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D.C. Thomson & Co.
AddedFeb 15, 2024
UpdatedJun 28, 2026
D.C. Thomson & Co.

D.C. Thomson & Co.

Scottish media house, DC Thomson & Co, specializes in publishing and TV production.

HQ
Dundee, City of Dundee, GB
Founded
1905
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Founded in 1905 by David Couper Thomson, DC Thomson & Co is a Scottish media house headquartered in Dundee, Scotland. The company specializes in publishing and television production, with a diverse portfolio that includes newspapers, magazines, comics, and books. Some of its notable publications are the Sunday Post, The Evening Telegraph, My Weekly, Jackie, Shout, The Beano, The Dandy, and Commando. DC Thomson & Co aims to deliver engaging and high-quality content to a broad audience, focusing on both traditional print media and modern digital platforms.

Key figures in the company include Chairman Christopher HW Thomson and Director & COO David Thomson. Over its long history, DC Thomson & Co has achieved significant milestones, including the enduring popularity of its comic series like The Beano and The Dandy. The company's impact is evident in its strong presence in the UK media landscape and its ability to adapt to changing industry trends while maintaining a loyal readership.

D.C. Thomson & Co. - Quick Facts

When was D.C. Thomson & Co. founded?

D.C. Thomson & Co. was founded in 1905.

Where is D.C. Thomson & Co.'s headquarters located?

D.C. Thomson & Co.'s headquarters is located in Dundee, City of Dundee, GB.

How many employees does D.C. Thomson & Co. have?

D.C. Thomson & Co. has 1,001 employees as of Feb 4, 2024.

D.C. Thomson & Co. - Classification

Industry
  • Professional Service Companies
Geographic Exposure
  • United Kingdom
Revenue
  • Recurring
  • SaaS
  • Transactional
Customer
  • Consumers
Main Product
  • Publishing
  • Television Production
Tags
  • Media
NAICS
  • 513100Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers
  • 513130Book Publishers
  • 510000Information
  • 513000Publishing Industries
SIC
  • 2700Printing, Publishing, And Allied Industries
  • 2730Books
  • 2731Books: Publishing, Or Publishing And Printing
ISIC
  • 1820Reproduction of recorded media
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NAICS
  • 334600Manufacturing and Reproducing Magnetic and Optical Media
  • 513110Newspaper Publishers
  • 513120Periodical Publishers
  • 330000Manufacturing
  • 334000Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
  • 334610Manufacturing and Reproducing Magnetic and Optical Media
SIC
  • 2710Newspapers: Publishing, Or Publishing And Printing
  • 2711Newspapers: Publishing, Or Publishing And Printing
  • 2740Miscellaneous Publishing
  • 7300Business Services
  • 7310Advertising
  • 7313Radio, Television, And Publishers' Advertising Representatives