HEARST NETWORKS

1. 01

   Key facts

   Project title

   Relaunch The HISTORY Channel & Crime + Investigation

   Project type

   Relaunch merging two websites into one TYPO3 platform

   Languages

   DE

   Industry

   TV, streaming and factual formats · Hearst Networks Germany

   Client since

   2022

   Period

   since 12/2022, ongoing
2. 02

   Starting point

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   Two separate channel sites. To be merged without losing their brand identities.

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   The change of name and the rebranding had to land consistently across every touchpoint.

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   Programme and campaigns had to be updated fast. Without a ticket to development.

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   Competitions, awards and votings needed load-proof, data-protection-compliant solutions.

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   Viewers were meant to find shows and programme highlights quickly.
3. 03

   Solution

   Two channel sites now run in a single TYPO3 installation: The HISTORY Channel and Crime + Investigation share modules, editorial processes and infrastructure while keeping their own brand identity. Programme data arrives automatically via FTP import. Competitions, awards and viewer votings are built from reusable modules that marketing and editorial operate themselves.

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   Merging two channel sites into one TYPO3 platform

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   Digital rebranding for the change of name to Hearst Networks Germany

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   Automated programme data import via FTP instead of manual upkeep

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   Reusable modules for competitions, awards and votings

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   GDPR-compliant forms with consent via the CMP

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   Ongoing support including the upgrade to TYPO3 14
4. 04

   Outcome & value

   2 channels, 1 system

   History and Crime + Investigation run in one TYPO3 installation instead of separately.

   TYPO3 14

   The platform sits on the current major version. The basis for the years ahead.

   Programme automated

   Broadcast data arrives via FTP import instead of being entered by the editorial team.

   Without development

   The editorial team builds competitions, votings and awards from existing modules.

   Rebranding

   The change of company name has been carried through every digital touchpoint.

   Since 2022

   Maintenance, security updates and development run as a standing engagement.

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MOKOM has supported us for many years as a reliable digital partner in developing our websites further. We particularly value how quickly and flexibly individual requirements are delivered — from technical support and the rebranding of our digital platforms through to interactive tools for competitions, awards and viewer campaigns. This ongoing collaboration lets us keep our digital offerings stable, current and tailored to their audiences.