Hearst
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Hearst Communications Inc., often referred to simply as Hearst, is an American mass media and business information conglomerate based in New York City, New York.
Hearst owns a wide variety of newspapers, magazines, television channels, and television stations, including the San Francisco Chronicle, the Houston Chronicle, Cosmopolitan, Esquire, 50% of broadcasting firm A&E Networks, and 20% of the sports broadcaster ESPN—the last two both co-owned with The Walt Disney Company. Source
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| Language | English |
| Country | United States of America |
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Search ArticlesClosing the Gaps in Patient Care Through the Hearst Health Prize: A Conversation With Steer Health’s Sridhar Yerramreddy - HEARST
The Hearst Health Prize is a $100,000 annual award recognizing outstanding achievements in improving health outcomes in U.S. populations. Steer Health, winner of the 2026 Hearst Health Prize, is using data science and AI to keep patients connected to care — predicting which patients are at risk of falling out of the healthcare system and autonomously guiding them through scheduling, intake and follow-up.
Hearst Newspapers Expands Texas Sports Coverage Through First Statewide College Football Collaboration - HEARST
AUSTIN, August 18, 2026 — Hearst Newspapers is bringing together seven Texas newsrooms to launch its first statewide college football preview, giving readers broader, deeper coverage ahead of the 2026 season. The special section will appear in print on Sunday, Aug. 23, in the Austin American-Statesman, Houston Chronicle, San Antonio Express-News, The Dallas Morning News, Beaumont Enterprise, Laredo Morning Times and Midland Reporter-Telegram, and will also be published online.
Five Questions For — Bridget Williams (Hearst Newspapers) - HEARST
We’re speaking to colleagues about their businesses, their roles and the best professional advice they've received. Today, meet Hearst Newspapers Chief Product & Strategy Officer Bridget Williams. Tell us about your role. My organization is product and engineering, including DevHub, which is our newsroom innovation hub; data; audience development and national partnerships.
A+E Global Media To Become a Wholly Owned Hearst Business - HEARST
NEW YORK, August 4, 2026 — Hearst today announced an agreement with subsidiaries of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) where Hearst will acquire Disney’s 50% interest in A+E Global Media for approximately $1.2 billion in cash. The transaction is expected to close in September, subject to customary closing conditions. Upon closing A+E Global Media will become a wholly owned Hearst business within its Entertainment group.
Hearst Magazines Names Matteo Gabba Senior Vice President, Hearst Global Solutions - HEARST
NEW YORK, July 31, 2026 — Hearst Magazines today announced the appointment of Matteo Gabba as senior vice president of Hearst Global Solutions (HGS), the company’s full-service solutions provider that creates multi-market advertising opportunities across the company’s portfolio of iconic brands around the world. Reporting to Lisa Ryan Howard, global chief revenue officer, Gabba will oversee the continued growth of HGS, helping advertisers connect with audiences through multi-market partnerships.
Chris Berend Named Chief Content and Experience Officer of Hearst Magazines - HEARST
NEW YORK, July 21, 2026 — Chris Berend has been named chief content and experience officer of Hearst Magazines. In this newly created role, Berend will be responsible for driving Hearst Magazines’ editorial strategy, leading content creation and programming across all Magazines platforms. The announcement was made by Hearst President and CEO Steven R. Swartz and Hearst Magazines President Debi Chirichella, to whom Berend will report.
SFGATE Launches “Friends of SFGATE,” Its First Premium Program & New App Experience - HEARST
SAN FRANCISCO, July 16, 2026 — SFGATE today announced the launch of Friends of SFGATE, the first premium program in the brand’s history, introducing a new way for readers to deepen their connection to one of California’s most widely read digital media platforms. Each month, more than 8 million readers turn to SFGATE for coverage spanning breaking news, culture, travel, food and uniquely Californian storytelling.
Howard Swig Promoted to President of Bring a Trailer - HEARST
NEW YORK, July 8, 2026 — Howard Swig has been promoted to President of Bring a Trailer, Co-Founder Randy Nonnenberg announced today. Nonnenberg will become Executive Chairman and continue to help shape the company's strategy, product and future growth. Swig joined Bring a Trailer in 2014 as Head of Auctions.
Hearst Magazines Brings Iconic Brands & Hit Digital Series to Netflix - HEARST
NEW YORK, July 7, 2026 — Hearst Magazines is bringing some of its most popular digital content to Netflix, expanding the reach of its iconic brands to millions of members beginning August 3.
Seven Questions For — Alexandria Redmon (HTS) - HEARST
We’re speaking to colleagues about their businesses, their roles and the best professional advice they've received. Meet Alexandria Redmon, senior director of generative AI initiatives at Hearst. Alexandria's work is so important, we had to ask her more than our usual five questions! Tell us about your role. I run a lab that gets early exposure to all the technology that's coming down the pipe with generative AI and seeing both what it can do and how it can apply to our different businesses.