CBS Corporation (NYSE: CBS.A and CBS) is a mass media company that creates and distributes industry-leading content across a variety of platforms to audiences around the world. The Company has businesses with origins that date back to the dawn of the broadcasting age as well as new ventures that operate on the leading edge of media. CBS owns the most-watched television network in the U.S. and one of the world’s largest libraries of entertainment content, making its brand — “the Eye” — one of the most recognized in business. The Company’s operations span virtually every field of media and entertainment, including cable, publishing, local TV, film and interactive. CBS’ businesses include CBS Television Network, The CW (a joint venture between CBS Corporation and Warner Bros. Entertainment), Network 10 Australia, CBS Television Studios, CBS Global Distribution Group, CBS Consumer Products, CBS Home Entertainment, CBS Interactive, CBS All Access, the Company’s direct-to-consumer digital streaming subscription service, CBS Sports Network, CBS Films, Showtime Networks, Pop, Smithsonian Networks, Simon & Schuster, CBS Television Stations and CBS Experiences.

Governance Summary

Committed to the highest standards of ethics and integrity in all that we do, CBS Corporation has adopted a strong set of corporate governance practices. These guidelines support an involved, knowledgeable and independent board of directors – one that oversees and holds management responsible for building shareholder value. Below are links to our principal corporate governance policies and guidelines.

Business Ethics & Compliance

 

We have published the CBS Business Conduct Statement, which contains clear ethical and legal standards every employee and director commits to abide by. The statement includes, for example, guidance on conflicts of interest, maintaining an ethical culture, equal employment opportunity compliance, fair dealing and competition, political activity, indecency standards and financial accounting. To facilitate the reporting of any compliance concerns, CBS has established toll-free hotline numbers and electronic mail accounts. We have also bolstered our investigative capabilities and processes, and refined other aspects of our program consistent with the dictates of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines.

By visibly and continually reaffirming our commitment to the highest standards of business behavior and providing employees with sound guidance when questions arise, we instill an ethic in our organization that allows individual employees to exercise their very best judgment.

CBS Television Network

CBS was established in 1928, when founder William Paley purchased 16 independent radio stations and christened them the Columbia Broadcast System. With more than 200 television stations and affiliates reaching virtually every home in the United States, CBS’ total network lineup was watched by more than 135 million people a week during the 2017-2018 season. The Network has the #1 series, THE BIG BANG THEORY; television’s #1 primetime news program, 60 MINUTES; television’s #1 late night show, THE LATE SHOW with STEPHEN COLBERT; and #1 daytime drama, THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS. Its programming arms include CBS Entertainment, CBS News and CBS Sports.

CBS Entertainment

CBS Entertainment is responsible for acquiring or developing and scheduling the entertainment programming presented on the CBS Television Network, which includes primetime comedy and drama series, reality-based programming, theatrical films, specials, children’s programs, daytime dramas, game shows, talk shows and late night programs.

CBS News

CBS News is the news and information division of CBS Corporation, dedicated to providing the highest-quality journalism under standards it pioneered and continues to set in today’s digital age. Headquartered in the famed CBS Broadcast Center in New York, CBS News has bureaus across the globe and produces influential, critically acclaimed programs providing original reporting, interviews, investigations, analysis and breaking news 24 hours a day, seven days a week. CBS News provides news and information for the CBS Television Network, CBSN, CBSNews.com, CBS News Radio and CBS Mobile. CBS News is home to the nation’s #1 news program, 60 MINUTES; the 24/7 digital streaming news network, CBSN; and the award-winning broadcasts CBS THIS MORNING, co-hosted by Gayle King, Anthony Mason and Tony Dokoupil, THE CBS EVENING NEWS, 48 HOURS, FACE THE NATION and CBS SUNDAY MORNING.

CBS Sports

CBS Sports, a year-round leader in television sports, broadcasts a portfolio of events on the CBS Television Network, including the NFL’s American Football Conference games; THE NFL TODAY; college basketball, including the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship; PGA TOUR golf, including the Masters® and PGA Championship; college football, including the SEC ON CBS and CBS SPORTS SPECTACULAR. In addition, the division includes CBS Sports Network, a 24-hour national cable network; produces INSIDE THE NFL for SHOWTIME; and partners with CBSSports.com in creating a recognized leader among sports Internet destinations.

CBS Television Stations

CBS Television Stations consists of 28 owned-and-operated stations, including 15 that are part of the CBS Television Network, eight affiliates of The CW Network, three independent stations and two MyNetworkTV affiliates. Among its stations are WCBS-TV and WLNY-TV (New York), KCBS-TV and KCAL-TV (Los Angeles), WBBM-TV (Chicago), KYW-TV and WPSG-TV (Philadelphia), KTVT-TV and KTXA-TV (Dallas-Ft. Worth), KPIX-TV and KBCW-TV (San Francisco), WUPA-TV (Atlanta), WBZ-TV and WSBK-TV (Boston), KSTW-TV (Seattle), WTOG-TV (Tampa-St. Petersburg), WWJ-TV and WKBD-TV (Detroit), WCCO-TV (Minneapolis-St. Paul), WFOR-TV and WBFS-TV (Miami), KCNC-TV (Denver), KOVR-TV and KMAX-TV (Sacramento), KDKA-TV and WPCW-TV (Pittsburgh) and WJZ-TV (Baltimore), as well as WCCO-TV's satellite station KCCW-TV (Walker, Minn.).

CBS Television Studios

CBS Television Studios is one of the industry’s leading suppliers of programming with more than 70 series currently in production across broadcast and cable networks, streaming services and other emerging platforms. The Studio’s expansive portfolio spans a diverse slate of commercially successful and critically acclaimed scripted programming, genre-defining franchises, including the ever-growing “Star Trek” universe, award-winning late night and daytime talk shows, and an extensive library of iconic intellectual property.

CBS Studios International

 

CBS Studios International is the leading supplier of programming to the international television marketplace, licensing to more than 200 markets in more than 60 languages across multiple media platforms. The division distributes programming from CBS Television Studios created for the CBS Television Network, The CW, CBS All Access and other platforms, as well as content from CBS Television Distribution, Showtime Networks, CBS News, CBS Films and a library of more than 70,000 hours of programming. The Studio participates in a number of international channel ventures, including owning and operating Network 10 in Australia and also exports a diverse line-up of formats for local production. CBS Studios International has 13 offices around the world, including its base in Los Angeles and EMEA headquarters in Amsterdam. CBS Studios International is a division of CBS Corporation.

CBS Interactive

CBS Interactive, a division of CBS Corporation, is the world’s largest publisher of premium digital content and a perennial top 10 Internet company. CBS Interactive’s brands span popular categories like technology, entertainment, sports, news and gaming. Properties include the websites, apps and streaming services of the CBS Television Network such as the CBS All Access subscription service, the 24/7 digital news network CBSN, and CBS Sports’ digital brands as well as digital-first properties in key content verticals, including CNET, TVGuide.com, GameSpot, Last.fm, Metacritic and Chowhound. Follow CBS Interactive on Twitter at twitter.com/cbsi and on Facebook.

DIVERSITY COUNCIL

Our Mission

The Council dedicates its time and effort to assist the CBS Corporation to meet its goals in

Diversity and Inclusion in both the letter and the spirit of those goals. In so doing, it supports

and strengthens efforts company wide to:

    Build representation of diverse groups throughout our workforce at every level

    Identify the best practices from across divisions that help build the careers of diverse employees and work to communicate the benefit of those practices to implement them companywide

    Continue the process of identifying diverse suppliers to build their ongoing role in the provision of goods and services to the company

    Strengthen the dialogue across the corporation around the topics of Diversity and Inclusion – building bridges between divisions, corporate groups and employee groups devoted to this important topic

    Provide outreach to the communities we serve through employee engagement, partnerships, mentoring and informational forums

    Enhance and build robust communications vehicles centering on diversity efforts, outreach and initiatives

Leadership

Diversity is a business imperative. It is only when you create an environment where inclusive voices are at the table and involved in the decision making process that you reach the most effective and innovative business solutions, and that must be an intentional process.

We are one of the world’s leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production, and marketing of entertainment, news and information to a global audience.

NBCUniversal owns and operates a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment television networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, world-renowned theme parks, and a suite of leading Internet-based businesses. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

About Our Values

At NBCUniversal, we understand the power and possibilities of media and technology. As a company uniquely positioned to inform, empower and inspire, we embrace the opportunity to create conversation and mobilize action to address some of the world's most critical issues. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a diverse, talented workforce to create and deliver a spectrum of content reflecting the current and changing face of the world.

Diversity & Inclusion

At NBCUniversal, we celebrate diverse cultures and backgrounds by presenting positive role models, telling diverse success stories, commemorating heritage, and fostering dialogue on a variety of platforms, to create powerfully engaging content that makes a real difference in people’s lives.

Comcast NBCUnites

At Comcast NBCUniversal, we understand the power of media and technology to make meaningful connections. As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower, we bring together diverse communities and inspire our audiences and employees to make a positive social impact.

Our history

Explore our legacy

In the early years of the twentieth century, NBC and Universal began creating their extraordinary legacies in the exciting new worlds of motion picture production and distribution, location-based entertainment, and radio and television production and broadcasting. Today, as one company under the ownership of Comcast, NBCUniversal continues to build on this legacy of quality and innovation.

 

An Industry Is Born

1910

 

Although the first moving pictures date back to the late nineteenth century, the movie industry as a mass entertainment medium didn't truly take off until the second decade of the twentieth. Playing a key role was a German immigrant from Chicago (by way of Laupheim) named Carl Laemmle.

Carl Laemmle founds Universal

 

Carl Laemmle's Independent Moving Pictures Company merged with five other film companies to create the Universal Film Manufacturing Company, headed by Laemmle. For the first time, a single entity encompassed all facets of the movie industry: production, distribution, and exhibition.

