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Blaze Media
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Blaze Media LLC
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blazemedia.com
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Private
Founded yearint
2018
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Blaze Media is a privately-held, Texas-based digital media company operating as a multi-platform conservative media outlet. The company delivers news, opinion, video, podcasts, and lifestyle content through a portfolio that includes the BlazeTV+ premium streaming subscription (bundled with Blaze News digital news access), the theblaze.com website, more than 15 original shows and podcasts hosted by recognizable conservative commentators such as Glenn Beck, Steve Deace, Allie Beth Stuckey, Liz Wheeler, and Jason Whitlock, the Frontier print magazine, and a branded e-commerce merchandise shop.

The business is primarily a direct-to-consumer subscription media company targeting conservative-leaning American audiences who seek an alternative to mainstream news coverage. Revenue is generated through three streams: recurring subscription fees for BlazeTV+ and Blaze News, secondary advertising on the website, and merchandise sales through its online shop. Distribution is digital-first and self-serve, relying on owned websites, email newsletters, podcasts, social media, and YouTube, with no disclosed intermediary distribution partners. The company operates as a single-entity US-only business (Blaze Media LLC) with no disclosed parent company, external investors, or funding rounds.

Underlying technology is described as a digital media platform with video streaming and subscription management capabilities; no proprietary AI, APIs, or differentiated technology stack is disclosed. The competitive positioning is anchored on brand recognition, a deep content library built around named personalities, and community features such as invite-only live chats with hosts. Notable enterprise risk includes an active defamation lawsuit tied to January 6 reporting that names Blaze Media and two former writers as defendants.

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Blaze Media is a privately-held, US-based conservative digital media company operating BlazeTV+ streaming, Blaze News, podcasts, a print magazine, and an e-commerce shop, targeting conservative-leaning American consumers through direct-to-consumer subscriptions.

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Operating
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51–100
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HeadquartersTexas, United States
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Texas
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United States
HQ regionstring
North America
Markets served

Serves global market

Keyword5 values
conservative digital media, subscription video streaming, online news opinion, podcast production, political commentary shows
Industry2 codes
1Consumer News & Digital Newsrooms (Web/App-First)
CodeMPAJADADPrimaryYes
2Community-Integrated Publishing Platforms
CodeMPACAIAIPrimaryNo
NAICS code2 codes
  • Newspaper Publishers513110
  • Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers51621
SIC code1 code
  • Newspapers: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing2711
Product category
Conservative Digital Media
Social media profiles1 record
GTM motion1 record

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Type, Description, Source

Revenue model3 records
1Subscription Services (BlazeTV+ and Blaze News)
TypeSubscription Recurring
Description

Recurring subscription revenue from digital media content. BlazeTV+ provides video streaming access to exclusive content from conservative personalities including Glenn Beck, Steve Deace, Allie Beth Stuckey, and Liz Wheeler. Subscriptions include ad-free experience and access to invite-only live chats with hosts. Blaze News provides in-depth investigative stories and premium articles.

subscribe.blazemedia.com
2Merchandise Sales
TypeHardware Sales
Description

Sale of branded merchandise through Blaze Media's online shop.

theblaze.com
3Advertising
TypeAdvertising
Description

The website mentions content may sometimes include advertisements, suggesting advertising revenue as a secondary stream.

subscribe.blazemedia.com
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Distribution channels3 records

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Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain
GTM typeB2C
B2C
Offering typeDigital Commerce or Conte…
Digital Commerce or Content
Brand1 of 3 records shown
1BlazeTV
Description

Subscription video streaming service featuring conservative media personalities and original content

theblaze.com
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Core offering1 text field

Blaze Media operates a multi-platform conservative digital media business centered on subscription-based content distribution. Its core offerings include BlazeTV+, a premium video streaming subscription service that bundles access to Blaze News, original on-demand shows, and podcasts featuring prominent conservative commentators. The company also publishes free news and opinion at theblaze.com, operates a print magazine (Frontier), and sells branded merchandise through its online shop.

