﻿{"id":577883,"date":"2024-02-13T07:12:41","date_gmt":"2024-02-13T14:12:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/?p=577883"},"modified":"2024-02-13T11:25:47","modified_gmt":"2024-02-13T18:25:47","slug":"h2media-acquires-swimming-world-magazine-paving-way-for-dynamic-future-in-aquatics-sports-journalism","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/h2media-acquires-swimming-world-magazine-paving-way-for-dynamic-future-in-aquatics-sports-journalism\/","title":{"rendered":"H2Media Acquires Swimming World Magazine, Paving Way For Dynamic Future in Aquatics Sports Journalism"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>H2Media Acquires Swimming World Magazine, Paving Way For Dynamic Future in Aquatics Sports Journalism<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Swimming World, the go-to source and longest running publication on aquatic sports, today announces that new ownership has acquired the company. Former Men\u2019s Health and Sports Illustrated Publishing and advertising veteran Jack Hallahan and Steve Hasty, President and Owner of the Hasty Awards, together have taken over the media properties including a Vault of Swimming World content dating back to 1960. Plans call for the publication to return the magazine to print while revitalizing digital channels to strengthen its status as the ultimate outlet for impartial news and expert commentary for the competitive swimming and aquatic sports community.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_577887\" style=\"width: 237px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-577887\" data-attachment-id=\"577887\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/h2media-acquires-swimming-world-magazine-paving-way-for-dynamic-future-in-aquatics-sports-journalism\/hallahan\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Hallahan-scaled.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"2333,2560\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Jack Hallahan\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Jack Hallahan&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Hallahan-700x500.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Hallahan-933x1024.jpg\" class=\"wp-image-577887 \" src=\"https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Hallahan-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Jack Hallahan\" width=\"227\" height=\"249\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Hallahan-scaled.jpg 2333w, https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Hallahan-933x1024.jpg 933w, https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Hallahan-182x200.jpg 182w, https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Hallahan-1400x1536.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Hallahan-1866x2048.jpg 1866w, https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Hallahan-300x329.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Hallahan-450x494.jpg 450w, https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Hallahan-1200x1317.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Hallahan-2000x2195.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Hallahan-820x900.jpg 820w, https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Hallahan-533x585.jpg 533w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 227px) 100vw, 227px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-577887\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Jack Hallahan<\/p><\/div>\n<p>\u201cSwimming World will be re-imagined for a new generation of aquatic athletes, parents, and coaches,\u201d said Jack Hallahan, Co-owner and Publisher of Swimming World and H2Media. \u201cPlans call for vast improvements in content delivery, audience development via our USA Swimming Official Publishing Partner relationship, forthcoming industry partnerships, enhanced social media experiences, and improved brand and direct advertising opportunities. We will focus on improving user experience and marketing to bring our fast-growing audience a more contemporary look and feel. Subscriptions have increased 50% over the past six months, with 12 new brands now advertising across our platforms. An Olympic year is the perfect time to come back to print with one of our largest issues ever released. We intend to drive home the message that Swimming World is still that same powerful voice you have come to trust for decades, now offering more interactivity and community than ever before\u2026and we will prove that with a sense of authenticity over the coming years. We envision Swimming World as your go-to source for swimming news, tech innovations, training tips, and more while continuing to support The International Swimming Hall of Fame (ISHOF) marketing strategies and key initiatives.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20240213656441\/en\/Diving-Into-a-New-Chapter-Publishing-Expert-Jack-Hallahan-and-Hasty-Awards-President-Steve-Hasty-Acquire-Swimming-World-Under-H2Media---Paving-the-Way-for-a-Dynamic-Future-in-Aquatic-Sports-Journalism\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Business Wire Coverage<\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_577886\" style=\"width: 164px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-577886\" data-attachment-id=\"577886\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/h2media-acquires-swimming-world-magazine-paving-way-for-dynamic-future-in-aquatics-sports-journalism\/hasty\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Hasty-scaled.jpeg\" data-orig-size=\"1707,2560\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Steve Hasty\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Steve Hasty&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Steve Hasty&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Hasty-700x500.jpeg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Hasty-683x1024.jpeg\" class=\"wp-image-577886 \" src=\"https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Hasty-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"Steve Hasty\" width=\"154\" height=\"231\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Hasty-scaled.jpeg 1707w, https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Hasty-683x1024.jpeg 683w, https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Hasty-133x200.jpeg 133w, https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Hasty-1024x1536.