1912

Universal City opens its gates

 

At its opening, Universal City was billed as "the only moving-picture city in the world."

1915

 

The Birth of the National Experience

1920

 

NBC made it possible for a national audience to share in a single experience, be it a presidential address or a baseball game. David Sarnoff had envisioned such a service as early as 1915, when, in a memo to his boss at the Marconi Wireless Telegraph Company of America, he proposed a broadcast radio network whereby "events of national importance can be simultaneously announced and received," and "baseball scores can be transmitted in the air." His vision became a reality in 1926, with the founding of NBC.

David Sarnoff founds the nation's first permanent radio network, NBC

 

Heralding NBC's arrival, this advertisement appeared in newspapers across the nation.

1926

Radio captures the nation's imagination

 

Landmark radio broadcasts for NBC included the Rose Bowl, which was the first coast-to-coast radio network broadcast, the Tunney-Dempsey heavyweight fight, and Charles Lindbergh's return to the U.S. after the first trans-Atlantic flight.

1927

Real Folks debuts on NBC Radio

 

Premiering on August 6, 1928, Real Folks was NBC’s first serial drama. Created and written by George Frame Brown (at microphone), the show revolved around the lives of the residents of Thompkins Corner, a typical small town in America.

1928

Universal releases its first “talking picture,” Melody of Love

 

The romantic drama in nine reels starred Mildred Harris as a French cabaret singer and Walter Pidgeon as the songwriter-turned-soldier who falls in love with her.

1928

1929

NBC Sounds the Chimes

 

NBC had used chimes as a switching cue from its beginnings as a radio network. Many configurations of notes were used until 1929, when NBC settled on the familiar three tones that have become a cultural icon. The G-E-C signal was the first audio service mark, registered with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office on April 4, 1950.

 

The Golden Age of Radio

1930

 

Before television, radio was the dominant medium for entertainment, and the most popular source was NBC, which delivered programming to the nation over two networks, the Red and the Blue (named for the color of the pencils used by NBC's engineers as they marked the affiliates of the respective networks on a map of the United States).

Universal wins its first Academy Award for Best Picture with All Quiet on the Western Front

 

The acclaimed epic war film is considered to be one of the most realistic portrayals of warfare in the history of cinema.

1930

Universal becomes king of the horror movie

 

Dracula and Frankenstein marked the beginning of Universal's leadership in the horror genre.

1931

1931

IT'S ALIVE!

Frankenstein

NBC begins experimental TV broadcasts from atop new Empire State Building

 

This doll, named Felix the Cat, was one of the first images ever broadcast by television. Chosen for its tonal contrast and ability to withstand the high temperatures caused by the intense lighting needed for early broadcasts, Felix was placed on a rotating phonograph turntable and televised for a few hours each day, as RCA engineers worked to fine-tune the technology.

1931

Bob Hope begins his long broadcasting career on NBC

 

During NBC's radio years, staff kept extensive programming details on index cards. This is the first card for Bob Hope, showing him making his NBC debut on June 8, 1933, as a guest on Rudy Vallee's Fleischmann's Yeast Hour.

1933

30 Rockefeller Center becomes home to NBC operations

 

Built at the depths of the Great Depression, Rockefeller Center was at the time the largest privately financed construction project in history.

1933

NBC Radio broadcasts the 1936 Berlin Olympics

 

African-American athlete Jesse Owens won four gold medals.

1936

1937

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Italian maestro Arturo Toscanini makes his first appearance conducting the NBC Symphony Orchestra

1939

Now we add radio sight to sound.

David Sarnoff

1939

David Sarnoff launches regular TV service from the 1939 World's Fair in Flushing, Queens

 

Sarnoff spoke from the RCA Exhibit Building, heralding the birth of "a new art and a new industry, which eventually will provide entertainment and information for millions."

1939

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NBC begins regularly programmed television service

1939

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Two months after the birth of television, an NBC executive attempts to get TVs into the hands of employees

Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade becomes a television tradition

 

The holiday special first aired as a local telecast in 1939. The photo featured here was from the 1945 parade.

1939

 

Radio Unifies the Nation

1940

 

From its beginnings, NBC (and its parent company, RCA) was investing in the development of television. World War II put a halt to this, as the nation's resources were devoted to the war effort (including Brigadier General David Sarnoff, who served as General Eisenhower's communications expert).

Abbott and Costello make Universal debut

 

Burlesque comic duo Bud Abbott and Lou Costello made their debut as Universal stars in 1940 with One Night in the Tropics, the first of 29 films made for the studio. The versatile performers also headlined a radio show on NBC from 1942 to 1947.

1940

NBC's WNBT in New York is granted FCC's first commercial TV station license

 

On July 1, 1941, WNBT (later to become WNBC) aired the first television commercial. A test pattern equipped with a second hand ticked off a full minute, with the phrase “Bulova Watch Time” visible in the lower right corner of the screen while the “Minute Waltz” played underneath. The spot cost $9.

1941

1947

Meet the Press moves from radio to television

 

Meet the Press began in 1945 as a radio program on the Mutual radio network. It made its debut as a television program in 1947 and is the longest-running show in TV history. The show’s first moderator was Martha Rountree. She and Lawrence Spivak share credit for creating the program.

Howdy Doody and Kraft Television Theatre debut on NBC

 

Originating from Studio 3A in 30 Rock, Howdy Doody was one of the first television series to feature audience participation in the form of the famous "Peanut Gallery" of kids. Kraft Television Theatre was the first of the great live dramatic series on TV, broadcast from Studio 8H.

1947

The first televised World Series is broadcast by NBC

 

The New York Yankees would defeat the Brooklyn Dodgers in 7 games. Nearly 4 million Americans tuned in, more than 3 million of whom watched from their local tavern.

1947

1948

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Uncle Miltie is TV's best salesman

Television gets political

 

TV played its first major role in covering a presidential election as NBC televised the nominating conventions. The Camel Newsreel Theater was the first regularly scheduled newscast on NBC.

1948

1949

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Ballet Comes to NBC: Ballet Theatre (now known as American Ballet Theatre, or ABT) made its television debut on NBC on May 22, 1949

 

TV Comes of Age

1950

 

The 1950s saw television become the dominant medium for entertainment and news. In 1950, just 9% of U.S. households owned a television set. By the end of the decade, the percentage had skyrocketed to almost 90%. In living rooms across America, the radio was relegated to a corner while the TV moved front and center.

1950

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Bob Hope makes television debut on NBC with an Easter Sunday special, Star Spangled Revue

1950

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NBC pioneers daytime television with the Kate Smith Hour and introduces Sid Caesar in Your Show of Shows

NBC's Dragnet debuts as one of TV's earliest and most successful crime series

 

Dragnet began on NBC in 1949 as a radio show and moved to television two years later. It would run until 1956 and then be revived for a second run from 1967 to 1970. Shown here are the stars of the second version, Harry Morgan and Jack Webb.

1951

1951

Just the facts, ma'am.

Dragnet

1952

David Garroway was the first host of the Today show

 

This is how Garroway opened the first show. Now, more than 60 years later, millions of people begin their day with Today.

1952

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Today becomes the first network early-morning news program

NBC begins first compatible color broadcasts, preceding other networks by nine years

 

NBC presented an episode of Kukla, Fran, and Ollie on August 30, 1953, as the first publicly announced experimental broadcast in compatible color.

1953

Universal releases its first 3-D film, It Came From Outer Space

 

The sci-fi thriller was based on a story by Ray Bradbury.

1953

The Tonight Show, TV's first successful late-night talk show, debuts on NBC with Steve Allen as host

 

Allen originated features of late-night television that are now long familiar to viewers, such as the opening monologue and celebrity interviews. He broadcast the show from the Hudson Theatre on West 44th St. in New York City.

1954

1954

This program is going to go on forever.

Steve Allen

The first TV "spectacular," Satin and Spurs, is shown on NBC

 

Yet another programming idea from the fertile imagination of Pat Weaver, the "spectacular" broke with the then-standard custom of airing programs sponsored (and controlled) by a single advertiser, in favor of a program controlled by the network, with commercial time sold to multiple advertisers.

1954

1955

NBC Radio introduces Monitor, a new weekend program service

 

Monitor was the last of Pat Weaver's innovations for NBC. The series offered an eclectic mix of programming from around the world. A critical and popular success, it ran for 20 years, keeping NBC Radio alive in an era increasingly focused on television.

Mary Martin stars in Peter Pan on NBC

 

Broadcast in color, the live telecast drew a record-breaking estimated audience of 65 million.  NBC would again present a live production of Peter Pan 59 years later on December 4, 2014 with Allison Williams as Peter Pan and Christopher Walken as Captain Hook.

1955

Chet Huntley and David Brinkley gain national acclaim for their election coverage and their subsequent Huntley-Brinkley Report on NBC

 

On the evening newscast, Chet Huntley reported from New York and David Brinkley from Washington. Their closing lines became one of television’s best-known catchphrases: “Goodnight, Chet. Goodnight, David. And goodnight, for NBC News.”

1956

Nat King Cole is first major black artist to have his own network series, on NBC

 

Even with his enormous charm and a stunning array of guests, Cole was unable to overcome resistance to a black headliner from some advertisers and affiliates. Unable to secure a national advertiser, NBC was forced to cancel the program in December of 1957.

1956

Wagon Train and The Dinah Shore Chevy Show debut on NBC

 

Wagon Train was one of the first of what became an avalanche of Westerns on TV in the late 1950s. In 1958, there were 31 westerns on prime-time television. Balancing this was the folksy Dinah Shore, with her trademark hand-to-mouth smooch – “mwah!”

1957

Jack Paar becomes host of The Tonight Show on NBC

 

With Paar, the show would relocate to Studio 6B in the RCA Building. In 1960, Paar famously walked off the program in protest to NBC management who had censored a water-closet joke, saying “There must be a better way of making a living than this.” A month later, after having spent a few weeks in Hong Kong trying to calm down, he returned, admitting that he couldn’t find a better way after all.

