revenue diversification

portfolio management

c​ommunications advisory

Marc Reeves

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About

An editor and publisher of regional news brands for ​more than 30 years, Marc Reeves spearheaded the ​digital transition of multiple titles across the UK.

He led transformational change for the regional ​print portfolio of Reach plc, and more than doubled ​the company’s affiliate revenue performance in less ​than a year.

A passionate, campaigning editor, he believes ​commercial viablity is the key to the future of news ​media.


Marc Reeves Consulting supports new and ​established publishers to diversify their sources of ​revenue while effectively managing their portfolio ​and editorial operations.


MRC also helps business leaders and policy makers ​to better understand and connect with the ​changing media landscape of the UK.


MRC works with a range of associates, each an ​expert in their field.

Services

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REVENUE ​DIVERSIFICATI​ON

Let’s find the right ​mix of revenue ​solutions for your ​publication, ​underpinned by ​thorough analysis ​and robust financial ​modelling.

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PORTFOLIO ​MANAGEMENT

Fresh insights to ​help you fine tune ​your content and ​production costs, ​pricing and ​operational ​efficiency

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communications ​advisory

Helping you ​negotiate the ​media minefield, ​engage ​stakeholders and ​avert or mitigate ​communications ​crises

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REVENUE

DIVERSIFICATION

Editors have always known that where’s there’s ​an appetite for brilliant content, there’s a way ​to pay for it.


You’ve read plenty about the future of news.


Now you just want to get on and create it.


MRC helps you find, assess and implement the ​best options for your title.

  • subscriptions
  • affiliate content
  • self-serve advertising
  • events & sponsorship
  • supplier selection
  • Revenue modelling
  • business planning
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portfolio ​management

Nobody in publishing gets a free pass on ​managing operational costs and processes.


Margins can be on a knife-edge, with potential ​external shocks around every corner.


So while you’re creating the future, you’ve got ​to look after the here and now.


An MRC review will shed light on your ​challenges and opportunities, and then we’ll ​help you weigh up options, design your plan ​and implement it.

  • editorial production
  • team roles & structures
  • volume controls
  • tiered pricing strategies
  • workflows
  • P&L analysis
  • profitability forecasting
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communications ​advisory

As editor of major newsbrands, including the ​Birmingham Post & Mail, principal consultant​ Marc Reeves performed a high profile role in ​the civic, political and business life of the ​Second City.

He also worked closely with fellow regional and ​national editors and has contacts throughout ​the industry.

He was previously a public affairs practitioner ​with clients in commercial property, higher ​education and policy development.

  • snr leaders mentoring
  • advice for agencies
  • PR planning
  • industry insights
  • crisis comms
  • introductions
  • public affairs

Let's work together!

Call, text, or email me and let's talk.

Phone

(+44)7429 346277

Email

marc@mreevesconsulting.co.uk

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