Updated: 10/06/2025 09:50:33
The Hollywood Reporter (THR)
The Hollywood Reporter (THR) is a long-established entertainment news brand (founded 1930) owned by Penske Media Corporation (PMC). THR publishes an award-winning weekly magazine and a daily website with in-depth reporting, reviews, photography and video series, produces high-profile industry events, runs diversity and empowerment initiatives, offers subscriptions and newsletters, and reaches large digital and social audiences across domestic and targeted international markets.
Audience reach and metrics
PMC reports THR’s digital footprint as substantial, citing metrics such as roughly 10 million social followers, approximately 16.2 million unique monthly views and around 60 million monthly video views. [1]
Flagship editorial products
Core editorial offerings include an award-winning weekly magazine, daily website coverage, and original video series (notably the Emmy-nominated Close Up), combining long-form journalism with daily news and multimedia. [2]
Initiatives for inclusion and empowerment
The brand organizes initiatives and editorial programming focused on diversity and empowerment—programs include efforts like Raising Our Voices and Women in Entertainment to spotlight underrepresented groups and industry change. [3]
International presence and targeted markets
Operating within PMC’s global portfolio, THR references and targets international markets (examples cited include Japan, Roma, India) and leverages PMC’s network for broader distribution. [4]
Leadership and commercial operations
Editorial and commercial leadership of THR is led by Editor-in-Chief Maer Roshan and EVP & Publisher Lori O'Connor, who oversee the brand’s editorial direction and business strategy within PMC. [5]
Overview & mission
THR positions itself as a flagship entertainment news brand delivering reporting across print, digital and video formats with a focus on industry coverage, awards season reporting and trade analysis. [6]
Parent company and brand network
The Hollywood Reporter is part of Penske Media Corporation, a media group that owns and operates multiple entertainment and culture brands, providing scale, shared resources and cross-brand opportunities. [7]
Recognition & editorial awards
THR has received industry recognition, including being named Best Entertainment Publication at award ceremonies such as the National Arts & Entertainment Journalism Awards. [8]
Signature events and industry gatherings
THR produces and covers high-profile industry events and parties—examples include industry power lists, stylist dinners and Emmy-related events—serving as both editorial coverage and live networking platforms. [9]
Subscriptions, newsletters and audio/video offerings
THR provides paid subscription options, multiple newsletters and podcast/video channels to extend engagement beyond free web articles and to monetize premium content. [10]
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Additional Sources:
11. Inside a THR industry event (example coverage) [https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lifestyle/lifestyle-news/inside-hollywood-reporter-new-york-power-media-party-1235148571/]
12. Penske Media Corporation (PMC) homepage [https://www.pmc.com/]
13. PMC — Leadership [https://www.pmc.com/leadership]
14. PMC — The Hollywood Reporter brand page [https://www.pmc.com/our-brands/the-hollywood-reporter]
15. The Hollywood Reporter (official site) [https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/]
16. THR — Women in Entertainment coverage [https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/vcategory/women-entertainment-4249/]
17. THR subscriptions and membership products [https://subscriptions.hollywoodreporter.com/site/thr-subscribe]