Real-World Case Studies and Customer Success Stories with Brightspot

Brightspot helped AP News replatform its website in just six months. The new site handled over 80 million daily page... views during the 2024 U.S. elections. AP News saw a 247% growth in visits compared to the 2020 election cycle. The platform enabled real-time content, live blogs, and interactive features. Editorial workflows became faster and more flexible, supporting record-breaking audience growth.
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Brightspot helped Griffin Media boost video views by over 30%. The company doubled average time spent on site after switching... to Brightspot. Griffin Media needed a CMS that could handle breaking news and severe weather updates. Brightspot delivered a flexible platform for real-time publishing and video monetization. Editorial teams now publish faster and experiment with new formats. The launch saw no negative audience feedback, showing strong user trust.
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Brightspot helped Chicago Public Media unite the Chicago Sun-Times and WBEZ on one CMS. The migration enabled both newsrooms to... share content easily and save costs. Editorial teams now distribute stories faster across platforms. The new system improved content quality and audience engagement. Chicago Public Media can now syndicate content to partners more efficiently, boosting revenue.
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Brightspot CMS helped Forum Communications transform digital publishing for 24 news sites. The newsroom can now create new sections in... 10 minutes, down from two weeks. Over 12 new sites launched in just one week. Editors gained tools for fast publishing, improved layouts, and mobile-first design. Engineers now focus on strategic projects, not routine updates. Readers enjoy faster, easier access to local news and better ad targeting.
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Brightspot CMS helped SBS Australia double its content output. SBS unified its content management with a headless CMS, replacing multiple... platforms. The new system supports over 70 languages and custom workflows. Editors now work faster and manage content for TV, radio, and digital. Integrations include AP, Reuters, Getty Images, and Adobe Analytics. Staff adapted quickly with minimal disruption.
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Brightspot CMS helped Scripps modernize its newsroom operations. Scripps unified 61 TV stations across 41 markets with a single CMS.... Reporters and editors now file and publish stories faster. The new system saves time and reduces costs. Scripps can easily share local and national news across its network. Teams can customize the CMS to fit their needs.
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Brightspot CMS helped TV Azteca save $1 million annually by replacing Adobe AEM. The migration covered 13 sites and 6... headless apps in just 7 months. TV Azteca now manages all digital properties from one CMS, making publishing faster and easier. Editorial teams gained more power and agility. The new platform also integrates Opta Sports data for richer content.
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Brightspot CMS helped Editorial Televisa migrate eight major sites from WordPress in under a year. Over 200,000 articles and 350,000... images moved to a single multisite platform. Editorial teams gained flexible customization for each brand and faster launch times. The new CMS enabled cost savings and improved productivity with shared templates and easy-to-use publishing tools. Editorial Televisa now delivers diverse content efficiently to millions in Mexico.
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Brightspot CMS helped Caracol Televisión migrate six websites in just four months. The project took place during the COVID-19 pandemic... with remote teams. Caracol saw a 20% increase in site traffic in the first week after launch. The new CMS allowed teams to manage all sites from one platform and improved workflow. Caracol reduced costs and saved employee time by consolidating tools and streamlining content operations.
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Brightspot CMS helped Grupo AJ Vierci migrate 1. 5 million articles across four sites in just six months. The Paraguayan...media group needed a modern platform for digital publishing and newsroom workflows. Brightspot delivered seamless content migration, custom integrations, and multisite management. Grupo AJ Vierci now benefits from fast publishing tools and scalable site management. The new CMS supports multimedia content and advanced newsroom collaboration.
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Brightspot helped Univision modernize its CMS, supporting over 70 sites in one platform. Univision saw 150% growth in CMS users... over five years. The new system enables 500+ daily users to manage content with no IT overhead. Univision can now deliver personalized, localized content at scale. The platform supports major events like the FIFA World Cup across the U.S. and Mexico.
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Brightspot helped Televisa replatform nine sites onto a single headless CMS in just five months. The company cut site launch... times by 50% and consolidated nine CMS platforms into one. Editorial teams now publish faster and collaborate more easily. Televisa uses built-in localization to manage content in Spanish and English. The new system saves time and reduces overhead costs.