1957

1957

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Margot Fonteyn Stars in “Cinderella” on NBC

Bonanza, first TV Western series in color, begins its 14-year run on NBC

 

Along with The Wonderful World of Disney, Bonanza was responsible for boosting color TV set penetration from virtually nonexistent to more than 50% by 1971.

1959

 

Brought to You in Living Color

1960

 

In 1957, audiences first heard NBC's announcer intone the famous phrase: "The following program is brought to you in living color, on NBC!" At the time, most viewers watched the animated six-color peacock unfold to these words in muted shades of black and white. But by the mid-sixties, NBC was offering virtually its entire lineup in color, and programs such as Bonanza and The Wonderful World of Disney were driving sales of color sets.

1960

NBC initiates presidential TV debates (Kennedy and Nixon)

 

The debate, moderated by Howard K. Smith, reached more than 69 million people via TV and another 17 million on radio.

Universal's Spartacus premieres; the movie wins four Academy Awards

 

Starring Kirk Douglas and directed by Stanley Kubrick, Spartacus cost $12 million to make and grossed $14.6 million at the box office, making it one of the year’s top movies.

1960

1960

The first NBC White Paper is produced, beginning a long-running documentary series

 

The first installment, The U-2 Affair, was about a spy mission in the Soviet Union. Running for two decades, the series won universal acclaim for its high journalistic standards.

The Virginian debuts as TV's first 90-minute series on NBC

 

Airing until 1971, The Virginian is TV’s third-longest-running western, after Gunsmoke and Bonanza.

1962

1962

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Johnny Carson takes over as host of The Tonight Show

1962

Johnny Carson makes his debut as host of The Tonight Show

 

On Carson’s first show (October 1, 1962), he was introduced by Groucho Marx, who warmed up the audience with a 15-minute monologue. Listen here to the first minutes after Johnny took the stage. Groucho’s mention of Hong Kong is a reference to Jack Paar’s dispute with the network (see 1957 entry above).

1962

Heeeeeere's....Johnny!!

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

Universal's To Kill a Mockingbird premieres

 

Gregory Peck received the Best Actor Oscar for his portrayal of Atticus Finch.

1962

1962

You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view…until you climb inside of his skin and walk around in it.

To Kill a Mockingbird

1963

NBC News covers the assassination and funeral of President Kennedy

 

Over 400 newsman and mobile units were used during the 71 hours of coverage.

NBC Sports televises the Tokyo Olympic Games

 

The segments included some live-by-satellite telecasts, as well as same-day coverage.

1964

Universal Studios Tour opens for business

 

The tour was a reincarnation of the original Universal tour that was halted in the late 1920s, when "talkies" became the norm and producers demanded a set free of noise from visitors.

1964

Bill Cosby becomes the first black actor to have a leading role in a series, NBC's I Spy

 

Cosby earned three consecutive Emmys as Best Male Actor in a Dramatic Television Series for his portrayal of agent Alexander Scott.

1965

I Dream of Jeannie premieres on NBC

 

Barbara Eden’s Jeannie famously crossed her arms, nodded her head, and disappeared into a cloud of smoke.  Eden and co-star Larry Hagman captivated audiences with their magical chemistry until 1970.

1965

NBC's Ironside, the popular detective series starring Raymond Burr, debuts

 

The TV movie of Ironside was such a success that this show was turned into a series - arguably, the first-ever with a handicapped character.

1967

1967

Sock it to me!

Rowan and Martin's Laugh-In

Groundbreaking comedy Julia debuts on NBC

 

Diahann Carroll was the first African-American woman to star in her own comedy television series. On NBC’s Julia, which aired from 1968 to 1971, she portrayed a widow and single mother working as a nurse to support her son. The image of a strong, modern, and professional African-American woman defied stereotypes and was a revolutionary concept for television during the Civil Rights era.

1968

NBC airs one of the biggest upsets in sports history: the 1969 Super Bowl

 

Joe Namath and the New York Jets defeated the Baltimore Colts 16 to 7. In this photo, NBC Sports’ Kyle Rote conducts the postgame interview with a victorious Namath.

1969

 

Laughter Heals All Wounds

1970

 

The decade of the seventies began with a series of sobering blows: the fall of Saigon, Watergate, and President Nixon's resignation. The American public was in no mood to dwell on problems, however. Indeed, the painful social issues of the sixties were fodder for the seventies' laugh track, as evidenced by shows such as Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In, Sanford and Son, and Saturday Night Live.

The Flip Wilson Show debuts on NBC

 

For the first two years after its debut, the show was the No. 2 program in America. Wilson earned a Golden Globe for his performance and the show garnered two Emmys.

1970

1970

What you see is what you get.

Flip Wilson

The NBC Mystery Movie, rotating three different detective series, introduces Peter Falk as Lt. Columbo

 

Steven Spielberg directed Lt. Colombo's first series case.

1971

1971

Just one more thing...

Columbo

Universal's The Sting premieres

 

The film, which starred Paul Newman, Robert Redford, captured seven Academy Awards, including Best Picture.

1973

American Graffiti becomes an instant classic

 

The coming-of-age film, directed by George Lucas, starred Harrison Ford, Richard Dreyfuss, Ron Howard, Suzanne Somers, Cindy Williams, Wolfman Jack and Mackenzie Phillips.

1973

1973

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Breaking new ground, NBC launches Tomorrow, a late-late-night talk program.

One of TV's most successful family series, Little House on the Prairie, is launched on NBC

 

Bonanza veteran Michael Landon starred in and produced the series, which featured Melissa Gilbert as Laura Ingalls Wilder.

1974

1975

Jaws makes millions afraid to go in the water

 

Considered to be the first blockbuster, the film from Steven Spielberg was the highest-grossing movie in history to date.

1975

You're gonna need a bigger boat.

Jaws

Saturday Night Live debuts on NBC, and with it, a new standard in TV comedy

 

The new variety series was created by Lorne Michaels to replace Saturday night repeats of The Tonight Show. The show became a television institution, introducing audiences to some of the most beloved comedic stars of the past four decades.

1975

1975

Live from New York, it's Saturday night!

Saturday Night Live

USA Network launches

 

The cable channel was originally called the Madison Square Garden Network – not to be confused with regional sports network MSG.

1977

CHiPS debuts on NBC

 

Larry Wilcox and Eric Estrada starred as state motorcycle patrolmen with the California Highway Patrol, better known as CHiPs.

1977

NBC's Holocaust miniseries attracts 107 million viewers and wins 21 major awards

 

The nine-and-a-half hour television event aired over four nights in April of 1978 and starred Michael Moriarty and Meryl Streep.

1978

Universal’s National Lampoon’s Animal House premieres

 

Director John Landis and star John Belushi (Saturday Night Live) shattered expectations with the low-budget college fraternity film that has since become a comedy classic. 

1978

Universal's The Deer Hunter premieres

 

The movie, which featured stars Robert De Niro, Christopher Walken, and Meryl Streep, went on to win five Academy Awards, including Best Picture.

1978

 

The Second Golden Age

1980

 

Under the creative leadership of Brandon Tartikoff, NBC went from last to first, with successful shows such as The Cosby Show, Cheers, and Miami Vice. After NBC was acquired by GE in 1986, new CEO Bob Wright urged the company to embrace the future of cable television, which resulted in the launch of CNBC in 1989.

NBC's miniseries Shogun wins huge audiences and critical praise

 

The five-part, twelve-hour miniseries explored the world of feudal Japan and won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Limited Series.

1980

Landmark series Hill Street Blues is introduced on NBC

 

The innovative police series was destined to become one of TV's most-honored programs, with 26 Emmys and 98 Emmy nominations.

1981

1981

Let's be careful out there.

Hill Street Blues

The debut of Late Night with David Letterman introduces a new irreverent style of TV comedy on NBC

 

Letterman would host the show until 1993.

1982

1982

Universal's E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial takes over the domestic and international box offices

 

The highest-grossing film of the 1980s, E.T. garnered nearly $800 million at the worldwide box-office.

1982

E.T. phone home.

E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial

1982

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Under the guidance of NBC entertainment chief Brandon Tartikoff, quality primetime series such as Cheers, St. Elsewhere, and Family Ties make NBC a favorite with audiences and critics alike

1983

I pity the fool.

The A-Team

Tom Brokaw becomes sole anchor of NBC Nightly News

 

After assuming his role as head anchor on September 5, 1983, Brokaw went on to cover historic events and conduct groundbreaking one-on-one interviews with notable political leaders of the time. He would continue to serve as anchor and managing editor of NBC’s flagship news broadcast until 2004.

1983

NBC programs receive 133 Emmy Award nominations

 

This is the most ever by one network. NBC also received 33 primetime awards, more than the other two networks combined.

1983

NBC's The Cosby Show debuts and quickly becomes TV's most popular series

 

The sitcom featured standup comedian Bill Cosby as the patriarch of an upper-middle class African-American family, a groundbreaking television concept at the time.  The show was the No. 1 program in the nation for five consecutive seasons.

1984

NBC's Today airs the first-ever live telecast from the coliseum in Rome

 

This was the first time American TV cameras have been allowed inside the Pauline Chapel, the Pope's private chapel. Pope John Paul II celebrated mass for the Today staff.

1985

The Golden Girls debuts on NBC

 

The breakthrough show showcased the talents of comediennes Betty White, Bea Arthur, Rue McClanahan, and Estelle Getty.  The Golden Girls was a surprise hit, as a sitcom featuring a group of women over the age of fifty was considered an uncertain bet at the time.

1985

NBC has its most successful season in 30 years

 

The network had nine of the top 20 programs, including Miami Vice and Golden Girls.

1985

Universal's Out of Africa premieres

 

The film was honored with seven Oscars, including Best Picture.

