Hearst
Hearst offers advertisers access to premium, brand-safe editorial environments and large first-party audiences across lifestyle, news, and entertainment verticals at scale.
Last updated Sep 26, 2026 by ATDb automated enrichment · Connections updated Sep 29, 2026
At a glance
- Employees
- 10001+
- Revenue
- $10B+
About
One of the largest privately held media companies in the US, with premium publishing brands and cross-platform advertising capabilities
Hearst is one of the largest privately held media and information companies in the United States, founded by William Randolph Hearst in 1887. The company operates across multiple verticals including magazines (Cosmopolitan, Esquire, Elle, Good Housekeeping), newspapers (San Francisco Chronicle, Houston Chronicle), 33 television stations, and a robust portfolio of business information and data services. Hearst's scale and diversification make it a significant player in the media landscape, with operations spanning print, digital, broadcast, and B2B information services globally.
Business model
Media & Publishing / Advertising
Target market
Enterprise
What they offer
Hearst Digital Media
Digital advertising solutions across Hearst's portfolio of owned-and-operated websites and apps
Hearst Magazines
Print and digital magazine advertising across titles including Cosmopolitan, Elle, Esquire, and Good Housekeeping
Hearst Television
Local and national broadcast advertising across 33 TV stations
Hearst Newspapers
Print and digital advertising in major US newspapers including the San Francisco Chronicle and Houston Chronicle
Hearst Autos
Automotive-focused digital media and advertising solutions
Fitch Group
B2B financial information and ratings services (majority-owned)
First-Party Data Targeting
Audience targeting and segmentation using Hearst's proprietary first-party data across its media brands
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Deployment
API
Limited