News Corp

News Corp operates as a global publishing giant with its headquarters at 1211 Avenue of the Americas in Midtown Manhattan. The company officially launched on June 28, 2013, after the original News Corporation split into two separate public entities. This strategic division separated the newspaper and book publishing assets from the entertainment and broadcasting divisions that later restructured into Fox Corp.

Rupert Murdoch founded the organization and remains the controlling shareholder through his family trust. He stepped down as CEO in 2023 to allow Robert James Thomson to take over daily operations while Murdoch retained the title of Executive Chairman. The company manages four main segments including U.S. and U.K. news media, book publishing, and digital real estate platforms.

The portfolio features major titles like The Wall Street Journal, The Times (UK), The Australian, HarperCollins Publishers, and Realtor.com. While holding a dominant position in traditional print and book markets, the firm faces stiff competition from digital-native companies like Google and Meta for advertising revenue. Recent court documents from August 2026 suggest Murdoch is considering a potential merger between News Corp and Fox Corp again. [edit]