When did Chris Anderson open Future plc?
Chris Anderson opened Future Publishing in Somerton, Somerset, England during 1985. The company launched with a single magazine called Amstrad Action.
Questions about Future plc
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What happened to Future plc in 2004 regarding video game reviews?
Future faced accusations of corruption regarding video game reviews in 2004. This incident occurred after the company had been floated on the London Stock Exchange in 1999 and before it published official magazines for major console makers until November 2012.
Which brands did Future acquire in 2018 and 2019?
Future made major acquisitions in 2018 including What Hi-Fi? and FourFourTwo brands from Haymarket. It acquired NewBay Media and bought the Purch Group for $132 million by September 2018. Mobile Nations including Android Central came to Future for $115 million in February 2019.
Who became chief executive of Future plc after Zillah Byng-Thorne resigned?
Jon Steinberg replaced Zillah Byng-Thorne as chief executive after she resigned with effect from the 3rd of April 2023. Kevin Li Ying took over the position of CEO on the 31st of March 2025.
When did Future close its U.S.-based print publications?
The company closed all U.S.-based print publications in March 2014. This closure followed a profit warning in October 2011 that led to the resignation of the chief executive and finance director at short notice.