The Hill is capitalizing on reader interest in the second Trump administration
Summary
The Hill, a Washington-based political news outlet, became the most-visited digital-first political publication in May. It is launching a new paid digital subscription service called Hill Insider, which offers newsletters and interactive videos but keeps its main website free.Key Facts
- The Hill delivers a print edition three days a week to every member of Congress.
- Nexstar, a television company, bought the Hill in 2021 for $130 million.
- Bill Sammon, a former Fox News executive, is the Hill’s senior vice-president for editorial content.
- The Hill has seen increased reader interest due to the news around President Donald Trump’s second term.
- Hill Insider subscription costs $5.99/month or $59.99/year for the basic tier; $9.99/month or $99.99/year for the premium tier.
- The new subscription service adds content but does not replace the free main website.
- Sammon also works with NewsNation, another Nexstar-owned cable news channel.
- Sammon was let go from Fox News in 2020 after the network’s election coverage upset some Trump supporters.
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