{"id":12005,"date":"2026-07-13T15:02:07","date_gmt":"2026-07-13T15:02:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fintechpulse8.com\/?p=12005"},"modified":"2026-07-13T15:02:07","modified_gmt":"2026-07-13T15:02:07","slug":"trainer-hired-as-editor-to-relaunch-scottishnews-com-daily-business","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fintechpulse8.com\/?p=12005","title":{"rendered":"Trainer hired as editor to relaunch ScottishNews.com \u2013 Daily Business"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dailybusinessgroup.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Paul-Trainer.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-197515 lazyload\"\/><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"907\" height=\"642\" src=\"https:\/\/dailybusinessgroup.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Paul-Trainer.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-197515 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dailybusinessgroup.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Paul-Trainer.png 907w, https:\/\/dailybusinessgroup.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Paul-Trainer-300x212.png 300w, https:\/\/dailybusinessgroup.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Paul-Trainer-768x544.png 768w, https:\/\/dailybusinessgroup.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Paul-Trainer-600x425.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 907px) 100vw, 907px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Paul Trainer: new chapter (pic: DB Media Services)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Paul Trainer has been appointed editor of <em>ScottishNews.com,<\/em> part of Hero Media &amp; Entertainment, ahead of a major relaunch of the site later this summer as a video-led, pan-Scottish digital news platform.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Mr Trainer joins the title from GlasgowWorld, where he played a key role in delivering local news and audience-focused journalism. <\/p>\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">He brings extensive experience in digital publishing, newsroom leadership and multimedia storytelling at a time when <em>ScottishNews.com<\/em>, a sister title of <em>Daily Business<\/em>, is embarking on an ambitious new chapter.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">The relaunch will see it evolve into a modern, video-first news brand serving audiences across Scotland with a mix of breaking news, entertainment, food and drink, politics, business, sport, lifestyle and current affairs content.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Mr Trainer began his writing career with the <em>East Kilbride News<\/em> and <em>The Herald<\/em> before managing magazine titles in Dublin for 12 years. He returned home to continue his career, launching Glasgowist ten years ago and maintaining a prolific output as a food and drink writer and a regular commentator on Scottish life.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">He published a Best of Glasgow guide-book and established <em>Best of Scotland<\/em> magazine with <em>The Herald<\/em> in 2020 while spending two years as a weekly columnist for the <em>Glasgow Times<\/em>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">In February 2023 he was appointed editor of <em>GlasgowWorld<\/em>, leading the title to become the fastest-growing local news title in the UK that year, establishing a new Scottish media brand with a broad multi-platform approach.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Joining him on the editorial team at <em>ScottishNews.com<\/em> is <strong>Mahnoor Sohail<\/strong>, who has been appointed senior video journalist. She brings significant broadcast and digital journalism experience, having previously worked as a video journalist with STV and Local TV.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">The appointments form part of a wider investment programme by Hero Media &amp; Entertainment, which is currently developing a bespoke television studio and podcast production facility at its East Kilbride headquarters.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">The new facility will support production of video programming, podcasts and live-streamed content across <em>ScottishNews.com<\/em> and the wider Hero Media portfolio, including <em>Dram Scotland, Hotel Scotland <\/em>and<em> Daily Business<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Mark Hollinshead, CEO of Hero Media &amp; Entertainment, said: \u201cPaul is one of Scotland\u2019s most experienced digital journalists and editors, and we are delighted to welcome him to<em> ScottishNews.com<\/em>. His appointment marks a significant milestone as we prepare to relaunch the platform as a truly national, video-led news brand for Scotland.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe media landscape is changing rapidly and audiences increasingly want engaging, high-quality video content alongside trusted journalism. <\/p>\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWe\u2019re investing heavily in talent, technology and production capabilities to build something distinctive and exciting. Paul and Mahnoor are the first of several key appointments we expect to announce in the coming months.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Paul Trainer said: \u201cI\u2019m excited to be joining<em> ScottishNews.com<\/em><em> <\/em>at such a transformative moment. There is a clear vision to create a dynamic, modern news platform that reflects life in Scotland and delivers journalism in the formats audiences increasingly consume today.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe combination of strong reporting, innovative video storytelling and investment in original content presents a fantastic opportunity. <\/p>\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI look forward to working with the team to build<em> ScottishNews.com<\/em> into a must-read and must-watch destination for audiences across Scotland and beyond.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Further editorial, production and commercial appointments are expected to be announced ahead of the relaunch later this summer.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Following the launch of Hero Media and Entertainment at the start of 2026 the company has made seven acquisitions as part of a strategy to \u201cbuy and build\u201d to create a leading UK media and events business. 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