Herald-Mail Nominated for Business Award

Herald-Mail Nominated for Business Award

   Herald-Mail Media has been  nominated for a 2013 Washington County Business Award.

   The company was named a  finalist for the Leading Edge Award, which is given each year to a Washington County business that leverages technology to advance its organization.

   HM Media was nominated for its expansion into television news in addition to its print, Web and social media platforms.

   Midway through 2012 HM Media launched a 24-hour local news and weather cable channel, partnering with its sister company, Antietam Broadband Television. HMTV6 is available on Antietam Broadband Channel 6 with a focus on local news, sports and weather.

   To deliver information to a television audience, HM Media hired a staff of news anchors and meteorologist led by news director/anchor Rachel Harvey-Jones, an experienced multi-media journalist.

   HMTV6 has two studios in the HM Media headquarters in downtown Hagerstown. Studio 1 is in the basement level of the building in the former company lunchroom. Studio 2 is directly above on the first floor in a former reception area.

   In addition to daily news and weather, HMTV6 also produces local programming such as:

   –Through a Veterans Eye – important information for local veterans

   –Reach Out – a program spotlighting local nonprofits

   –The Calendar – a closer look at upcoming events and activities

   –Headline News – an in-depth look at local issues

   –Starting 5 – a look at local sports with the HM Media sports team

   HM Media went on to be named one of three finalists for the award, which ultimately was given Feb. 27 to a local biotechnology firm.