Hollywood Foreign Press Association

What Hollywood Foreign Press Association does

Golden Globes, LLC operates the Golden Globe Awards, an annual entertainment awards ceremony founded in 1944 and recognized as the first major award show of each entertainment season. The organization is a private limited liability company headquartered in West Hollywood, California, owned by Penske Media Corporation through Dick Clark Productions, and administers the awards through a voting body of nearly 400 international journalists from 95 countries and regions across 28 categories covering film, television, and podcasting. Core products include the flagship annual ceremony broadcast on CBS Television Network and streamed on Paramount+, the Cecil B. DeMille Award (lifetime achievement, established 1952), the Carol Burnett Award (television excellence, established 2019), and an awards database documenting every nominee and winner in the show's history.

The business operates as an event-driven media property with multi-channel distribution: the annual ceremony is broadcast in 185+ countries and territories through CBS domestically, Paramount+ for streaming, and 16 international distributors covering 165 territories. Revenue is generated through broadcast rights licensing, corporate sponsorships (including Moët & Chandon, Nobu Restaurants, Saratoga Spring Water, Mark's Garden, and Robb Report), and ancillary monetized events including the Golden Eve primetime special and international Tribute Galas. The organization is also responsible for the Golden Globe Foundation, which has channeled more than $55 million over 28 years into entertainment-related scholarships (over 2,224 awarded), film restoration (over 138 films), and humanitarian causes.

Recent strategic activity has focused on product and geographic expansion: introduction of the Best Podcast category in 2025 made the Golden Globes the first major awards show to formally recognize podcasting; the Golden Eve primetime special debuted in January 2026 on CBS; and international Tribute Galas launched in Brazil (March 2026) and Uzbekistan (October 2026) to extend the brand into South America, Central Asia, and the Caucasus. The 83rd Annual ceremony in January 2026 reached 18 million total viewers, generated 42 million social engagements (up 5% year-over-year), and is reported to have produced $133.5 million in economic impact for Beverly Hills and Greater Los Angeles.

Name

Hollywood Foreign Press Association

Legal name

Golden Globes, LLC

Website

https://goldenglobes.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1944

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

The Golden Globes is an annual entertainment awards ceremony founded in 1944, owned by Penske Media Corporation through Dick Clark Productions and administered by nearly 400 international voters from 95 countries. It serves the global film, television, and podcasting industries through a flagship CBS-broadcast ceremony, lifetime achievement awards, and expanding international tribute galas.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Entertainment Awards and Events

NAICS

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Grantmaking Foundations (813211)

akta.pro primary industry

Awards Ceremonies & Recognition Events (MPAGAHAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Event & Tournament Sponsorship (Title/Presenting Sponsors, Official Suppliers) (MPAKALAB), Premiere, Awards & Festival Access (HSACAMAD)

Keywords

• Entertainment awards ceremony
• Film television recognition
• Broadcast licensing
• Corporate sponsorship events
• International voting body

Headquarters

HQ city

West Hollywood

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Broadcast Rights and Licensing: The Golden Globes generates revenue through licensing the broadcast rights to CBS Television Network and international distributors. The ceremony was broadcast in 165 territories and licensed to 16 international distributors. Streaming rights are held by Paramount+.
2. Corporate Sponsorship: The organization secures official sponsors for the ceremony including Moët & Chandon (Official Champagne), Nobu Restaurants and Chef Nobu Matsuhisa (Official Chef), Saratoga Spring Water (Official Water), Mark's Garden (floral arrangements), and Robb Report (gift bag curation). These partnerships provide both revenue and in-kind services.
3. Charitable Donations and Foundation: Over the last three decades, the Golden Globes has enabled donations of more than $55 million to entertainment-related charities including scholarship programs, film restoration projects, and humanitarian efforts. The Golden Globe Foundation manages these philanthropy initiatives, including over 2,224 scholarships to college students and restoration of over 138 classic films.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Hollywood Foreign Press Association (operating as Golden Globes, LLC) produces and licenses the annual Golden Globe Awards, the first major entertainment awards ceremony of each season since 1944. It honors outstanding achievements across 28 categories in film, television, and podcasting through votes by nearly 400 international journalists from 95 countries, with KPMG LLP as official tabulator. The organization also operates special career-achievement honors (Cecil B. DeMille Award, Carol Burnett Award), an historical Awards Database, philanthropic programs via the Golden Globe Foundation, and international Tribute Gala events.

