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Hearst Television, Inc. (formerly Hearst-Argyle Television) is a broadcasting company in the United States owned by Hearst Communications, made up of a group of television and radio stations, and the Hearst Media Production Group, a distributor of programming in broadcast syndication.

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History

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Hearst-Argyle was formed in 1997 with the merger of Hearst Corporation's broadcasting division and stations owned by Argyle Television Holdings II,[1] which is partially related to the company of the same name who (in 1994) sold its stations to New World Communications, stations that eventually became Fox-owned stations (Hearst itself, unusual for any American broadcast group, has never held a Fox affiliation on any of its stations). Hearst's involvement in broadcasting dates to the 1920s.

In 1980, Hearst Broadcasting purchased WDTN in Dayton, Ohio, from Grinnell College for a price estimated to be $45–48 million.[2]

Hearst-Argyle announced its purchase of the nine television stations and two radio stations owned by Pulitzer Publishing Company in May 1998, in a deal worth $1.15 billion in stock.[3] The acquisition was completed in March 1999.[4]

In terms of audience reach, Hearst is the third-largest group owner of ABC-affiliated stations, behind the E. W. Scripps Company and Sinclair Broadcast Group, and ahead of Tegna Inc., and the second-largest group owner of NBC affiliates, behind Tegna.

Hearst-owned ABC affiliates in National Football League markets simulcast Monday Night Football games from ESPN that involve these teams - ESPN is 20% owned by Hearst, the rest being owned by ABC's parent, The Walt Disney Company. Other Hearst-owned stations also carry ESPN-aired NFL games, even though they are affiliated with other networks (like WBAL-TV, Baltimore's NBC affiliate). Hearst also holds some joint ventures for syndicated programming with NBCUniversal Syndication Studios.

On June 3, 2009, the Hearst Corporation announced that it would purchase substantially all of the stock not held by Hearst. Hearst-Argyle Television then dropped "Argyle" from its name and became a wholly owned subsidiary of the Hearst Corporation.[5]

In February 2009, Hearst-Argyle announced that its stations (except for KITV and its satellites in Hawaii, which had already completed their transition to digital, and WPTZ in Plattsburgh, New York, and WNNE in Hartford, Vermont, which followed the other Champlain Valley stations in transitioning on February 17, 2009) would comply with the new DTV transition date of June 12, 2009.

First Hearst-Argyle Television logo from 1997 to 2007.
Hearst-Argyle Television logo, 2007–2009

Currently, Hearst owns a total of 34 overall television stations but considers two groups of four stations and an NBC station with an ABC digital subchannel joint operations, bringing its count down to 31 under that consideration: eleven NBC affiliates, fifteen ABC affiliates (one as a subchannel of an NBC affiliate, and one which acts as a two-station simulcast), two CBS affiliates, six CW affiliates (two traditional, two subchannel (which are part of a two-station simulcast), and two channel shares), one MyNetworkTV affiliate, and one independent station. Most of the company's subchannel stations broadcast either Weigel Broadcasting's MeTV or NBC's Cozi TV through national affiliation deals, along with being charter carriers of Weigel's two newest concepts, Heroes & Icons, and Story Television. Since December 1, 2014, Des Moines CBS affiliate KCCI has used its third subchannel as an H&I affiliate carrying MyNetworkTV programming in primetime. Hearst also owns two radio stations in Baltimore, the last remaining from the company divesting most of their radio assets after the Telecommunications Act of 1996 went into effect. As already mentioned above, none of Hearst's stations have ever held a Fox affiliation, with the exception of two WMUR translators in the northern part of New Hampshire disaffiliating with the network upon Hearst's assumption of ownership of WMUR.

Candy Altman at the 68th Annual Peabody Awards for Hearst-Argyle Television-Commitment 2008

Some Hearst-owned stations use the "Commitment (Year)" banner for all political news coverage leading up to the local, national, and statewide elections in lieu of a localized version of their associated network's political branding. This started in 2000. Hearst also maintains a Washington, D.C. bureau to assist its stations in coverage of national politics, including on-air reporters and facilities and equipment assistance for local stations. Many Hearst stations license the "Operation High School" branding for coverage of local high school sports. In 2007, Hearst-Argyle became one of the first television broadcasting groups to post its news stories on YouTube. WCVB-TV, KCRA-TV, WTAE-TV, WBAL-TV and WMUR-TV were the first stations in Hearst-Argyle's station group to do this.

Until 2009, three of Hearst's television stations (KCWE, WMOR-TV, and WPBF) and its two radio stations (WBAL radio and WIYY) were owned by Hearst Broadcasting, Inc., an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of the Hearst Corporation through which Hearst ultimately controlled Hearst-Argyle Television, as opposed to Hearst-Argyle itself; Hearst-Argyle still operated these stations under a management services agreement. These stations were transferred to Hearst Television shortly after its privatization.[6][7] Hearst's television and radio cluster in Baltimore additionally serves as the flagship stations and operation bases for the Baltimore Ravens radio and television networks, and as the flagship/operations base for the Baltimore Orioles Radio Network.

On August 20, 2014, it was announced that Hearst Television would acquire WVTM in Birmingham, Alabama, and WJCL in Savannah, Georgia, from Media General, which divested those stations under FCC advisement as part of its acquisition of LIN Media.[8][9]

In 2021, Hearst began to carry the home shopping network Shop LC on several its stations under a revenue-sharing agreement with that network's owners. In most markets, Hearst did not pursue cable or satellite carriage for Shop LC, as the network already pays providers nationwide to carry its network on several channel slots per system.