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Hasty-1365x2048.jpeg 1365w, https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Hasty-300x450.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Hasty-450x675.jpeg 450w, https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Hasty-1200x1800.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Hasty-2000x3000.jpeg 2000w, https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Hasty-600x900.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Hasty-533x800.jpeg 533w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 154px) 100vw, 154px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-577886\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Steve Hasty<\/p><\/div>\n<p>To kick things off under its new leadership, Swimming World has released its first physical issue since 2022 with an unprecedented 76-page issue with special binding and the highest quality paper available today. Additionally, Swimming World aims to attract younger generations to its readership by diversifying content while launching marketing strategies and new products aimed at Age Group, Collegiate, and International swimmers. With the 2024 Paris Olympic Games a few months away, Swimming World will have reporters on the grounds of every elite-level competition leading up to the Games in order to spotlight the efforts of teams and athletes looking to make a splash this summer.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Swimming World has been an institution for the aquatics family for generations,&#8221; Rowdy Gaines, three-time gold medalist\u200b and NBC analyst known as the &#8220;Voice of Swimming,\u201d said. &#8220;It is still the only true source of the best and most accurate information today. There is no doubt in my mind that Steve and Jack, along with the brilliance of Editor-in-Chief, John Lohn, will continue the excellence and integrity that our sport deserves.&#8221;<\/p>\n<div>\n<div id=\"attachment_577888\" style=\"width: 383px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-577888\" data-attachment-id=\"577888\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/h2media-acquires-swimming-world-magazine-paving-way-for-dynamic-future-in-aquatics-sports-journalism\/sw-cover\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/SW-Cover.png\" data-orig-size=\"1726,2344\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Swimming World\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Swimming World&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Swimming World&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/SW-Cover-700x500.png\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/SW-Cover-754x1024.png\" class=\"wp-image-577888 \" src=\"https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/SW-Cover.png\" alt=\"Swimming World\" width=\"373\" height=\"507\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/SW-Cover.png 1726w, https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/SW-Cover-754x1024.png 754w, https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/SW-Cover-147x200.png 147w, https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/SW-Cover-1131x1536.png 1131w, https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/SW-Cover-1508x2048.png 1508w, https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/SW-Cover-300x407.png 300w, https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/SW-Cover-450x611.png 450w, https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/SW-Cover-1200x1630.png 1200w, https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/SW-Cover-663x900.png 663w, https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/SW-Cover-533x724.png 533w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 373px) 100vw, 373px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-577888\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Swimming World<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong><i>For a 90 Day Free Trial,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/product\/90-day-free-trial-subscription-no-obligation-you-pay-0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/product\/90-day-free-trial-subscription-no-obligation-you-pay-0\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1707856675217000&amp;usg=AOvVaw177ys_XdBISIZ97jRO8Q9t\">click here<\/a><\/i><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div><strong><i>Listen to\u00a0Swimming World on your commute, before practice,\u00a0or on the weekend!<\/i><\/strong><\/div>\n<div>\n<p><strong>Your digital experience for this Special Edition now offers an\u00a0industry first breakthrough\u00a0interactive experience: professional audio narrations for each feature story. Click here for a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/xdigital.spiweb.com\/publication\/?m=59404&amp;i=814824&amp;view=contentsBrowser&amp;ver=html5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/xdigital.spiweb.com\/publication\/?m%3D59404%26i%3D814824%26view%3DcontentsBrowser%26ver%3Dhtml5&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1707856675217000&amp;usg=AOvVaw27nbcG0GPBYMwZyY1nwsY4\">Complimentary Enhance Digital Copy<\/a> of this Year in Review \/ Olympic Preview Special Edition.