Hong Kong’s South China Morning Post scoops 4 prizes at Global Media Awards
Post’s #852stories series secures third place in Best New Video Product or Feature category during ceremony in New York
At the awards ceremony in New York on Thursday, the Post’s #852stories series secured third place in the Best New Video Product or Feature category for national brands.
The weekly series, which has produced more than 50 videos since its launch in May last year, was up against other contenders such as The Kyiv Independent from Ukraine and a BBC series on India.
“This achievement is proof of just how powerful and valuable video is for engaging younger audiences and introducing, or re-introducing them to the Post,” said Chieu Luu, director of video at the Post.
“It’s a testament to the hard work of a small but dedicated team of reporters and producers who seek out the stories that make Hong Kong unique and effectively tell them to a local and global audience.”
#852stories, a collaborative project between the Post’s City and Video desks, is led by young reporters and is named after Hong Kong’s calling code.
Among the stories covered are pieces on young Hongkongers who have turned to claw machines as a cheap source of joy and the growing popularity of two-dish rice shops in the city, reflecting changing dining habits after the pandemic.