Grupo Bandeirantes De Comunicacao

Name

Grupo Bandeirantes De Comunicacao

Legal name

Grupo Bandeirantes De Comunicacao

Website

https://band.uol.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

1937

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Broadcast Media and Television Network

NAICS

Broadcasting and Content Providers (516), Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers (516210)

SIC

Television Broadcasting Stations (4833)

akta.pro primary industry

Online News & Magazine Publishing Platforms (CMS & Hosting) (MPAJAMAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sports Streaming Distribution & App Platforms (CTV, Mobile, Web) (MPAKAOAL), Sports Digital Audio Broadcasts (Live Radio, Play-by-Play, Podcasts) (MPAKAOAG)

Keywords

• Broadcast television network
• Radio broadcasting services
• Video streaming platform
• Sports betting platform
• Digital news media

Headquarters

HQ city

São Paulo

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Advertising Revenue: Traditional advertising across TV, radio, and digital platforms including display ads, sponsored content, and pre-roll video advertisements on digital properties
2. Subscription Streaming (Bandplay): Premium subscription-based streaming service for on-demand video content including exclusive programming and live events
3. E-commerce (Bandshop): Online retail store selling merchandise, products, and branded goods
4. Sports Betting Operations (BandBet): iGaming and sports betting platform operating in the regulated Brazilian market

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Grupo Bandeirantes De Comunicacao operates a diversified Brazilian media business producing and distributing news, sports, and entertainment content across free-to-air television (Band TV, BandNews TV), radio networks (Rádio Bandeirantes, BandNews FM), and digital platforms anchored by the band.com.br news portal. It has expanded into subscription video streaming via Bandplay, online sports betting via BandBet, branded e-commerce via Bandshop, and fact-checking services via Band Verifica, all aimed at Brazilian consumer and advertiser audiences.

Product overview

Grupo Bandeirantes De Comunicacao operates a multi-platform media network anchored by its Band news portal (band.com.br), which serves as the primary digital hub for journalism, sports, and entertainment content. The portfolio includes specialized digital products: Bandplay for video streaming, BandBet for sports betting, Bandshop for e-commerce, and Band Receitas for culinary content. The company also maintains radio assets including BandNews FM and Rádio Bandeirantes, television channels, regional content through Band Multi, agricultural programming via Agroband, and educational content through Sala Digital. The Band Verifica fact-checking initiative in partnership with Agência Lupa provides content verification services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Bandplay: Streaming platform for Band's video content
• BandBet
• Bandshop
• Band Receitas
• BandNews FM
• BandPlacar
• Agroband
• Rádio Bandeirantes
• Sala Digital
• Band Verifica

Products and services

• Band.com.br News and Entertainment Portal Comprehensive online portal delivering news, sports, entertainment, agro, recipes, videos, podcasts, and live streaming to Brazilian audiences across journalism, sports, and general interest verticals.
• Bandplay Streaming Platform Subscription-based digital streaming platform providing on-demand and live access to Band's video programming including sports, news, and entertainment for Brazilian consumers.
• BandBet Sports Betting Platform Online iGaming and sports betting platform operating under the Band brand in Brazil's regulated betting market, offering wagering on Brazilian and international sports.
• Bandshop E-commerce Store Direct-to-consumer online retail store selling Band-branded merchandise, products, and licensed goods to Brazilian fans and viewers.
• Band Receitas Culinary Content Platform Dedicated recipes and culinary content portal offering cooking show recipes, video recipes, and lifestyle food content for Brazilian audiences.
• Band TV Broadcast Television Channel Free-to-air national broadcast television channel carrying Band's news, sports, entertainment, and special-event programming for Brazilian viewers across the country.
• BandNews TV News Channel Dedicated 24/7 television news channel delivering continuous news, politics, and current affairs coverage to Brazilian audiences.
• BandNews FM Radio Network National news radio network delivering 24/7 news, sports commentary, and live soccer broadcasts to Brazilian listeners.
• Rádio Bandeirantes Radio Network Flagship AM/FM radio station of the Bandeirantes network transmitting news, sports, and entertainment programming to Brazilian listeners.
• Band Placar Sports Scores Platform Real-time sports scores and live match updates platform providing Brasileirão, Copa do Mundo, and other Brazilian sports data to fans.
• Band Verifica Fact-Checking Service Editorial fact-checking and misinformation verification service operated in partnership with Agência Lupa, focused on election coverage and combating fake news in Brazilian media.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Agência LupacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFact-checking partnership for Band Verifica initiative. Agência Lupa provides verified fact-checking content that Band incorporates into its journalism across TV and digital platforms, particularly focused on elections coverage and misinformation detection. This partnership enhances Band's credibility in journalism and addresses the problem of fake news in Brazilian media.
• SiGMA Group/SoftswissminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBand participates in iGaming industry events organized by SiGMA Group portfolio companies. The BiS SiGMA South America 2026 summit in São Paulo brings together leaders from sports, finance, media, and betting sectors, with Band represented as a media partner covering the event and participating in discussions about Brazil's role as a strategic hub for iGaming in Latin America.

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Grupo Globo: Brazil's largest media conglomerate operating TV Globo, Globoplay streaming, and a portfolio of news and entertainment properties. Direct competitor across free-to-air TV, streaming, and digital news in the Brazilian market.

Direct peers

• Grupo Record: Major Brazilian broadcaster operating Record TV and PlayPlus streaming platform. Closely comparable multi-platform media strategy with news, entertainment, and religious content verticals targeting Brazilian audiences.
• SBT (Grupo Silvio Santos): Brazilian free-to-air broadcast television network with national reach. Direct competitor in the same traditional TV advertising and entertainment market as Band.
• RedeTV!: Brazilian free-to-air television network competing for the same audience and advertising budgets as Band in the second tier of Brazilian broadcasters.
• Globoplay: Globo's subscription streaming service for Brazilian audiences offering on-demand video and live programming. Most direct comparable to Bandplay in the Brazilian SVOD market.
• PlayPlus: Record's subscription streaming platform for Brazilian audiences. Direct competitor to Bandplay in Brazilian SVOD with similar content strategy anchored by Record's free-to-air programming.
• ESPN Brasil: Disney-owned sports broadcaster and streaming platform for Brazilian sports audiences. Competes directly with Band for premium sports rights and Brazilian sports fan engagement across TV and digital.
• UOL: Brazil's largest digital news portal, owned by Grupo Folha. Direct competitor to band.com.br for Brazilian online news audience and digital advertising.
• Betano: Major regulated sports betting platform in Brazil. Competes with BandBet for Brazilian sports betting users, particularly on Brasileirão and international sports markets.

Emerging players

• CazéTV: Brazilian digital-first sports streaming platform led by streamer Casimiro. Competes with Bandplay for premium sports rights (including Copa do Mundo) and younger streaming audiences.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/portaldaband
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@bandjornalismo
• Facebookfacebook.com/band.com.br
• Instagraminstagram.com/bandtv
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/uol

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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