Hot List

The 2019 Hot List: The Digital, Publishing and TV People and Brands That Shined Brightest

Adweek's picks for the year's best in a crowded media space

Adweek's 2019 Hot List
The annual list also includes our Media Visionaries; Game Changer of the Year; Publishing, Digital and TV Executives; TV and Digital Creators; and Editor of the Year.Adweek
By Lisa Granatstein

October 20, 2019

Despite all the buzz surrounding TikTok, Snap, Netflix and Fortnite, this year’s Hot List honorees also include OGs, as some legacy media brands continue to show new players who’s boss.

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This story first appeared in the Oct. 21, 2019, issue of Adweek magazine. Click here to subscribe.

Lisa Granatstein

Lisa Granatstein is the Chief Content Officer at Adweek.

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