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Product overview1 text field

Blaze Media operates as a multi-platform conservative media company offering a unified portfolio of subscription-based content products. The core offering consists of BlazeTV+ (a premium streaming subscription service) which includes access to Blaze News (digital news subscription), original TV shows and podcasts featuring conservative commentators, and the foundational theblaze.com website providing free news and opinion content. Additional products include Frontier Magazine (print publication) and the Blaze Media Shop (e-commerce). The ecosystem is designed to serve conservative audiences seeking unfiltered news, expert analysis, and exclusive content across video, audio, text, and print formats.

Product and service5 records
1BlazeTV+
CategorySubscription streaming service
Description

Premium subscription streaming service offering exclusive video content from conservative media personalities, including original shows, commentary programs, and invite-only live chats with hosts; subscription includes access to Blaze News.

2Blaze News
CategoryDigital news subscription
Description

Subscription-based digital news platform providing in-depth investigative stories and premium articles covering politics, news, opinion, and current events from a conservative perspective.

3The Blaze (theblaze.com)
CategoryDigital media platform
Description

Free digital media news and opinion website featuring breaking news, opinion columns, lifestyle content, tech coverage, and entertainment from a conservative perspective; serves as the primary web presence for Blaze Media.

4Frontier Magazine
CategoryPrint publication
Description

Print magazine publication by Blaze Media covering politics, culture, and conservative commentary in a physical publication format, available via Blaze Unlimited subscription.

5Blaze Media Shop
CategoryE-commerce
Description

E-commerce platform selling branded merchandise, books, and other products related to Blaze Media brands and personalities.

Recent move5 records

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Date, Type, Title, Description, Source

Expansion highlight5 records

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Peers10 records
TypeDirect peer
Description

The leading conservative subscription digital media company (Ben Shapiro, Michael Knowles, Matt Walsh). Direct peer to Blaze: same D2C subscription model, talent-led shows, podcasts, and premium content for conservative audiences.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Conservative educational media company producing short-form videos, podcasts, and PragerU Kids content with strong YouTube and D2C distribution. Comparable to Blaze in audience, ideological alignment, and short- and long-form video monetization.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Conservative cable TV channel and digital news site targeting the same audience as Blaze Media, with subscription Newsmax+ streaming. Direct competitor in conservative news, opinion, and subscription streaming.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Conservative-leaning cable news network and digital outlet. Overlaps with Blaze in news, opinion, and cable/satellite distribution for the same audience demographic.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Right-wing digital news and opinion outlet with large daily readership in the same conservative audience as Blaze. Comparable in editorial positioning, D2C digital model, and ad/news revenue mix.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Conservative digital news outlet with one of the largest newspaper circulations in the US and associated streaming (EpochTV). Direct competitor in conservative news, print, and subscription streaming.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Largest mainstream conservative media company (cable TV, digital, streaming via Fox Nation). Competes with Blaze for conservative audiences but operates at vastly larger scale and broader portfolio.

TypeEmerging player
Description

Alternative video platform that has positioned itself to conservative creators and audiences often deplatformed elsewhere. Adjacent peer in distribution infrastructure and audience overlap, with growing subscription/cloud offerings.

TypeEmerging player
Description

Conservative online magazine and podcast network with similar editorial positioning. Smaller scale than Blaze but directly competes for the same conservative news/commentary audience.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Faith-aligned media company with cable TV, news, and streaming distribution. Overlaps with Blaze's faith and family audiences but is broader in religious programming and operates at larger scale.

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Weaknesses5 records

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Key highlights6 records

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Number of profiles
Profiles11 records

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Subsidiaries1 record

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Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

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Name, Acquisition type, Announced date, Completed date, Status, Website, News

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Name, Round, Announced date, Lead investor, Website, News

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Blaze Media

Conservative Digital Mediablazemedia.com

Blaze Media is a privately-held, US-based conservative digital media company operating BlazeTV+ streaming, Blaze News, podcasts, a print magazine, and an e-commerce shop, targeting conservative-leaning American consumers through direct-to-consumer subscriptions.

