Entertainment & Syndication

Hearst's Global Entertainment Focuses on Captivating Content

Through media partnerships, Hearst invests in cable networks, digital video, entertainment and production. These partnerships yield global, diverse content focused on authentic storytelling. Investments include A+E Global Media, ESPN, Hearst Networks EMEA and NorthSouth Productions.

Hearst owns 50% of A+E Global Media, which produces original content focused on diverse storytelling.

A+E is a global content company comprised of some of the most popular and culturally relevant brands in media, including A&E®, Lifetime®, The HISTORY® Channel, LMN®, FYI,® and VICE TV®. Their programming reaches the entire multiplatform ecosystem in over 200 territories around the world, in over 40 languages.

Hearst is a 50% owner of A+E networks, which produces original content focused on diverse storytelling.

A+E Networks’ content reaches more than 414 million households in 200 territories in 40 languages.

The HISTORY Channel™

From A+E’s renowned portfolio of brands, The HISTORY® Channel is a premier
multi-platform destination for a diverse tapestry of historical storytelling, best-in-class fact-based mega-doc events and its hugely acclaimed signature slate of industry-leading nonfiction series—from upcoming The West, to be hosted and executive produced by Kevin Costner and with executive producer and historian Doris Kearns Goodwin, to long-running franchises including Pawn Stars and Curse of Oak Island.

In addition, The HISTORY® Channel is the creator of a celebrated live speaker seriesHISTORY Talks™, which explores newsworthy topics, leadership, legacy and historicalevents, inviting audiences to experience history-making conversations with trailblazers,global leaders, witnesses, authors and filmmakers.

President Barack Obama smiling on stage holding a microphone

President Barack Obama x President George W. Bush

Serena Williams being interviewd on stage holding a microphone

Serena and Venus Williams x Bradley Cooper

Julia Roberts and Gayle King smiling on a red carpet together

Julia Roberts x Gayle King

Dr. Opal Lee, civil rights advocate and community leader, discusses her decades-long journey to make Juneteenth a federal holiday and bring urban farming to her community.

A+E Global Media’s Voices Magnified

Voices Magnified is an original short-form series that provides a platform for people creating change in their communities to tell their stories. The series elevates these stories to a national spotlight, giving voice to timely conversations around equality, inclusion and social justice.

Voice Magnified:
Queer Brown Vegan

Isaias Hernandez, founder of Queer Brown Vegan, discusses their mission to make environmental education accessible for younger generations through social media. 

Voice Magnified:
Reentry Rocks

Sharon Richardson, founder of Reentry Rocks, discusses the organization's work to help formerly incarcerated women overcome obstacles and thrive after returning home from prison.

Profiles of two men in red with blue silhouettes behind them.

Voice Magnified:
Veterans Rebuilding Life

Dre Popow and Christian Zamora, co-founders of Veterans Rebuilding Life, discuss how their organization provides support for veterans, helping them find healing and community through giving back to others in need. 

Voice Magnified:
VEST

Tanya Brownrigg discusses founding and developing VEST to work with victims of domestic violence, providing education, advocacy and support.