Hearst Television
Hearst Television is an American broadcast company that owns around three dozen local television stations across 26 regional media markets. The company is a subsidiary of Hearst Communications and is based in New York City.
ESPN Bet to close, sports network forges partnership with DraftKings
ESPN Bet is winding down after the network ended its 10-year deal with Penn Entertainment earlier than expected.
Hearst, CBS renew “The Visioneers” for 2025-26 TV season
Hearst Media Production Group has renewed "The Visioneers With Zay Harding" for a full season on CBS, with new episodes beginning October 4.
DirecTV expands “MySports” package to include more broadcast stations
Independently-owned ABC, CBS and NBC affiliates are joining a wide number of Fox stations and affiliates available through the plan.
Hearst promotes Brian Doyle to News Director of WMUR
Hearst Television has hired Brian Doyle, the current Director of Digital Strategy, to serve as the News Director of its New Hampshire TV station.
Hearst honors Suzanne Grethen with TV producer fellowship program
The Suzanne Grethen Creative Services Associate Producer Fellowship will help develop and nurture emerging television production talent.
Disney, Hearst explore selling A+E Global Media
The joint venture includes cable channels like Lifetime, Vice TV and the History Channel, as well as a robust slate of international networks.
Hearst, Xumo strike content, advertising partnership
The pact will see the launch of a new Lucky Dog Channel on Xumo Play.
Hearst Television promotes Kyle Grimes to Executive Vice President
Grimes has served as President and GM of WCVB and VP of the company's New England station portfolio; he will be based in New York City.
Natalie Cabieses named news director of Hearst’s KCCI
Natalie Cabieses has been appointed to the role of news director of Hearst Television's local station in Des Moines
A+E Networks rebrands to A+E Global Media
The change is intended to spotlight the company's multi-platform distribution efforts.
Hearst Networks EMEA to partner with Synamedia on IP channel distribution
The broadcaster will utilize Synamedia's forthcoming Quortex PowerVu product as part of a shift toward cloud-based distribution of its channels.
Hearst CEO: Cord-cutting eroding A+E Networks revenue
CEO Steve Swartz said television remains the biggest driver of consumer media revenue, but investments in A+E Networks and ESPN will continue to offset some revenue growth.