Business Insider wins two News & Documentary Emmys
Business Insider has won two awards during the 2025 News & Documentary Emmy Awards:
Outstanding Light Feature — Long Form: The Man Who Feeds Gaza's Children
Outstanding Business, Consumer or Economic Coverage: The True Cost of Mining Electric Car Battery Metals
Business Insider was also nominated for Outstanding Graphic Design for Four Gazans Show How War Devastated Their Coastline. These documentaries showcase the bold editorial approach and immersive visual stories that resonate with Business Insider's growing global audience. Business Insider is committed to video journalism that tells the most pressing stories about business, tech, and innovation through the eyes of the people who live them.
"I'm so proud of how Business Insider's video team brings together human stories and stunning visuals to make some of the most complicated stories relatable to millions of people around the world," said Business Insider's Head of Video, Erica Berenstein.
Business Insider Senior Managing Producer Reem Makhoul produced the Emmy-winning video The Man Who Feeds Gaza's Children, which was also nominated for a James Beard Award this year. "We are grateful that we were able to share Hamada Shaqoura's story of ingenuity and hope, and to be recognized by our peers with an Emmy Award," said Makhoul.
The accolades come as tens of millions of viewers watch and share our stories focused on the people and companies that shape the world. Business Insider's world-class video journalism has amassed 14 billion minutes watched annually across platforms and boasts 36 million subscribers on half a dozen YouTube channels. The Emmys recognition builds on the momentum of the video team's milestones this year, which include a coveted YouTube Diamond Play Button, two 2025 Webby Awards, and two Digiday Streaming & Video Awards, among others.
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