14 Leading Media Companies Shaping Washington D.C.'s News Landscape
The Washington, D.C. media landscape combines traditional journalism with cutting-edge digital innovation. While politics and news reporting remain central, the industry has expanded to include podcasting, social media, entertainment, and technology-driven content creation.
Key Media Companies in Washington, D.C.
The Washington Post A national news organization founded in 1877, delivering comprehensive coverage across politics, sports, and business through print, digital, and television formats. Named most innovative media company by Fast Company in 2018.
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Axios Founded in 2016, Axios focuses on delivering streamlined, trustworthy news coverage across business, science, politics, and technology sectors. Their platform emphasizes clarity and efficiency through minimalist design.
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Cvent Since 1999, Cvent has provided cloud-based event management solutions for corporate, government, and non-profit sectors. Their platform handles event registration, venue selection, and marketing operations globally.
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NPR Established in 1970, NPR produces national and international news content through various channels. With over 1,500 journalists, they maintain extensive coverage of breaking news and global affairs.
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Access Intelligence A B2B media company founded in 1977, providing specialized content across healthcare, aviation, cable, and energy sectors through events, digital content, and publications.
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TEGNA Operating since 2015, TEGNA delivers digital media and marketing services across 41 U.S. markets, reaching over 50 million users through local news outlets and social media engagement.
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MT Newswires Founded in 1999, providing targeted financial sector news and market analysis to banks and corporations through digital news feeds.
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RLJ Entertainment A digital entertainment company established in 2004, distributing media content globally through various channels, including Acorn TV and UMC Acacia TV.
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Military Times Since 1940, providing specialized news coverage for military service members and their families, focusing on defense news, healthcare information, and career transitions.
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DTI Management Established in 2012, specializing in event ticketing operations and management for concerts, sports, and theater productions.
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TrialGraphix Since 2006, providing legal organizations with media content and graphics for trial presentations, utilizing 3D imaging and advanced visualization technologies.
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Storyblocks Founded in 2011, pioneering subscription-based stock media downloads, providing unlimited access to images and videos for creators worldwide.
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NewsWatch TV Operating since 1990, producing 30-minute news segments reaching 96 million viewers across 200 U.S. markets, covering healthcare, business, fashion, and tourism.
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