1985

Universal's Back to the Future premieres

 

The time-traveling adventure starring Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd was the highest-grossing film of the year, with $381 million in box-office revenues.

1985

1985

If you put your mind to it, you can accomplish anything.

Back to the Future

GE buys RCA for $6.4 billion

 

At the time, the deal was the largest non-oil acquisition in U.S. history. Pictured here is GE executive Bob Wright, who was named the new president of NBC.

1986

Bob Wright

1986

Well, isn't that special?

Saturday Night Live

NBC's Today goes on the road to the People's Republic of China

 

Bryant Gumbel and Jane Pauley reported on the cultural treasures of the world's most populous nation.

1987

1989

NBC launches CNBC

 

NBC's first successful foray into the new cable industry, CNBC was originally called the Consumer News and Business Channel. Today, it reaches nearly 400 million homes worldwide.

Universal's Field of Dreams premieres

 

Kevin Costner starred as Ray Kinsella, an Iowa farmer who was inspired to build a baseball diamond in his field after hearing voices advising him: "If you build it, he will come."

1989

The NBC hit sitcom Seinfeld makes its debut as The Seinfeld Chronicles

 

The program became a ratings powerhouse for NBC in the 1993-94 primetime season.

1989

NBC launches The More You Know

 

The multiple award-winning public service campaign addresses issues such as substance abuse, teen pregnancy, violence prevention, peer pressure, and sexually transmitted diseases.

1989

1989

NBC News anchor Tom Brokaw exclusively covers the fall of the Berlin Wall live

 

Brokaw was the only television journalist with a live satellite feed from Brandenburg Gate.

 

Cable Grows Up

1990

 

In 1990, broadcast networks captured the lion's share of viewership, drawing an average audience nearly four times as large as the cable audience. But just a dozen years later, cable viewership would zoom past broadcast, and cable has never looked back. NBC helped drive this growth by launching, growing, and acquiring what would become one of the industry’s largest suite of cable networks, covering news, sports, and entertainment.

Law & Order, the "mother ship" of the successful crime series franchise, makes its debut on NBC

 

The show, which featured plots that were “ripped from the headlines,” was a staple of NBC’s primetime lineup for two decades.

1990

Universal Studios Florida Opens

1990

Tim Russert becomes the ninth moderator for Meet the Press

 

Russert, a top-notch interviewer, would expertly grill Washington’s most powerful politicians during his 17-year tenure as host, the longest in the show’s history.  His interviews were so compelling that Meet the Press eventually expanded to an hour-long format in 1992.

1991

1991

If it’s Sunday, it’s Meet the Press.

Meet the Press

Jay Leno makes his debut as the host of The Tonight Show

 

Leno, who frequently appeared on Tonight during the Johnny Carson era, debuted as host in May of 1992.  The well-publicized transition between Carson and Leno was rocky, but Leno quickly became a late-night staple with his everyman humor and popular bits like “Headlines” and “Jaywalking.”

1992

Universal Studio’s CityWalk opens

 

CityWalk expanded Universal Studios Hollywood with a three-block entertainment, dining, and shopping promenade.

1993

1993

Universal's Jurassic Park premieres

 

With more than $1 billion in global box-office receipts, Steven Spielberg's Jurassic Park is one of the most successful films in history.

Universal and Steven Spielberg's Schindler's List premieres

 

The film won seven Academy Awards, including Best Picture.

1993

1993

View gallery

NBC brands Thursday nights "Must See TV"

1993

Not that there's anything wrong with that.

Seinfeld

Blockbuster hit ER premieres on Thursday nights on NBC

 

Created by novelist Michael Crichton, ER ran on NBC for 15 seasons. It received 124 Emmy nominations, making it the most-nominated TV drama in history.

1994

Landmark NBC comedy Friends premieres on Thursday nights

 

One of the most popular sitcoms of all time, Friends ran for 10 seasons on NBC. The cultural impact of the show includes star Jennifer Aniston’s widely-copied hairstyle, “The Rachel,” and Joey’s (Matt LeBlanc) catchphrase, “How you doin’?”

1994

1994

How YOU doin'?

Friends

The hit series 3rd Rock from the Sun debuts in the first quarter on NBC

 

The extraterrestrial comedy aired until 2001, gathering eight Emmy Awards along the way.

1996

1996

NBC and Microsoft launch MSNBC

 

The 24-hour news and information cable network combined with an interactive online service to create a new model of television and Internet integration.

1996

NBC solidifies its status as the home of the Olympics

 

The Games of the XXVI Olympiad took place in Atlanta, marking the third straight Summer Olympics telecast for NBC. NBC also acquired the broadcast rights to the Olympics through 2008.  During the Atlanta Games, gymnast Kerri Strug famously competed in vault despite an ankle injury, securing the U.S. women’s gymnastics team the gold medal.

Seinfeld airs its final episode on NBC, attracting over 76 million viewers

 

Although the finale was met with mixed reviews, it was ranked fourteenth on Nielsen's list of most-watched TV shows at the time.

1998

Universal Studios Florida expands to become Universal Orlando Resort

 

The destination opened its second park, Islands of Adventure, the Portofino Bay Hotel and the CityWalk entertainment complex. 

1999

West Wing premieres on NBC

 

The critical and commercial hit explored the inner workings of the White House through an ensemble cast that included Martin Sheen, Allison Janney, Rob Lowe, and Stockard Channing.  The complex drama was developed by legendary writer and producer Aaron Sorkin.

1999

 

The Digital Revolution

2000

 

Today's media landscape is unlike anything dreamed about just a few years ago. Not only is there an amazing wealth of high-quality content available, but the American public can tune in to just about anything from anywhere, anytime, and on any device. This revolution makes the new century an exciting new age both in content and technology. For established media companies, these changes bring challenges and incredible opportunities.

2000

NBC broadcasts the XXVII Olympiad from Sydney

 

NBC would air 441.5 hours of taped coverage on NBC, MSNBC, and CNBC, attracting a total of 185 million viewers. NBC’s coverage garnered 10 Emmy Awards. In an electriying 400m sprinting event, Australian hometown favorite Cathy Freeman claimed the gold medal.

Universal Studios Japan stages grand opening

 

The first Universal theme park to be built in Asia, Universal Studios Japan shattered attendance records worldwide, reaching 1 million visitors just 37 days after opening, faster than any theme park in history.

2001

2002

The XIX Olympic Winter Games is held in Salt Lake City

 

This marked NBC's first coverage of the Olympic Winter Games since 1972. The Games were the second-most-watched Winter Games in history, attracting 187 million American viewers.  During the figure skating championship, gold medalist Sarah Hughes stunned with her four-minute routine in which she landed seven triple jumps. 

NBC acquires Telemundo and Bravo

 

The acquisition gave NBC the nation's second-largest Spanish-language broadcaster and a leading entertainment cable network. Also acquired this year was TV station KNTV in San Jose/San Francisco.

2002

NBC acquires U.S. television broadcast rights for the 2010 and 2012 Olympic Games

 

The company would spend approximately $2.2 billion for rights to the two Olympic Games.

2003

Queer Eye for the Straight Guy debuts on Bravo

 

The makover show became a smash hit and transformed Bravo into a pop culture trendsetter.

2003

2003

We’re not here to change you, we’re here to make you better.

Queer Eye

Universal becomes the first studio with five summer releases breaking the $100 million mark

 

The summer hits were Bruce Almighty, 2 Fast 2 Furious, Hulk, Seabiscuit, and American Wedding.

2003

USA Network launches The 4400

 

The series would win three Emmy nominations, including one for best miniseries, and stay on the air for four hit seasons.

2004

Universal premieres The Bourne Supremacy

 

The film, the sequel to The Bourne Identity, would gross more than $280 million worldwide.

2004

NBC and Universal join together to create NBC Universal

 

The new company is a diversified media powerhouse with a broad portfolio including broadcast networks NBC and Telemundo; widely distributed cable networks such as USA Network, SCI FI, Bravo, CNBC, and MSNBC; the Universal Pictures movie studio; a television production studio; theme parks in Hollywood and Orlando; and television stations in major markets across the United States.

2004

Universal's Ray opens

 

The movie picked up an Oscar for Best Actor (Jamie Foxx) on its way to a worldwide box office of $125 million.

2004

Project Runway premieres on Bravo

 

The fashion design competition’s panel of judges included supermodel Heidi Klum, fashion journalist Nina Garcia, and designer Michael Kors.  Tim Gunn, chair at Parsons The New School for Design, served as a mentor for the contestants and became known for his catchphrase: “Make it work.” 

2004

House, produced by Universal Media Studios, premieres on Fox

 

House would be the No. 1 scripted show on television in 2007 and 2008.

2004

2004

Brian Williams takes over for Tom Brokaw as anchor and managing editor of NBC Nightly News

 

The NBC News flagship program continued to be the highest-rated evening newscast.

Battlestar Galactica airs on SCI FI Channel

 

With critical acclaim and high ratings, the debut episode would win the 2005 Hugo Award for Best Drama and the series would take home a Peabody Award.

2005

The Office premieres on NBC

 

Over the next few seasons, the critically acclaimed comedy series would win multiple Emmy, Screen Actors Guild, and Golden Globe awards.

2005

NBC is awarded the rights to the NFL's Sunday night primetime package

 

The rights deal included the 2009 and 2012 Super Bowls.

2005

Universal's The 40 Year-Old Virgin opens

 

Starring Steve Carell from NBC's The Office, the film would gross more than $175 million worldwide.

2005

Focus Features' Pride & Prejudice opens

 

The film would gross more than $120 million worldwide and receive four Academy Award nominations.

2005

Universal Pictures' King Kong opens

 

The movie would gross more than $550 million worldwide and win three Oscars.

2005

2005

It was beauty killed the beast.

King Kong

2005

Focus Features premieres Brokeback Mountain

 

The groundbreaking movie would become Focus Features' top-grossing film ever and win three Academy Awards in addition to the GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Film – Wide Release.