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Brightspot CMS helped Lexipol modernize its legacy content management system. Lexipol migrated 20 years of content and now supports five... brands under one CMS. The new platform streamlined workflows and improved content delivery. Editors save time with better search and tagging. Integrations with Delivra, Piano, and Google Ad Manager enhanced audience targeting and newsletter creation. Lexipol now manages 12,000+ annual regulatory content changes efficiently.
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Brightspot helped ALM migrate from a complex WordPress CMS to a unified headless CMS. ALM consolidated content from over 18... legal publications into one platform. Editors now publish once and distribute content across Law.com and other brands. Tagging, taxonomy, and AI-powered recommendations improved content discovery. The new CMS supports personalization, faster publishing, and flexible integrations, boosting efficiency and engagement.
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Brightspot CMS helped the American Institute of Physics cut publishing workflows from 13 to 1. Editors now save up to... two hours a week on routine tasks. The organization unified its content strategy and improved branding consistency. Integrations with government data and analytics platforms enhanced content accuracy and insights. AIP now delivers content faster and with better governance across all teams.
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Brightspot helped Arizent consolidate 17 CMS platforms into one. Arizent unified 25 sites and served 2.5 million subscribers from a... single platform. The new CMS improved editorial workflows and enabled mobile content purchases. Arizent increased engagement in its professional communities and unlocked new revenue streams. The platform also supported native advertising and personalized content recommendations.
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Brightspot CMS helped The Chronicle of Higher Education move from print-first to digital-first publishing. The legacy CMS caused delays and... made digital content hard to manage. Brightspot delivered a modern, decoupled CMS that sped up content creation and improved the digital experience. The new system integrated paywall metering, subscription management, and digital advertising. The Chronicle now manages subscriptions online and reduced third-party dependencies. This shift supports growth and future-proofs the publication.
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Brightspot CMS helped l’Opinion, a Paris-based news publisher, transform its newsroom operations. The platform enabled fast, high-quality publishing across web,... mobile, print, and social channels. Journalists and editors gained an intuitive content management system with workflow tools and federated search. The solution integrated with Adobe InDesign for print and supported video syndication. l’Opinion improved publishing efficiency, expanded subscriber services, and increased monetization through advertising and paywall features.
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Brightspot helped the Los Angeles Times modernize its entire digital newsroom in under a year. The Times replaced 19 legacy... systems, including three CMS and three DAM tools, with a unified platform. Over 80 million digital assets and 130,000 new stories were managed in the new CMS. Editors now plan, create, and distribute content for digital and print from one system. The newsroom benefits from improved collaboration, faster workflows, and robust integrations for syndication and print.
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Brightspot helped U. S. News & World Report migrate 180,000 articles and support 400+ contributors. The new CMS unified publishing...operations and improved editorial efficiency. Editors now use customizable workflows, digital asset management, and syndication tools. The platform integrated with their existing tech stack in just five months. U.S. News saw faster publishing and easier content management across devices.
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Brightspot CMS helped POLITICO serve over 50 million monthly visitors. The newsroom upgraded to Brightspot version 4, streamlining editorial workflows... and unifying article models. Editors now use one shared article model, making publishing easier. Customization tools and integrations with Slack and image libraries improved efficiency. POLITICO can launch new sites quickly and manage subscriptions in one platform.
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Brightspot helped Euromoney PLC consolidate six different CMS platforms into one unified system. This reduced technology overhead and cut maintenance... costs. NextGen, a Euromoney portfolio, relaunched two major sites in just four months. Integrations included newsletters, podcasts, videos, paywall, and Salesforce CRM. Editorial teams now focus more on content creation, boosting productivity and engagement.
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Wayfair used Brightspot to unify its global content management. The company replaced multiple CMSs with one secure platform. Staff can... now create and update web pages without IT help. Brightspot lets Wayfair manage content for its "About Us" and "Careers" sections from one hub. The system tracks content views and protects against security threats. Wayfair now delivers consistent, secure content worldwide.
