TV Globo

TV Globo, launched on April 26, 1965, in Rio de Janeiro, is the flagship television network of Grupo Globo and the dominant force in Brazilian broadcasting. It grew from the media empire built by the Marinho family, starting with the newspaper O Globo in 1925. Under Roberto Marinho, the network expanded rapidly to become the second-largest commercial TV network in the world, measured by revenue and audience reach. Its programming spans telenovelas, news, sports, and entertainment, with a production output that makes it the world's largest producer of telenovelas. These serialized dramas are a cornerstone of Brazilian culture and are exported to over 130 countries.

Owned by the privately held Grupo Globo and controlled by the Marinho family across three generations, the network operates its own stations and a vast affiliate system providing near-total coverage of Brazil. Its headquarters remain in Rio de Janeiro, with significant operations in São Paulo and Brasília. The network's influence on Brazilian public opinion and culture has been profound, though not without controversy, particularly regarding its coverage during the military dictatorship from 1964 to 1985. Critics have accused the network of favoring the regime in exchange for business advantages, a chapter that continues to be examined by historians.

In recent years, TV Globo has adapted to the shift toward digital media. Its streaming service, Globoplay, launched in 2015, now competes with international platforms like Netflix and Amazon Prime Video, offering original content and a deep library of Globo's productions. The network continues to produce high-profile telenovelas and invest in journalism, maintaining its position as the leading television network in Latin America despite declining linear viewership. Grupo Globo reported revenue of US$4.4 billion in 2017, though current figures are not publicly disclosed. [edit]