2005

I wish I knew how to quit you.

Brokeback Mountain

Sleuth, a digital cable channel dedicated to crime and mystery programming, launches on NBC

 

The channel would be rebranded as Cloo in August 2011.

2006

2006

NBC Universal kicks off coverage of the Winter Olympics from Torino, Italy

 

The company's networks would broadcast an unprecedented 416 hours of programming.  American speed skater Apolo Anton Ohno captured the gold in the 500m event.

The Housewives phenomenon begins

 

Bravo’s first iteration of its signature franchise began with The Real Housewives of Orange County in 2006.  Viewers tuned in to catch the dramatic lives of the affluent housewives, and a reality show powerhouse was born.  The water cooler sensation led to spinoffs in New York, Atlanta, New Jersey, Washington D.C., Beverly Hills, and Miami.

2006

USA network launches Psych

 

The show would be the No. 1 new cable series of 2006.

2006

The NFL returns to NBC for the first time since the 1997 season

 

NBC's debut broadcast was the Thursday-night season-opener between the defending Super Bowl champion Pittsburgh Steelers and the Miami Dolphins.

2006

30 Rock premieres on NBC

 

Starring Tina Fey and Alec Baldwin, the critically acclaimed comedy would dominate the awards landscape during the next few seasons, with multiple Emmy, Screen Actors Guild, and Golden Globe awards.

2006

2006

What the what?

30 Rock

2006

Meredith Vieira makes her debut as co-anchor of Today

 

Vieira replaced Katie Couric as co-anchor of the morning news program and quickly became a beloved part of the Today family.

CNBC launches CNBC.com

 

The site is the financial news network's popular online destination for the latest stock market news, information, and headlines.

2006

USA Network begins unprecedented streak as the No. 1 cable entertainment network

 

The network’s unparalleled success was driven by original programming such as Monk, Psych, White Collar, and Burn Notice.

2006

Universal enters term deal with Chris Meledandri to head up a new animated film division at Universal

 

Meledandri had previously served as head of 20th Century Fox Animation. The partnership would eventually develop the Despicable Me franchise.

2007

Burn Notice premieres on USA Network

 

The series would be the No. 1 new cable series of 2007.

2007

Universal Pictures ends the summer with four $100 million-plus hits

 

The summer hits were Knocked Up, Evan Almighty, The Bourne Ultimatum, and I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry.

2007

NBC Universal completes acquisition of Oxygen Media

 

With the acquisition of Oxygen, NBC Universal added one of the nation’s leading female-focused cable networks to its portfolio.

2007

NBC Sports broadcasts the first-ever outdoor NHL game held in the United States, the inaugural Winter Classic

 

Since then, the Winter Classic has become a perennial fan favorite.

2008

Video website Hulu launches

 

The innovative joint venture of NBC Universal and News Corp. (now Comcast, 21st Century Fox, and Walt Disney Co.) provides premium content to users online for free in an ad-based environment.

2008

Kathie Lee Gifford joins Hoda Kotb as co-host of the fourth hour of Today on NBC

 

The fourth hour of the long-running program launched in September 2007. 

2008

The Simpsons Ride opens at Universal Studios Florida and Universal Studios Hollywood

 

The ride takes guests on a thrilling adventure with the Simpson family, incorporating the show's classic humor and instantly recognizable characters, all voiced by the original actors.

2008

In Plain Sight premieres on USA Network

 

The series would become the No. 1 new cable series of 2008.

2008

NBC Universal, along with two equity partners, acquires The Weather Channel

 

The addition of The Weather Channel to NBC Universal's NBC News, MSNBC, and CNBC makes the company the leading provider of news, information, and weather, both online and on television.

2008

Mamma Mia! opens in the U.S. and then expands globally to great success

 

Mamma Mia! would become the top-grossing movie of all time in the U.K. Global box-office revenues would surpass $600 million.

2008

2008

NBC Universal begins coverage of the Summer Olympic Games from Beijing

 

At the time, the Games would be the most-watched television event in U.S. history, with 215 million Americans tuning in.  Swimming phenomenon Michael Phelps made history by becoming the the most successful Olympic athlete of all time with eight gold medals. 

NBC Universal acquires Carnival Film & Television Ltd., a U.K.-based television production company

 

Carnival would go on to produce the critically and commercially acclaimed series Downton Abbey.

2008

The Rachel Maddow Show debuts on MSNBC with the most successful show launch in network history

 

Host Rachel Maddow went on to win numerous awards, including a Gracie Allen Award for Individual Achievement.

2008

Telemundo and Grupo Televisa announce an agreement to broadcast soccer matches of the premier Mexican teams in the U.S.

 

The deal strengthened Telemundo's position as the home of the best in sports programming for U.S. Hispanics.

2008

David Gregory joins Meet the Press

 

Gregory became moderator of the Sunday morning news program in December 2008 following Tim Russert’s untimely passing.

2008

NBC's Late Night with Conan O'Brien signs off after 16 seasons

 

Conan O’Brien briefly replaced Jay Leno in the iconic Tonight Show slot as Leno took on a new gig as the host of the short-lived Jay Leno Show at 10 p.m.

2009

Late Night with Jimmy Fallon premieres on NBC

 

The SNL alum made his hosting debut with guests Robert De Niro and Justin Timberlake.

2009

Parks and Recreation premieres on NBC

 

With a beloved ensemble cast led by Saturday Night Live’s Amy Poehler, the hit comedy show would air for 7 seasons, receiving 14 Emmy nominations and helping launch the careers of Chris Pratt, star of Universal’s Jurassic World, and comedians Aziz Ansari and Nick Offerman.

2009

2009

Give a man a fish and feed him for a day. Don’t teach a man to fish…and feed yourself. He’s a grown man. And fishing’s not that hard.

Parks and Recreation

SCI FI Channel relaunches

 

The sixteen-year-old cable channel rebranded with a new name and logo: Syfy – still pronounced "sci fi."

2009

After eight seasons on air, Monk ends its run on the USA Network

 

The show was the first basic cable series to have its repeats air in primetime on two broadcast networks. With 9.4 million viewers tuning in, the series finale set a record for the most-watched episode of a drama series on basic cable.  And by the show's end, Tony Shalhoub had won multiple Emmy Awards, a Golden Globe Award, and a SAG Award for his role as the eponymous eccentric detective. 

2009

 

The Age of Comcast

2010

 

Comcast completed its acquisition of NBCUniversal in January 2011. The years since have seen an unprecedented level of investment in the company’s core businesses, a clear sign that Comcast is committed to making NBCUniversal a global leader among media and entertainment companies. 

2010

NBC Universal begins coverage of the Winter Olympics from Vancouver, Canada

 

With more than 835 hours of coverage on six platforms, NBC Universal would offer more hours than the last two Winter Olympics combined.  U.S. snowboarder Shaun White scored the gold medal in men's halfpipe with his signature move, the Double McTwist 1260.

Universal's Islands of Adventure debuts The Wizarding World of Harry Potter

 

The themed area would quickly become a global sensation, setting records for guest satisfaction and business results.

2010

2010

Universal's Despicable Me premieres

 

The blockbuster became Universal Pictures' seventh-highest opening film of all time, and one of the most profitable films in Universal's history.

Top Chef nabs an Emmy

 

Bravo’s culinary competition show won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Reality-Competition Program.

2010

2010

Your time starts now.

Top Chef

NBCUniversal is born

 

Comcast and General Electric finalize their agreement to form a joint venture consisting of NBC Universal businesses and Comcast's cable networks, regional sports networks, and certain digital properties and unconsolidated investments.

2011

La Reina del Sur premieres on Telemundo

 

The telenovela, based on the international best-selling novel, starred Kate del Castillo and ran for 63 episodes.  The series finale scored the highest-rated broadcast in Telemundo’s 19-year history with 4.2 million viewers tuning in. 

2011

NBC Sports and the National Hockey League announce a 10-year television and media rights deal

 

Under the agreement, NBC remained the exclusive network home and VERSUS the exclusive cable home of the NHL in the U.S.

2011

The Voice debuts on NBC

 

The first season of the blockbuster vocal competition featured coaches Adam Levine, Blake Shelton, Christina Aguilera, and CeeLo Green.  The show’s innovative format includes four stages of competition: blind auditions, battle rounds, knockouts, and live performance shows.  Since debuting in 2011, The Voice has become a staple of NBC’s primetime lineup. 

2011

Universal’s Bridesmaids premieres

 

Star Kristen Wiig (Saturday Night Live) wrote the Academy Award-nominated screenplay with Annie Mumolo.  The female-led comedy, a hit with critics, dominated the box office with nearly $290 million in global box office receipts.

2011

2011

You're like the maid of dishonor.

Bridesmaids

Universal Pictures' Fast Five, the fifth installment in the franchise, opens to $86.2 million at the North American box office

 

The movie represented the biggest 3-day opening weekend in Universal history and the biggest April opening ever, besting Universal's previous installment, Fast & Furious.

2011

NBCUniversal acquires U.S. media rights to the 2014, 2016, 2018 and 2020 Olympic Games

 

Valued at $4.38 billion, the deal means that at the conclusion of the 2020 Games, NBC will have broadcast 11 consecutive Olympics.

2011

NBCUniversal acquires the 50% of Universal Studios Orlando that it did not already own from Blackstone

 

The move reflected NBCUniversal's long-term commitment to the theme park business.

2011

NBCUniversal signs a deal to extend its NFL rights package through the 2022 season

 

The agreement includes new features such as upgraded playoff coverage and an annual primetime game broadcast on Thanksgiving beginning in 2012. In addition to the 2012 Super Bowl, NBC will broadcast the Super Bowl in 2015, 2018 and 2021.

2011

Cable sports network Versus is re-launched as the NBC Sports Network

 

The channel is a 24/7 destination for the same award-winning storytelling and top-shelf production that has been synonymous with NBC Sports for over 60 years.

