The Best of 2025
THE Best in
Media & Publishing
Celebrating media organizations and publishers that inform, inspire, and shape public discourse through excellence in journalism and content.
2025 Edition
The Best Media & Publishing of the Year — 2025 Edition
Leading media organizations and publishers that inform, inspire, and shape public discourse through excellence in journalism and content.
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The New York Times United States Leading digital subscription model with 10M+ subscribers, Pulitzer Prize winner, investigative journalism excellence |
The Washington Post United States Amazon-backed digital transformation, investigative reporting, democracy advocacy |
The Guardian United Kingdom Reader-funded independent journalism, global climate coverage, open-access model |
Financial Times United Kingdom Premium business journalism, 1M+ digital subscribers, economic analysis leader |
The Economist United Kingdom Global affairs analysis, 1.6M circulation, authoritative economic commentary |
Reuters United Kingdom Global news agency, real-time financial data, AI-powered journalism innovation |
Associated Press United States Worldwide news cooperative, breaking news leadership, photojournalism excellence |
Bloomberg Media United States Financial news leader, Bloomberg Terminal integration, multimedia expansion |
BBC News United Kingdom Public service broadcasting, global reach in 40+ languages, trusted news source |
The Wall Street Journal United States 2.8M subscribers, business journalism authority, investigative reporting |
Hearst United States 200+ magazine titles including Cosmopolitan, Elle, Esquire, multi-platform media conglomerate |
Condé Nast United States Premium magazine portfolio, Vogue, Vanity Fair, The New Yorker, 30% higher engagement with integrated content |
Dotdash Meredith United States Largest American media conglomerate, Better Homes & Gardens, InStyle, Real Simple, digital transformation leader |
Magzter Singapore World's largest digital newsstand, 9,000+ magazines and newspapers, Magzter GOLD subscription service |
Time Magazine United States TIME100 influential lists, Person of the Year, cultural impact journalism |
National Geographic United States Visual storytelling excellence, conservation journalism, 150M social media followers |
Vox Media United States Digital media innovator, The Verge, Eater, Vox, podcast network leader |
BuzzFeed United States Digital-native news and entertainment, viral content innovation, BuzzFeed News journalism |
Vice Media United States Youth-oriented journalism, documentary filmmaking, global news network |
Axios United States Smart brevity format, morning newsletters, efficient news consumption model |
Politico United States Political journalism authority, Capitol Hill coverage, Playbook newsletter |
The Atlantic United States Long-form journalism excellence, cultural commentary, 1M+ subscribers |
The New Yorker United States Premium literary journalism, cartoons, fact-checking standards, cultural authority |
NPR (National Public Radio) United States Public radio leader, podcast innovation, 64M weekly listeners |
ProPublica United States Investigative journalism nonprofit, 6 Pulitzer Prizes, accountability reporting |
Le Monde France French journalism leader, European news authority, digital subscription growth |
Der Spiegel Germany Investigative journalism excellence, political reporting, European media influence |
El País Spain Spanish-language journalism leader, Latin American coverage, digital transformation |
The Times United Kingdom British newspaper authority, Sunday Times supplement, quality journalism |
Daily Mail United Kingdom Digital traffic leader, MailOnline global reach, tabloid innovation |
South China Morning Post Hong Kong Asia-Pacific journalism, China coverage, Alibaba-owned digital expansion |
The Japan Times Japan English-language news in Asia, Japanese affairs coverage |
Al Jazeera Qatar Middle East journalism, global Arabic and English news, documentary excellence |
Penguin Random House United States/United Kingdom World's largest book publisher, diverse author portfolio, bestseller dominance |
HarperCollins United States Major trade publisher, global reach, digital publishing innovation |
Simon & Schuster United States Leading publisher, bestselling authors, Paramount Global ownership |
Hachette France Global publishing group, trade and educational books, digital expansion |
Macmillan Publishers Germany/United Kingdom Academic and trade publishing, Holtzbrinck ownership |
Substack United States Newsletter platform revolution, writer monetization, independent journalism enabler |
Medium United States Online publishing platform, writer community, membership model |
Quartz United States Business news innovation, mobile-first journalism, global economy coverage |
Red Ventures United States Digital media conglomerate, hundreds of domain names, acquisition strategy |
Adams Publishing Group United States Local news champion, 30 daily newspapers, 100+ publications across 19 states |
Gannett United States USA Today publisher, largest newspaper chain, local news network |
Tribune Publishing United States Chicago Tribune, LA Times heritage, regional newspaper authority |
Schibsted Norway Nordic media group, classified marketplaces, digital news pioneer |
Gruppo Mondadori Italy Italian publishing leader, magazines and books, cultural influence |
Bertelsmann Germany Media conglomerate, Penguin Random House parent, global media services |
News Corp United States Murdoch media empire, Wall Street Journal, HarperCollins, global reach |
The Economist Group United Kingdom Quality journalism, global affairs expertise, business intelligence |
Selection Standards
Excellence Criteria
Our industry-specific criteria ensure that only the most deserving receive THE Best distinction in Media & Publishing.
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Editorial excellence
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Innovation
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Integrity
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Audience trust
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