On September 20, 2021, Hearst launched Very Local, an over-the-top media service which consists of news programming from its television stations as well as nationally produced content such as Chronicle and Matter of Fact.[10][11]

On April 5, 2023, the company began the process of purchasing NBC affiliate WBBH-TV in Fort Myers, Florida, which would be acquired from Waterman Broadcasting for $220 million.[12][13]: 20  The transaction included the local marketing agreement (LMA) for ABC affiliate WZVN-TV with Montclair Communications.[13]: 14  The sale was completed on June 30, 2023.[14]

Television production

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Hearst Television also produces the weekly public-affairs program Matter of Fact with Soledad O'Brien. Outside of the Hearst stations and A&E, the show is distributed in national broadcast syndication by Sony Pictures Television.

In 2019, former Today consumer affairs reporter Jeff Rossen joined Hearst as a multi-platform consumer affairs reporter, whose reports (which as of April 2020, include COVID-19 pandemic consumer issue Q&A segments) are syndicated throughout the chain, in addition to full-scale semi-annual consumer specials that are also carried by Hearst Television stations.[15]

Hearst once owned Hearst-Argyle Television Productions, a producer and distributor of syndicated programming. As part of Hearst-Argyle's acquisition of KCRA-TV in Sacramento, the company also acquired Kelly News & Entertainment, which was merged into Hearst-Argyle Television Productions.[16] In January 2001, NBC Enterprises and Hearst-Argyle agreed to merge their production and distribution operations into a joint venture majority-owned by NBC; this followed a December 2000 deal between the NBC-owned stations, Gannett, and Hearst-Argyle to develop programming.[17] NBC Enterprises continued to produce some programming from a Hearst-Argyle facility near Boston until June 2003.[18]

On January 6, 2017, Hearst acquired majority control of Charleston, South Carolina-based syndicator Litton Entertainment, which has control of four of the five E/I-compliant Saturday morning blocks on the five major broadcast networks (also encompassing a best-of package in syndication called Go Time), along with being a syndicator of traditional programming. The deal closed on February 1.[19] Hearst acquired the remaining interest in Litton in 2021; in January 2022, it rebranded the entity—which, in addition to Litton's existing programming, had also taken over production of Matter of Fact with Soledad O'Brien— as Hearst Media Production Group.[20]

Current stations

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Television

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Stations are listed alphabetically by state and city of license.

(**) – Indicates a station that was built and signed-on by Hearst.
City of license / Market Station Channel Owned since Affiliation
Birmingham–Tuscaloosa–Anniston, AL WVTM-TV 13 2014[a] NBC
Fort Smith–Fayetteville–Rogers, AR KHBS 40 1996[b]
KHOG-TV[c] 29 1996[b]
  • ABC
  • The CW (DT2)
Sacramento–Stockton–Modesto, CA KCRA-TV 3 1999[d] NBC
KQCA 58 2000[d] The CW (primary)/MyNetworkTV (secondary)
Salinas–Monterey–Santa Cruz, CA KSBW 8 1998[e]
  • NBC
  • ABC (DT2)
Daytona Beach–Orlando–Clermont, FL WESH 2 1999[f] NBC
WKCF 18 2006 The CW
Fort Myers–Cape Coral–Naples, FL WBBH-TV 20 2023 NBC
WZVN-TV 26 2023 ABC
Lakeland–Tampa–St. Petersburg, FL WMOR-TV 32 1996 Independent
Tequesta–West Palm Beach, FL WPBF 25 1997 ABC
Savannah, GA WJCL 22 2014[a] ABC
Des Moines, IA KCCI 8 1999[f] CBS
Louisville, KY WLKY 32 1999[f] CBS
New Orleans, LA WDSU 6 1999[f] NBC
Poland Spring–Portland, ME WMTW 8 2004 ABC
WPXT 51 2018 The CW
Baltimore, MD WBAL-TV** 11 1948 NBC
Boston, MA WCVB-TV 5 1986 ABC
Jackson, MS WAPT 16 1995[b] ABC
Kansas City, MO KMBC-TV 9 1982 ABC
KCWE 29 2001[g] The CW
Omaha, NE KETV 7 1999[f] ABC
Manchester, NH WMUR-TV 9 2001 ABC
Albuquerque–Santa Fe, NM KOAT-TV 7 1999[f] ABC
Plattsburgh, NY–Burlington, VT WPTZ 5 1998[e] NBC
WNNE 31 1998[e] The CW[h]
Winston-Salem–Greensboro–High Point, NC WXII-TV 12 1999[f] NBC
WCWG 20 2018[i] The CW
Cincinnati, OH WLWT 5 1997[b][j] NBC
Oklahoma City, OK KOCO-TV 5 1997[b][j] ABC
Lancaster–Harrisburg–York–Lebanon, PA WGAL 8 1999[f] NBC
Pittsburgh, PA WTAE-TV** 4 1958 ABC
Greenville–Spartanburg–Anderson, SC–Asheville, NC WYFF 4 1999[f] NBC
Milwaukee, WI WISN-TV 12 1955 ABC

Radio

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AM Station FM Station
City of license / Market Station Owned since Current format
Baltimore, MD WBAL 1090[k] 1935 News–talk
WIYY 97.9 1960 Mainstream rock