2012

Universal's Dr. Seuss' The Lorax debuts

 

The family film notched the biggest box-office debut weekend of the year at that point, with more than $70 million in domestic box-office receipts.

2012

Transformers: The Ride 3D opens at Universal Studios Hollywood

 

Based on the popular film franchise, the theme park's most ambitious ride ever created takes guests on an epic adventure as they fight the Decepticons alongside Optimus Prime.

2012

Focus Features' Moonrise Kingdom premieres

 

During its opening weekend, the Wes Anderson-directed film set the record for the highest per-screen average for a live-action movie.

2012

Universal’s Ted debuts

 

Ted, the directorial debut of Family Guy creator Seth MacFarlane, had the third-best opening ever for an R-rated comedy at $54.1 million.  The sequel is set to be released in 2015.

2012

Despicable Me Minion Mayhem opens at Universal Studios Florida

 

A dedicated team from Chris Meledandri's Illumination Entertainment worked alongside Universal Orlando to create a hilarious new storyline and animation for this incredile 3D adventure that features characteres voiced by the original actors from the hit movie.

2012

2012

The London Olympics are watched by 219 million Americans on the channels of NBCUniversal

 

These Olympic Games were the most-watched event in U.S. history.  Volleyball duo Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh Jennings won their third consecutive gold medal in their final match as a team.

NBC’s America's Got Talent is the No. 1 summer series for a seventh year in a row

 

This season, Howard Stern joined Sharon Osbourne and Howie Mandel to make up the panel of judges.

2012

2012

Les Miserables premieres on Christmas Day

 

Unique among films of this type, the movie's vocals were recorded live during filming, rather than prerecorded in a studio with the actors lip-syncing on set.

Syfy teams up with Trio Worlds to produce Defiance

 

Defiance represents the first-ever convergence of television and online gaming, featuring an interconnected world and storylines that co-exist on both platforms.

2013

2013

Fast & Furious 6 premieres

 

Opening Memorial Day weekend, the movie would represent the highest-grossing weekend in Universal's history with $120 million in ticket sales.

TRANSFORMERS: The Ride - 3D opens at Universal Studios Florida

 

The attraction had already gained "must-see" status at Universal Studios Singapore and Universal Studios Hollywood. It was built at Universal Studios Florida in one year - the fastest build time in Universal history.

2013

Universal Pictures partners with Legendary Entertainment

 

The five-year partnership includes a production, co-financing and distribution deal.  Legendary Entertainment served as the co-producer of such films as The Dark Knight and The Hangover. 

2013

Universal’s Despicable Me 2 premieres

 

The film would be the No. 1 animated movie of 2013 and gross nearly $1 billion worldwide.

2013

The hit Syfy original film Sharknado takes the social media world by storm

 

The buzz surrounding the made-for-TV movie would lead to multiple encore presentations, midnight move theater screenings, and a sequel.

2013

2013

We're gonna need a bigger chopper.

Sharknado

Universal Pictures crosses the $2 billion mark at the international box office for the first time in the studio's 101-year history

 

The studio's success was driven by hits like Fast & Furious 6 and Despicable Me 2.

2013

Esquire Network launches

 

The entertainment and lifestyle network, a strategic partnership between NBCUniversal and Hearst Magazines, debuted with a slate of both original and acquired programming.  One original series, Knife Fight, showcases underground culinary battles hosted by Top Chef winner Ilan Hall.

2013

The NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment Group assumes full ownership of Sprout

 

Sprout is the first 24-hour preschool network.  Chica, the start of Sprout's Sunny Side Up Show, has the become the network's brand icon.  The daily show is currently broadcast live from 30 Rock.

2013

The 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics reach more Americans via more platforms than any other Winter Olympics in history

 

There were a record 242.3 million media exposures of Olympics coverage across NBCUniversal's broadcast, cable, and digital properties.

2014

NBCUniversal acquires U.S. media rights to an additional six Olympics Games through to 2032

 

Valued at $7.65 billion, the deal is the longest U.S. Olympic sports rights agreement in history, and will extend NBCUniversal's streak of consecutive Olympics broadcasts to 17.

2014

NBCUniversal reaches a new long-term deal with World Wrestling Entertainment Inc.

 

The agreement extended the run of Raw on USA, SmackDown on Syfy, and Total Divas on E!

2014

NBC is No. 1 for the 2013-14 season

 

For the first time in 10 years, NBC won the 2013-14 season in adults 18-49 with help from the Sochi Olympics, reality hit The Voice, breakout drama The Blacklist, and Jimmy Fallon’s revitalized Tonight Show.

2014

Universal Studios Florida unveils The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Diagon Alley

 

Diagon Alley doubles the size of the sweeping area already dedicated to Harry Potter's adventures at Universal Orlando - creating the world's first centrally-themed, multi-park experience.

2014

Universal’s Unbroken is Christmas Day hit

 

Unbroken, the inspirational drama about Olympian war hero Louis Zamperini (played by Jack O’Connell), opened on Christmas Day with more than $15 million in domestic box-office revenues and garnered nearly $50 million in its first four days, doubling industry expectations.

2014

Super Bowl XLIX on NBC is the most-watched show in U.S. television history

 

More than 114 million viewers tuned in to NBC to watch the New England Patriots come from behind to defeat the Seattle Seahawks in the Super Bowl, giving the telecast the biggest audience in the history of U.S. television.

2015

NBC broadcasts the Saturday Night Live 40th Anniversary Special

 

NBC’s broadcast of the live special commemorating the show’s 40th year on the air was the network’s top-rated entertainment program in more than 10 years, with more than 25 million viewers.

2015

Universal's Furious 7 premieres

 

Opening on April 3, Furious 7 is the fifth-highest-grossing film of all time, with more than $1.5 billion worldwide. A critical as well as commercial success, the movie is Universal’s first film to cross the $1 billion threshold during its initial run.

2015

2015

American Pharoah wins the Triple Crown

 

With his commanding win of the 147th Belmont Stakes (to follow up wins at the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness Stakes), American Pharoah became the first horse to win the Triple Crown in 37 years. NBC Sports' telecast was the third-most-watched ever, with an audience of 22 million.  

The Wiz Live! premieres on NBC

 

On December 3, NBC’s live performance of The Wiz reached 11.5 million viewers. The star-studded cast featured Mary J. Blige, Common, Ne-Yo, Amber Riley, Uzo Aduba, David Alan Grier, and Queen Latifah. Dorothy was played by newcomer Shanice Williams in her first major television role.

2015

Adele Live in New York is NBC’s most-watched television concert in over a decade

 

The Grammy winner’s one-hour concert special, Adele Live in New York, aired on NBC on December 14 to 11.2 million viewers. Broadcast from Radio City Music Hall, the performance was Adele’s first U.S. concert in years.

2015

Universal sets global box-office records

 

Universal is the first studio to ever have three movies in a single year gross more than $1 billion, and the first ever to reach $4 billion at the international box office and $6 billion worldwide.

2015

Fandango makes key acquisitions

 

Fandango acquired Flixster, Rotten Tomatoes, ticketing service Cinepapaya (rebranded as Fandango Latin America), and premium video on-demand service M-GO (rebranded as FandangoNOW), enhancing its reputation as the online global destination for movie lovers.

2016

El Señor de los Cielos breaks ratings records for Telemundo

 

The season four premiere of El Señor de los Cielos reached 2.8 million viewers, making it the most-watched series debut in Telemundo history.

2016

NBC’s This Is Us is the No. 1 new show on all broadcast and cable television

 

Including viewership on platforms other than the traditional TV set, the hit show would average 21.5 million viewers. The stage was set for the show’s fall success in May, when the program’s trailer was released and quickly amassed 50 million views online.

2016

The Secret Life of Pets garners record box office

 

In its opening weekend, Illumination and Universal Pictures' The Secret Life of Pets generated more than $104 million at the North American box office, making it the biggest weekend ever for an original film, animated or otherwise. The movie would go on to become the highest-grossing original film in history, with worldwide box office receipts of more than $875 million.

2016

NBCUniversal announces its largest movie acquisition ever

 

NBCUniversal inked a deal with Warner Bros. Domestic Television to gain U.S. broadcast and cable network television rights to J.K. Rowling's Wizarding World Franchise, which includes all eight Harry Potter films, Fantastic Beasts films, Universal Parks content, and more. Beginning July 1, 2018, NBCUniversal will be able to air the Harry Potter movies on networks in its portfolio such as USA and Syfy.

2016

NBCUniversal acquires DreamWorks Animation

 

In August 2016, NBCUniversal completed its acquisition of DreamWorks Animation, expanding its family entertainment portfolio with film franchises such as Shrek and Kung Fu Panda.

2016

USA Network receives its first Emmy nomination and win for a drama series

 

"Please tell me you're seeing this too." Rami Malek, star of USA Network's hit series Mr. Robot, addressed the crowd as he accepted the Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series. This Emmy was USA Network's first ever nomination and win for a drama series, and it was Malek's first Emmy nomination and win.

2016

MSNBC has its most-watched year ever

 

MSNBC hit its stride in 2016, attracting its biggest audience since its 1996 debut, with all-time highs in multiple dayparts and key shows such as Morning Joe, The Rachel Maddow Show, and more.

2016

The Fate of the Furious has biggest global opening of all time

 

After a $542 million global opening, the 8th installment of the Fast and Furious franchise crossed the $1 billion mark at the international box office, becoming the 6th film in history to reach this milestone. The popular franchise has now grossed over $5 billion globally.

2017

Universal Orlando opens “Race Through New York Starring Jimmy Fallon”

 

The innovative and immersive attraction takes guests on an action-packed race through the Big Apple, against Jimmy Fallon himself.

