For journalists and press teams.
News from Merch Mates, expert comment on pop culture, and everything you need to write about us.
Expert comment
Need a quote on pop culture? Our founder, George Patient, comments on:
- Film
- TV
- Gaming
- Music
- Fandom and pop culture
- Disney Parks
- Collectibles and merchandise
- Comic books
- Entertainment tech
- Digital platforms and streaming
Most requests get a reply the same day, and every one within 48 hours.
Please credit George Patient, Founder and Lead Editor, Merch Mates, with a link to merchmates.co.uk.
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SME Southern Enterprise Awards
- Best Emerging Independent Digital Media Brand
- Intelligent Storytelling Innovation Award
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About Merch Mates
Merch Mates is an independent, award-winning pop culture publication based in the UK. Founded in 2021 by George Patient, it covers film, TV, gaming, music, fandom and the Disney parks.
About George Patient
A pop culture obsessive who turned a lifelong love of cinema, music, gaming and fandom into Merch Mates. Happiest anywhere there’s Star Wars, Disney Parks, nature or animals.
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