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><strong>Other recognized leaders in the global swimming community had this to say about new ownership at Swimming World:<\/strong><\/div>\n<p>\u201cFor more than 60 years, Swimming World has been a reliable and trusted source of information.\u201d World Aquatics Treasurer Dale Neuburger noted. \u201cIt has recently become so much more \u2013 motivating and inspiring us to appreciate our sport and to celebrate athlete accomplishments. Jack Hallahan and Steve Hasty are visionaries who will utilize the significant talent and expertise of John Lohn and his award winning team to continue the excellence of Swimming World established by its legendary founders, Olympic coaches Bob Kiphuth and Peter Daland. It\u2019s an exciting time for our sport, and Swimming World will continue to be the pacesetter.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSwimming World was the original and only means by which FINIS introduced our innovative products to coaches and swimmers from around the world\u201d John Mix, Founder of FINIS said. \u201cAs a brand which has developed a broad collection of innovative products for swimmers and coaches, FINIS relied on Swimming World to tell the story of why we were constantly launching new products.\u00a0 I am personally happy to know that Jack and his team are on a mission to bring the broader details of why swimming is such a wonderful sport for everyone who swims at all levels.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Shana Ferguson, Chief Commercial Officer of USA Swimming added, \u201cUSA Swimming is excited to see the big changes happening at Swimming World. This is a publication that has brought joy to swimming households for generations, and the innovation promised under this new leadership is refreshing and remarkable. We look forward to watching Swimming World deliver more great content to a new generation of swimmers!\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>ABOUT SWIMMING WORLD<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Swimming World produces extensive digital news content and global coverage of competitive aquatic sports \u2014 from boots-on-the-ground coverage of the Olympic Games to training and technique tips for parents, coaches, and fitness swimmers. Through hands-on reporting, deeply sourced articles, and in-depth commentary, Swimming World covers the entire spectrum of the sport with journalistic integrity. Since 1960, Swimming World has been the most trusted and reliable source when it comes to understanding what is happening in the sport at every level\u2014high school, college, and elite level swimmers making waves at the most notable competitions \u2014 while also detailing everything the average swimmer needs to know for their own personal journey in the aquatic lifestyle. Rooted in rich journalism and award-winning photography, Swimming World passionately believes our heritage provides a credible foundation to produce dynamic, immersive coverage for the world of aquatic sports. With respect and honor for those who delve into the deep waters, Swimming World brings the best and most interesting stories to capture the essence of what swimming means to the athletes, fans, and enthusiasts who make swimming a routine part of their everyday life.\u00a0 For a Free Trial to Swimming World, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/product\/90-day-free-trial-subscription-no-obligation-you-pay-0\/\">visit this link<\/a><\/p>\n<p>To learn more, please visit<a href=\"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\"> https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com<\/a> and\/or follow on socials:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/SwimmingWorld\"> Facebook<\/a>,<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SwimmingWorld\"> Twitter<\/a>,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/SwimmingWorld\/\"> Pinterest<\/a>, and<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/SwimmingWorldSPI\"> YouTube<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>ABOUT H2Media LLC<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Jack Hallahan and Steve Hasty are the founders of H2Media LLC. Both Hallahan and Hasty have extensive backgrounds in swimming, encompassing both participation as athletes and roles as coaches within the swimming community. Steve&#8217;s family business, Hasty Awards, has been dedicated to providing swimming awards since its inception in 1986 by his father. Steve has a background as a competitive swimmer and coach for over 10 years, holding various state age group records over the years. Jack brings additional expertise and passion to H2Media LLC. As a former Division I swimmer, NYAC Swimming Captain, and USA Swimming Club Coach, Jack&#8217;s involvement in competitive swimming extends beyond his professional endeavors. Currently active in Masters swimming and Water Polo competitions, Jack&#8217;s ongoing participation underscores his deep connection to the sport and his commitment to its continued success.<\/p>\n<p><strong>PRESS CONTACT: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Nicole Rodrigues \u2013 for Swimming World &amp; H2Media LLC<\/p>\n<p>Email: nicole@nrprgroup.com<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>H2Media Acquires Swimming World Magazine, Paving Way For Dynamic Future in Aquatics Sports Journalism Swimming World, the go-to source and longest running publication on aquatic sports, today announces that 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