Comparing the Daily Mail and The I

QuestionsThe Daily MailThe I
First introduced?May 4th 1896October 26th 2010
Are they part of a bigger
organisational structure
Daily Mail and General TrustThe I was bought by The Daily Mail, but they still have editorial independence. Stories often presented more factually but is still entertaining. Published by Daily Mail and General Trust
Known for any particular
political perspective?
Right wing, editorial stanceCentral, point of view from left and right wing perspective
What kind of journalism do they produce?
What is their USP? What stories do they specialise in?
Media & Entertainment, United Kingdom’s second biggest selling newspaperOliver Duff is the editor for the i since 2013, formally a reporter, gossip columnist and news editor
What kind of people run the paper? Produce the stories?Rich people who want to make a profit (Viscount Rothermere, Paul Zwillenberg). Had an imperialist perspective. Geordie Greig is an editor for Daily MailSimilar approach to Daily Mail but presented as liberal democrats
Do they have a similar readership reach?2.2 million221,083
 Do they have a similar readership profile / target audience?Lower-middle-class British womenAll age ranges, readers and lapsed readers of quality newspapers
How are they currently doing? Increasing or decreasing sales and revenue?in 2016 the revenue was £1.91 billionin 2018 the i made £6 million in the first half of the year, and operating profit from £34 million revenue
How are they looking to embrace new media technologies?Now has a website, making it accessible to allMore online now rather than physical
Do they have a similar layout and design?Yes, but The Daily Mail uses more eye catching fonts and sizing is bigger, wants to stand outYes, but the i is more simplistic, more about getting the point across

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