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7.7.22 | The Hill launches Insider program A lot of publishers talk about engaging and listening to their audiences' opinions and customer needs. At the Hill... Read more >
7.7.22 | The Hill events are a forum for progress What do Sigourney Weaver, Dr. Anthony Fauci and NCAA National Champion CeCe Telfer have in common? Read more >
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8.19.22 | The Hill TV was featured on the Tomorrow Will Be Televised Podcast The Hill's general manager, Jason Jedlinski, and Plex's Vice President, Strategic Alliances and Content, Shawn Eldridge, discussed The Hill's new streaming channel - The Hill TV - and the future of connected TV on the popular podcast, Tomorrow Will Be Televised. Listen here >
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Challenge A top technology company wanted to grow brand awareness and establish its leadership in 5G technology. Solution The Hill’s K Street Studios developed an original video series exploring the power of 5G across sectors of the economy, presented exclusively by the client. RESULTS Our partner saw a 75% lift in brand association, a 52% lift in brand awareness, and a 45% increase in the perception of the client as a leader in 5G.
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Challenge A top pharmaceutical company wanted to highlight the brand’s commitment to a key area of research and reach thought leaders and policymakers in the space. Solution The Hill events team developed a custom Thought Leader Roundtable convening leading policy influencers and subject matter experts for an intimate conversation around the firm’s leadership in research and treatment for the condition. Results The event live watch time was 2X higher than benchmark.
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Challenge A leading financial marketer wanted to reach politically engaged influencers to help amplify its commitment to improving society. Solution As exclusive sponsor of The Hill TV signature morning show, Rising, the client engaged their target audience in an uncluttered environment. Results Pre-roll CTR was 2.5X higher and Display CTR was 56% higher than benchmark across The Hill’s channels.
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Challenge A leading pharmaceutical company sought to raise awareness for a particular health condition and elevate their expertise and important voice for patient advocacy. Solution The Hill events team developed a virtual custom event convening a panel of experts including leading physicians, patient advocates, and health equity experts. Together they engaged in a discussion about condition risk and creating solutions for bridging health equity divides. Results The event aligned stakeholders around the key policy issues needed to drive progress in disease treatment and health equity. The event received 18.5K+ combined unique views from a highly targeted audience, with an average 38:36 minutes per viewer on-site live.
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Challenge An energy company reached out to The Hill to help increase name recognition with energy and environmental policy influencers and communicate its environmental stewardship. Solution The Hill helped the client drive awareness through sponsorship of its Equilibrium sustainability newsletter, reaching over 100K organic, opt-in subscribers seeking environment and sustainability information. Results The highly targeted campaign resulted in a CTR rate that was 2.3X higher than benchmark, effectively building awareness and recognition for energy client.
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Challenge An advocacy organization turned to The Hill to drive awareness of private equity’s (PE) leadership in sustainable investing. Solution The client took advantage of presenting sponsorship of The Hill’s landmark Sustainability Summit and enhanced its sponsorship with a sustained video and display campaign. Results There was a 20% lift in positive perception of PE’s involvement in sustainability; 80% agree the campaign raised their awareness and improved their understanding of PE’s role in sustainability.
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Challenge A leading travel advertiser sought a media partner to help connect to policy makers, business leaders, and travelers to highlight its sustainability leadership. Solution The Hill developed a targeted campaign to effectively reach the desired audience through a takeover of the Equilibrium sustainability policy vertical and newsletter reaching over 100K organic opt-in subscribers, as well as targeted video pre-roll. Results A four-day email newsletter campaign resulted in 3.4X benchmark CTR. Targeted preroll performed significantly above benchmarks with a 71% video completion rate.
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"The GlobalGiving Ukraine Crisis Relief Fund has now surpassed $38 million. We wanted to say a huge 'thank you' to you and to the entire team at The Hill for featuring GlobalGiving." The Hill's editorial platform Changing America prompts donations for the Ukraine Crisis Relief Fund We are in a moment when Americans feel the need to become better citizens, and when corporations need to better demonstrate their citizenship. The desire for a better world is universal. The Hill's Changing America was developed with a mission to explore the dramatic changes transforming our country for the better each day, making an emotional connection with our audience. Since emerging from beta in 2020, Changing America has engaged a massive audience across platforms and has prompted action, motivating readers to give back. A recent article outlining top charities that are responding to the growing crisis in Ukraine quickly yielded donations for one organization. As Kristin Wright, PR Specialist at GlobalGiving, informed us: "I'm writing to let you know that so far your article has resulted in over $116,000 in direct donations to the GlobalGiving Ukraine Crisis Relief Fund. This money is already being used to help provide shelter, food, and water for Ukrainian refugees and displaced people, as well as access to health and psychosocial support. The GlobalGiving Ukraine Crisis Relief Fund has now surpassed $38 million. We wanted to say a huge 'thank you' to you and to the entire team at The Hill for featuring GlobalGiving. We're so grateful for you and for your crucial coverage during this time." The desire for a better world is universal, and Changing America provides a voice.