Former stations

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Television

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City of license / Market Station Channel Years owned Current status
Honolulu, HI KITV 4 1995–2015[b] ABC affiliate owned by Allen Media Broadcasting
Hilo, HI KHVO[l] 4 1995–2015[b] ABC affiliate owned by Allen Media Broadcasting
Wailuku, HI KMAU[l] 4 1995–2015[b] ABC affiliate owned by Allen Media Broadcasting
Grand Rapids–Kalamazoo–Battle Creek, MI WZZM 13 1995–1997[b][j] ABC affiliate owned by Tegna Inc.
Buffalo, NY WGRZ 2 1995–1997[b][j] NBC affiliate owned by Tegna Inc.
Dayton, OH WDTN 2 1981–1998[e] NBC affiliate owned by Nexstar Media Group[m]
Providence, RI–New Bedford, MA WNAC-TV[n] 64 1995–1998[b][e] Fox affiliate owned by Mission Broadcasting[o]
Clarksburg–Weston, WV WBOY-TV 12 2001 NBC affiliate owned by Nexstar Media Group
New England NECN N/A 1992–2009[p] Cable-only regional news channel owned by NBCUniversal

Radio

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(a partial listing)

AM Station FM Station
City of license / Market Station Years owned Current status
Phoenix, AZ KTAR 620 1999–2001[f] Owned by Bonneville International
KMVP 860 1999–2001[f] KNAI, owned by Farmworker Educational Radio Network
KKLT 98.7 1999–2001[f] KMVP-FM, owned by Bonneville International
Los Angeles, CA KEHE 780 1935–1939 KABC (790 AM), owned by Cumulus Media
San Francisco, CA KYA 1260 1934–1942 KSFB, owned by Relevant Radio
Louisville, KY WLKY 970 1999–2000[f] WGTK, owned by Salem Media Group
New York City, NY WGBS / WINS 1010 1931–1946 Owned by Audacy, Inc.
WXII 830 1999–2000[f] WTRU, owned by Truth Broadcasting Corporation
Oklahoma City, OK KOMA 1480 1936–1939 KOKC (1520 AM), owned by Tyler Media Group
Pittsburgh, PA WCAE / WRYT /
WTAE 1250 		1931–1997 WPGP, owned by Salem Media Group
WCAE-FM / WRYT-FM /
WTAE-FM / WXKX /
WHTX / WVTY 96.1** 		1960–1997 WKST-FM, owned by iHeartMedia
San Juan, PR WAPA 680 1961–1991 WBQN, owned by Wifredo G. Blanco Pi
Austin, TX KNOW 1500 1936–1939 KJFK (1490 AM), owned by Township Media, LLC
San Antonio, TX KTSA 550 1936–1939 Owned by Alpha Media
Waco, TX WACO 1420 1936–1939 KCLE (1460 AM), owned by M&M Broadcasters
Milwaukee, WI WISN 1130 1928–1997 Owned by iHeartMedia
  • WISN-FM/WLPX/
  • WBTT/WLTQ 97.3**
 1961–1997 WRNW, owned by iHeartMedia

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Hearst Television

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Hearst Television, Inc. is an American multimedia company and wholly owned subsidiary of the Hearst Corporation that owns and/or operates 35 television stations and two radio stations serving 27 media markets across 39 states, reaching over 24 million U.S. television households. The company's broadcasting operations trace their origins to 1928, when Hearst acquired radio station WSOE in Milwaukee, which later formed the foundation for WISN-TV. Originally formed as Hearst-Argyle Television in 1997 through a merger, it was renamed Hearst Television in 2009 following the acquisition of remaining shares. Hearst Television's stations, which include major network affiliates such as ABC and NBC, focus on local news, weather, and community programming, supplemented by digital and streaming services. The company has garnered recognition for journalistic excellence, earning multiple Walter Cronkite Awards for Television Political Journalism and honors from Broadcasting & Cable as Multiplatform Broadcaster of the Year.

History

Origins and early broadcasting ventures

Hearst Corporation's broadcasting origins trace to radio, with the 1928 acquisition of WSOE in , which served as the foundation for later television operations there. Additional radio stations followed, including WTAE in in 1931 and WBAL in in 1935, establishing a presence in key markets that would expand into television. The company's early television ventures began with content production in 1947, when Hearst created I.N.S. Telenews, an early newscast for the . Ownership of a television station commenced in 1948 with the acquisition of in , one of the nation's inaugural commercial outlets, which began broadcasting that March and introduced color transmissions by 1953. Further expansion occurred in the mid-1950s, as Hearst acquired in in 1955, shortly after its October 1954 launch as , aligning it with the existing WISN radio operations. In 1958, signed on in , building on the prior radio holdings to form an early duopoly in affiliated network programming, primarily with ABC. These stations represented Hearst's initial foray into local television, emphasizing news and general amid the post-World War II boom in infrastructure.

Key acquisitions and growth phase (1980s–2000s)

