MEDIABRANDS LIMITED

PaymentCheck Score 2025
47Poor
7.6vs last year
#3792 in UK
#62 in Marketing And Sales
#1358 in London

Company Information

Company Number
00773961
Registered Address
16 Old Bailey, London, England, EC4M 7EG
Status
Active
Employee Count
739
Turnover
£84,222,000
EBITDA
£22,133,000

Additional Details

Company Type
Private limited Company
Incorporated On
13 September 1963
Nature of Business
73110 - Advertising agencies
Industries
Marketing And Sales
Region
London

Time to Pay

Average Time to Pay
68 days
Shortest Period:1 days
Longest Period:52 days
Max Contractual:52 days

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
46%
31-60 Days
26%
After 60 Days
28%
Not Paid Within Terms35%

Payment Features

Participates in Codes✗ No
E-Invoicing✗ No
Supply Chain Finance✗ No

Payment Score History

Excellent (80+) Good (60-79) Fair (40-59) Poor (20-39) Very Poor (<20)

Performance Reports History

Reporting Period Filed: 2025-07-24
Reporting PeriodFiling DateAverage Time to Pay (days)Paid within 30 daysPaid 31-60 daysPaid after 60 daysNot Paid within Terms
01 Jan 2025 - 30 Jun 202524 Jul 20256846%26%28%35%
01 Jul 2024 - 31 Dec 202422 Jan 20255251%26%23%31%
01 Jan 2024 - 30 Jun 202409 Jul 20245950%23%27%34%
01 Jul 2023 - 31 Dec 202322 Jan 20247850%20%30%35%
01 Jan 2023 - 30 Jun 202311 Jul 20236046%22%32%40%
01 Jul 2022 - 31 Dec 202218 Jan 20236553%22%25%34%
01 Jan 2022 - 30 Jun 202220 Jul 20224661%19%20%26%
01 Jul 2021 - 31 Dec 202121 Jan 20226254%23%23%32%
01 Jan 2021 - 30 Jun 202114 Jul 202111247%19%34%41%
01 Jul 2020 - 31 Dec 202015 Jan 202110050%21%29%33%
01 Jan 2019 - 30 Jun 201918 Jul 20196045%34%21%37%
01 Jul 2018 - 31 Dec 201817 Jan 20196045%28%27%38%

Payment Time Trends

Payment Distribution Trends

Invoice Payment Practices

This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.

Payment Terms

Standard payment terms

Standard is based on vendor category, ranges from Payable Upon Receipt to Net 52.

Were there any changes to the standard payment terms in the reporting period?

No information available

Any other information about payment terms

No additional information

Maximum contractual payment period agreed

52

Dispute Resolution Process

This is handled on a case by case basis, starting with our accounts payable department with escalation to the CFO.

Other Payment Information

Has this business signed up to a code of conduct or standards on payment practices?

For example, signatories to The Prompt Payment Code must commit to paying 95% of their invoices within 60 days.

Does this business offer e-invoicing in relation to qualifying contracts?

This is where suppliers can electronically submit and track invoices. It's not just allowing suppliers to email them an invoice.

Does this business offer supply chain finance?

This is where a supplier who has submitted an invoice can be paid by a third-party finance provider earlier than the agreed payment date. The business would then pay the finance provider the invoiced sum.

Under its payment practices and policies, can this business deduct sums from payments under qualifying contracts as a charge for remaining on a supplier list?

During the reporting period, did the business deduct sums from payments as a charge for remaining on a supplier list?

No information available

Company Summary

MEDIABRANDS LIMITED is a leading media and marketing services company that operates globally. They offer a wide range of innovative products and services to help brands connect with their target audiences effectively.

The company has a strong commitment to sustainability and has implemented various initiatives to reduce its environmental impact. They have a sustainability program in place that aims to reduce their carbon footprint, promote sustainable practices, and support local communities.

MEDIABRANDS LIMITED offers a range of products and services, including media planning and buying, digital marketing, content creation, and data analytics. They work with a diverse portfolio of clients, from small businesses to multinational corporations, and provide tailored solutions to meet their specific needs.

The key people at MEDIABRANDS LIMITED include their CEO, Simon Bowden, and their Chief Sustainability Officer, Sarah Jones. They have a team of experienced professionals who are dedicated to providing the best services to their clients.

For more information about MEDIABRANDS LIMITED and their services, you can visit their website at www.mediabrands.com. Their registered office address is 1271 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10020, United States.

Financial Metrics

Cash
£5,886,000
Net Worth
£49,605,000
Total Current Assets
£307,609,000
Total Current Liabilities
£306,064,000

Company Location