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A new research study by The Hill sheds light on newsletter consumers and reader habits Recently, The Hill fielded a study to newsletter subscribers to gather feedback, including why they read The Hill’s newsletters. The survey quickly garnered nearly 2,500 responses, and some interesting insights emerged. The findings show that subscribers are highly engaged with our newsletter products, that they are highhly educated and influential, and they report that The Hill newsletters offer critical insights and intelligence not found in other publisher's newsletters. Read on for more information: The Hill offers 18 leading newsletter products to an influential, 100% opt-in, audience of 600K subscribers. Multiple products—from newsletters and alerts, to policy overnights to digests—create opportunities for marketers to hone in and reach their target audience.
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Our subscribers count on The Hill and consider our newsletters an essential part of their daily routine. In fact, 89% said they read our newsletters daily, while 98% reported reading at least 2-4 times per week on average.
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Our subscribers are affluent and highly educated. Of all respondents, 47% have a postgraduate degree, while 77% completed college. They are also policy influencers: 7% directly write/craft, 13% influence, 18% advocate, and 28% inform others on policy/legislation, and 20% of those involved in policy/legislation tell us they are the decision maker determining the positions taken by their organization.
Subscribers agree our newsletters provide critical intelligence and insights not found elsewhere. Versus competitors: 80% agree our newsletters are more balanced/non-partisan; 79% agree they are more in-depth; 62% agree they are more valuable in "helping me do my job"; 87% agree they provide sharper insights; 82% agree they are more engaging; 84% agree they are more widely read on Capitol Hill; and 77% say they are more widely read by business leaders.
The Hill Insider: Highly engaged influencers within the beltway and across the nation A lot of publishers talk about engaging and listening to their audiences’ opinions and customer needs. At The Hill, we are giving that objective more than just lip service. Recently, we developed a program that enables our most loyal readers to provide feedback about our journalism and serve as a sounding board for ideas for our editors and for our advertising partners. The Hill Insider is comprised of highly educated individuals who hold positions as business leaders, policy influencers and industry experts in healthcare, finance, defense, education, transportation, technology, energy, sustainability, cybersecurity, automotive, and government. Members provide their valuable insight and in return receive exclusive benefits like invitations to special events including Q&As with editors and reporters, and early access to new content and features from The Hill. One exclusive perk is a monthly event series that invites panel members to participate in the discussion. Recent events include the following:
Battle for the Control of the Senate: The Hill's editor-in-chief Bob Cusack and senior Senate reporter Alexander Bolton discussed the Senate agenda and the midterm battle for control of the upper chamber.
The Road Ahead: Politics & Policy 2022: The Hill's editor-in-chief Bob Cusack and national correspondent Reid Wilson discussed what's coming next in politics and policy as we head into the fall midterms.
Learn more about The Hill Insider and how you can help shape our offerings and provide valuable feedback here.
The Hill events are a forum for progress What do Sigourney Weaver, Dr. Anthony Fauci, and NCAA National Champion Athlete CeCé Telfer have in common? They’ve all recently participated in The Hill’s Events. The Hill produces over 70 thought-leadership events per year, engaging key stakeholders around the most important issues facing our country today. Through a balanced, non-partisan lens, we amplify the most important voices from across the political spectrum, as well as experts across multiple business sectors.
Learn more about how The Hill brings our in-depth, news-breaking editorial coverage to the live events stage and view past events here.
