What The Miami Herald does

The Miami Herald is a daily South Florida newspaper founded in 1903 and currently operated as a wholly owned subsidiary of McClatchy, a US-based media conglomerate. Headquartered in Miami, the publication serves Miami-Dade County, Broward County, the Florida Keys, and the broader South Florida region with local news, politics, sports (Miami Dolphins, Heat, Marlins, Panthers, Inter Miami, University of Miami, FIU), investigative journalism, weather, opinion, and lifestyle coverage. It also maintains dedicated international verticals for Cuba, Haiti, and Venezuela to serve the region's Caribbean and Latin American diaspora. The company employs 501-1,000 staff.

The Miami Herald operates a digital-first platform built on MiamiHerald.com, native iOS and Android mobile applications, an e-Edition digital replica, RSS/XML content feeds for third-party syndication, email newsletters, and a games/puzzles suite. Content is distributed across McClatchy's affiliated South Florida network — including El Nuevo Herald (Spanish-language), Miami.com (lifestyle), Detour Travel, Florida Keys News, Miami-Dade Favorites, and hyperlocal community sites (Coral Springs, Miramar, Pembroke Pines) — and through AP wire syndication and Legacy.com for obituaries. The product portfolio is supported by mobile push notifications and a unified McClatchy authentication platform.

Revenue is generated across five streams: digital subscriptions (monthly at $15.99 after a $1.99 promotional first month, or $159.99 annually), print subscriptions (auto-renewing up to $34.99/week), display and sponsored advertising on digital and print properties, classifieds and obituary placement fees (via Legacy.com), and content syndication across the McClatchy network. Brand authority is anchored by a Pulitzer Prize Special Citation awarded in 2025 to reporter Julie K. Brown for the 'Perversion of Justice' investigation into Jeffrey Epstein's abuse network.

Name

The Miami Herald

Legal name

Miami Herald

Website

https://miamiherald.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1903

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

The Miami Herald is a daily South Florida newspaper operated by McClatchy, serving Miami-Dade, Broward, and Florida Keys readers via digital and print subscriptions, with a multi-brand portfolio including El Nuevo Herald, Miami.com, and Detour Travel.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Local Newspaper Publishing

NAICS

Newspaper Publishers (513110)

SIC

Newspapers: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2711)

akta.pro primary industry

Local & Regional Newspapers (Print & Digital) (MPAJADAB)

Keywords

• Local news publishing
• Digital news subscription
• Investigative journalism
• South Florida media
• Newspaper publishing

Headquarters

HQ city

Sacramento

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Digital Subscriptions: Digital subscription revenue from monthly and annual plans providing unlimited access to online content, the e-edition, and mobile apps
2. Print Subscriptions: Traditional print newspaper subscription revenue with delivery to Miami-Dade and surrounding South Florida areas
3. Advertising: Display advertising on the website and mobile properties, including sponsored content and branded partnerships, with advertisers targeting the South Florida market
4. Content Syndication: Distribution of content through McClatchy's network of affiliated properties including El Nuevo Herald, Miami.com, Florida Keys News, and various local community news sites
5. Classifieds and Obituaries: Revenue from classified advertisements and obituary placements, including digital and print placement options

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

The Miami Herald is a daily South Florida newspaper that publishes local, state, national, and international news across digital and print channels. It sells digital and print subscriptions, supported by display advertising, sponsored content, classifieds, obituaries, and content syndication. The publication operates a multi-brand portfolio including Miami.com, El Nuevo Herald, Detour Travel, Florida Keys News, and Miami-Dade Favorites as part of the McClatchy Media Network.

Product overview

The Miami Herald operates as a digital-first news platform (MiamiHerald.com) with a multi-brand portfolio including sub-brands Miami.com, El Nuevo Herald (Spanish-language), Detour Travel, and Florida Keys News, along with community-focused outlets (Coral Springs News, Miramar News, Pembroke Pines News) and Miami-Dade Favorites local guide. Core offerings center on the main news platform delivering local South Florida coverage across news, sports, politics, crime, weather, and entertainment, supported by digital subscription tiers, Content Feeds (RSS/XML syndication), e-Edition digital replicas, newsletters, and interactive entertainment (Games & Puzzles). The platform is accessible via responsive web, mobile apps, and email channels, and is part of the McClatchy Media Network.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Miami.com: Lifestyle and entertainment content for the Miami area
• Detour Travel
• El Nuevo Herald
• Florida Keys News
• Miami-Dade Favorites

