REG - Digitalbox PLC - Directorate change

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23/04/2026 07:00

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RNS Number : 5641B  Digitalbox PLC  23 April 2026

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

 Panmure Liberum                                             Tel: 020 7886 2500

 (Financial Adviser, Nominated Adviser & Joint Broker)
 James Sinclair-Ford / Izzy Anderson
 Rupert Dearden

 Leander Capital Partners (Joint Broker)                     Tel:  07786150915
 Alex Davies

 SEC Newgate (Financial PR)                                  Tel: 07540 106 366
 Robin Tozer                                                 digitalbox@secnewgate.co.uk

 

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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