What Blaze Media does

Blaze Media is a privately-held, Texas-based digital media company operating as a multi-platform conservative media outlet. The company delivers news, opinion, video, podcasts, and lifestyle content through a portfolio that includes the BlazeTV+ premium streaming subscription (bundled with Blaze News digital news access), the theblaze.com website, more than 15 original shows and podcasts hosted by recognizable conservative commentators such as Glenn Beck, Steve Deace, Allie Beth Stuckey, Liz Wheeler, and Jason Whitlock, the Frontier print magazine, and a branded e-commerce merchandise shop.

The business is primarily a direct-to-consumer subscription media company targeting conservative-leaning American audiences who seek an alternative to mainstream news coverage. Revenue is generated through three streams: recurring subscription fees for BlazeTV+ and Blaze News, secondary advertising on the website, and merchandise sales through its online shop. Distribution is digital-first and self-serve, relying on owned websites, email newsletters, podcasts, social media, and YouTube, with no disclosed intermediary distribution partners. The company operates as a single-entity US-only business (Blaze Media LLC) with no disclosed parent company, external investors, or funding rounds.

Underlying technology is described as a digital media platform with video streaming and subscription management capabilities; no proprietary AI, APIs, or differentiated technology stack is disclosed. The competitive positioning is anchored on brand recognition, a deep content library built around named personalities, and community features such as invite-only live chats with hosts. Notable enterprise risk includes an active defamation lawsuit tied to January 6 reporting that names Blaze Media and two former writers as defendants.

Blaze Media firmographics

Firmographics
Name
Blaze Media
Legal name
Blaze Media LLC
Website
https://blazemedia.com
Company type
Private
Founded year
2018
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
51–100 employees
Short description
Blaze Media is a privately-held, US-based conservative digital media company operating BlazeTV+ streaming, Blaze News, podcasts, a print magazine, and an e-commerce shop, targeting conservative-leaning American consumers through direct-to-consumer subscriptions.
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

Blaze Media industry classification

Industry
Product category
Conservative Digital Media
NAICS
Newspaper Publishers (513110), Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers (51621)
SIC
Newspapers: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2711)
akta.pro primary industry
Consumer News & Digital Newsrooms (Web/App-First) (MPAJADAD)
akta.pro secondary industry
Community-Integrated Publishing Platforms (MPACAIAI)

Keywords

  • Conservative digital media
  • Subscription video streaming
  • Online news opinion
  • Podcast production
  • Political commentary shows

Where Blaze Media is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Texas
HQ country
United States
HQ region
North America

Markets served

Blaze Media business model

Business model
GTM type
B2C
Offering type
Digital Commerce or Content
Cost components
Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

  1. Subscription Services (BlazeTV+ and Blaze News): Recurring subscription revenue from digital media content. BlazeTV+ provides video streaming access to exclusive content from conservative personalities including Glenn Beck, Steve Deace, Allie Beth Stuckey, and Liz Wheeler. Subscriptions include ad-free experience and access to invite-only live chats with hosts. Blaze News provides in-depth investigative stories and premium articles.
  2. Merchandise Sales: Sale of branded merchandise through Blaze Media's online shop.
  3. Advertising: The website mentions content may sometimes include advertisements, suggesting advertising revenue as a secondary stream.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Blaze Media product offering

Product offering

Core offering

Blaze Media operates a multi-platform conservative digital media business centered on subscription-based content distribution. Its core offerings include BlazeTV+, a premium video streaming subscription service that bundles access to Blaze News, original on-demand shows, and podcasts featuring prominent conservative commentators. The company also publishes free news and opinion at theblaze.com, operates a print magazine (Frontier), and sells branded merchandise through its online shop.

Product overview

Blaze Media operates as a multi-platform conservative media company offering a unified portfolio of subscription-based content products. The core offering consists of BlazeTV+ (a premium streaming subscription service) which includes access to Blaze News (digital news subscription), original TV shows and podcasts featuring conservative commentators, and the foundational theblaze.com website providing free news and opinion content. Additional products include Frontier Magazine (print publication) and the Blaze Media Shop (e-commerce). The ecosystem is designed to serve conservative audiences seeking unfiltered news, expert analysis, and exclusive content across video, audio, text, and print formats.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

  • BlazeTV: Subscription video streaming service featuring conservative media personalities and original content
  • Blaze News
  • Frontier