2017

In its 42nd season, SNL sees its ratings soar to a 23-year high

 

This year’s hot political climate boosted SNL viewership to an average of 11 million viewers per episode. The show’s trenchant take on presidential politics helped it secure 22 Emmy nominations, the most in the show's four-decade history.

2017

Volcano Bay opens at Universal Orlando Resort

 

With its innovative technology, such as a wearable device that lets visitors virtually wait in line while enjoying other areas of the park, Volcano Bay set a new standard for water theme parks. The park’s 18 discrete attractions deploy more than 10,000 linear feet of track, with the highest vertical drop coming in at 125 feet.

2017

Despicable Me becomes top-grossing animated film franchise ever

 

Illumination’s Despicable Me 3 crossed the $1 billion dollar mark, securing the franchise’s spot as the highest-grossing animated series of all time. Internationally, the latest of the four films in the franchise smashed animation records in China with a $66 million opening weekend.

2017

Telemundo is No. 1

 

For the first time in its history, Telemundo finished 2017 as the No. 1 Spanish-language broadcast network in weekday primetime.

2017

Hoda Kotb named Today show co-anchor

 

Hota Kotb joined Savannah Guthrie as co-anchor of Today, marking the first time in the program’s 66-year history that Today has been led by two female anchors.

2018

[Hoda Kotb and Savannah Guthrie]

NBCSN strikes gold

 

Team USA Women’s Hockey gold medal victory at the Winter Olympic Games in Pyeongchang, South Korea, became the most watched late-night broadcast in NBCSN history.

2018

NBCSN strikes gold

NBC is No. 1 for the September-May season

 

For the fourth time in five years, NBC was the top-rated network for the September to May season in primetime’s key demographic of adults 18-49. Moreover, the margin of victory of nearly 50% over second-place CBS was the largest in the 31-year history of Nielsen’s measurement of this demographic category.

2018

NBC Logo

Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom crosses $1 billion at the worldwide box office

 

By crossing the billion-dollar threshold with its latest entry in the Jurassic franchise, Universal became the only studio outside of Disney to have at least two titles in three separate franchises reach that milestone: both Jurassic World films, the previous two Fast & Furious films, and Despicable Me 3 and Minions.

2018

Goooal! for Telemundo

 

With its Spanish-language broadcasts of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia, Telemundo Deportes set new network records, reaching 37 million viewers in the U.S. Seen here, iconic announcer Andrés Cantor.

News Corp is a global diversified media and information services company focused on creating and distributing authoritative and engaging content to consumers and businesses throughout the world. The company comprises businesses across a range of media, including: news and information services, book publishing, digital real estate services, cable network programming in Australia and pay-TV distribution in Australia.

Our Philanthropic Goals

INNOVATION IN K-12 EDUCATION

We’re investing in organizations that strengthen and support students by providing valuable resources and innovative approaches to learning.

DIGITAL LITERACY

We are focused on conquering the digital divide by supporting organizations that expand access to S.T.E.M. education in new and creative ways.

ELEVATE & UPLIFT VULNERABLE YOUTH

We’re committed to supporting organizations that provide shelter, meals, clothing, tutoring and/or mentorship to children in under-resourced communities.

FREE PRESS

A free press is the hallmark of a robust and functioning democracy. As a company committed to informing with a purpose, and pushing the world’s discussions forward, we support those organizations that protect and defend the ability of journalists to fulfill their vital function around the world.

VETERANS

We are committed to supporting our veterans as they transition from the armed services to civilian life.

BUSINESS CODE

On April 9, 2019, the Board of Directors of News Corporation (the “Company”) amended and restated the Company’s Standards of Business Conduct (the “SOBC”). The SOBC was reorganized and rewritten in many sections to make it easier to read. For example, Alertline, a key resource for individuals to report concerns, is now more prominent. The Company also clarified, updated and/or enhanced certain provisions of the SOBC and provided additional guidance about various matters, such as by referencing specific Company policies where individuals can find additional guidance on certain topics addressed in the SOBC. Key substantive amendments reflect the following:

    Enhanced discussion relating to protection of privacy of employees and new sections on respect for workers’ rights around the globe, protecting customer information and “final words” to conclude the SOBC;

    Updates to the section on how to seek accommodations for individuals with disabilities;

    Updates to the section discussing environmental, health and safety matters to address Company policies on sustainability;

    Updates to the section relating to the use of technology to emphasize cyber security and address electronic communications;

    Updates to the sections addressing business gifts and entertainment, avoiding corruption and bribery and conflicts of interests, which are designed to assist Company personnel in interpreting policies in these areas; and

    Updates to the sections discussing protection of Company assets and information, complying with sanction laws and anti-boycott laws, engaging in political activities and lobbying as well as insider trading to reflect recent legal developments and to align with relevant Company policies on these matters.

In addition, at the same time, the Board of Directors of the Company also eliminated a separate Code of Ethics for the Chief Executive Officer and Senior Financial Officers (the “Ethics Code”) as the Ethics Code’s provisions that are required by applicable law and listing rules are addressed by, and covered in, the SOBC.

The intelligence, technology, and human expertise you need to find trusted answers

Thomson Reuters is one of the world’s most trusted provider of answers, helping professionals make confident decisions and run better businesses. Our customers operate in complex arenas that move society forward — law, tax, compliance, government, and media – and face increasing complexity as regulation and technology disrupts every industry.

We help them reinvent the way they work. Our team of experts brings together information, innovation and authoritative insight to unravel complex situations, and our worldwide network of journalists and editors keep customers up to speed on global developments that are relevant to them.

We’re on a mission to help professionals advance their businesses and gain competitive advantage with the trusted answers only we can provide.

We are the Answer Company. We are Thomson Reuters.

Corporations

End-to-end solutions for corporations of all sizes for your toughest regulatory, legal, and compliance challenges.

Government

Inform your operational and policy decision making with trusted answers from Thomson Reuters.

Legal

Trusted legal products and services that combine unparalleled content, deep human expertise, and intuitive technology to get you the timely answers you need.

News & media

Reuters is the essential partner for the 21st- century newsroom, providing award-winning global multimedia content and real-time news coverage.

Tax & accounting

Providing technology, guidance, and expertise to accounting firms, corporations, financial institutions, governments, and law firms.

Explore our products

Our products and services provide professionals with the intelligence, technology, and human expertise they need to find trusted answers.

Reinventing the way professionals work

We are constantly experimenting, innovating, and applying cutting-edge technologies to customer challenges.

Our global network of labs explore new business opportunities for Thomson Reuters, working with customers and partners to create quick, agile and collaborative experiments and proofs-of-concept.

The Incubator

Providing startups with office space, mentoring and access to Thomson Reuters data and technology.

Center for AI

Our team of award-winning scientists, engineers, and designers with specialized skills in cognitive technologies.

HISTORY

2018

A new strategic partnership for Financial & Risk

Reflecting the strength of our Financial & Risk business and its future potential, Thomson Reuters announced a new strategic partnership with Blackstone. As part of the transaction, Thomson Reuters sold a 55% majority stake in the F&R business to private equity funds managed by Blackstone, valuing the business at $20 billion.

2017

Accelerating our path toward gender parity

Building on our leadership in diversity and inclusion, CEO Jim Smith announces a new commitment to reaching a minimum of 40 percent female representation in senior leadership roles, globally, by 2020.

A content marketplace for modern publishing

Driven by the needs of modern day publishing, Reuters launches Reuters Connect, a content marketplace featuring all of Reuters multimedia content, as well as a diverse array of content from other leading media organizations around the world.

2016

Expanding our Canadian operations

Building on our heritage as one of Canada’s leading international companies, Thomson Reuters announces a new technology centre in downtown Toronto, Ontario, which will create up to 1,500 jobs.

Bringing the legal industry into the 21st century

Designed in partnership with our customers, state-of-the-art Thomson Reuters eDiscovery Point™ combines the robust power of our data, security, and service excellence with cutting-edge technology.

Sale of Intellectual Property & Science business

Strengthening our focus on operating at the intersection of global commerce and regulation, Thomson Reuters announces the sale of our Intellectual Property & Science business unit to Onex Corporation and Baring Private Equity Asia for $3.55 billion.

2015

Innovating through partnership and collaboration

Our Thomson Reuters Labs™ expand to Canada and we continue to partner with organizations across our industries to discover and deliver creative solutions to our customers.

Reinventing TV news for the digital age

In a groundbreaking innovation for consumers, advertisers and publishers, Thomson Reuters launches Reuters TV – video news when you want it, where you want it, made to fit your day and your device.

Automating global trade management

Optimizing our broad data sets, ONESOURCE™ Global Trade software launches as the world's first truly global trade automation and management solution.

2014

Opening the doors to trade in China

Thomson Reuters helps customers understand the opportunities and challenges of Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect – a transformational development for China’s capital markets.

2013

Compliant, industry-wide instant messaging for financial professionals

In collaboration with many of the financial industry’s largest firms, Thomson Reuters launches the Open Messaging Network with Eikon Messenger, creating the world’s largest community of financial professionals and changing the way our customers communicate with their peers.

Expanding legal content and workflow solutions

Thomson Reuters expands its legal product portfolio with the acquisition of Practical Law Company. A new product strategy is launched, designed to support the evolving needs and workflows of legal professionals through a new class of solutions including: Thomson Reuters Concourse, Firm Central, and Hosted Practice Technology.

Powering decision making in Islamic finance

Thomson Reuters makes strides to better serve the needs of the Islamic finance community through the launch of Zawya Islamic and by organizing and hosting the first Global Islamic Economy Summit in collaboration with the Dubai Chamber of Commerce.

Helping governments operate more efficiently

Thomson Reuters launches Aumentum for government customers, enabling them to simplify revenue management and improve services to the public.

2012

Our CEO, Jim Smith, explains: What makes Thomson Reuters, Thomson Reuters?  (1:18)

Jim Smith is appointed Chief Executive Officer of Thomson Reuters

 

2011

Business transparency solutions become a reality

Thomson Reuters launches Accelus – now Risk Management Solutions – a revolutionary suite of governance, risk, and compliance solutions that combines trusted regulatory, customer and pricing data, intuitive software, and expert insight and services.

