What does this mean for you as a reader?
Press Hive is committed to high standards of transparency, because we know trust is earned. This page clearly sets out who owns the company, who leads the editorial team, and exactly how our journalism is funded. We believe this openness allows you to assess our work with full confidence.
Every article you read here is produced by a named writer, reviewed by an editor, and fact-checked before publication. Our ownership structure and funding sources are disclosed openly so there is no doubt about the independence of our editorial judgement. You can read more about our approach in our editorial policy.
How this works in practice
We maintain a strict separation between our commercial operations and our editorial newsroom. No advertiser, sponsor, or partner has any influence over the stories we choose to cover, the angles we take, or the conclusions we reach. This is a non-negotiable principle that applies to every piece of content we publish.
Our revenue comes from several transparent streams: display advertising, affiliate links (where we may earn a small commission on products we genuinely recommend), commercial partnerships, clearly labelled sponsored content, and newsletter sponsorships. Oliver Reeves, our Standards & Fact-Checking Lead, oversees the integrity of these processes. Our advertising and affiliate disclosure page provides further detail on how these streams work and how we ensure they remain ethical and clearly distinguishable from our journalism.
Who owns and operates Press Hive?
Press Hive is owned and operated by Sliema Media Limited, a registered digital media company in Malta (Malta Business Registry: C 84217). Our registered office is at Level 3, Tower Business Centre, Tower Street, Swatar, Birkirkara BKR 4013, Malta. Ultimate editorial responsibility rests with our Editor-in-Chief and Responsible Publisher, Jonathan Ellery.
The day-to-day operation is led by a dedicated team based across Malta and the UK. Rebecca Haines serves as Managing Editor, Thomas Hayes as Politics & Public Affairs Editor, and Amelia Blackwell as Business & Economy Correspondent. Sophie Marlowe oversees our culture and features coverage, while Oliver Reeves leads our standards and fact-checking desk. You can meet the full team on our team page and learn more about our journey on our about us page.
How is our journalism funded?
Our journalism is funded through a diverse mix of commercial activities, which allows us to remain editorially independent and keep our content accessible to all readers. No single funding source dictates our editorial direction, and sponsored content is always clearly labelled so you can tell the difference between editorial reporting and commercial material.
We use a range of digital tools, including AI, for research, formatting, and metadata to help our team work efficiently. However, every piece of published content is reviewed by a human editor, as outlined in our AI and automation policy. If you have a tip or want to get in touch with the newsroom, you can reach our team securely via our tip line. For any other questions, our contact details are available on our contact page.
In short
Press Hive is an independent digital news publisher owned by Sliema Media Limited. Our funding comes from transparent commercial sources that never compromise our editorial independence. We are committed to being open about how we operate, so you can trust the news we deliver.