Vision & Velocity

This year, big ideas had tangible impact as we moved fast to turn strategic vision into reality. Our teams used all the tools available — and invented their own! — to accelerate progress, creating new products and initiatives. Vision gave us direction — velocity carried us forward to what's next.

The new Delish app makes cooking easier than ever

Ready to level up your kitchen game? The new Delish app plus “Snack!” podcast serve fresh flavor and hot tips for fun in the kitchen.

The new Delish app and “SNACKS!” podcast serve fresh flavor and hot tips for fun in the kitchen. With 236K app downloads to date — and counting! —2026 is going to be the brand's tastiest year yet.

Steve Swartz poses with Hearst Health colleagues.

MHK welcomed senior leaders from Hearst and Hearst Health to its Tampa office for an inspiring day of conversation around growth and innovation in the healthcare technology space.

A new home for the San Francisco Chronicle at 450 Sansome Street

Hearst continued to invest in the city of San Francisco, the company's birthplace, and relocated the San Francisco Chronicle, SFGATE, Hearst Western Properties and Hearst Magazines SF offices to 450 Sansome Street — moving the final phase of the 5M Project forward.

Fitch introduced “Fitch Genie” — a new AI chat solution embedded inside its Fitch Ratings PRO platform. Genie interprets natural-language prompts and delivers instant, quality responses on ratings, issuers and sector data, helping users get answers faster on the latest research available.

New Innovations interface on webpage and phone alongside logos for QGenda and New Innovations.

QGenda acquired New Innovations, bringing the leading residency management software into the fold and expanding its healthcare tech toolkit.

Good Housekeeping editors shared their expert insights and Institute evaluations with Hearst Television audiences around the country, with top product picks from their Best Snack Awards, Parenting Awards, Labor Day deals and more.

Hearst Television President Michael Hayes poses for photo alongside Hearst Television leadership.

Hearst Television leadership, including President Michael Hayes, hosted a companywide town hall at WPTZ-TV in Burlington, Vermont to discuss vision, mission and what’s next.

Car and Driver teamed up with Autotrader to launch the new Car and Driver Marketplace, bringing millions of new and used vehicle listings right into their editorial ecosystem — a premium shopping experience that connects research and vehicle listings, powered by Autotrader, on CarandDriver.com.

Car and Driver Marketplace interface on webpage and phone.

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Tech leaders across Hearst companies joined Chief Information Officer Atti Riazi for the inaugural Hearst Technology Customer Conference, a two-day session packed with dynamic discussions on the rapidly evolving tech landscape — including breakthroughs and challenges in AI, cybersecurity and emerging technologies.

MHK announced a partnership with Findhelp

MHK teamed up with Findhelp to connect their software systems, making it easier for care teams to find and match people with local social services to ensure individuals get the support they need.

Hearst Chief Legal Officer Eve Burton speaking onstage opposite moderator.

Times Union's Women@Work

The Times Union's Women@Work 2025 Summit, “Own the Room,” celebrated the achievements of women in corporate offices and workplaces everywhere. Chief Legal Officer Eve Burton shared her insights and her approach to leadership, the need for businesses to stay true to their values and more in her keynote conversation "Leadership and Innovation in Unprecedented Times."

In 2025, we turned big ideas into tangible impact.

Hearst Magazines celebrate Paris Fashion Week

Hôtel de Pozzo di Borgo in Paris during Fashion Week in October.

Global editors-in-chief of Harper’s BAZAAR, Esquire, Town & Country and ELLE, in partnership with Lagardère, welcomed international tastemakers across fashion, culture and media for an intimate evening at the historic Hôtel de Pozzo di Borgo in Paris during Fashion Week in October.

Side-by-side headshots of members of San Francisco Chronicle & KCRA-TV video team.

San Francisco Chronicle & KCRA-TV create video team

Newsroom innovation and collaboration: San Francisco Chronicle and KCRA-TV, Sacramento, CA partnered to form a new video team, blending reporting, storytelling, social and broadcasting skills to give audiences more ways to watch, read and connect with the regional news they rely on.

Hearst In Conversation With Series

Multiple images of Hearst colleagues hosting discussions with actors, artists and more.

We learned about Broadway shows, television past and present, mental health, documentary filmmaking and more with visits from artists and thought leaders, including Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Andrew Rannells, Uzo Aduba, Taraji P. Henson, Darren Criss, Dr. Marc Brackett, Ken Burns, John Stamos, Carson Daly, Phillip Schermer and others.