2010

Westlaw 125 years of leadership

Legal research is optimized for professionals on-the-go

Thomson Reuters launches the digital Thomson Reuters Westlaw – formerly WestlawNext – legal research system, incorporating decades worth of search and editorial intelligence with the latest technological innovations.

Streamlining financial platforms and data services

Thomson Reuters launches two new products serving the financial market: Eikon, a single destination for global information, technologies and market access; and Elektron, an open, interactive high-speed trading and data infrastructure.

One workflow solution for the entire tax journey

Thomson Reuters launches the ONESOURCE global tax workstation, a true "one-stop" workflow solution for multinational corporations and large accounting firms.

2009

Thomson Reuters completes the unification of its dual listed company structure

The company’s common shares are now listed on the New York Stock Exchange and Toronto Stock Exchange (symbol: TRI).

2008

The Thomson Corporation and Reuters Group PLC combine to form Thomson Reuters

2006

Kenneth R. Thomson, former chairman of the Board of The Thomson Corporation, dies at the age of 82

 

The first automated news insight for the financial industry

Reuters launches two products that allow its news output to be “read” by machines for the purposes of automated trading for the first time.

2005

Reuters strengthens its London core operations

Reuters transfers its London headquarters from Fleet Street to Canary Wharf. All London employees, including editorial, are brought into one building.

Reuters launches next generation trading solutions

The launch of a partnership between Reuters and the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) links sell-side traders in the interbank FX market to the CME eFX market. The new Reuters Trading for Fixed Income and Reuters Trading for Foreign Exchange shake the industry.

2003

Thomson sells its last newspaper

Thomson sells its 20% interest in Bell Globemedia Inc. for $279 million to The Woodbridge Company Limited.

 

The sale of Bell Globemedia, including the Corporation's interest in The Globe and Mail.

2002

David Thomson

Thomson common share offering raises US$1 billion

Thomson begins trading on New York Stock Exchange under the symbol TOC

David K.R. Thomson appointed Chairman of The Thomson Corporation

2001

The Globe and Mail becomes part of Bell Globemedia

The Thomson Corporation holds a 20% ownership position in the Canadian multimedia company.

1990s

Reuters continues to innovate in the foreign exchange space

Reuters launches Dealing 2000, acting as a broker for the first international computerized matching service for foreign exchange rates.

Thomson divests interests in UK newspapers

Thomson acquires West Publishing

The Minnesota based company is a leading U.S. provider of legal information.

Richard J. Harrington is named President and Chief Executive Officer

Reuters and Dow Jones partner to deliver business news services

The joint venture, called Factivia, combines Reuters and Dow Jones interactive business services for corporate and professional markets.

1980s

Thomson sells the The Times of London to News International, Ltd. (UK)

Reuters innovates with video terminals

Reuters Monitor Dealing Service goes live – foreign currency dealers are able to conclude trades over video terminals, a world first.

Reuters becomes a publicly-quoted company

It is listed on the London Stock Exchange and NASDAQ as Reuters Holdings PLC.

Reuters Founders Share Company Limited is formed to hold a “Founders Share” in Reuters and protect the Reuters Trust Principles. The directors are trustees of the Principles who exercise their powers to uphold them.

The Thomson Corporation is formed

Thomson Newspapers merges with International Thomson to form The Thomson Corporation.

1970s

Reuter Monitor Money Rates Service launches

The electronic marketplace for Foreign Exchange is a world-changing innovation. Major western industrialized countries abandon fixed exchange rates.

Roy Thomson passes away

He is succeeded as Chairman by his son, Kenneth Thomson, the second Lord Thomson of Fleet.

International Thomson Organisation Limited is formed

The company restructures UK activities financially and establishes headquarters in Toronto and two main operating subsidiaries in the UK and U.S.

1960s

Roy Thomson is given a hereditary barony and becomes Lord Thomson of Fleet

Reuters leads the industry in international financial data transfer

Reuters helps to lead the way in transmitting market quotations by computer. In that year, Reuters made a loss of £53,000 on a turnover of £3.5 million.

Thomson Newspaper, Ltd is formed as a public company in Canada

Times Newspaper is published for the first time

The Times of London is acquired and, with The Sunday Times, forms Times Newspapers.

1950s

Thomson newspapers expand foothold to the UK

Thomson acquires the Kemsley Group – a UK publicly listed company comprising national and regional newspapers, including The Sunday Times – and merges them with Scottish Television and The Scotsman newspaper. By this time Roy Thomson owns the largest number of newspapers of any Canadian group.

1940s

The Reuters Trust Principles are born

Reuters restructures itself so that it is owned by the British National and Provincial Press, together with (in 1947) the Press Associations of Australia and New Zealand. The Reuters Trust Principles were put in place to safeguard its independence. The principles govern how the company conducts business, committing Reuters to independence, integrity and freedom from bias in the gathering and dissemination of news and information.

1930s

Thomson newspapers begin in Canada

Roy Thomson acquires his first newspaper in Canada: The Timmins Press, Ontario.

1890s

Roy Thomson, grandfather of the present chairman, is born on July 6

1870s

John B. West and Horatio West

West Publishing is founded

The company is founded by John B. West and his brother Horatio in 1872 in St. Paul, Minnesota.

1850s

Paul Julius Reuter

Paul Julius Reuter founds a media empire

A German-born immigrant, Paul Julius Reuter arrives in London from Aachen where he has been running a news and stock price information service. Using a combination of technologies – including telegraph cables and a fleet of carrier pigeons that grows to exceed 200 – Reuter establishes an enviable reputation for speed, accuracy, integrity and impartiality.

Reuter opens an office with the help of an 11 year-old office boy at 1 Royal Exchange Building in London's financial centre, located close to the main telegraph offices. Using his "telegraph expertise," he transmits stock market quotations and news between London and Paris over the new Dover-Calais submarine telegraph cable.

1799s

Sweet & Maxwell legal publishing is founded in London

WarnerMedia is a leading media and entertainment company that creates and distributes premium and popular content from a diverse array of talented storytellers and journalists to global audiences.

We aim to deliver the world’s best stories and most engaging content from talented storytellers and journalists to audiences around the globe.

With the recent merger of AT&T and Time Warner, we’re now bringing a fresh approach to how the media and entertainment industry works for consumers, content creators, distributors and advertisers. We’ll bridge the gap between premium content and connectivity to that content. And together, we’ll drive even more choice, value and innovation to consumers – and deliver the best entertainment experiences in the world. For example:

    We’ll draw on our world-class library of top movies and TV shows, along with digital content, to experiment with shorter forms of content built for mobile viewing.

    We’ll work to integrate video with social media applications on devices.

WarnerMedia’s brands are world leaders in creating premium content. They operate one of the world’s largest TV and film studios and own a deep library of entertainment. They also manage popular digital sites such as Bleacher Report and some of our growing family of streaming services including HBO NOW, Boomerang and DC Universe. And, we offer a strong portfolio of advertising solutions.

Brands that create content you love

WarnerMedia's premier brands and franchises, along with its industry-leading scale, attract the best talent in media and entertainment, who work with our people to create the highest-quality content.

WarnerMedia is made up of the following business units:

    WarnerMedia Entertainment

    WarnerMedia News & Sports

    Warner Bros.

    WarnerMedia Sales & International

 

 

Corporate Responsibility

 

Our company prides itself on being the place where the world's most talented creators and journalists tell their stories.

 

Purposeful Storytelling is about our diverse and original content that helps to deepen the conversation on issues that matter in society.

 

Engaging with Impact is about the many rich and varied ways we engage with our communities, including helping to develop the next generation of storytellers from diverse backgrounds. It is also about how our employees give back, which is a key part of our culture.

 

Creating Responsibly and Sustainably means we act ethically and with integrity and work to reduce our environmental impact as we serve an increasingly global audience.

WarnerMedia Diversity & Inclusion Policy

 

On September 5, 2018, WarnerMedia announced the industry's first Diversity and Inclusion policy:

 

WarnerMedia companies, Warner Bros., HBO and Turner, have long been committed to diversity and inclusion as moral and business imperatives.  It is essential that our content and creative partners reflect the diversity of our society and the world around us.  Together with other production companies, networks, guilds, unions, talent agencies and others in the industry, we all must ensure there is greater inclusion of women, people of color, the LGBTQ+ community, those with disabilities and other underrepresented groups in greater numbers both in front of and behind the camera. 

 

For our part, WarnerMedia pledges to use our best efforts to ensure that diverse actors and crew members are considered for film, television and other projects, and to work with directors and producers who also seek to promote greater diversity and inclusion in our industry.  To that end, in the early stages of the production process, we will engage with our writers, producers and directors to create a plan for implementing this commitment to diversity and inclusion on our projects, with the goal of providing opportunities for individuals from under-represented groups at all levels. And, we will issue an annual report on our progress.

The companies of WarnerMedia have a historic and proven commitment to diversity and inclusion.  But there is much more we can do, and we believe real progress can be made in the industry.  We will work with our partners in the entertainment community to make this commitment a reality.

Our Strategy

Several years ago, we set out a strategy to become the world’s leading video content company. Put simply, our goals are to be the preferred home for the best talent and ideas, to create engaging and valuable content that we share with consumers across technological frontiers and geographic boundaries, and to be financially disciplined in everything we do in order to deliver returns to our shareholders.

Our strategy has four main components:

    Use our industry leading scale and brands to increase investments in the best storytelling.

    Harness technology and develop new business models to increase the value of our content to consumers and distributors and drive growth for our businesses.

    Increase our presence in the most attractive international territories to take advantage of the growing demand for our content worldwide.

    Optimize our operating and capital efficiency to provide attractive returns to our shareholders.