During the 1980s, Hearst Broadcasting expanded its television holdings through targeted acquisitions of established stations in . In 1981, the company acquired WDTN-TV in , and in , from in a transaction valued at approximately $79 million for alone, enhancing its presence in the Midwest. In 1986, Hearst purchased in , , for $450 million, a record price for a single at the time, which solidified its foothold in a major East Coast market known for strong local news performance. The 1990s marked accelerated growth via mergers and additional purchases, culminating in the formation of Hearst-Argyle Television. In 1997, Hearst merged its broadcasting operations with Argyle Television Holdings II in a $525 million deal, creating Hearst-Argyle Television with an initial portfolio of 12 television stations across various affiliates, including , ABC, and networks. This entity went public on shortly thereafter, enabling further capital for expansion. Supporting acquisitions included WPBF-TV in , in 1997, and through swaps in 1998, KSBW-TV in Monterey/Salinas, California, and WPTZ-TV/WNNE-TV serving , and . A pivotal expansion occurred in 1999 when Hearst-Argyle acquired Pulitzer Broadcasting's assets for an undisclosed sum, adding nine television stations—such as WGAL-TV in ; WDSU-TV in New Orleans, ; WYFF-TV in Greenville-Spartanburg, ; WXII-TV in ; KOAT-TV in ; KCCI-TV in ; and WESH-TV in —and five radio stations, nearly doubling the group's station count to 26 owned or operated properties. Concurrently, it assumed operational control of KCRA-TV in , via a with Kelly Broadcasting, followed by full acquisition of KQCA-TV in 2000 to form a duopoly in that market. These moves positioned Hearst-Argyle as one of the largest U.S. groups by the early , emphasizing duopolies and affiliate diversity for revenue stability amid industry .

Rebranding and modern restructuring (2010s–present)

In the early 2010s, Hearst Television, following its 2009 name change from Hearst-Argyle Television, emphasized operational efficiencies and technological upgrades amid declining linear TV viewership, including investments in high-definition broadcasting and agreements with other station groups to reduce costs. By mid-decade, the company expanded its syndicated programming footprint through a 2014 agreement to acquire a majority stake in Litton Entertainment, producer of educational content like Litton's Weekend Journey, which airs on ABC affiliates. These moves reflected a strategic pivot toward cost control and content diversification, driven by industry-wide pressures from and competition from digital platforms. A significant occurred in the digital realm with the 2021 launch of Very Local, a (FAST) service offering localized news, weather, and original series across platforms like Roku and Amazon Fire TV, targeting Hearst's 26-market footprint serving over 20 million households. In August 2024, Hearst Television refocused Very Local amid layoffs affecting dozens of staff, shifting emphasis to local news, investigative documentaries, and to enhance viewer engagement and monetization in a fragmented streaming market. This adjustment aligned with broader efforts to integrate OTT distribution, including a March 2025 expansion of cloud-based streaming partnerships to enable 24/7 news loops and syndicated feeds. Acquisitions bolstered Hearst Television's portfolio during this period, notably the April 2023 purchase of affiliate WBBH-TV in Fort Myers, , from Waterman Broadcasting, completed in July 2023 and adding a 12th station to its group while operating two ABC and two outlets in . Post-acquisition, WBBH and co-owned WZVN rebranded under the "Gulf Coast News" banner in February 2025, unifying local coverage in the region. These expansions, coupled with ongoing branding refreshes—including a corporate update in 2023—underscored Hearst Television's to consolidate market presence and prioritize multi-platform local journalism amid evolving viewer habits.

Ownership and Governance

Parent company relations

Hearst Television functions as a wholly owned of , a privately held founded in and controlled by the Hearst family via irrevocable trusts managed by a board of trustees. The parent company oversees strategic direction, with its executive leadership—including Chairman William R. Hearst III and President and CEO Steven R. Swartz—providing governance for subsidiaries like Hearst Television. This structure emphasizes long-term family stewardship, insulating operations from public market pressures following the 2009 privatization. The subsidiary's origins trace to the 1997 merger of Hearst Corporation's broadcasting division with Argyle Television Holdings II, creating the publicly traded Hearst-Argyle Television Inc., which owned 12 stations at . Hearst held a from the start, but maintained public status until March 2009, when it proposed acquiring the remaining shares for approximately $600 million at $23.50 per share, completing the shift to full private ownership and rebranding as Hearst by late 2009. This move aligned Hearst Television more closely with the parent's diversified portfolio, including newspapers and magazines, while allowing operational autonomy in local broadcasting. Relations between parent and subsidiary emphasize resource sharing and cross-divisional collaboration, such as the HATSat satellite interconnect system for content distribution and joint coverage of events like the 2024 Paris Olympics involving Hearst Television, Hearst Newspapers, and Hearst Magazines. Hearst Corporation's board exerts influence on major decisions, including acquisitions and digital expansions, but delegates day-to-day management to Hearst Television's executives, fostering synergies in audience engagement and revenue streams across the conglomerate's 24 million U.S. television household reach via the . No public disputes or separations have marked the relationship, reflecting the aligned interests of family-controlled ownership.

Executive leadership and decision-making

Hearst Television's executive leadership is headed by President Michael J. Hayes, who assumed the position on May 1, 2023. Hayes, aged 57 at the time of his appointment, had previously served as of Hearst Television since January 2022 and as executive vice president and group head since 2017, with earlier roles including positions at stations like in and in dating back to the 1990s. The president of Hearst Television reports to Hearst Corporation's senior executives, notably Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Jordan Wertlieb, who led Hearst Television as president from 2013 until his promotion in 2023. Wertlieb, a senior vice president and director at Hearst, succeeded Mark E. Aldam in the COO role, centralizing operational oversight across Hearst's divisions, including television, to streamline strategic alignment and resource allocation. This structure positions Hearst Television's decisions within the parent company's broader governance, led by President and CEO Steven R. Swartz, who oversees the $13 billion revenue enterprise as of 2024. Key supporting executives include Eric Meyrowitz, appointed executive vice president and group head in 2021, who holds operational oversight over Hearst Television's portfolio of stations serving 24 million U.S. households. Regional group heads, such as Kyle I. Grimes for markets, manage localized operations under this framework. Decision-making emphasizes coordination between Hearst Television's operational team and corporate leadership, with Wertlieb's elevation facilitating integrated strategies for advertising, content production, and digital initiatives amid challenges like fluctuating ad markets.

