23rd Apr 2026 07:00
23 April 2026
Digitalbox plc
("Digitalbox" or the "Company")
Directorate Change
Digitalbox plc, (AIM:DBOX) the mobile-first digital media business, which owns leading websites Entertainment Daily, The Daily Mash, The Poke and The Tab, announces that Claire Blunt, Non-Executive Director, has resigned and will step down from the Board at the end of April 2026 to focus on her role as CFO & COO of Steven.com.Claire joined the Digitalbox Board in October 2024 and served as the Chair of the Company's Remuneration Committee during her tenure.Marcus Rich, Non-Executive Chairman, Digitalbox, commented: "I would like to thank Claire for her significant contribution to Digitalbox during her time on the Board. She has been a very important member of the Board and while we are sorry to see her step down, we fully understand her decision to focus on her executive responsibilities. We wish Claire all the best for the future."Claire Blunt, Non-Executive Director, Digitalbox, added: "I would like to thank the Board for their support and collaboration during my time with the Company. It has been a privilege to serve as a Non-Executive Director and to work alongside such a dedicated and talented team. While it was not an easy decision to step down, I look forward to focusing on my executive responsibilities. I wish Digitalbox every success for the future and will continue to follow its progress with great interest."
Enquiries:
Digitalbox | c/o SEC Newgate |
James Carter, CEO
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Panmure Liberum (Financial Adviser, Nominated Adviser & Joint Broker) | Tel: 020 7886 2500 |
James Sinclair-Ford / Izzy Anderson | |
Rupert Dearden
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Leander Capital Partners (Joint Broker) | Tel: 07786150915 |
Alex Davies
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SEC Newgate (Financial PR) | Tel: 07540 106 366 |
Robin Tozer |
About Digitalbox plc
Digitalbox plc is a UK-based, pure-play digital media company focused on delivering profitable publishing at scale, specifically optimised for mobile platforms. The company operates a portfolio of high-performing, content-rich brands that engage audiences through entertainment, satire, and youth culture. Digitalbox owns and operates the following trading brands:
● | Entertainment Daily - A leading source of UK entertainment news, covering television, showbiz, and celebrity stories |
● | The Daily Mash - A satirical news platform known for its humorous take on current events and cultural commentary |
● | The Tab - The UK's largest youth culture site, powered by student journalists and contributors from universities across the country |
● | The Poke - A curator of the internet's funniest content, offering a sharp and witty editorial lens on viral trends and social media |
● | TV Guide - A comprehensive digital destination for UK television listings, schedules, and viewing recommendations |
● | Emmerdale Insider - A niche brand dedicated to news, spoilers, and fan content related to the long-running British soap opera Emmerdale |
● | Royal Insider - A specialist outlet providing news, features, and insights into the British Royal Family |
● | Reality Shrine - A hub for fans of reality TV, covering shows, personalities, and behind-the-scenes gossip |
● | EastEnders Insider - A dedicated platform for fans of EastEnders, delivering the latest news, spoilers, and features from Albert Square |
● | Coronation Street Insider - Again, a dedicated platform for fans of this show delivering the latest news, spoilers, and features from the cobbled streets of Manchester |
Digitalbox generates revenue primarily through digital advertising, leveraging its mobile-first strategy to deliver significantly higher revenue per session than industry averages. Its proprietary technology and editorial expertise enable it to scale content efficiently while maintaining strong audience engagement.
Market abuse regulation: This announcement contains inside information for the purposes of Article 7 of Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 as it forms part of UK domestic law by virtue of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 ("MAR"). The person responsible for arranging for the release of this announcement on behalf of the Company is James Carter, Chief Executive Officer.
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