DMG Media is a privately owned company headquartered in the UK. Founded in 2008, it employs approximately 330 individuals. Functioning as a tier 1 media tech buyer, the company operates as a media holding company, managing Associated Newspapers, Northcliffe Media, Harmsworth Printing, Harmsworth Media, and other subsidiaries of the Daily Mail and General Trust.
On September 17, The Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday, and The i Paper received seven nominations for the Society of Editors Media Freedom Awards, with the Mail specifically recognized for National News Media Organisation of the Year. The same day, over 100 colleagues participated in an internal Lunch & Learn session, learning about AI's role in transforming storytelling at the Daily Mail and how tools from Director of Innovation Chris Clemo's team are boosting audience engagement and subscription growth. This followed a company-wide induction event on September 16 for new colleagues from Daily Mail and Harmsworth Media brands, where Global Editorial Director Ben Bailey highlighted the company’s shift from a print-first to a digital-first media business, emphasizing video, social media, and AI. Earlier in September, dmg media Ireland announced its platforms saw a 36% audience increase in August, the highest growth recorded by the company this year.