Manchester Evening News, Reach

For 150 years, the Manchester Evening News (the MEN) has served as the trusted voice of a city that is constantly evolving. Today, our mission remains to hold power to account and reflect the diverse spirit of Greater Manchester through fearless investigations, innovative digital storytelling, and essential live coverage.

As a flagship title within Reach Plc—the UK and Ireland’s largest commercial news publisher—the MEN’s success is supercharged by our group-wide infrastructure. Over the past year, we have successfully married editorial excellence with commercial growth, proving that heritage media can thrive in a modern landscape. By executing an MEN strategy to "be wherever the audience is," we have significantly expanded our digital footprint, engaging a new generation of readers across social video and direct messaging channels while maintaining our status as the primary news source for the region.

The MEN stands as a shining example of how to authentically bridge the gap between editorial trust and commercial performance, delivering innovative partnerships and a sustainable subscription model that secures the future of our journalism. The Manchester Evening News remains impactful, innovative, and indispensable to the community it serves.