Operational Portfolio

Current television stations

Hearst Television owns and/or operates 33 full-power television stations serving 26 media markets across 39 states, reaching over 24 million U.S. television households. These stations primarily carry affiliations with major broadcast networks such as ABC, , and , alongside a few and independent outlets, focusing on local news, weather, and syndicated programming. The portfolio emphasizes duopolies in select markets, such as Sacramento and Orlando, where Hearst controls both a Big Three affiliate and a secondary station. The stations are distributed as follows, with primary affiliations noted:
Market (DMA)Primary Station(s)Channel(s)Affiliation(s)
Albuquerque-Santa Fe, NMKOAT-TV7ABC
Baltimore, MDWBAL-TV11NBC
Birmingham, ALWVTM-TV (not explicitly listed but confirmed via cross-references)13NBC (historical affiliate under Hearst)
Boston, MA (incl. Manchester, NH)WCVB-TV, WMUR-TV5, 9ABC
Cincinnati, OHWLWT5NBC
Des Moines-Ames, IAKCCI8CBS
Fort Myers-Naples, FLWBBH-TV20NBC
Ft. Smith-Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, ARKHBS-TV, KHOG-TV40, 29ABC (duopoly)
Greenville-Spartanburg-Asheville-Anderson, SCWYFF4NBC
Harrisburg-Lancaster-Lebanon-York, PAWGAL8NBC
Honolulu, HIKITV4ABC
Jackson, MSWAPT16ABC
Kansas City, MOKMBC-TV, KCWE9, 29ABC, Independent
Louisville, KYWLKY32CBS
Milwaukee, WIWISN12ABC
Monterey-Salinas, CAKSBW8NBC
New Orleans, LAWDSU6NBC
Oklahoma City, OKKOCO-TV5ABC
Omaha, NEKETV7ABC
Orlando-Daytona Beach-Melbourne, FLWESH, WKCF2, 18NBC, CW
Pittsburgh, PAWTAE4ABC
Portland-Auburn, MEWMTW8ABC
Sacramento-Stockton-Modesto, CAKCRA-TV, KQCA3, 58NBC, Independent
Savannah, GAWJCL22ABC
West Palm Beach-Ft. Pierce, FLWPBF25ABC
Burlington-Plattsburgh, VT/NYWPTZ, WNNE5, 31NBC (semi-satellite)
This configuration allows Hearst to dominate local viewership in mid-sized and larger markets, with a strategic emphasis on news-heavy operations. As of 2025, no major divestitures or acquisitions have altered the core holdings since prior restructurings.

Current radio holdings

Hearst Television owns two radio stations in , , which constitute its entire current radio portfolio following extensive divestitures in prior decades. These stations operate in conjunction with Hearst Television's flagship in the same market, enabling of news and sports content.
StationCall SignFrequencyFormatKey Programming Notes
WBALWBAL-AM1090 kHzNews, talk, and sportsLocal news, weather, traffic; Baltimore Ravens flagship station.
98 RockWIYY-FM97.9 MHzMainstream rockMix of classic and modern rock; Orioles and Ravens broadcasts.
WBAL NewsRadio 1090 has maintained a focus on all-news and talk programming since its acquisition by Hearst, emphasizing real-time local coverage and simulcasting on FM 101.5 for broader reach. WIYY, branded as 98 Rock since 1977 under continuous Hearst ownership, delivers a rock-oriented format that has consistently ranked highly in 's adult demographics, particularly among listeners aged 25-54. Both stations contribute to Hearst's multimedia ecosystem in the Baltimore market, reaching audiences through integrated sports partnerships, such as extended agreements with the through 2026.

Divested and former properties

Hearst Television, operating as Hearst-Argyle Television prior to , divested multiple radio stations in the early amid a strategic shift toward core television operations and compliance with regulatory requirements. These sales reduced its radio footprint from seven stations following the 1999 Pulitzer Broadcasting acquisition to none by the mid-. On August 8, 2000, Hearst-Argyle sold WXII-AM in , and WLKY-AM in , to Truth Broadcasting Corporation as part of portfolio streamlining efforts. In March 2001, the company sold three , radio stations—KEDJ-FM, KMXP-FM, and KKFR-FM—to Emmis Communications Corporation for $160 million, financing the concurrent acquisition of in , and adhering to FCC ownership limits. Television divestitures were rarer and typically tied to acquisition approvals to avoid . During the 1998 acquisition of Sunrise Television Corporation's assets, Hearst-Argyle agreed to divest or swap two stations due to signal contour overlaps exceeding FCC thresholds, preserving competitive market structures. Subsequent transactions, such as the 1998 KCRA-TV purchase in Sacramento, involved similar regulatory-mandated adjustments, though specific station sales remained limited to facilitate group expansion.

