Fox News

What Fox News does

Fox News Media is the U.S. cable news subsidiary of Fox Corporation (NASDAQ: FOXA), operating a portfolio of news, business, weather, sports, and Spanish-language brands anchored by the flagship Fox News Channel. Founded in 1996 by Rupert Murdoch as the third major U.S. cable news network, it has held the #1 cable news position for nearly 24 consecutive years and commands roughly 60% of cable news audience share in both total day and primetime. The business spans cable (FNC, Fox Business), subscription streaming (Fox Nation with exclusive documentaries and talent-driven programming; FOX One aggregator), digital (FoxNews.com and mobile apps reaching 187M monthly unique visitors in January 2026), audio (Fox News Radio and podcasts on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Amazon Music), broadcast (Fox News Report interstitial on 18 owned stations), free ad-supported streaming via the Fox-owned Tubi, and Spanish-language coverage via Fox Noticias.

The underlying technology is a multi-platform broadcasting and content distribution stack — cable and satellite transmission, OTT streaming infrastructure across major CTV platforms (Roku, Apple TV, Fire TV, Android TV, Samsung, Vizio, LG), iOS and Android mobile applications, podcast CMS-style delivery, and social/YouTube-native video publishing that produced 4.5B YouTube views in 2025 (up 69% YoY). Product surface also includes Fox Weather, OutKick, Fox News Polls, Fox News Games Hub, and an e-commerce merchandise arm. Fox News Media is led by President Jay Wallace under Fox Corporation CEO Lachlan Murdoch, with U.S. operating geographies focused on the United States and selected international sports rights (FIFA World Cup 26, World Baseball Classic 2026).

Fox News monetizes through three primary streams: (1) advertising — cable TV ad sales, digital display and video advertising, and annual upfront presentations to major national advertisers; (2) recurring subscription — Fox Nation priced via annual plans with tactical promotional pricing (e.g., $17.76 for the America 250 campaign); and (3) content licensing — notably a multiyear deal with Meta allowing Meta AI to surface real-time Fox News content across Meta's properties. Customer segments include general news consumers, political news viewers (especially conservative/Republican audiences), sports fans (NFL, MLB, FIFA World Cup, World Baseball Classic, UFC, WWE, college football), and Spanish-language viewers (Fox Noticias). The network is the leading single source of news among registered voters per NYT/Siena polling and has signed major partnership deals with the USO, NYSE, Freedom 250 organizers, and prediction-market platforms Polymarket and Kalshi.

Name

Fox News

Legal name

FOX News Network, LLC

Website

https://foxnews.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Fox News Media operates the flagship Fox News Channel cable network alongside Fox Nation streaming, Fox News Digital, Fox Business, Fox Weather, and audio properties, delivering 24-hour news, political commentary, sports, and original programming to American news, political, and sports audiences.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cable News and Digital Media

NAICS

Television Broadcasting Stations (51612), Television Broadcasting Stations (516120), Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers (51621)

SIC

Television Broadcasting Stations (4833)

akta.pro primary industry

24/7 National & International News Channels (MPABAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

News & Business Information Cable Networks (MPABAFAE), Business & Financial News Channels (MPABAIAB)

Keywords

• Cable news broadcasting
• Digital news media
• Video news streaming
• News publishing platform
• Audio news distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Advertising Revenue: Primary revenue driver from television advertising, digital display ads, and video advertising across all Fox News Media platforms including FoxNews.com, YouTube, and social media channels.
2. Subscription Revenue (Fox Nation): Subscription-based streaming service offering exclusive content, documentaries, and shows. Annual promotional rate of $17.76 for America 250 celebration.
3. Licensing Content: Licensing agreements with third-party platforms for content distribution, including AI licensing deals with Meta for content integration.
4. Upfront Advertising Sales: Annual upfront TV advertising sales presentations to advertisers showcasing audience reach and programming slate.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels11 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Fox News Network, LLC operates a 24-hour cable news television network (Fox News Channel) along with a portfolio of owned digital, streaming, audio, and Spanish-language properties (Fox News Digital, Fox Nation, Fox Business, Fox Weather, Fox News Audio, Fox Noticias, OutKick) that deliver breaking news, political commentary, business coverage, weather reporting, and original programming to U.S. audiences.

Product overview

Fox News operates as a multi-platform media company offering a portfolio of interconnected news, entertainment, and streaming products. The core offerings include Fox News Channel (FNC), the flagship 24-hour cable news network that has dominated cable news viewership for nearly 24 consecutive years, and Fox News Digital, the web and mobile platform reaching over 187 million monthly unique visitors. The company has expanded into streaming with Fox Nation, a subscription video service offering exclusive documentaries, shows, and live events, and FOX One, a broader streaming aggregator combining Fox News with Fox Sports and other networks. Supporting products include Fox Business for financial news, Fox Weather for weather coverage, Fox News Audio for radio and podcasts, OutKick for sports and culture, and Fox Noticias for Spanish-language content. Additional digital offerings include the Fox News Games Hub with interactive puzzles, Fox News Shop for branded merchandise, and Fox News Polls for public opinion research. The Fox News Report 90-second interstitial extends reach to broadcast television stations. These products work together to provide comprehensive news coverage across television, digital, audio, and streaming formats.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Fox Business: Business news television network
• Fox Nation
• Fox Weather
• Fox News Audio
• Fox Noticias
• OutKick
• Fox One
• FOX News Go

