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The Drum

The Drum

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The Drum provides marketing and advertising professionals with essential industry news, insights, awards, and networking opportunities through a comprehensive global media platform.

Last updated May 11, 2026 by the ATDb Editorial Team · Connections updated Jun 1, 2026

Founded
2001
HQ
Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
Connections
1

At a glance

Employees
51-200
1integrations

About

Leading global trade publication for marketing and advertising professionals

The Drum is a leading global media platform serving the marketing, advertising, and creative industries. Founded in Scotland, it has grown into a comprehensive resource offering breaking news, analysis, opinion pieces, and insights covering all aspects of modern marketing and advertising. The platform serves as a vital information source for marketing professionals, agencies, brands, and technology providers worldwide. The company operates as a multi-faceted media business, combining digital publishing with events, awards programs, and community-building initiatives. The Drum's content covers topics ranging from creative campaigns and agency news to marketing technology, data privacy, and industry trends. Its flagship awards programs, including The Drum Awards for Marketing and The Drum Awards for Digital Industries, have become prestigious industry benchmarks. The platform also hosts numerous events, webinars, and networking opportunities that bring together marketing professionals globally. As a subsidiary of Carnyx Group, The Drum maintains its distinct brand identity while continuing to expand its global reach and influence in the marketing and advertising ecosystem. The platform serves as both a news source and a community hub, connecting marketers, agencies, brands, and technology providers through its content, events, and networking opportunities. Its coverage spans traditional advertising, digital marketing, social media, influencer marketing, programmatic advertising, and emerging technologies impacting the industry.

Business model

Media/Publishing

Target market

Enterprise and Mid-Market

What they offer

  • The Drum Magazine

    Digital and print publication covering marketing, advertising, and media industry news and trends

  • The Drum Awards

    Prestigious awards programs recognizing excellence in marketing, advertising, and digital industries globally

  • The Drum Events

    Industry conferences, webinars, and networking events connecting marketing professionals worldwide

  • The Drum Network

    Global directory and networking platform connecting agencies, brands, and service providers

  • Content Studio

    Custom content and branded content solutions for advertisers and sponsors

Key features

Daily breaking news and analysis on marketing and advertisingGlobal coverage across multiple markets including UK, US, and Asia-PacificIndustry awards programs and rankingsEvents and conferences for marketing professionalsAgency and brand directoriesJob board for marketing and advertising rolesWebinars and educational contentCustom content and sponsored content opportunities

Use cases

Staying informed about marketing and advertising industry trendsDiscovering creative campaigns and best practicesFinding and evaluating agency partnersNetworking with marketing professionals globallyGaining recognition through industry awardsRecruiting marketing and advertising talentBrand visibility and thought leadership for agencies and vendorsMarket research and competitive intelligence

Customer segments

Advertising agenciesMarketing departments and CMOsBrand managersCreative professionalsMedia agenciesMarTech and AdTech vendorsPR agenciesMarketing consultantsProduction companies

Tech & specs

Technology stack

Web publishing platformContent management systemVideo hosting and streamingEmail marketing platformsAnalytics and audience measurement tools

Security & compliance

GDPR

Deployment

Cloud

API

No

Corporate history
  • 2001Founded
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