Product overview

The Hollywood Foreign Press Association operates the Golden Globes as its primary product and brand, an annual awards ceremony celebrating excellence in film, television, and podcasting. The core offering consists of the Golden Globes Awards ceremony, complemented by the Cecil B. DeMille Award (lifetime achievement) and Carol Burnett Award (television excellence). Supporting products include the comprehensive Awards Database of historical nominees and winners, LIVE Coverage multimedia content, and international Golden Globes Tribute Gala events celebrating regional cinema. The organization also operates the Golden Globes Foundation for philanthropy with scholarship and film restoration programs, and offers a Weekly Globe newsletter. Recent expansion includes the new Best Podcast category (2025), Golden Eve primetime special (2026), and international tribute galas in Brazil and Central Asia.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Golden Globe Awards Ceremony The flagship annual awards ceremony celebrating excellence in film and television, and now podcasting, broadcast live on CBS and streamed on Paramount+, with categories for drama and musical/comedy motion pictures, television series, limited series, performances, and emerging formats.
• Cecil B. DeMille Award Prestigious lifetime achievement award created in 1952, honoring outstanding contribution to the world of entertainment, bestowed annually on iconic Hollywood talents.
• Carol Burnett Award Award created in 2019 and presented to honorees for outstanding contributions to television on or off screen, based on body of work and lasting impact of television career achievements.
• Golden Globes Awards Database Official searchable database listing every nominee and winner throughout the awards' history, providing comprehensive records across all categories and years.
• Golden Eve Primetime Special New annual primetime special airing on CBS and Paramount+ that honors Cecil B. DeMille Award and Carol Burnett Award recipients in the week leading up to the main Golden Globes ceremony.
• Golden Globes Tribute Gala Events International expansion of the Golden Globes brand through regional tribute galas celebrating regional film and television excellence, with events in Brazil and planned events in Central Asia and the Caucasus.
• Golden Globe Foundation Philanthropic arm of the Golden Globes organization that has donated more than $55 million over 28 years to entertainment-related nonprofits, academic programs, humanitarian organizations, and film restoration projects, providing over 2,224 scholarships.

Quantifiable outcome

• 18 million total viewers for the 83rd Annual Golden Globes, ranking as the most-watched awards show since the Oscars
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration13 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered minor, flagship and core.