Content Production and Programming

Local news and investigative reporting

Hearst Television operates local newsrooms across its 33 owned-and-operated stations in 26 U.S. markets, producing daily programming that covers community-specific events, updates, , and public affairs, often broadcast in partnership with ABC, , or affiliates. These stations prioritize hyper-local coverage, such as school board decisions and neighborhood developments, supplemented by the company's Very Local streaming channels, which integrate investigative segments into on-demand formats reaching digital audiences. A key component is the company's commitment to investigative reporting, articulated in its news policy as delivering "truthful, independent, fair, non-biased" focused on community impacts. Hearst Television maintains a National Investigative Unit that collaborates with local teams to probe issues like infrastructure failures and public safety, exemplified by a 2025 examination of deteriorating U.S. roads, revealing funding shortfalls and repair delays through data analysis across multiple states. Local stations, such as WDSU in New Orleans, have exposed hiring irregularities, while in hosts dedicated "11 News Investigates" units tackling topics like government accountability and consumer protections. The National Investigative Unit has produced series like "Dead By Mistake" in 2009, documenting preventable medical errors causing thousands of annual deaths via collaborative reporting from Hearst outlets. More recent efforts include surveys on hate incidents in communities (2021) and practices (2022), informing local policy discussions. To foster talent, Hearst offers the Jayne Miller Fellowship at , a paid semester-long program training emerging reporters in watchdog techniques. Investigative work has garnered recognition, including the 2021 Excellence in Financial Award for a nine-month probe into economic vulnerabilities and multiple Regional Awards for stations' enterprise reporting. Executives, such as President Jordan Wertlieb, have publicly urged investment in such to sustain accountability in local elections and .

Syndicated shows and network affiliations

Hearst Television owns and/or operates 35 full-power television stations across 27 markets, primarily affiliated with the ABC and networks, alongside a smaller number of , , , and independent outlets. This distribution includes prominent ABC affiliates such as in and WPBF-TV in West Palm Beach, affiliates like WESH-TV in Orlando and in Omaha, station in Jackson, and affiliates including WKCF-TV in Orlando and KCWE-TV in Kansas City. The group's stations collectively reach over 24 million U.S. television households, enabling broad carriage of network programming alongside local content. Through its Hearst Media Production Group (HMPG) division, Hearst Television produces and distributes first-run syndicated programming for broadcast stations, networks, and digital platforms. Key offerings include Matter of Fact with , a nationally syndicated political and public affairs program distributed to over 100 stations, and nature-focused series such as Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom Protecting the Wild and Lucky Dog with Brandon McMillan, which air on and other outlets. HMPG also develops educational/informational (E/I) blocks compliant with FCC children's programming requirements, along with lifestyle and wildlife content like Wildlife Nation with , targeted at family audiences and syndicated across linear TV and streaming services. These programs emphasize original production for weekend slots and off-network distribution, supporting local stations' compliance and viewer engagement without reliance on traditional Hollywood syndicators.

Production techniques and innovations

Hearst Television implemented tapeless news production workflows in September 2009, selecting video solutions to streamline newscast generation across its stations, replacing traditional tape-based systems with digital editing and for faster turnaround and reduced costs. This shift facilitated integrated plugins tailored in with Adobe, enhancing compatibility with existing hardware and enabling seamless content sharing among stations. The company has pioneered advancements in broadcast transmission technology, notably through early adoption of standards for NextGen TV, which enable higher-resolution video, immersive audio, and datacasting capabilities. In December 2022, Hearst Television contributed to launching NextGen TV in markets including , supporting features like and emergency alerts via IP-based delivery. By April 2025, it integrated statistical from Triveni Digital and Harmonic across all lighthouse stations, optimizing bandwidth for multiple streams and improving efficiency in over-the-air distribution. These implementations reflect a focus on and future-proofing infrastructure amid the transition from ATSC 1.0. In visual production, Hearst Television developed the "diagrid" package, an evolving for on-air elements emphasizing geometric, data-driven designs. Updated versions rolled out in 2024 at stations like WBBH in Fort Myers, Florida, incorporating responsive animations and integrated lower-thirds to enhance viewer engagement in fast-paced news segments. Content management innovations include the use of IPV Curator for distributed cloud-based and , allowing local stations to process while enabling global access for collaborative and syndication. Additionally, cloud streaming platforms support near-real-time delivery of live newscasts, with digital editors accessing clips for rapid online repurposing, as part of broader over-the-top (OTT) strategies to complement linear broadcasting. Hearst Media Production Group, a dedicated unit, applies specialized techniques in original programming, such as engineering-focused documentaries exploring historical innovations like weaponry and machinery, as in the 2025-announced "Modern Marvels: WWII" series for The . These efforts build on foundational techniques from pioneers like Marty Faubell, who advanced satellite newsgathering and the analog-to-digital transition in the 1990s and 2000s, enabling shared resources across Hearst's network.

Digital and Multimedia Expansion

Online platforms and streaming services

Hearst Television operates websites for its 35 television stations across 27 media markets, delivering , , , updates, and content without paywalls to prioritize community accessibility. These platforms emphasize real-time reporting and integration, with enhancements in usability, content syndication, and performance metrics achieved through with Internet Broadcasting. The company provides mobile applications for numerous stations, including news and weather apps downloadable via the Apple App Store, enabling on-the-go access to localized content. Hearst Television's Hearst TV Digital Studio further supports digital expansion by producing syndicated editorial videos for distribution across these online channels. In streaming, Hearst Television's flagship service is Very Local, a free ad-supported television (FAST) platform launched on September 20, 2021, offering 24/7 streams of , weather forecasts, and original series tailored to viewers in its 27 markets. Available on over-the-top (OTT) devices like and , as well as services such as , Very Local has grown its library of regionally focused programming produced by the Hearst Media Production Group for both domestic and international audiences. To enhance distribution, Hearst expanded its partnership with Uplynk on March 31, 2025, facilitating scalable streaming to third-party platforms including and Fire News. Additionally, in April 2024, three Hearst-programmed FAST channels became available on TCL TV Plus, broadening reach to connected TV users.