Products and services

• Digital Subscription Paid subscription tier offering unlimited digital access to website content, the e-Edition, mobile apps, exclusive digital content, and real-time news updates for individual consumers in South Florida.
• e-Edition Daily digital replica of the print newspaper available online and via mobile apps, providing a curated reading experience for subscribers.
• Mobile Apps Native iOS and Android mobile applications delivering real-time news, push notifications, e-Edition access, and unlimited story views to Miami Herald subscribers.
• Miami.com Lifestyle and entertainment digital sub-brand covering Miami-area restaurants, nightlife, celebrities, travel, and local culture.
• El Nuevo Herald Spanish-language news sub-brand serving South Florida's Hispanic community with local and international news coverage.
• Detour Travel Travel-focused digital sub-brand offering destination guides and travel-related editorial content.
• Florida Keys News Community news sub-brand focused on the Florida Keys region, part of the McClatchy-affiliated local news network.
• Miami-Dade Favorites Local guide sub-brand highlighting recommended local businesses, restaurants, and attractions in the Miami-Dade area.
• Content Feeds (RSS/XML Syndication) Outgoing content syndication service distributing Miami Herald headlines, summaries, and full-story links via RSS/XML feeds for third-party news aggregators and partner sites.

Quantifiable outcome

• Pulitzer Prize Special Citation awarded for investigative reporting on Jeffrey Epstein

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• McClatchycoreOthersParent company owning and operating Miami Herald as part of the McClatchy Media Network. McClatchy provides corporate infrastructure, advertising networks, content syndication systems, and shared technology platforms across its newspaper portfolio.
• El Nuevo HeraldcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpanish-language sister publication of the Miami Herald serving South Florida's Hispanic and Latino communities with equivalent local and international news coverage
• Miami.comcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLifestyle and entertainment digital companion to the Miami Herald covering restaurants, nightlife, travel, celebrities, and Miami culture
• Florida Keys NewsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAffiliated local news publication covering the Florida Keys region as part of the McClatchy South Florida network
• Legacy.comminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership for obituary distribution and placement services, directing obituary traffic to Legacy.com platform
• Associated Press (AP)coreTechnology or IntegrationContent licensing partnership for wire stories and international news content. Miami Herald operates as an AP member outlet with rights to syndicate AP reporting and contribute local content to the wire service

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Sun Sentinel: Fort Lauderdale-based daily newspaper covering Broward County and adjacent South Florida markets, directly overlapping with Miami Herald's territory and audience. Owned by Tribune Publishing, it competes head-to-head for the same South Florida subscribers and advertisers.
• El Nuevo Herald: Spanish-language sister publication within the McClatchy network serving the same South Florida Hispanic audience. Comparable as a Spanish-language newspaper product with similar subscription economics, though owned within the same corporate family.
• The Palm Beach Post: Daily newspaper serving Palm Beach County and the broader South Florida region. Owned by Gannett, it competes with the Herald for regional Florida advertising and overlaps in coverage of state politics and South Florida news.
• Orlando Sentinel: Fellow McClatchy-owned Florida daily newspaper serving Central Florida. Closest operational peer given shared corporate infrastructure, shared tech stack, and similar subscription product structure across the McClatchy portfolio.
• Tampa Bay Times: Independent daily newspaper serving the Tampa Bay region, one of the largest regional dailies in Florida. Comparable in scale and metropolitan daily newspaper model, and a relevant benchmark for digital subscription and advertising performance.

Broad incumbents

• The New York Times: National newspaper with a strong digital subscription business and broad national/international coverage that competes for digital attention and subscription dollars even in South Florida. Relevant benchmark for digital subscription product design and pricing.
• Washington Post: National daily with a significant digital subscription base and national investigative journalism brand. Comparable as a legacy newspaper that has executed a successful digital transition, and competes for high-end digital subscribers in Miami.

Regional players

• WSVN (7News Miami): Fox-affiliated local TV news station serving the Miami-Fort Lauderdale market. Competes with the Herald for South Florida news audiences and local advertising budgets, particularly for breaking news and weather.
• Diario Las Américas: Long-running Spanish-language daily newspaper based in Miami serving the Hispanic community in South Florida. Comparable as a Spanish-language regional newspaper competing for the same diaspora subscriber base that El Nuevo Herald addresses.

Emerging players

• Axios Miami: Digital-native local news outlet covering Miami and South Florida with a national parent brand. Represents the digital-first competitive threat to legacy newspaper subscriptions and a model for local digital news.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/miamiherald
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/miamiherald
• Facebookfacebook.com/38925837299
• Instagraminstagram.com/miamiherald
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-miami-herald

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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