Careers Contact Us About Us Companies DC Thomson Media News & Media Partners About Us DC Thomson is one of the leading media organisations in the UK, with a proud heritage of creating trusted brands that enlighten and entertain audiences across the globe. While our roots are firmly in publishing, with a portfolio of newspapers and magazines, DC Thomson has diversified into digital technology, radio, TV and events. Using audience insight and data, we create content and experiences that connect with our customers and build loyal communities. Our trading companies include genealogy leaders Findmypast, cloud solutions business Brightsolid, Beano Studios, The Stylist Group, Puzzler Media and DC Thomson Media, which has a large portfolio of news brands, magazines, radio stations, podcasts, events and digital platforms. DC Thomson has a long tradition of entrepreneurial investment and a portfolio across both private and public markets, spanning media, technology, retail, agricultural technology and the circular economy. Established in 1905, we are a privately owned, family run business with people, customers and communities at our heart. Our History The DC Thomson family enterprise originates from the entrepreneurship of William Thomson who launched a shipping business in the early 19th century. During the mid-19th century, the Thomson family invested in publishing, taking an interest in the Dundee Courier before buying it in 1886. At that time there were two major publishing houses in Dundee, the other run by Sir John Leng, home of the Dundee Advertiser. In 1905 the Thomson and Leng firms merged under the leadership of William Thomson’s son David Couper (D.C.) Thomson. The Courier and Advertiser later became one title in 1926. During the 20th century, DC Thomson became one of the UK’s leading media businesses, famous for its creative and entrepreneurial flair. Today DC Thomson has four directors, Christopher HW Thomson, Andrew F Thomson, Richard Hall and David Thomson, all of whom are descendants of the founder. Other members of the Thomson family continue to work within the business. Companies Beano Studios brightsolid DC Thomson DC Thomson Media Discovery Print Findmypast Puzzler The Stylist Group Quick Links About Us Contact Us Careers Partners Sitemap DC Thomson Capital DC Thomson Shop © D.C. Thomson & Co. Ltd. 2021 Privacy Policy Cookie Policy Cookie Preferences Terms and Conditions Modern Slavery Act Statement Group Tax Strategy Gender Pay Gap Report 2021 Pension Fund Information We Care About Your Privacy We and our partners store and/or access information on a device, such as unique IDs in cookies to process personal data. You may accept or manage your choices by clicking below, including your right to object where legitimate interest is used, or at any time in the privacy policy page. These choices will be signaled to our partners and will not affect browsing data. We and our partners process data to provide: Use precise geolocation data. Actively scan device characteristics for identification. Store and/or access information on a device. Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. List of Partners (vendors) I Accept Manage my choices