Draft talk:MarkMeets

{{short description|British-based entertainment news website and digital media platform}}

{{Use British English|date=January 2025}}

{{Use dmy dates|date=January 2025}}

{{Infobox website

| name = MarkMeets Media

| logo = File:MarkMeets Media Logo.jpg

| screenshot = MarkMeets Media website screenshot.jpg

| screenshot_alt = Screenshot of MarkMeets homepage showing entertainment news and features

| caption = MarkMeets homepage in 2025

| commercial = Yes

| type = Entertainment website, online forum, news blog

| owner = Mark Boardman (editor)

| author = Mark Boardman, Dan Dunn, Scott Baber, Renee Bourke, Mohammad Mo, others

| launch_date = 2002

| headquarters = London, England

| current_status = Active

}}

MarkMeets Media is a British-based entertainment news and culture website, with an American digital media presence. Founded in 2002 by Mark Boardman, a renowned showbiz journalist and media commentator. MarkMeets delivers the latest in music, film, TV, and celebrity culture. The platform offers breaking news, exclusive interviews, film premiere coverage, and reviews, gaining recognition as a trusted source by MTV, Yahoo Finance, MailOnline, and Digital Spy. With headquarters in London, the site is a collaborative effort, featuring contributions from a diverse editorial team, including lifestyles and various industry professionals.

MarkMeets Media was launched in 2002 by Mark Boardman, who brought extensive experience working for outlets such as BBC, ITV, and Channel 4 as a showbiz reporter, he started his career in the entertainment world reviewing gigs for the Echo_(newspaper) , before landing TV roles including working alongside Dave_Berry_(presenter) on T4’s ‘Homemade’ TV series. He originally conceived as a platform to provide free information about London’s red-carpet events, MarkMeets quickly gained a reputation for delivering exclusive insights into the entertainment industry.{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/news/blog/2006/mar/15/lookwhosgawki|title=Guardian blog coverage of MarkMeets|website=The Guardian|access-date=2025-01-26}}

By 2004, the site had evolved to include showbiz news, celebrity interviews, and music reviews, becoming a key source for fans and industry insiders.{{cite web|url=https://markmeets.fandom.com/wiki/MarkMeets_Wiki|title=MarkMeets Wiki|website=Fandom|access-date=2025-01-26}}

From 2005, MarkMeets established itself as a go-to source for entertainment. Interviews with notable figures such as Lady Gaga and Boy George solidified its reputation.

Notably, MarkMeets organized One Direction’s first red carpet appearance at the premiere of The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader. The platform also spotlighted emerging talent, such as Becky Hill and HRVY, fostering opportunities for unsigned artists.{{cite web|url=https://www.digitalspy.com/music/a489118/sugababes-amelle-berrabah-talks-new-solo-album-it-represents-me/|title=Sugababes interview|website=Digital Spy|access-date=2025-01-26}}

During this period, MarkMeets diversified its offerings, incorporating festival coverage, celebrity features, and event management. By 2019, the editorial team expanded to over 10 contributors, catering to a global audience and regulars at press junkets alongside established media outlets including OK! as MarkMeets TV with presenters Johny Pach and Craig Stevens.

The COVID-19 pandemic prompted MarkMeets to innovate with virtual events and digital consulting services. The launch of its Digital Media Services Division helped clients adapt to a rapidly evolving landscape, further demonstrating its commitment to industry leadership.{{cite web|url=https://muckrack.com/media-outlet/markmeets|title=MarkMeets profile on MuckRack|website=MuckRack|access-date=2025-01-26}}

In 2022, MarkMeets celebrated its 20th anniversary with multimedia expansions, including podcasts and live streams. 2023 saw collaborations with global entertainment brands and the release of a charity single co-written by Mark Boardman, benefiting Great Ormond Street Hospital.{{cite web|url=https://www.bloomberg.com/press-releases/2023-03-26/markmeets-announces-major-expansion-plans-as-demand-for-in-person-events-surge|title=MarkMeets Expansion Announcement|website=Bloomberg|access-date=2025-01-26}}

The Drum publication included MarkMeets in “The Entertainment Power 100 2022” list and ranked us 12th globally on their 2023 Entertainment Power List.

MarkMeets provides a wide range of content:

• **Breaking News**: Exclusive updates on trending entertainment topics.
• **Celebrity Interviews**: In-depth features with stars like John Barrowman and Sara Bareilles.
• **Film Premieres**: Guides and reports on UK red carpets.
• **Unsigned Talent**: Promoting new artists through showcases and reviews.

MarkMeets has been lauded for its role in promoting unsigned talent and democratizing access to entertainment events. Outlets such as Yahoo Finance and Digital Journal have praised the platform’s contributions to the media landscape.{{cite web|url=https://uk.trustpilot.com/review/markmeets title=TrustPilot reviews of MarkMeets|website=TrustPilot|access-date=2025-01-26}}

{{Reflist}}

• [MarkMeets on Crunchbase](https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/markmeets)
• [MarkMeets Wiki](https://markmeets.fandom.com/wiki/MarkMeets_Wiki)
• [MarkMeets on MuckRack](https://muckrack.com/media-outlet/markmeets)
• [MarkMeets on Yell](https://www.yell.com/biz/markmeets-london-10894265/)
• [MarkMeets Google Site](https://sites.google.com/view/celebrate6554/home)
• [MarkMeets on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/markmeets?)
• [MarkMeets on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/markmeets)
• [MarkMeets on X (formerly Twitter)](https://x.com/markmeets)
• [MarkMeets on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/MarkMeetsPR/)
• [MarkMeets on TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@markmeets)
• [MarkMeets on YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/markmeets)
• [MarkMeets Blog on Medium](https://medium.com/@markmeets)
• [MarkMeets on MerchantCircle](https://www.merchantcircle.com/markmeets)
• [Business Insider coverage of MarkMeets](https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/markmeets-announces-major-expansion-plans-as-demand-for-inperson-events-surge-1032192699)
• [Yahoo Finance coverage of MarkMeets](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/markmeets-announces-major-expansion-plans-230900117.html)
• [Digital Journal coverage of MarkMeets](https://www.digitaljournal.com/pr/news/markmeets-announces-major-expansion-plans-as-demand-for-in-person-events-surge)
• [Toronto Sun coverage of MarkMeets](https://torontosun.com/author/wsnewsfile/159165-MarkMeets-Announces-Major-Expansion-Plans-as-Demand-for-Inperson-Events-Surge)
• [TrustPilot reviews of MarkMeets](https://uk.trustpilot.com/review/markmeets)
• [MarkMeets on IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/user/ur194492030/?ref_=nv_usr_prof_2)
• [Additional links](https://medium.com/@markmeets)
• [MarkMeets Blog on Bloglovin'](https://www.bloglovin.com/@markmeets)

Category:British news websites

Category:Entertainment websites

Category:Internet properties established in 2002

Category:2002 establishments in the United Kingdom