Hero Media Buys Scotland's Top News Outlets

0:00Hero Media and Entertainment, a new outfit from East Kilbride, just scooped up daily business, the Dundee Press Agency, and E-News Now. This move kicks off their plans to build a powerhouse Scotland-based media group focused on online news, specialist info for pros, and live events. The Dundee Press Agency brings heavy hitters like Scottish Financial News, Scottish Legal News, Irish Legal News, Scottish Construction, Now, Scottish Housing News, and ScottishNews.com. They boast over 55,000 newsletter subscribers, and more than 105,000 LinkedIn followers, plus top open rates for their sharp sector journalism. Tossin' the Scottish Construction Summit set for October 2026 at the SEC, pulling in construction and housing leaders. Former owners are pumped about the handoff. Graham Ogilvy, who built the Dundee Press Agency over two decades, sticks around to help evolve it. Daily Business Founder Terry Merton, a award-winning vet from the Sunday Times and Scotsman, steps up as Group Executive Editor for Business, Finance, and Politics, teaming with Scottish Financial News for bigger UK-wide coverage.

1:11HMNE, led by Mark Holland said from daily record and national world days, eyes video ramp up, digital growth, and turning Scottish News.com into a national platform for politics, business, sport, entertainment, and culture. They plan AI for workflows, more events, commercial ties, and further buys, with Mike Hartley now chief revenue officer to drive sales. This sets the stage for a fresh, video-driven media wave in Scotland, blending proven brands with tech smarts to grab pros and everyday fans alike. After Edinburgh News today update, AI powered and always on.