The perfect partnership: Media Concierge now representing the new London Standard
When London’s historic newspaper of record relaunched on 26th September as The London Standard, it appointed longstanding partners Media Concierge to represent the new publication for all print and digital display sales. This arrangement is effective from Monday 4th November, endorsing the group’s capability in the evolving publishing media landscape.
Capturing the drumbeat of life in the world’s greatest city – from entertainment guides to lifestyle, sports, culture and news – the new weekly title has replaced the Evening Standard and ES Magazine and is carving a bold new place for itself within the wider portfolio spanning digital, social and audio.
“It is an honour to be involved in the next chapter of this historic 197-year-old publication that’s a national title for our Capital,” said Scott Gill, Media Concierge Managing Director. “We’re very pleased that our long-term relationship with the Standard team, alongside successful partnerships with our 28 strong blue-chip publisher portfolio, has made us a trusted option in this crucial phase for The London Standard.”
For both parties, the deal was a natural development. Media Concierge has represented the Evening Standard in Manchester and Scotland since 2020; delivering consistency & growth through its commitment to multi-platform solutions pitching for revenue development, creativity, accountability and ROI in the service it provides.
Albert Read, Executive Chairman for The London Standard, said: “It’s good to be expanding the relationship we have with Media Concierge into all agency markets. Media Concierge have proven themselves to be great collaborators, making a difference, selling multi-platform solutions, and becoming a seamless extension of the team.”
Media Concierge also counts as clients: Newsquest, Iliffe, Mediahuis, Tindle and Mail Metro Media. In the UK alone, Media Concierge offer partners offer access to a monthly print audience exceeding 15 million and a digital audience of more than 35 million.
“We are thrilled that our existing relationship with The London Standard has flourished over the past 3 years to culminate in this appointment – reflecting the trust and confidence between the teams and the billings growth already delivered together,” added Scott Gill.
More information
Albert Read – albert.read@standard.co.uk
Scott Gill – sgill@mediaconcierge.co.uk