More than 150 clients and media agency partners attended Manchester’s ‘Upfront and Centre’ event at Albert Hall to hear exclusive insights and updates from senior leaders across editorial, commercial and product teams
Broadcaster and host of Mail Metro Media’s Spent podcast in partnership with Nationwide, Matt Edmondson led the proceedings, which included an access all areas panel spotlighting 360° partnerships that place brands at the heart of culture, enabling them to build sustained momentum across all its platforms.
Hannah Blake, managing director of new media, revealed the significant growth its network of creator-led social brands has experienced since launching last summer. Newly appointed managing director of ad product, Nick Timms, also announced exciting new plans for premium ad formats across the Daily Mail.
These upcoming enhancements focus on delivering better user experiences through fewer, more premium ads designed to drive stronger attention and improved outcomes for brands.
Client strategy lead, Sara Edwards, highlighted the business’s expansion into emerging platforms and its continual evolution across the full media funnel.
She emphasised how Mail Metro Media is deepening its end‑to‑end understanding of what audiences want, to support more meaningful and effective brand partnerships throughout an increasingly fragmented customer journey.
Chief revenue officer, Dom Williams said: “We’re on a very exciting journey at Mail Metro Media, with innovation and data fuelling our content teams working closer together than ever before, across all our brands.
“We’re launching new products and platforms, engaging new audiences and investing in talent and strategies to achieve great things with our advertising partners — with whom we are gearing up for an unprecedented summer of opportunities.”
Following insight director Luke Hand’s presentation — showcasing how the publisher’s actionable insights create added value for brands during key cultural moments like the upcoming FIFA World Cup — Daily Mail football editor Ian Ladyman hosted an exclusive fireside chat with former England and Manchester United footballer Wes Brown.