• Uzbekistan (Central Asia and Caucasus Region)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 October 2026The Golden Globes announced the inaugural Golden Globes Silk Road Tribute Gala to debut in Uzbekistan on October 23-24, 2026, honoring film and television excellence in Central Asia and the Caucasus.
• Taormina Film FestivalminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 June 2026Taormina Film Festival collaborated with the Golden Globes and Artemis Rising Foundation to award Giuseppe Tornatore a Golden Globe for the documentary 'Brunello: The Gracious Visionary' during the 72nd edition of the festival.
• Urland Ventures LLCminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 18 March 2026Urland Ventures LLC produced the inaugural Golden Globes Tribute Gala Brazil held at Copacabana Palace in Rio de Janeiro on March 18, 2026.
• Dick Clark Productions (DCP)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerDick Clark Productions is the owner and producer of the Golden Globes. It is described as the world's largest owner and producer of televised live event entertainment programming. DCP plans, hosts, and produces the annual Golden Globes ceremony. The organization is owned by Penske Media Corporation.
• KPMG LLPcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKPMG LLP serves as the official vote tabulator for the Golden Globes awards. The U.S. audit, tax, and advisory firm provides independent tabulation of votes to ensure integrity of the awards process. This partnership has been ongoing for multiple years.
• CBS Television NetworkflagshipChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCBS Television Network broadcasts the Golden Globes ceremony live on Sunday evenings (8:00-11:00 PM live ET/5:00-8:00 PM live PT). The network reached 8.66 million Live + Same Day viewers for the 83rd Annual ceremony. Paramount, a Skydance Corporation, is the parent company.
• Paramount+flagshipChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorParamount+ streams the Golden Globes ceremony. Premium plan subscribers can stream live via local CBS affiliate feed; Essential subscribers have on-demand access the day after the special airs.
• Nobu Restaurants / Chef Nobu MatsuhisacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFor the third consecutive year, the Golden Globes partnered with Nobu Restaurants and world-renowned Chef Nobu Matsuhisa, the official Chef of the Golden Globes. The partnership includes an exclusive menu for the ceremony featuring signature dishes including Yellowtail Jalapeño, Caviar Cup, Lobster Salad, and Miso Black Cod.
• Moët & ChandoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoët & Chandon serves as the Official Champagne of the Golden Globes. The partnership includes serving Impérial Brut and Rosé Impérial champagnes to all awards ceremony guests. Also the Official Champagne of the Golden Globes Tribute Gala Brazil.
• Saratoga Spring WaterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSaratoga Spring Water returns as the Official Water of the Golden Globes. Saratoga Signature Blue—the brand's iconic cobalt bottle—appears throughout the ballroom.
• Mark's GardenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMark's Garden returns to the Golden Globes with floral arrangements designed by Creative Director Michael Uncapher. The arrangements embrace modern, sculptural elegance inspired by movement, light, and quiet Japanese floral philosophy.
• Robb ReportminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRobb Report curates the 'World's Most Luxurious Gift Bag' for Golden Globes winners and presenters for the third consecutive year. The Ultimate Gift Bag features an Atlas Signature Duffel Bag and The Ultimate Gift Book showcasing products across travel, culinary, fashion, wellness, and beauty.
• White Cherry EntertainmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMulti-Emmy Award-winning producing duo Glenn Weiss and Ricky Kirshner of White Cherry Entertainment (WCE) serve as executive producing showrunners for the Golden Globes ceremony.
• Red Sea International Film FestivalflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for presenting the Omar Sharif Award and Golden Globes Horizon Award at the Red Sea International Film Festival reception in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The collaboration aims to deepen international visibility for talent from the Arab world, Asia, and Africa.
• Artemis Rising FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArtemis Rising Foundation partners with the Golden Globes for the documentary award prize, announced during the Cannes Film Festival. The foundation is also collaborating on the Giuseppe Tornatore Golden Globe for 'Brunello' documentary at Taormina Film Festival.
• 16 International DistributorscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThe Golden Globes ceremony is licensed to 16 international distributors for broadcast across 165 territories and countries worldwide.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• Dick Clark Productions: Sister company under Penske Media Corporation and the producer/owner of the Golden Globes ceremony. An enabling partner rather than competitor - manages production, talent and broadcast execution, but its own broader live-events portfolio (e.g., New Year's Rockin' Eve) overlaps in the live-TV awards space.

Direct peers

• British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA): UK-based counterpart organization that also runs a major annual film and television awards ceremony, mirroring the Golden Globes' structure of international membership voting, prestige categories, and broadcast partnerships; comparable brand equity and not-for-profit operating model.
• Critics Choice Awards: Annual awards ceremony honoring film and television, founded by critics rather than journalists but operating an almost identical business model: large broadcast, sponsor-driven revenue, and a similar set of categories and audience targeting.
• MTV Movie & TV Awards: Genre-focused entertainment awards targeting a similar pop-culture audience with broadcast, digital and sponsor revenue. Competes for celebrity engagement and pop-culture mindshare during the broader awards-season window.
• American Theatre Wing (Tony Awards): Operates the premier U.S. stage awards ceremony with identical nonprofit/awards-body structure, broadcast/sponsorship monetization, and entertainment prestige halo; comparable peer for awards-organization economics even though category focus differs.
• People's Choice Awards: Fan-voted entertainment awards ceremony covering film, television and pop culture with a similar broadcast/sponsorship model; competes for the same general-entertainment audience slot as the Golden Globes.
• Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (Oscars): Operates the world's most prominent film awards ceremony, structurally and commercially near-identical to the Golden Globes: annual broadcast, voting membership, sponsor/licensing revenue, similar talent recognition categories. Direct competitor for broadcast audience share and advertiser dollars.
• Television Academy (Emmys): Annual peer-voted awards for television excellence run by a member-based professional organization. Like the Golden Globes, it operates a major broadcast ceremony, sells sponsorships, recognizes talent categories, and competes for awards-season attention and viewership.
• SAG-AFTRA (Screen Actors Guild Awards): Members-only labor organization that produces an annual industry awards ceremony, similar business model of broadcast licensing, sponsor monetization, and global talent recognition, directly competing with the Golden Globes for awards-season positioning.

Emerging players

• Film Independent (Spirit Awards): Nonprofit-led awards body that honors independent film with similar governance profile and broadcast ceremony model. A more niche peer in the awards ecosystem, valued for its prestige in indie circuits rather than mass-market viewership.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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M&A

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