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The Shard Confirms Third Letting of 2016 to Content, Events, and Media Specialist Dods Group PLC
Content, events, digital media and print publisher Dods Group plc has taken nearly 17,000 sq ft on Level 11 at The Shard.
- Dods has taken nearly 17,000 sq ft on Level 11 joining a host of other media occupiers in the London Bridge area.
- The content, events, digital media and print publisher selected the building for its connectivity to Westminster and it will play a significant role in delivery upon their business growth objectives.
- The Shard’s office space is now nearly 90% let overall and home to 28 companies across 15 business sectors.
REM, on behalf of the owners of The Shard, has confirmed that it has let 16,875 sq ft on Level 11 of The Shard to Dods Group plc (“Dods”) on a 10-year lease. The content, events, digital media and print publisher selected the iconic vertical city for its new corporate headquarters due to its connectivity to Westminster and will move from its current base on Dartmouth Street, SW1, to London Bridge in September 2016.
The deal is the third letting to be confirmed in 2016, following the announcements that digital marketing agency Jellyfish and luxury fashion retailer MATCHESFASHION.COM had taken space earlier in the year. It brings the total mix of occupiers to 28 businesses across 15 industry sectors and the building’s office space to nearly 90% let.
Dods provides content and intelligence through and array of full-service mediums including monitoring subscriptions, live events, online engagement programmes, face-to-face training and bespoke research. Dods is also home to the digital and print media brands The House Magazine, Total Politics, Holyrood, Civil Service World, Training Journal, The Parliament Magazine, Politicshome.com, Le Trombinoscope as well as the reference resources Dods Parliamentary Companion, Vacher’s Quarterly, Holyrood Scottish Political Guide, Civil Service People, Dods People and The European Union & Public Affairs Directory. It is renowned for the quality, accuracy and relevance of the information it publishes and aims to become the world’s most influential political and public policy content provider.
Irvine SellarDods is a respected and highly trusted provider of intelligence within the political arena. It joins a host of other publishing houses in the London Bridge area, which is quickly becoming the epicentre of Capital’s media industry. The Shard’s connectivity to both Westminster and the company’s clients was an important consideration, but the opportunity to be part of a busy and diverse office eco-system in a vibrant neighbourhood sealed the deal. Interest in the remaining office space remains strong from an interesting mix of potential occupiers as we approach full capacity.
Developer and Co-owner of The Shard and Vice-Chairman of REM
London Bridge has become a hub for some of the world’s most influential media brands and the influx of TMT companies now account for 20% of the total occupier base in the area. Al Jazeera was one of the first occupiers to move into The Shard, whilst The News UK Group moved into the neighbouring building, also managed by REM and now known as The News Building, in 2014 bringing The Times, Sunday Times, Wall Street Journal and Harper Collins into the neighbourhood.
The Shard’s office space is home to companies operating in media, finance, professional services, consulting, luxury brand, education, flexible offices, energy, technology, healthcare, recruitment and asset management. In excess of 9,500 people now work at London Bridge Quarter, the vibrant estate comprising The Shard, The News Building and Shard Place, which is currently under construction.
JLL and Knight Frank are leasing agents on The Shard. Morgan Price advised Dods.
Our move to this iconic building is an important part of Dods’ growth plans. It will allow us to provide excellent, easily commutable facilities for our customers and employees in the heart of one of London’s most vibrant business areas. The Shard offers us a modern and flexible space, appropriate to accelerate the transformational plans and performance expectations in place for our business, both in the coming months and future years.Guy CleaverChief Operating Officer of Dods