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Brightspot helped Whole Foods after its Amazon acquisition by providing a headless CMS. Whole Foods needed to keep its brand... identity while integrating with Amazon’s e-commerce platform. The solution used Brightspot’s APIs and GraphQL for seamless content management and integration. Brightspot’s team worked closely with Whole Foods to deliver custom editorial controls and prepublish preview features. Whole Foods gained more control and flexibility over its content, supporting its brand storytelling and content-as-commerce strategy.
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Brightspot helped Mattress Firm boost its digital presence with a headless CMS and API-first approach. Mattress Firm redesigned its website... and blog, making it easier for customers to find content and shop online. The new platform led to a double-digit increase in conversion rates and a 20% drop in bounce rates. Mattress Firm launched a major campaign microsite in under 10 days. Teams now publish content faster and run campaigns without IT help.
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Brightspot CMS helped Walmart transform its brand storytelling. Walmart used Brightspot to manage 16 sites, including corporate and international microsites.... Over 250 editorial users at Walmart and its vendors used the CMS. Website traffic grew by 115%. Walmart could launch new sites in minutes and update content quickly. The platform supported Walmart’s focus on culture, ESG, and community stories.
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Brightspot CMS helped Sotheby's boost user sessions by 95% and grow returning visitors by 44%. Sotheby's replaced its legacy AEM... platform with Brightspot to deliver a seamless, media-rich digital experience for art collectors. The new CMS enabled integration between editorial content and auction listings, supporting over 600 auctions annually. Sotheby's published 900+ digital catalogs and saved millions in print costs. The platform also improved digital asset management and multilingual content delivery.
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Brightspot helped Hallmark Channel redesign its website to match the warmth and joy of its TV content. The new site... used Brightspot’s multisite CMS to boost editorial productivity and unify the digital experience. After launch, site traffic rose by 38% and unique visitors increased by 33%. The platform made it easy to update content, promote engagement, and quickly adapt to audience needs, especially during the pandemic. Hallmark’s digital team now delivers a seamless viewer experience year-round.
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Brightspot CMS helped NBC Sports unify digital publishing for Golf Channel, PGA Championship, and Ryder Cup. NBC Sports needed to... manage live scoring, player stats, and rotating event venues for global golf tournaments. Brightspot enabled a single CMS for multiple brands, saving time and costs for content teams. The platform supported custom content types, over 20 integrations, and flexible theming for fast rebranding. NBC Sports launched new subscription services and improved video management, powering web and app experiences for millions of viewers.
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Brightspot's headless CMS helped Lionsgate launch a new, immersive website. The platform lets Lionsgate quickly publish content for movies and... TV shows. Editorial teams now work faster with less developer help. Brand consistency improved across all digital channels. New microsites for releases can be created easily. GraphQL APIs deliver content to both the main site and dedicated microsites.
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NBC Sports used Brightspot to launch its Athlete Direct content hub in just five weeks. The goal was to connect... student athletes with brands for advertising opportunities after new NIL legislation. Brightspot's flexible CMS let NBC Sports quickly build a site that supports brand storytelling and adapts to changing needs. The platform's ready-to-use templates and content types made it easy to publish and engage audiences. NBC Sports valued the ability to evolve the site without heavy development work.
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Brightspot CMS helped CoStar support a fast-growing team of writers and editors. CoStar needed advanced publishing workflows and seamless integration... with its proprietary data sources. Brightspot enabled a centralized news desk, customizable editorial workflows, and efficient asset management. CoStar now publishes dozens of stories daily, linking news to market data and property records. The platform powers personalized content and supports teams across North America and Europe.
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Brightspot helped RealtyMogul transform its digital platform using a hybrid-headless CMS. RealtyMogul needed to better showcase its real estate investment... opportunities and improve its brand. Brightspot delivered custom features, including a search tool and editorial content types for REITs. The solution integrated external REIT data into the CMS using GraphQL. RealtyMogul now manages and displays investment offerings efficiently, supporting over a billion dollars in investments since 2012.
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Brightspot CMS helped CoStar Group expand its news operations across North America. CoStar needed a platform for a fast-growing editorial... team and complex publishing workflows. Brightspot enabled seamless integration with CoStar’s data systems and improved editorial efficiency. The solution allowed CoStar to publish dozens of stories daily, personalize content, and support teams in multiple countries. CoStar now delivers data-driven news with enhanced workflow and content management.
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