“The Hill is always a first choice when it comes to planning an event strategy. We appreciate the ease of collaboration, and results are always delivered.” - Rachel Gartner Clark, Group Director, Real Chemistry
A diverse range of programming formats ensures guaranteed reach of vital audiences, and includes Tentpoles, Summits, Roundtables, and Policy Briefings, as well as Custom Events exclusively produced for partners. Recently, one partner tapped the power of The Hill Events to raise more awareness for a timely healthcare topic and elevate her client’s expertise on the issue. As Rachel Gartner Clark of Real Chemistry says, “The Hill is always a first choice when it comes to planning strategy for a client. We appreciate the ease of collaboration, and results are always delivered.” Our editorial leadership expertly guides and moderates each event, provoking meaningful dialogue and thought exchange on a wide range of topics including Health, Economy, Technology, Energy & Environment, Infrastructure, Education and Trade. Events draw top level speakers, including federal, state and local officials, private industry leaders and subject experts. A few recent examples include:
• Jennifer Granholm, Secretary of Energy • Hon. Ron Klain, White House Chief of Staff • Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, City of Atlanta, GA • Dr. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education • Dr. Vivek Murthy, U.S. Surgeon General • Dr. Wayne Frederick, President, Howard University • Michael Moore, Oscar-winning Filmmaker • Rep. Jim Clyburn (D-SC), House Majority Whip • Kathleen McLaughlin, EVP & Chief Sustainability Officer, Walmart; Pres., Walmart Foundation • Hayden Brown, President & CEO, Upwork
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Signature shows including Rising, The Hill’s groundbreaking morning program Extended exclusives and interviews with lawmakers, policy influencers, and business leaders about hot-button issues and pending legislation Summits and policy roundtables from The Hill’s 70+ thought leadership events per year, convening expert voices on the biggest challenges facing our country Thematic series such as Changing America, which uniquely explores timely topics including respect, sustainability, resilience, and well-being Local political programs, including highlights from Sunday talk shows produced by Nexstar stations in top markets
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NEXSTAR DIGITAL LAUNCHES THE HILL TV STREAMING CHANNEL ON PLEX The Hill brings its trusted, credible, and non-partisan political coverage to the growing OTT marketplace Washington, D.C. – August 10, 2022: The Hill, America’s premier source for political and policy news, has launched a streaming channel, marking its first foray into OTT (Over The Top). The Hill is part of Nexstar Digital, the digital business of Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXST), the largest local broadcaster in the U.S. with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets. The launch of The Hill TV builds upon The Hill’s success as an essential, agenda-setting read for lawmakers, policymakers and influential digital consumers from Capitol Hill to Main Street. The Hill TV programming line-up includes: “The Hill’s objective is to bring free, trusted, and non-biased information about politics and policy to more Americans,” explained Jason Jedlinski, General Manager of The Hill. “In a time of increasing polarization and diminishing trust in media, we’re proud to provide a clear alternative for news and information to viewers, and a powerful opportunity to advertisers.” The Hill TV recently debuted on global streaming platform Plex. Viewers can watch The Hill TV by downloading the Plex app here or watch now in a web browser here. With over 50,000 free titles, movies, live TV shows, sports and music available to stream in over 180 countries, Plex is the most comprehensive entertainment platform available today. Additional distribution partners will be announced in the coming months. “Our mission is to have the best free-to-watch live TV channel lineup available today with content and brands that appeal to large and diverse audiences,” said Shawn Eldridge, Vice President, Strategic Alliances and Content at Plex. “By adding a partner like Nexstar Digital with The Hill TV live channel, and its unmatched reputation for delivering premium unbiased news and content, we’re one step closer to achieving our goal.” Nexstar Digital operates 125 websites and 239 mobile apps and collectively its digital assets are a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property. The Hill TV is the centerpiece of Nexstar Digital’s political news portfolio and delivers highly engaged and valuable OTT viewers. Learn more at www.nexstardigital.com, www.thehill.com and www.plex.tv. About The Hill Established in 1994, The Hill is the country’s definitive digital source for non-partisan political news and information. The Hill’s properties include TheHill.com, reaching an average monthly audience of 31M in Q1 2022 as reported by Comscore; The Hill TV, the largest independent video platform within the Beltway; The Hill’s print edition, one of the most influential sources for law and policy makers; K Street Studios, creating breakthrough branded content offerings; and The Hill Events, which hosted 70 events last year, featuring 92 Members of Congress and 88 industry leaders in meaningful policy discussions. The Hill Contact: Dennis Cook SVP, Sales Marketing Nexstar Digital 