Tribune Media facts for kids
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| Publicly traded company | |
| Traded as | NYSE: TRCO |
| Industry | Entertainment, broadcasting |
| Founded | June 10, 1847 (original foundation, as the Chicago Daily Tribune) 1861 (as Tribune Company) August 4, 2014 (as Tribune Media Company) |
| Headquarters | , |
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Key people
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Peter Liguori (President/CEO) |
| Products | Television, radio, television production, real estate |
| Revenue |  US$3.18 billion (FY 2010) |
| Owner | Oaktree Capital Management (23%) Angelo, Gordon & Co. (9%) JPMorgan Chase & Co. (9%) (corporate employees hold the remaining 48% ownership interest) |
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Number of employees
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14,000 |
The Tribune Media Company, also known as Tribune Media, is a big media company. It is based in Chicago, Illinois, in the United States. This company is one of the largest TV broadcasting companies in the world. It owns many television stations across the U.S. Before 2014, it also owned many famous newspapers.
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What is Tribune Media Company?
Tribune Media Company is a major player in the world of television. It owns and operates 39 television stations. These stations are located all across the United States. This makes it one of the biggest TV broadcasting companies.
How Did Tribune Media Start?
The company began a very long time ago. It started on June 10, 1847. At first, it was a newspaper called the Chicago Daily Tribune. Later, in 1861, it became known as Tribune Company. Over many years, it grew to include more newspapers and other media.
From Newspapers to TV Stations
For a long time, Tribune Company was famous for its newspapers. It owned well-known papers like the Chicago Tribune and the Los Angeles Times. It was the second-largest newspaper publisher in the country.
However, in August 2014, the company changed. It decided to focus more on television. It created a separate company for its newspapers. This new company was called Tribune Publishing. After this, the original company became Tribune Media Company. It then focused mainly on its TV stations and other media services.
Where is Tribune Media Located?
The main office of Tribune Media Company is in Chicago, Illinois. Their headquarters is in the famous Tribune Tower. This building is a well-known landmark in downtown Chicago.
See also
In Spanish: Tribune Media para niños
