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Business Insider
10 hours ago
- Business
- Business Insider
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.


Al Bawaba
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Al Bawaba
Kia EV3 wins Car of the Year at 2025 Autotrader Awards
Kia Corporation (Kia) announced today that the Kia EV3 has won two major honors at the 2025 Autotrader Drivers' Choice Awards, securing the coveted titles of 'Car of the Year' and 'Best Mainstream Electric Car'.Formerly known as the Autotrader New Car Awards, the Drivers' Choice Awards recognizes 25 categories of vehicles, with finalists and winners determined by the real-world feedback from over 225,000 UK car owners through an online survey. Each vehicle is rated across 16 different criteria – ranging from reliability and performance to appearance and running costs. Owners were also asked about their overall satisfaction and how likely they would be to recommend their car to EV3 impressed drivers across the UK with its outstanding value, clever packaging and impressive refinement. Owners praised it for representing the best of the best in the 'mainstream' market segment — and the best car overall of 2025.'It may be Kia's most affordable current EV on sale, but the EV3 still manages to pack a premium punch. It scored top marks for the quality of its features which, combined with eye-catching looks and a great driving experience, has made the EV3 a massive hit with its owners,' said Erin Baker, Autotrader's Editorial Director.'One told us: 'This was my first ever electric car, and it really stood out among all the other EVs, particularly within my price bracket. It's quirky, futuristic, packed full of brilliant features, and it's really easy to drive. Plus, I can get the whole family in it with room to spare. We absolutely love it.' Congratulations Kia on a very well-deserved win.'Paul Philpott, President & CEO of Kia UK Limited, commented, 'The EV3 has received a glowing introduction since launch. Having already won UK and World Car of the Year for 2025, it's even more encouraging to see real customers voting it their Car of the Year via Auto Trader. This opinion is demonstrated in the EV3's current UK sales performance, being the best-selling EV in the retail market year to date and a strong contender across other channels. This positive recognition gives us and our dealer partners enhanced momentum as we continue to launch yet more customer centric EVs, such as the EV4 and EV5 coming by year end.' Kia has previously been recognized at the Autotrader Drivers' Choice Awards, with the EV6 named 'Best Car for Families' and 'Best Car for Dog Owners' in 2024. In 2023, the Soul EV received the 'Best Value Electric Car' award, and the EV6 was selected as 'New Car of the Year'.