
About Foresight
Data Consultancy specialising in Magazine Subscriptions
Why Foresight
Foresight is a specialist subscription analytics agency. Our user-friendly forecast models and reporting tools allow marketers to make informed decisions about their subscription business.
Working with over 30 subscription businesses, we fully understand the subscription market and the challenges faced.

Company Overview
Since inception in 2016, Foresight has grown to become one of the magazine and newspaper publishing industries’ leading analytical agencies, working with over 350 brands across 4 continents.
With a main area of expertise in subscription forecasting and reporting, we have adapted our focus to other subscription-based start-ups and industries.

Founder and Managing Director of Foresight Data, Dave has over 20 years of experience in the subscriptions industry. Dave set up Foresight in 2016 and has successfully grown the business from a handful of clients to more than 20. Never one to leave an analytical question unanswered, hunting for the single version of the truth. Usually found around a cricket ground with his 2 sons.
Dave Scott

Foresight’s first employee, Simon has been with Foresight since 2017 and a senior analyst since 2020. Working primarily within forecasting and ad-hoc analysis, Simon has developed his analytical knowledge through a plethora of subscription clients. Usually found befriending the local cats, or putting his colleagues to sleep discussing craft beer.
Simon Young

Charlotte joined in 2024 after graduating from the University of Southampton. During her studies, she developed a passion for statistics and analytics, which is reflected in her work. Primarily working across reporting and ad-hoc projects, Charlotte has developed a thorough understanding of our clients and supporting them with clear, data-driven insights. Usually found in the kitchen baking a sweet treat or unwinding on her yoga mat.
Charlotte Parsons

Maddie joined Foresight in 2024 having studied Maths and statistics from the Newcastle University. She has the ability to turn even the quirkiest data into a visually striking reports/dashboards and, as such, gained promotion to a Marketing Analyst in Autumn 2025. Usually found at the local garden centre locating her next interesting plant.
Maddie Gwilliam

Marshall joined Foresight in early 2025 with a masters in Maths from the University of Southampton. With a passion for all things analytics, he has quickly applied this mindset to all things reporting and builds, streamlining all procedures in the process. Usually found at Fratton Park with head in hands.
Marshall Mitchell
“I have worked with Foresight for over 10 years in various companies. The knowledge and actionable insight they provide has proved invaluable every time.”Customer Testimonial
Karen Sharp – Head of Retention Bauer