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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.
NBC UNIVERSAL
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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
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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.
NEWSCORP
Vision:
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.
THOMSON REUTERS
Vision:
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
WARNER MEDIA
Vision:
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.