Technological adaptations and audience engagement

Hearst Television has adapted to evolving media consumption patterns by expanding into (FAST) through its Very Local app, launched in September 2021, which provides 24/7 access to local news, weather, sports, and original programming across devices including , , , and . The app incorporates FAST channels for livestreaming local content, enabling broader distribution without traditional cable subscriptions and targeting cord-cutters with hyper-local relevance to foster viewer retention. In March 2025, Hearst Television deepened its digital infrastructure via an expanded partnership with Uplynk, streamlining news delivery to third-party platforms such as and Fire News, which enhances scalability and multi-device accessibility while optimizing video encoding for efficient streaming. Complementing these efforts, the company introduced Hearst Canvas in October 2025, a platform leveraging proprietary technologies for immersive , with initial productions scheduled for early 2026 to experiment with interactive formats and audience-driven narratives. To drive audience engagement, Hearst Television integrates content delivery across linear TV, mobile apps, and OTT services, reaching approximately 24 million U.S. households with a focus on localized programming that encourages community interaction through real-time weather alerts, event coverage, and user-generated content prompts. The Hearst Audience Platform further supports this by aggregating first-party from its stations to personalize recommendations and advertising, prioritizing metrics like session duration and content completion rates over raw viewership to refine engagement strategies amid fragmented media landscapes. This data-informed approach has enabled targeted campaigns, such as promoting Very Local as a "local " equivalent, emphasizing original series to boost dwell time and repeat visits among demographics shifting toward on-demand consumption.

Recognition and Impact

Awards and journalistic honors

Hearst Television, formerly known as Hearst-Argyle Television, has garnered multiple prestigious awards recognizing its stations' contributions to journalism, particularly in political coverage, investigative reporting, and overall excellence. The company has received the Award for Television Political Journalism from the USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism on several occasions, achieving its seventh consecutive group-wide win by 2023 and marking a tenth consecutive victory in 2019. In the realm of broadcast honors, Hearst Television stations earned 49 in 2024, comprising one national and 48 regional awards, alongside 24 regional for excellence in electronic . Specific stations, such as those in the Southeast region, have collectively secured 44 regional , including two for overall excellence. The Awards have also recognized Hearst properties, with an institutional award granted to Hearst-Argyle Television in 2008 for its commitment to journalistic standards amid resource challenges following a devastating . An additional Peabody was awarded in 2009 for efforts. Furthermore, , a ABC affiliate owned by Hearst, received a Peabody in 2003 for its investigative series "Sounding the Alarm" on failing urban schools. Stations under Hearst have been honored with the DuPont-Columbia Award, underscoring broader impacts in television .

Contributions to local media ecosystems

Hearst Television maintains a network of 35 television stations and two radio stations across 27 media markets in 39 states, serving approximately 24 million U.S. households with localized , , and programming tailored to regional concerns. This supports local media ecosystems by delivering consistent, market-specific coverage that informs on issues such as government actions, safety, and economic developments, often filling voids left by declining print outlets or national broadcasters. Stations like KCRA in Sacramento and WBAL in exemplify this through daily reporting on community events and emergencies, enhancing in underserved areas. Beyond broadcasting, Hearst Television leverages its platforms for , hosting drives and awareness campaigns that amplify local nonprofits. Since 2020, its stations have raised $85 million for causes including disaster relief, food insecurity, , and , with 14 stations conducting 29 food drives in 2022 alone that distributed over 3 million meals. Initiatives such as the Best Buddies Challenge have generated over $50 million across 19 years to support individuals with disabilities, while Share the Hope has collected $4.8 million since 2008 for cancer patient assistance, demonstrating how media airtime and employee involvement—totaling 55,000 volunteer hours since 2021—extend journalistic reach into tangible social support. These efforts have earned recognition, including the company's 10th consecutive Award in 2019 for television station journalism and community service, underscoring Hearst Television's role in sustaining ecosystem vitality amid broader local news challenges. By integrating frontline reporting with service-oriented programming, the company contributes to resilient local information flows, as evidenced by its adherence to standards of truthful and independent coverage that prioritize community impact over .

Economic and community influence

Hearst Television, a of , operates 33 television stations and two radio stations across 26 U.S. media markets in 39 states, reaching approximately 24 million television households and generating significant local that supports regional economies. In , the company reported $1.54 billion in total revenues, reflecting its role as a major player in local broadcasting and contributing to Hearst Corporation's overall $13 billion revenue in 2024, with television operations as a key driver amid diversification efforts. This economic footprint includes sustaining jobs in news production, technical operations, and sales, while enabling small businesses to access audiences, thereby fostering commerce in served communities. The company's stations bolster through extensive philanthropic initiatives under the Hearst Gives Back program, which has facilitated over $13 million in donations to more than 6,000 non-profit organizations since 2021, alongside employee efforts exceeding thousands of hours annually. In 2021 alone, Hearst Television stations raised over $20 million for relief, food insecurity programs, and holiday assistance via local events. These activities, including hosting nearly 150 community drives that generated close to $18 million in prior years, enhance and in markets like and , where stations partner with organizations for , , and support. By prioritizing local content and affiliations with major networks, Hearst Television influences community cohesion through issue-focused reporting and events that amplify civic discourse, though its impact is tempered by broader industry shifts like , which CEO Steve Swartz noted as eroding traditional revenue streams in 2025 projections.

