The Story of Us: The Next Chapter

Our news and content teams are the driving force behind our success and our reason for showing up to work every day. In this post, we celebrate their wins and look to the future of our business.

2019 is proving to be a year worthy of celebration. With more rolling in each day, we are proud to celebrate these achievements from our news and content teams.

• Birmingham magazine recognized by Alabama Press Association:
  • First Place, Best Themed Issue for the Beach Issue
  • First Place, Best Cover Photo or Illustration for “Athlete” by James Acomb
  • Second Place, Best Business Feature for “Ship it to Me” by Jeremy Burgess
  • Second Place, Magazine of the Year
  • Third Place, Best Overall Design
• 5 Alabama Media Group journalists recognized by Green Eyeshade Awards
• These Alabama Media Group videos and people drew 13 regional Emmy nominations including:
  • Sports Interview and Discussion: Wesley Sinor, Lauren Sisler, Laura Goldman worked on the video for Alabama Media Group.
  • Sports One-Time Special: Laura Goldman, Lauren Sisler created the three-part series after traveling to Hawaii with Tua Tagovailoa.
  • Magazine Program; Writing: Lauren Musgrove, Ginnard Archibald, Catherine May and Hunter Nichols created the story for This is Alabama as part of their work for Red Clay Media. Musgrove was a nominee for her writing of the episode.
  • Magazine Program: Alex Kiker, Lauren Musgrove, Tamika Moore and Lucas Porter created this love letter to Huntsville for This is Alabama, part of their work with Red Clay Media, Birmingham, AL
  • Promo: Tamika Moore, Lauren Musgrove and Amanda Khorramabadi did this promotional trailer for the People of Alabama video series as part of their work for Red Clay Media.
  • Community Affairs, Directing, Talent: Ian Hoppe, Catherine May, Ginnard Archibald and Marsha Oglesby are nominated for their work on this episode of Chasing Corruption. Additionally, Hoppe was nominated for non-live directing and for on-camera talent.
  • Photographer – Program: Alex Kiker was nominated for his work on this story for This is Alabama, as part of Red Clay Media.
  • Human Interest – News Single Story: Lauren Musgrove and Catherine May were nominated for this story, done for Red Clay Media’s This is Alabama.
  • Human Interest – News Single Story: Joshua Hamilton was nominated for this story, done for Red Clay’s Media This is Alabama.
• Alabama Media Group proud recipients of four Addy Awards given by the North Alabama and Birmingham chapters of the American Advertising Federation including:
  • “Best Fall Drives in Alabama” video for Mercedes-Benz of Birmingham
    • Winner: Addy, Social Media: Single creative execution of brand advertising, marketing or promotion that appeared in social media.

• • “This is Huntsville” video for Huntsville-Madison County CVB
    • Winner: Addy, Branded Content & Entertainment: Original content that may or may not directly promote the brand or product, but is created on behalf of the brand.

• • “Sweet Tea Challenge” video for Red Diamond Coffee & Tea
    • Winner: SILVER Addy, Social Media: Single creative execution of brand advertising, marketing or promotion that appeared in social media.

• • “‘The incredible story of Jeremy and Anna Hays” video for Encompass Health
    • Winner: Silver Addy, Branded Content & Entertainment: Original content that may or may not directly promote the brand or product, but is created on behalf of the brand.

• AMG Recognized at INMA Global Media Awards 2018 including:
  • Best in North America, Regional/Local Brands: Alabama Media Group for “Chasing Corruption”
  • Best Use of Video, Regional / Local Brand, “Chasing Corruption”
  • Third Place, Best Use of Social Media, Regional/Local Brands, “It’s a Southern Thing“
  • Third Place, Best New Concept or Innovation to Create New Profit Centers, Regional/Local Brands, “Red Clay Media“
  • Honorable Mention, Best Execution of Native Advertising, Regional/Local Brands, It’s a Southern Thing’s “When Couples Go On Vacation“

This is our story. But it’s yours too. We’ve made a good team for over a century, the journalists, the readers, the businesses we partner with and the teams that bring you great advertising and marketing solutions. And we intend to be here for the next century, providing you smart, relevant, timely news and entertainment and helping businesses tap into their best potential for growth.