The Guradian Media Group

Who owns GMG?

The Scott Trust was created in 1936 by John Scott (son of CP Scott, the Manchester Guardian's editor for 50 years and its one time proprietor).


Who set up GMG?

Guardian Media Group was set up in 1993. Previous to this it was known as GMEN (Guardian and Manchester Evening News PLC). GMEN was formed in 1972, before this it is was known as Guardian Newspapers Ltd and the Manchester Evening News Ltd. This was established in 1967 when Guardian Newspapers Ltd and the Manchester Evening News Ltd were formed as wholly owned subsidiary companies of The Manchester Guardian and Evening News Ltd with their own Boards of Directors.

What titles/brands does GMG own?
National Newspaper Division

The Guardian, The Observer, Guardian Weekly, Money Observer, Learnthings, Guardian Unlimited

Regional Newspaper Division

Manchester Evening News, Manchester Online, Greater Manchester Weekly Newspapers, Rochdale Observer, Rochdale Express and Asian News, Rossendale Free Press, Middleton Guardian, Heywood Advertiser, Accrington Observer, Tameside and Glossop Advertiser, Salford/West Manchester Advertiser and Prestwich Advertiser, North East Manchester Advertiser, Oldham Advertiser, Surrey Advertiser Group, Aldershot News Group, Esher News and Mail Series, Woking News and Mail Series, Reading Evening Post, Wokingham Times Series.

Radio Division

Owns 5 regional radio licences; operates regional radio stations under the Real Radio brand, broadcasting in South Wales, South and West Yorkshire and Central Scotland and two Smooth FM stations in London and the north-west. Also owns jazzfm.com.

Trader Media Group

Auto Trader, autotrader.co.uk, Top Marques, Bike Trader, Truck Trader, Ad Trader.

Who is the Editor?

Alan Rusbridger is the Editor of the Guardian Newspaper. Roger Alton is the Editor of the Observer Newspaper. Paul Horrocks is the Editor of the Manchester Evening News. Details of Editors for other newspapers within the group can be found on the individual group websites (links in bottom left hand corner of this page).

How many other companies are part of GMG?

Guardian Media Group can be split into the following: Guardian Newspapers Ltd, GMG Regional Newspapers, GMG Radio Holdings Ltd and Trader Media Group Ltd. GMG has interests in the following companies; Trafford Park Printers, Paper Purchase and Management, Fish4 and Seven Publishing Group ltd.


What countries does GMG operate in?

GMG's sales are made substantially in the UK.