Products and services

• Fox News Channel (FNC) The flagship 24-hour cable news network providing continuous news coverage, political commentary, and opinion programming; the most-watched cable news channel for nearly 24 consecutive years.
• Fox News Digital FoxNews.com website and mobile applications (iOS, Android) delivering text articles, videos, breaking news alerts, and multimedia across politics, world, entertainment, sports, and lifestyle categories.
• Fox Nation Subscription-based streaming service offering exclusive shows, documentaries, movies, and live events celebrating America; available on Roku, Apple TV, Fire TV, Android TV, Samsung Smart TV, Vizio Smart TV, LG Smart TV, iOS, Android, and the web with promotional $17.76 annual pricing for the America 250 celebration.
• Fox Business Network (FBN) Business news cable channel covering markets, economy, and personal finance; leads all business news brands on YouTube with hundreds of millions of views.
• Fox Weather Free weather streaming platform and app providing forecasts, severe weather coverage, and climate-related reporting across television and digital platforms.
• Fox News Audio Radio and podcast programming distributed through AM/FM affiliates, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Pandora, Amazon Music, TuneIn, and Audacy. Includes FOX News Rundown and hosted talk shows.
• OutKick Sports and culture digital platform featuring articles, videos, and shows including 'Tomi Lahren Is Fearless', 'Don't @ Me with Dan Dakich', and 'OutKick The Show'.
• Fox Noticias Spanish-language news content and programming for Hispanic audiences across digital and broadcast channels.
• FOX One Streaming aggregator app bundling Fox Nation content with Fox Sports and other Fox networks, offering live streaming, on-demand content, and pay-TV authentication.
• Fox News Go Mobile application allowing users to watch live Fox News programming, access on-demand content, and receive breaking news alerts on iOS and Android devices.
• Fox News Shop E-commerce platform selling branded merchandise, books, and promotional items featuring Fox News branding.
• Fox News Newsletters Email newsletters delivering curated breaking news alerts, top stories, and specialized content on topics including entertainment, sports, and lifestyle.
• Hang Out with Sean Hannity Twice-a-week podcast hosted by Sean Hannity featuring long-form interviews with subjects across culture, business, sports, and politics, distributed across major podcast platforms.
• Crime & Justice with Donna Rotunno Podcast covering major U.S. crime stories and trials, hosted by criminal defense attorney Donna Rotunno with FOX News reporters and legal experts.
• FOX on Games Video game news and industry analysis podcast covering game releases, industry trends, and gaming technology.
• The Patriot War Documentary Series Exclusive Fox Nation documentary series hosted by Kelsey Grammer exploring stories of American independence and the founding of the nation.
• Fox News Report 90-second daily news interstitial anchored by Bill Melugin, airing on 18 Fox-owned broadcast television stations to deliver condensed news coverage.
• Fox News Polls Proprietary national and statewide public opinion surveys on political and social issues, with polling data and analysis published on the Fox News platform.

Quantifiable outcome

• Fox News averaged 2.8 million weekday primetime viewers in May 2026, ranking as third highest-rated network in all of television
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration19 records

AI capability4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, major, core and minor.

• Freedom 250 / America 250 OrganizersflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 June 2026Fox News Media launched extensive multi-platform programming spanning June 24th to July 5th, 2026, to celebrate America's 250th birthday. The partnership includes live broadcasts from iconic locations including the National Mall, Liberty State Park, Philadelphia, Mount Rushmore, and Teddy Roosevelt's Presidential Library across FNC, FBN, FOX Nation, FOX News Audio, and FOX Weather.
• New York Stock ExchangemajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 June 2026Fox Business Network (FBN) aired live programming from the New York Stock Exchange as part of the America 250 celebration coverage, combining financial news with patriotic programming.
• World Baseball Classic 2026majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 4 March 2026Fox Media serves as the U.S. broadcaster for the 2026 World Baseball Classic, airing games across Puerto Rico, Japan, and the United States from March 5-17, 2026. The event features 20 teams with major MLB players representing their countries.
• Meta (Facebook)majorGTM or Marketing Partner · 5 December 2025Meta signed a multiyear licensing deal with Fox News allowing Meta AI to access and display real-time Fox News content across Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Messenger. This partnership provides Fox News content distribution through Meta's AI assistant while generating licensing revenue for the network.
• Tubi (Fox-owned)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFox Corporation leverages Tubi as its free ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) platform, which ranks as the No. 1 free ad-supported service with 100 million monthly active users and over 10 billion hours watched annually, ahead of Netflix and Disney+ in ad-supported reach. Fox announced programming including Baywatch revival on Tubi.
• White House / Presidential AdministrationflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerFox News secured exclusive access to conduct the first interview with President Donald Trump from Beijing following his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the US-China summit. Sean Hannity conducted the first post-summit interview airing during Hannity, while Bret Baier interviewed the president on Friday during Special Report.
• USOminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFOX One partnered with USO to bring live World Cup games to U.S. troops overseas, providing entertainment access for military personnel stationed abroad.

Scale indicators22 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Market position

Competitive moat6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/FoxNews
• YouTubeyoutube.com/FoxNewsChannel
• Facebookfacebook.com/foxnews
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/163884
• Instagraminstagram.com/foxnews
• TikToktiktok.com/@foxnews

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments1 record

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