Hearst Television

Hearst Television Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of the Hearst Corporation, operates a significant portfolio of 29 television stations and 2 radio stations across diverse markets in the United States. This group reaches approximately 18% of U.S. television households, making it one of the largest television station operators in the country. Hearst Television is the largest owner of ABC affiliates, with 13 stations, and the second-largest owner of NBC affiliates, with 10 stations, in addition to two CBS affiliates. The company’s stations are renowned for their journalistic excellence, having received multiple prestigious awards, including the Walter Cronkite Awards for television political journalism, as well as the Peabody and Edward R. Murrow Awards. Furthermore, Hearst Television is recognized for its innovative approach to integrating local broadcast television with digital media, enhancing local informational services through partnerships and advanced technology initiatives.