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Ascential
AddedFeb 15, 2024
UpdatedJun 28, 2026
Ascential

Ascential

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UK-based Ascential PLC is a publishing company offering media, consultancy, and information services.

HQ
London, Greater London, GB
Founded
1947
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Founded in 1947 and headquartered in London, UK, Ascential PLC is a prominent business-to-business media company that specializes in providing media, consultancy, and information services. The company’s core mission is to empower businesses by offering critical insights and connections through its exhibitions, festivals, and information services. Ascential operates primarily within the publishing industry and is publicly traded on the London Stock Exchange under the ticker ASCL, also being a component of the FTSE 250.

Notable figures associated with Ascential include Chairman Scott Forbes and CEO Duncan Painter. The company has achieved significant financial milestones, reporting a revenue of £206.4 million, an operating income of £51.5 million, and a net income of £5.8 million in 2023. Ascential's impact is marked by its ability to facilitate business growth and innovation through its specialized media and consultancy services, making it a key player in the UK’s publishing and business information sectors.

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Ascential - Quick Facts

Who are Ascential's competitors?

Companies similar to Ascential include WPP, Ascent360, Ascentive and Relx.

When was Ascential founded?

Ascential was founded in 1947.

Where is Ascential's headquarters located?

Ascential's headquarters is located in London, Greater London, GB.

How many employees does Ascential have?

Ascential has 3,546 employees as of Feb 6, 2024.

Ascential - Classification

Ownership
  • Public
Geographic Exposure
  • Global
Model
  • Platform
Revenue
  • Recurring
  • Transactional
Customer
  • Enterprise
Main Product
  • Consultancy
  • Media
Tags
  • Data
  • SaaS
NAICS
  • 540000Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
  • 541000Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
  • 541600Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services
  • 541610Management Consulting Services
  • 541613Marketing Consulting Services
SIC
  • 8700Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management, And Related Services
  • 8740Management And Public Relations Services
  • 8742Management Consulting Services
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NAICS
  • 513100Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers
  • 513130Book Publishers
  • 510000Information
  • 513000Publishing Industries
  • 541800Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services
  • 541810Advertising Agencies
SIC
  • 2700Printing, Publishing, And Allied Industries
  • 2730Books
  • 2731Books: Publishing, Or Publishing And Printing
  • 2740Miscellaneous Publishing
  • 7300Business Services
  • 7310Advertising
  • 7311Advertising Agencies
  • 7313Radio, Television, And Publishers' Advertising Representatives