Forward-Looking @ 135

135 years of entrepreneurial spirit propels us, with our people and purpose at the heart of everything we do.

Buoyed by digital subscription growth, Hearst Newspapers created a central DevHub, a team of editorial engineers, content strategists and audience development leaders that work across the newspaper group in the division’s largest-ever digital expansion.

  • Jason Hedman

    Jason Hedman

    JPRO Product Manager, Noregon

    “There will always be new issues that arise and we are focused on finding new and better solutions. We listen to user feedback and work with our customers to make sure they have the tests and coverage necessary to diagnose every vehicle that enters their shop.”

  • Formula One Monaco Grand Prix on ESPN

    A record 1.4 million viewers watched the Formula One Monaco Grand Prix on ESPN, leading to new three-year rights extensions through 2025.

  • Megan Neuburger

    Megan Neuburger

    Managing Director, Regional Group Head of U.S. and Canada Corporates, Fitch Ratings

    “Our commitment to growth emanates from the highest corporate levels, creating a dynamic company culture focused on analytical excellence and talent development.”

In search of the best high-growth women-led startups, HearstLab hosted Pitch HearstLab: Texas, its first-ever pitch competition, in collaboration with San Antonio Express-News. Following the success of the contest, HearstLab held its first international pitch event: HearstLab Europe’s 100K Pitch Day.

Fitch Solutions brought together three recently acquired businesses and launched an integrated platform that brings 42,000 enabled users to one site for their credit market research needs.

San Francisco Chronicle

The San Francisco Chronicle special project SFNext aimed to find solutions to some of the city’s most pressing problems.

Level Up Ventures investment Sunthetics raised $1.3 million in pre-seed funding.

Hearst Ventures invested in Applied XL

Hearst Ventures invested in Applied XL, which uses machine learning to anticipate disruptions to society, so decision-makers can act faster and plan ahead. The company is focused on the health of people as its first vertical.

Homecare Homebase host User Conference

Homecare Homebase hosted its 2022 Users Conference, bringing together over 400 HCHB customers and HCHB staff in Dallas for seminars, training and networking. 

Hearst Connecticut Media Group hired 10 new staff members to cover the Hartford area and expand its statewide reporting team.

Fitch Group acquired a majority stake in dv01, a data and analytics provider in the structured finance market. dv01 will operate as a subsidiary of Fitch Solutions, a division of Fitch Group.

  • Hearst Ventures Cloudbox treats

    Hearst Ventures added Cloudbox to its portfolio, an online packaging design tool that integrates software platforms into a single customizable web product.

  • Sabitha Rajan, MD, MSc

    Sabitha Rajan, MD, MSc

    Associate Managing Editor, MCG Health

    “It’s been very gratifying to see that while MCG has been growing they’ve also worked really hard to preserve the uniqueness of our culture.”

  • Hearst restored historic landmark Sebastians

    In San Simeon, California, Hearst restored Sebastian's General Store, a historic landmark originally built in 1852, which is now home to Hearst Ranch Winery's tasting room and Sebastian's cafe.

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  • Hearst X using virtual technology

    Hearst Magazines UK unveiled HearstX, which leverages emerging technologies to reimagine events by creating experiences for both the physical and digital worlds.

  • Hearst first Sustainability Overview

    In October, Hearst released the 2022 Sustainability Overview, the first company-wide report highlighting strategies to address climate change across Hearst businesses.

  • Noregon filming tech tip video

    Noregon released multiple upgrades for its in-shop diagnostic and troubleshooting tool JPRO Professional, including educational features and short tech tip videos while the application gathers vehicle data upon a connection.

  • Cosmopolitan debuts CosmoTrips

    Cosmopolitan debuted CosmoTrips, offering curated getaways to destinations including Austin, New York and Charleston.

  • Sustainable Fitch discuss environmental goals at Conference

    Sustainable Fitch joined a panel discussion at the ICMA Annual General Meeting and Conference on “The Future of Sustainable Finance,” exploring how regulation will impact climate and environmental goals.

Harper's BAZAAR Italy announced French edition

Ciao and bonjour! Hearst Magazines debuted a print edition of Harper’s BAZAAR Italy and announced a French edition, launching in 2023.

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Hearst Ventures invested in Recurrent, a company that analyzes electric battery health, allowing customers to know how well their vehicle is operating and influencing future buying decisions for electric vehicles.

From Loaded Campfire Nachos and BLT Sushi to Pumpkin Deviled Eggs and Peppermint Bark Brownies, Delish’s 2023 calendar will give readers 365 super-easy dishes to make every day worthy of celebration.

HISTORY expanded its popular Alone franchise with two new series, “Alone: The Skills Challenge” and “Alone: Frozen,” testing fan favorites’ survival skills like never before.

FDB launched an e-prescribing network, FDB Vela, and announced the platform would be expanded to the veterinary industry.

ELLE's annual tribute to Women in Hollywood

ELLE’s annual tribute to Women in Hollywood spotlighted the best and brightest in the industry, the expectations they’ve defied and their dreams for the future.

MHK opened a new state-of-the-art office and Client Collaboration Center in Connecticut, a symbol of the opportunities for innovation and growth ahead.

Houston Chronicle launched seven newsletters.

Hearst Television stations provided trusted election coverage in key races that were pivotal in choosing the next wave of political leaders across the United States.

Sustainable Fitch expanded its ESG service with a new Hong Kong subsidiary.

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  • Ken Harding

    Ken Harding

    Senior Vice President of Business Effectiveness, Hearst Newspapers

    “Newspapers are critical to any democracy, and I love the opportunity to be a part of their sustainable future. There is no better company to do that with than Hearst.”

  • Jane Wolfson

    Jane Wolfson

    Chief Commercial Officer, Hearst UK

    “There’s always constant evolution, always things you can be doing. And with brands such as ours — with such a broad audience in so many verticals with so many different commercial opportunities — that’s really exciting. It’s what gets me out of bed in the morning … Our uniqueness lies in the content we produce and the level of trust people have in it.”

  • Ann Flynn

    Ann Flynn

    Managing Director and Global Head of Business and Relationship Management for Public Finance and Infrastructure, Fitch Ratings

    “Fitch’s commitment to rating transparency, analytical excellence and investor outreach is more important than ever as the future of infrastructure evolves in a very challenging and uncertain environment.”