Runner’s World rolled out a weekly vodcast, “The Amazing Runner’s World Show,” that takes on the topics that make runners tick. It quickly proved to be more than just chat, generating significant revenue in sponsorships with more deals in the works!

ESPN & the NFL struck a landmark deal

ESPN and the NFL struck a landmark deal in which ESPN acquired NFL Network and several other NFL media assets in exchange for a 10% stake in ESPN, allowing ESPN to license NFL content and intellectual property to reach more fans.

Combining clear vision with the drive to make it a reality.

EMPOWERing NURSES & Patients

FDB rolled out its Meducation Bedside Solution, a sleek new tool for patient-friendly medication education, so nurses can deliver bedside, first-dose medication counseling with a few clicks in the language of the patient's choice.

The 4 Nations Face-Off championship between Canada and the USA pulled in 9.3 million viewers, marking ESPN’s biggest hockey audience ever — skating past the competition!

House Beautiful unveils 2025 Whole Home in Austin

House Beautiful's 2025 Whole Home landed in Austin — a 3,800-sq.-ft. “treehouse” built for connection, crafted by an all-female design team blending boutique luxury with livability. The Austin American Statesman got the first look to share with their audience!

Hearst colleagues committed to wellness and teamwork this year, from conquering the Top of the Tower Stair Climb to racing the JP Morgan Corporate Challenge, working out with surfer Laird Hamilton at Hearst Tower and biking around New York City to raise funds for charitable causes.

King Features expanded into gaming, bringing The Phantom to life through a retro-style video game from Art of Play Interactive and slot machines from Aristocrat Gaming, while Cuphead found breakout success with the trading card game Out of the Cards from Tomodachi Press.

In a world that continues to shift and evolve,velocity propels us forward.

Woman in a black outfit with a zigzag belt standing next to a man in a dark pinstripe suit and tie, both smiling slightly.

Nina Garcia and Michael Sebastian silhouette on top of Hearst gallery.

Hearst Galleries mounted a joint exhibit for ELLE and Esquire — “ELLE: The New Hollywood” and "Esquire Goes to Hollywood” — showcasing silver-screen moments from the brands' vast photographic archives. The ELLE exhibit was also a celebration of their 40 years of championing women’s voices, creativity and power.

Hearst Networks EMEA's Sky History series Killer Kings delivered a global first for TV production with a six-part docuseries using fully AI-generated reenactments and earned Best AI Innovation at the UK Broadcast Tech Innovation Awards!

Man behind camera taking video of man speaking in front of car.

Car and Driver editors get to test drive the newest and hottest vehicles — but how about their own rides? Bring Your Car to Work Day, transformed the office parking lot into a pop-up car show, with everything from Acuras and Toyotas to a vintage Rolls Royce.

Andreas Karaiskos:

Fitch Learning CEO

“By combining both organizations’ deep expertise and learning technologies, we’re enabling our clients to build future-ready teams and helping finance professionals gain the skills that matter most in today’s fast-changing markets."

Fitch Learning expanded its global financial education offerings by acquiring Moody’s Analytics Learning Solutions and the Canadian Securities Institute. The move brought a wider range of certifications and learning opportunities giving professionals around the world more ways to grow their skills and advance their careers.

Tourists take photo in front of Yosemite rock formation.

SFGATE made a strategic decision to focus on environmental reporting, launching a dedicated National Parks bureau in January that quickly resonated with audiences. With coverage spanning Yosemite to the Grand Canyon, the bureau expanded local reporting and is on track to hit 40 million visits by 2026.

ESPN products on phones and computers alongside text “All of ESPN. All in one place.”

In August, ESPN rolled out its new direct-to-consumer streaming service and enhanced mobile app, making its full suite of 12 networks and services available directly to fans for the first time. The launch coincided with a loaded sports calendar — college football, NFL games, the US Open and beyond — kicking off the new era with more content than ever.

It was Hearst Harmony at its finest when the Good Housekeeping Institute and Test Kitchen brought its expertise and curiosity to Hearst Media Production Group’s Mission Unstoppable, a STEM-focused television series hosted by Miranda Cosgrove. Together, they explored the chemistry behind perfectly fluffy pancakes and the best ways to unlock nutrients in every meal, serving up knowledge (and inspiration) to the next generation of scientists — and chefs!

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Hearst House returned to Cannes with Magazines' expertise

Hearst House returned to Cannes this summer, serving as a hub for meaningful exchange and bold storytelling. Championing a fresh approach to consumer engagement and editorial innovation, the series included high-profile panels, fireside chats and curated experiences hosted by Hearst Magazines editors.