North East Times, has acquired business news site, Bdaily from Groundsix.
The Gateshead publisher produces the bi-monthly North East Times Magazine as well as daily digital news content and video.
It plans to refresh Bdaily’s publishing channels in the coming weeks. This will initially focus on the North East, Yorkshire and London, before expanding nationally.
“We relaunched North East Times with the aim of becoming the UK’s most engaging and aesthetically striking business sector publisher,” explained Pete Mallon, Creative and Managing Director at North East Times.
“And through North East Times Magazine – which complements original and compelling long-form features of individuals and businesses making positive change with analytical insight and opinion – we’ve achieved that goal.
“But we are much more than a magazine. We have an equally strong digital presence and our events portfolio spans multiple sectors alongside partners from Northumberland to Teesside.
“Bdaily will add a further dimension to that offer through dedicated daily news stories and features.”
Groundsix chair, Roy Stanley added:
“The team and I are incredibly proud of how Bdaily has grown over the last decade, becoming a trusted and well-read platform for thousands every day.
“And we’re delighted to have agreed a deal with North East Times to maintain such progress. We wanted to retain Bdaily’s regional roots, and the brand becoming part of North East Times does just that.
“I know Pete and his team have some exciting plans to build on Bdaily’s achievements, and I’m excited to see them come to fruition.”
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