Products and services

  • BlazeTV+ Premium subscription streaming service offering exclusive video content from conservative media personalities, including original shows, commentary programs, and invite-only live chats with hosts; subscription includes access to Blaze News.
  • Blaze News Subscription-based digital news platform providing in-depth investigative stories and premium articles covering politics, news, opinion, and current events from a conservative perspective.
  • The Blaze (theblaze.com) Free digital media news and opinion website featuring breaking news, opinion columns, lifestyle content, tech coverage, and entertainment from a conservative perspective; serves as the primary web presence for Blaze Media.
  • Frontier Magazine Print magazine publication by Blaze Media covering politics, culture, and conservative commentary in a physical publication format, available via Blaze Unlimited subscription.
  • Blaze Media Shop E-commerce platform selling branded merchandise, books, and other products related to Blaze Media brands and personalities.

Companies that use Blaze Media

Customer profile

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Blaze Media technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API
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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Blaze Media partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Blaze Media competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Direct peers

  • The Daily Wire: The leading conservative subscription digital media company (Ben Shapiro, Michael Knowles, Matt Walsh). Direct peer to Blaze: same D2C subscription model, talent-led shows, podcasts, and premium content for conservative audiences.
  • PragerU: Conservative educational media company producing short-form videos, podcasts, and PragerU Kids content with strong YouTube and D2C distribution. Comparable to Blaze in audience, ideological alignment, and short- and long-form video monetization.
  • Newsmax: Conservative cable TV channel and digital news site targeting the same audience as Blaze Media, with subscription Newsmax+ streaming. Direct competitor in conservative news, opinion, and subscription streaming.
  • One America News (OANN): Conservative-leaning cable news network and digital outlet. Overlaps with Blaze in news, opinion, and cable/satellite distribution for the same audience demographic.
  • Breitbart News: Right-wing digital news and opinion outlet with large daily readership in the same conservative audience as Blaze. Comparable in editorial positioning, D2C digital model, and ad/news revenue mix.
  • The Epoch Times: Conservative digital news outlet with one of the largest newspaper circulations in the US and associated streaming (EpochTV). Direct competitor in conservative news, print, and subscription streaming.

Broad incumbents

  • Fox News / Fox Corporation: Largest mainstream conservative media company (cable TV, digital, streaming via Fox Nation). Competes with Blaze for conservative audiences but operates at vastly larger scale and broader portfolio.
  • CBN (Christian Broadcasting Network): Faith-aligned media company with cable TV, news, and streaming distribution. Overlaps with Blaze's faith and family audiences but is broader in religious programming and operates at larger scale.

Emerging players

  • Rumble: Alternative video platform that has positioned itself to conservative creators and audiences often deplatformed elsewhere. Adjacent peer in distribution infrastructure and audience overlap, with growing subscription/cloud offerings.
  • The Federalist: Conservative online magazine and podcast network with similar editorial positioning. Smaller scale than Blaze but directly competes for the same conservative news/commentary audience.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Blaze Media social profiles

Digital presence

Blaze Media financial estimates

Financial estimate

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Blaze Media leadership team

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Blaze Media subsidiaries and ownership

Company hierarchy

Subsidiaries1 record

Blaze Media funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Blaze Media M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Blaze Media

What does Blaze Media do?

Blaze Media operates a multi-platform conservative digital media business centered on subscription-based content distribution. Its core offerings include BlazeTV+, a premium video streaming subscription service that bundles access to Blaze News, original on-demand shows, and podcasts featuring prominent conservative commentators. The company also publishes free news and opinion at theblaze.com, operates a print magazine (Frontier), and sells branded merchandise through its online shop.

Is Blaze Media a public or private company?

Blaze Media is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.

When was Blaze Media founded?

Blaze Media was founded in 2018. It employs 51 to 100 people.

Where is Blaze Media based?

Blaze Media is headquartered in Texas, United States, in the North America region.

How does Blaze Media make money?

Three revenue lines are on record. Subscription Services (BlazeTV+ and Blaze News) is the primary driver. The others are merchandise Sales and advertising.

Who are Blaze Media's main competitors?