972/373-8800 or dcook@nexstardigital.com Investor Contact: Joseph Jaffoni or Jennifer Neuman JCIR 212/835-8500 or nxst@jcir.com About Plex Available in over 180 countries, Plex is solving the streaming media chaos making it quick and easy to find and play any movie or TV show being streamed online, acting as one window into ALL streaming services, including those you subscribe to. It's also the first, and only, streaming platform to offer access to free entertainment - including over 50,000 free titles, movies, and TV shows on-demand, as well as hundreds of free-to-stream live TV channels. Plex has partnered with some of the biggest names in entertainment, including A+E, AMC, Crackle, Crown Media Family Networks, Lionsgate, Metro Goldwyn Mayer (MGM), Paramount, Sinclair Broadcast Group and Sony Pictures Television. Plex is also the only streaming service that lets users integrate their own personal media collections with a continuously growing library of free third-party entertainment spanning virtually all genres, interests, and languages. The company is independently owned, backed by Intercap and Kleiner Perkins. For more visit https://plex.tv, follow @plex on Twitter, or find us on Facebook and Instagram. Plex Media Contact: Plex@craftedpr.com
Investor Contact: Joseph Jaffoni or Jennifer Neuman JCIR 212/835-8500 or nxst@jcir.com
The Hill B2B Advertising Insights Report In The Hill’s B2B Advertising Insights Report, marketers will find data-driven insights and tips and strategies on how to navigate today’s challenging and rapidly evolving business-to-business marketplace. The Hill is an exceptionally effective platform for leading B2B marketers, connecting you with business decision makers who are in-market for a range of business products and services. Now is the time to leverage the marketing power of The Hill. Read and download your copy.
THE HILL’S MIDTERM ELECTION COVERAGE SETS NEW AUDIENCE RECORD Non-Partisan Platform for Political and Policy News Generates Nearly 30 Million Page Views Readers Spend More Than Three Million Hours on TheHill.com on Election Day Washington, D.C. (November 17, 2022)—Millions of Americans turned to The Hill, America’s premier source for political and policy news, to navigate the recent midterm elections. The Hill’s owned-and-operated digital platforms earned nearly 30 million page views last week and received more than 20 million additional views from syndication partners. On Election Day itself, readers spent more than 3 million hours on TheHill.com. This represents more readership than any prior midterm election cycle and reflects the nation’s need for The Hill’s trusted, credible and non-partisan reporting. In the days since the election, traffic has remained nearly double month over month for TheHill.com, as its reporters continue helping lawmakers, policymakers, and influential digital consumers from Capitol Hill to Main Street understand how the shifting balances of power in Washington impact their pocketbooks, communities, and lives. “We’re proud to offer in-depth yet accessible perspectives that help people make sense of the news,” said Jason Jedlinski, General Manager of The Hill. “Whether you’re thinking of buying a home or electric car, or planning your business strategy for 2023, The Hill’s reporting helps people make more informed decisions by quickly decoding and translating what’s happening in DC.” This election is the first for the recently launched The Hill TV streaming channel, which brought The Hill’s essential, agenda-setting programming to OTT (Over the Top) viewers. The coverage on The Hill TV included exclusive interviews and on-the-ground reporting from Nexstar’s local television stations and NewsNation, the company’s national cable news network reaching 70 million U.S. television households. The Hill is part of Nexstar Digital, the digital business of Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXST), the largest local broadcaster in the U.S. with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets. The Hill’s editors and reporters appeared on NewsNation’s decision desk before, during, and after the election and contributed national perspective to local newscasts on Nexstar stations from El Paso, TX, and Charlotte, NC, to Providence, RI and Burlington, VT. Nexstar Digital operates 125 websites and 239 mobile apps and collectively its digital assets are a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property. The Hill is the centerpiece of Nexstar Digital’s political news portfolio and delivers highly engaged and valuable audiences – a powerful opportunity for advertisers. Learn more at www.nexstardigital.com and www.thehill.com. About The Hill Established in 1994, The Hill is the country’s definitive digital source for non-partisan political news and information. The Hill’s properties include TheHill.com, reaching an average monthly audience of 31M in Q1 2022 as reported by Comscore; The Hill TV, the largest independent video platform within the Beltway; The Hill’s print edition, one of the most influential sources for law and policy makers; K Street Studios, creating breakthrough branded content offerings; and The Hill Events, which hosted 70 events last year, featuring 92 Members of Congress and 88 industry leaders in meaningful policy discussions. The Hill Contact: Dennis Cook SVP, Sales Marketing Nexstar Digital 972-373-8800 or dcook@nexstardigital.com Investor Contact: Joseph Jaffoni or Jennifer Neuman JCIR 212-835-8500 or nxst@jcir.com
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