Once a year, Adweek puts together the Hot List, a list that honors the year's best in media, television, and the digital and tech sectors. Our annual list focuses on the buzziest people, platforms and companies in media, TV, digital and tech. The Hot List connects readers directly with the pulse of the industry and the people industry professionals need to be aware of. Check in with the Hot List and discover the brands and individuals on the cutting edge.

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Adweek’s Hot List 2024

The standouts in media, TV, digital and tech for 2024.

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Eater’s EIC Stephanie Wu on Recipes for Success

ADWEEK's Editor of the Year outlines how the title goes beyond the rinse and repeat to reach new audiences.

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Rob McElhenney Is Doing ‘More Better’ and Knows Exactly How Always Sunny Will End

ADWEEK’s 2024 Media Visionary launches More Better Industries, a full business ecosystem of production, marketing and investment.

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Hot List: The Year’s Most Applauded TV Shows, People and Networks

Buzzed-about animated series, revivals, late-night hosts and more.

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Creator Monet McMichael Is Striking Big Brand Deals and Connecting With Fans

ADWEEK's Digital & Tech Creator of the Year on fostering brand connections and remaining authentic.

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Succession’s Jesse Armstrong Is ADWEEK’s 2024 TV Creator of the Year

Succession's Jesse Armstrong is ADWEEK's 2024 TV Creator of the Year.

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The 2024 Media Hot List: From Health to Sports to Business News

The people and news organizations that brought the most captivating coverage to readers.

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Under CEO Anna Bateson, The Guardian Is Quietly Thriving

ADWEEK’s Media Executive of the Year has found unusual success with an unusual model.

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Channing Dungey Is ADWEEK’s 2024 TV Executive of the Year

The chairman of Warner Bros. Television Group is delivering strong results.

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Quinta Brunson Isn’t Discarding Classic Television. She’s Refining It

Adweek's Game Changer of the Year is maintaining her success.

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TikTok’s Bigot Watchdog Drew Afualo Is a Brand Magnet, Despite Her Untraditional Approach

The content creator averages more than 2 million views per video on the platform by calling out misogynists.

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The 2022 Media Hot List: These Publishers Are Thriving Amid Continued Upheaval

Honorees include The Wall Street Journal, Axios and Puck.