Controversies and Critiques

Allegations of editorial bias

In 2016, , a Hearst Television-owned ABC affiliate in , terminated anchor Wendy Bell after she posted a commentary linking a to "ghetto" cultural behaviors, which drew from critics. Bell filed a federal lawsuit claiming wrongful termination and , arguing that the station's response reflected intolerance for viewpoints diverging from prevailing progressive sensitivities on race and urban violence. The case, dismissed in 2018, highlighted claims that Hearst stations prioritize advertiser-friendly narratives over unfiltered local perspectives. Hearst Television faced further scrutiny in November 2023 when it enacted a policy barring employees, including journalists, from posting personal political opinions on . Left-leaning outlets like alleged this measure aimed to suppress growing internal support for Palestinian causes following the attacks, potentially enforcing a uniformity that sidesteps left-activist pressures while avoiding controversy. Hearst framed the rule as safeguarding journalistic neutrality amid polarized public discourse. In 2013, a complaint accused WCBV-TV, a Hearst NBC affiliate in , of partisan exclusion by denying a congressional candidate access, though the claim centered on equal-time rules rather than overt slant. Broader critiques, often from conservative commentators, portray Hearst TV's as echoing national ' left-leaning tendencies in coverage and social issues, yet empirical analyses of station output remain limited compared to print arms of the Hearst empire. Hearst Television counters such allegations with internal policies emphasizing "truthful, independent, fair, non-biased reporting" and community-focused journalism. In October 2020, its stations contributed to "The Hard Truth About Bias," a collaborative media project acknowledging subjective influences in reporting while advocating self-scrutiny to mitigate them. These efforts underscore a corporate stance against perceived ideological capture, though detractors argue enforcement selectively favors establishment views.

Political affiliations and lobbying

Hearst Corporation, the parent company of Hearst Television, engaged in federal lobbying expenditures totaling $520,000 in 2024 and $542,500 in 2023, primarily through in-house and external lobbyists with prior government experience. These efforts focused on issues pertinent to media operations, including broadcasting regulations, such as opposition to enhanced Federal Communications Commission (FCC) transparency requirements for political advertising data in 2012, where Hearst joined other media entities in arguing against online disclosure mandates that could burden broadcasters. Broader lobbying priorities have encompassed media information and publishing policies, health-related matters, consumer product safety, postal services, and science and technology, reflecting interests in regulatory environments affecting television stations' revenue streams like retransmission consent and spectrum allocation. Politically, contributions from individuals affiliated with Hearst Corporation in the 2024 election cycle amounted to $192,042, directed to both parties without a corporate PAC involvement. Allocations included $47,790 to Democratic candidates (predominantly $44,490 to Kamala Harris) and $5,579 to Democratic party committees, contrasted with $23,423 to Republican candidates (including $6,023 to Donald Trump and $3,300 to Tim Sheehy) and $76,055 to the National Republican Senatorial Committee. This pattern aligns with historical precedents, such as William Randolph Hearst's $30,000 in donations to Republicans in 1936, though recent employee-driven giving shows a tilt toward Democrats in candidate support. The Hearst Family Trust has separately contributed $24,500 to the National Republican Senatorial Committee, indicating ongoing conservative-leaning ties at the ownership level. Hearst Television maintains a policy of journalistic neutrality in political coverage, earning the USC Annenberg Walter Cronkite Award for Excellence in Television Political Journalism for six consecutive years through 2023 for voter education initiatives. In November 2023, Hearst implemented a policy prohibiting employees, including journalists, from expressing personal political opinions online to preserve perceived amid internal pressures. No evidence indicates direct partisan endorsements by Hearst Television stations, which prioritize local, non-biased reporting on elections and issues.

Historical legacy and ethical challenges

Hearst Television traces its broadcasting origins to 1928, when the Hearst Corporation acquired the WSOE radio station in , which later formed the basis for . The company expanded into television in 1948 by launching stations including WLWT-TV in , WBAL-TV in , and WDSU-TV in New Orleans, followed by additional outlets such as WGAL-TV in 1949 and multiple stations in 1953–1958, including in Kansas City and in . This growth continued through acquisitions and launches, culminating in the 1997 merger of Hearst with Argyle Television to create Hearst-Argyle Television, which owned 26 stations reaching 17.5% of U.S. households by that year; the entity was renamed Hearst Television in 2011 after privatization and now operates 33 stations serving approximately 20% of U.S. TV households. The historical legacy of Hearst Television is inextricably linked to the broader Hearst media empire founded by , whose aggressive expansion in newspapers pioneered mass-circulation journalism but also popularized tactics, characterized by sensational headlines, exaggerated or fabricated stories, and prioritization of sales over factual rigor. These methods, including the 1898 coverage that amplified unverified atrocity claims to stoke public fervor, established precedents for media influence on policy and opinion, often at the expense of ethical standards like verification and balance. Critics contend this legacy persists in contemporary broadcasting, where profit-driven can undermine public trust, though Hearst Television maintains policies emphasizing and independence. Ethical challenges for Hearst Television include isolated operational disruptions, such as the 2005 loss of WDSU-TV's broadcast capability during , which required ad hoc adaptations but highlighted vulnerabilities in crisis reporting infrastructure. Broader critiques draw from the corporation's print-era of ethical lapses, such as to boost engagement, raising questions about inherited biases toward audience-capturing narratives over dispassionate analysis in local TV . While no large-scale TV-specific scandals dominate records, the Hearst model's emphasis on market dominance through mergers has prompted antitrust scrutiny in media consolidation, potentially incentivizing content uniformity over diverse viewpoints. Self-reported ethics codes affirm commitments to accuracy and transparency, yet historical patterns suggest vigilance against remains essential to counter systemic pressures in .

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