Hearst president: Quality-focused journalism drives success

As per Hearst Newspapers president Jeff Johnson, the company has grown in challenging times as a result of it focusing on quality journalism essential to communities. Johnson said, “The mission of serving the readership and holding the powerful accountable and giving a voice to the powerless – those are important statements, and we believe in […]
Cardenas swaps Gannett for Hearst Newspapers

Jamie Cardenas has joined Hearst Newspapers as director of social media and engagement. Recently, Cardenas was a social media strategist and analyst for Gannett Local News. Before that, he served as a digital analyst and digital strategist – SEO and social media at Gannett | USA Today Network. He was a digital news editor – […]
Kim Fox swaps CalMatters for Hearst

Kim Fox, head of product strategy at CalMatters, a nonprofit news organization, will join Hearst Newspapers as director of product, reader experience. She begins in May. Previously, Fox has served as product director/managing editor for audience and innovation at The Philadelphia Inquirer. She was also a product editor at Bloomberg. In addition, she has held […]
Hearst Newspapers buys stake in Buffalo-based agency

Tod Martin is selling a strategic equity stake in the region’s largest marketing and communications firm to Hearst Newspapers, part of Hearst Corp.’s global media conglomerate, reports Buffalo News. The deal has given the Martin Group a considerable cash injection and corporate backing. Simultaneously, the new partnership will also allow for Martin Group to expand […]