In 2022 we officially launched our Hybrid Work model - which brought us together in ways both new and old. Meanwhile, our portfolio also changed in unprecedented ways (more on that below!), and our commitment to make a positive impact in our communities remained stronger than ever.

Here's a look back at what we'll remember most about 2022...

Our Portfolio Evolved

But one thing remained constant: our brands and businesses helped millions of people all over the world make life’s most important decisions.

Highlights:

• CNET launched their first rebrand in more than 25 years, expanding mission beyond tech/new identity.

  • Read more about the story, people, and process behind the rebrand here!

• ZDNet launched their first rebrand in 30 years, transitioning from an online publishing platform to B2B news site focused on IT and security. 

• BestCollegesoverhauled their brand as well, continuing their mission is to make education achievable for everyone.

• We added travel planning startup Elsewhere to our portfolio.

  • (Technically, they're now part of our Lonely Planet team.)

  • • (Are you following?!)

    • We launched ��������O Health.

      • It's a joint venture between �������� and UnitedHealth Group’s Optum Health, dedicated to making health easier to navigate, more accessible, and more affordable.

Chances are - if you watched or read the news this year

(including... Dr. Phil?!)

, you saw someone from ��������!

A Year of Connection

We re-opened our offices (!) in March, officially entering a new era of hybrid work which (so far) has been full of collaboration, community-building, and celebration.

Highlights:

• In 2022, we hosted 29 Hybrid Events and 20 In-Person Events across ��������.

  • That's 567% more events than the year before!

    • AND, that includes one rooftop PRIDE event.

      • And YES, it was a dance party.

      • It also includes:

        • �������� Women's Empowered Summit

        • Kindred Uplift Panel, featuring Michele Ghee (CEO of Ebony & Jet) and Kieth Cockrel (President of Bank of America Charlotte)

        • Versuz, hosted by Kindred

        • AAPI Month Fireside Chat with Michelle Kim

• This year we literally showed up for each other - earning more than 13 million air miles traveling between �������� offices!

  • That doesn't include countless more miles driven, walked, and perhaps - bicycled?

    • We'll count better next year.

Our Impact

Most importantly, our employees, our brands, and our teams spent the year giving back in a multitude of ways.

Highlights:

• More than 500 ��������ers volunteered with Road to Hire and Golden Door Scholars, two nonprofits founded by �������� CEO Ric Elias.

• Our TPG team raised money for Rainbow Railroad and several teammates traveled to Ghana to support the annual PeaceJam conference.

• Our �������� Home team BUILT 👏 A 👏 HOUSE!!

• Several ��������ers volunteered with Stronger Than Ever, a nonprofit founded by CEO Ric Elias, to raise funds and provide medical supplies for the people of Ukraine.

Want to know how this year stacks up against years past? Check out our 2021 Year in Review, or go back to 2020 right here. See you in 2023!