Reach Plc, owner of Belfast Live and the Daily Mirror, has held on to its position as the leading publisher Northern Ireland, according to the latest TGI data released by Kantar Media.
The data, unveiled at an exclusive PANI event at Custom House Square in Belfast confirms Reach’s dominance across both digital and print platforms.
According to the Kantar figures almost 600,000 readers across Northern Ireland engage with Reach’s platforms every week, significantly outpacing the competition. The figures also show that Belfast Live, part of the group’s digital portfolio, continues to be recognised as the largest commercial news site in Northern Ireland. Additionally, Reach’s Daily Mirror remains the most widely read newspaper in Northern Ireland.
According to Alistair Bushe, editor of Daily Mirror NI: “These results are a testament to the hard work and dedication of our editorial teams across Northern Ireland. From print to digital, we remain committed to providing the most comprehensive and reliable news coverage for our readers. The fact that we continue to reach more people than any other publisher reflects our role as the go-to source for trusted news across Northern Ireland”.
“We’re thrilled to continue to be recognised as the leading commercial news platform in Northern Ireland,” adds Sheena McStravick, editor of Belfast Live.
“Our team at Belfast Live is dedicated to delivering engaging breaking news and features that reflect the issues, events, and stories that matter most to our readers. Our focus at Belfast Live has always been to serve all communities in Northern Ireland, so it’s incredibly rewarding to know that we are the top destination for so many people seeking news and information across the country”.
