Hearst

Hearst Communications Inc., commonly known as Hearst, is a major American media and business information company located in New York City, New York. The company has a diverse portfolio that includes numerous newspapers, magazines, TV channels, and broadcast stations. Some of its notable properties are the San Francisco Chronicle, the Houston Chronicle, Cosmopolitan, and Esquire. Hearst also holds a 50% stake in the broadcasting company A&E Networks and a 20% share in the sports network ESPN, both of which are co-owned with The Walt Disney Company.