Hearst is a privately held, family-owned global information, services and media company. Founded in 1887 and headquartered in Midtown Manhattan, it operates across 40 countries with approximately 22,000 employees and annual revenues of around $13 billion.
The company's portfolio spans several distinct sectors. Hearst Magazines is the world's largest lifestyle publisher, operating more than 30 brands in the U.S. and 175 websites. Hearst Television serves 24 million U.S. television households across 39 states through its stations and digital properties. Its business information arm, Fitch Group, and its Hearst Health healthcare technology unit extend the company's reach into financial data and clinical decision support, respectively.
Hearst's operations collectively reach hundreds of millions of consumers across print, digital, video, and live experiences. The company is owned by the Hearst family and has remained privately held since its founding, operating in industry verticals that include media, information services, business information, healthcare technology, and lifestyle publishing.