Direct peers on record are The Daily Wire, PragerU, Newsmax, One America News (OANN), Breitbart News and The Epoch Times. Broad incumbents are Fox News / Fox Corporation and CBN (Christian Broadcasting Network). Emerging players are Rumble and The Federalist.

Does Blaze Media have an API?

No public API is recorded for Blaze Media.

What industry is Blaze Media in?

Blaze Media's product category is Conservative Digital Media. Its primary akta.pro industry code is MPAJADAD, Consumer News & Digital Newsrooms (Web/App-First), with a secondary code of MPACAIAI, Community-Integrated Publishing Platforms. Its NAICS code is 513110 and its SIC code is 2711.

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Dallas ObserverA controversial local pastor landed a big podcast deal. Here are some wild things he has said.Josh Howerton, a Rockwall-based pastor at Lakepointe Church with more than 20,000 members, signed a podcast deal with Blaze Media, joining conservative commentators including Glenn Beck, Jason Whitlock and Allie Beth Stucky. His "Live Free" podcast has over 1 million YouTube subscribers and will remain free on YouTube, Spotify and Apple Music.The IndependentFederal cop sues right-wing outlet the Blaze after they falsely accused her of planting Jan 6 pipe bombsFormer U.S. Capitol Police officer Shauni Kerkhoff filed a defamation lawsuit in Virginia against right-wing media outlet Blaze Media and two of its former writers, Steve Baker and Joseph Hanneman, for falsely accusing her of planting pipe bombs outside the Democratic and Republican National Committee headquarters the night before the January 6, 2021 Capitol riot. The false accusations, based on unsubstantiated "forensic gait analysis," resulted in her being fired, placed on administrative leave by the CIA, investigated by the FBI, and harassed online and in person, forcing her to hide for two weeks. The actual suspect, Brian Cole Jr. of Woodbridge, Virginia, was arrested in December and charged with transporting explosive materials across state lines, having allegedly told the FBI he believed conspiracy theories about the 2020 election.Blaze MediaGovernment funded a weapon to fight terrorism — and then tested it on Blaze MediaThe U.S. State Department’s Global Engagement Center funded a contract with private companies to test technologies that targeted Blaze Media for disinformation during the 2020 election period. This activity was central to a settled lawsuit filed by The Federalist and others, which alleged the government used public funds to support private censorship infrastructure against domestic media outlets. NewsGuard, PeakMetrics, and Omelas were identified as the contractors executing these tests under the agency's grant-making authority.Business InsiderConservative media figures are rethinking public events after Charlie Kirk's death, while expressing defianceConservative media figures are reassessing their approach to public events following the fatal shooting of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk, with some increasing security measures while others vow to continue public appearances. Ben Shapiro predicted the shooting would mark "the end of outdoor events" for political gatherings, while Blaze Media elevated building security. Security consultants report a surge in requests from media personalities seeking protection, as the FBI has yet to announce a suspect or motive.Deseret NewsEntertainment options for conservatives: What’s available?Conservative media companies are expanding into entertainment, with The Daily Wire publishing a Christmas novel and launching a children's division, while Tucker Carlson Network and Glenn Beck's Blaze Media also offer content. The Daily Wire plans to spend $100 million over three years on Bentkey, and Tucker Carlson Network received a $15 million investment.VarietyBlaze Media Pivots Conservative News to Subscription-Only Model to ‘Avoid the Censorship’ and ‘Politicized Practices’ of Big Tech Advertising (EXCLUSIVE)Blaze Media shifted its news website and video content to an ad-free, subscription-only model on Tuesday, citing avoidance of Big Tech censorship. The news site costs $5 per month, while BlazeTV+ costs $120 per year. The move includes content from acquired publications Align and Return.BenzingaTucker Carlson To Host Republican Forum With These 6 Candidates, Will Trump Surprise And Show Up? - Fox (Tucker Carlson will host one-on-one interviews with six Republican presidential candidates on July 14, 2023, in Des Moines, Iowa, at a forum co-hosted by Blaze Media and FAMiLY Leader. This marks Carlson's first major public appearance since his departure from Fox News in April. Notably absent from the forum is former President Donald Trump, who according to organizers has a scheduling conflict, despite dominating Republican polls for the 2024 GOP nomination.