Storytelling @ 135
Through our original content, award-winning investigations, essential insights and research, we analyzed and amplified what’s happening in our world. We engaged and informed audiences, delivering facts, opinions and need-to-know news across our continuously expanding landscape.
The Houston Chronicle and writers Luis Carrasco, Lisa Falkenberg, Joe Holley and the late Michael Lindenberger, who passed away in December, won the Pulitzer Prize for editorial writing for a series on voter suppression in Texas. Their winning work examined and debunked falsehoods about voter fraud.
Storytelling @ 135
Through our original content, award-winning investigations, essential insights and research, we analyzed and amplified what’s happening in our world. We engaged and informed audiences, delivering facts, opinions and need-to-know news across our continuously expanding landscape.
The Houston Chronicle and writers Luis Carrasco, Lisa Falkenberg, Joe Holley and the late Michael Lindenberger, who passed away in December, won the Pulitzer Prize for editorial writing for a series on voter suppression in Texas. Their winning work examined and debunked falsehoods about voter fraud.
Matter of Fact with
Soledad O’Brien
averaged nearly
1.2 million viewers
each weekend.
Driving progress in the automotive industry, MOTOR released a new blog series, “Women in the Industry,” to share stories and prompt discussion about the work of and opportunities for women.
Hearst Magazines produced 8,300 videos, totaling 2.3 billion views.
Janet Jackson’s self-titled documentary garnered major social media attention as more than 15.7 million viewers tuned in across Lifetime and A&E’s linear and digital platforms.
Hearst Books published Lift Every Voice: A Celebration of Black Lives, a coffee table book compilation of interviews and portraits of the oldest generation of Black Americans that was a collaboration between Hearst Magazines, Newspapers and Television. An exhibit of the portraits, taken by the next generation of photographers, was featured in the Hearst Tower galleries.
A big billboard for big success! King Features’ “The Cuphead Show!” debuted in February, topping the Netflix Kids charts. The series was renewed for two more seasons, was part of collaborations with brands, including ZARA, and even won an Emmy!
The Houston Chronicle and the San Antonio Express-News’ series “Abuse of Faith” prompted a larger investigation and report into the Southern Baptist Convention.
Hearst Connecticut Media Group’s engaging content set the group up for 100K paid print and digital subscribers by the end of the year.
Hearst Television debuted Plate It, Pittsburgh!, a reality cooking competition show featuring local chefs, and announced an expansion with Plate It, Sacramento!, both running on its Very Local digital platform as well as linear stations.
Canadian Black Book was the proud host of TalkAUTO Canada2022, bringing together diverse automotive industry segments and an impressive line-up of speakers in the day-long event.
Fitch Group kept its audience connected and was recognized for Best Pandemic Communications at The Simplys 2022, Simply Communicate’s inaugural employee engagement awards.
CAMP debuted a new website to share updated information, demos, events and training topics from its experts.
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Derek Schnell
News Director, KCRA-TV, Sacramento, California
“No matter where the story takes us, we’re committed to helping our audience understand the ‘what’ and the ‘why’ when it comes to issues affecting our community each day.”
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VERANDA debuted its 35th-anniversary edition with a redesign, showcasing amazing houses while also giving ample space for stories and photography beyond the house tours for its loyal print readers.
“This was first and foremost our goal: to deliver to our readers more of what they love so much — those immersive visuals backed by substance that have defined the brand for 35 years,” said Steele Marcoux, editor-in-chief of VERANDA.
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Danielle Rindler
Director of Visual Storytelling and User Experience, Hearst Newspapers
“Audiences are looking for experiences that are personalized, eye-catching and easy to use and comprehend. Newsrooms must adapt their storytelling to meet those needs.”
KOCO-TV, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma’s storm chasers covered severe storms and weather emergencies to ensure viewers stayed safe and were well-informed.
With an assist from Hearst Media Production Group and NBCUniversal, the Harlem Globetrotters returned to television after 40 years with “Harlem Globetrotters: Play It Forward!,” showcasing the players’ incredible athletic abilities as they travel the country inspiring communities and making dreams come true.
In recognition of two years of COVID-19, Hearst Connecticut Media Group newspapers shared powerful stories of local residents affected by the pandemic.
Hearst Newspapers' total subscriptions grew 4% year-over-year to 675,000, and digital reached 50% of that figure, the first time in the division’s history that 50% of consumer relationships were digital.
From cookbooks to commemorative special issues, Hearst Magazines launched 100 bookazines, 15 digests and 11 books.
ESPN exceeded 25 million TikTok followers.
Lifetime’s “Flowers in the Attic: The Origin” came into full bloom with the limited series ranking as cable’s No. 1 new scripted series.
Hearst Magazines and the Hearst Black Culture employee resource group presented the “Celebrate Black” Style Summit for a second year, incorporating free streaming sessions with in-person events in New York.
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Soledad O’Brien’s “Matter of Fact Listening Tour” continued with the fourth and final special “Trailblazers, Troublemakers and Dreams,” which explored social justice in interviews with comedian Margaret Cho, lawyer and activist Bryan Stevenson and more.
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ESPN commemorated the 50th anniversary of the passing of Title IX with “Fifty/50,” a collection of stories focused on women, sports, culture and the fight for equality. The initiative included a new docuseries, short films, an original song, immersive digital platforms and an exhibit at the Paley Center for Media in New York.
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Hearst Ranch and Hearst Ranch Winery hosted two “Outstanding in the Field” dinners, where every table tells the story of its place. Naturally, grass-fed Hearst Ranch Beef and Hearst Ranch Winery wines were prominently featured.
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The San Francisco Chronicle documented the Golden State Warriors championship season from training and practices to their NBA title and parade celebrations.
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The Houston Chronicle celebrated its hometown pride by dropping its paywall, allowing readers free access to all of its content for 713 Day, the city’s unofficial local holiday named after Houston's oldest area code.
