWorld is a news publisher and journalism specialized firm.
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Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Journalism, News, Publishing
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Book Source
Book Source is a distributor of books and other printed material worldwide.
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Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: E-Learning, Education, Publishing
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The Tech Herald
The Tech Herald was originally created as an outlet for some of the staff on Monsters and Critics.com to write more tech orientated content.
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Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Information Technology, Internet, News, Publishing
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Think Publishing
Think Publishing is a membership publishing agency.
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Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Publishing
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PSP Media
PSP Media operates as a publisher and event specialist.
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Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Events, Publishing
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Collins Bartholomew
Collins Bartholomew is the creator and publisher of the Times World Atlas.
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Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Internet, Publishing
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Barrhead News
Barrhead News is a print and electronic magazine that provides news on various topics such as national, international, and sports.
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Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: News, Publishing, Social News
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Clydebank Post
Clydebank Post is a newspaper that publishes news, sports, entertainment, and local events.
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Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Broadcasting, News, Publishing
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Project Scotland
Project Scotland publishes news on construction, civil engineering, flooring, roofing, cladding, scaffolding, bricks, and renewable energy.
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Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: News, Printing, Publishing
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Brown, Son and Ferguson
Brown, Son and Ferguson has been nautical publishers, printers and ships’ stationers since 1832.
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Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Printing, Publishing
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Mills & Boon
Mills & Boon, a long-established British publishing house.
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Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Publishing
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Collins Language
Collins Language is a dictionary and language learning publishers.
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Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Education, Language Learning, Publishing
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Scottish Radio Holdings
Scottish Radio Holdings operates as a commercial radio broadcaster and publisher.
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Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Commercial, Internet Radio, Publishing
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