ICTJul 16, 2026

News Corporation

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Year Founded & Workforce

2012-12-31

28,000 Employees

Industry

ICT

Services

News Corporation Overview

Company Headquarters: US

Founded: 2013

Workforce: ~ 28,000

Company Overview: News Corporation (News Corp.) is a media and information services company that focuses on developing and distributing content for consumers and businesses globally. The company operates mainly through four business segments—book publishing, news and information services, digital real estate services, and subscription video services. The company’s news and information services segment cover News Corp Australia, Dow Jones, the New York Post, News UK, and News America Marketing that offers news and information for the consumers. The book publishing segment consists of HarperCollins, a consumer book publisher having operations across 18 countries. In 2018, HarperCollins provided around 100,000 publications in digital formats. The company’s subscription video services segment offers entertainment, sport videos, and news services to subscribers through satellite, cable and internet protocol (IP). The company delivers its content through several distribution platforms including traditional platforms such as television and print and through digital platforms including websites, social media platforms, e-books, and applications for mobile devices.

Strategy

News Corp. is focused on maximizing its revenue by distributing its content through print and digital media platforms. Furthermore, the company aims to expand its digital media platforms by attracting more content viewers through customer-oriented content publishing. Additionally, it strategizes to acquire and partner with leading media platforms and expand its market reach through investments in developing innovative technologies and product offerings.

Company Snapshot

$9,024M

Revenue

28,000

Employees

2012-12-31

Founded

Headquarters

SWOT Analysis

Strengths

Comprehensive brand portfolio
Strong brand image
Financial Performance

Weaknesses

Huge Debt

Opportunities

Focus on news services
Investment in strategic initiatives
Emerging Publishing market in US

Threats

Intense market rivalry
Changing consumer preferences
Stringent regional Regulations

Key Developments

Date	Approach	Development
May 2021	Acquisition	News Corporation concluded its announced acquisition of Houghton Mifflin Harcourt’s HMHC Books & Media segment for USD 349 million in cash. The acquired Books & Media business will be operated by News Corporation’s subsidiary, HarperCollins Publishers.
May 2021	Merger	News Corp Australia merged more than 20 regional newspapers with capital city mastheads. More than 20 of Rupert Murdoch’s regional newspapers – including the 160-year-old Northern Star in Lismore – were quietly merged with News Corp Australia’s city mastheads.
October 2018	Acquisition	Move Inc., a subsidiary of News Corp. and a market leader in real estate tech platforms, announced the acquisition of Opcity, a leading real estate technology platform operator. This acquisition strengthened Move Inc.’s marketing reach by generating leads that benefit consumers and professionals.
March 2018	Agreement	News Corp. signed a definitive agreement with Foxtel and FOX SPORTS Australia for delivering premium and innovative content in the country.

Product Offering

News Corporation
- Entertainment and Media
- Global Entertainment & Media Market

Financial Performance

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Wantstats' research desk profiles News Corporation as part of our ongoing coverage of the ICT sector, drawing on public company data, filings, and market intelligence.

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Sales Leader, Bamberg

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Peter Groot Koerkamp

Account and Business Manager, EFS-Holland BV

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Younghwan Choi

Senior Retail Manager, LG Chem

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Mark Irwin

Management Consultant, Level 21

I am very pleased with how market segments have been defined in a relevant way for my purposes (such as "Portable Freezers & refrigerators" and "last-mile"). In general the report is well structured. Thanks very much for your efforts.

Rob Kooiker

Group Product Manager HVAC & Fire Protection GMA, Rockwool

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R&D Director, Seojin

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Strategy & Business Development Director, Dogan Holding

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News Corporation

Company Headquarters: US Founded: 2013 Workforce: ~ 28,000 Company Overview: News Corporation (News Corp.) is a media and information services company that focuses on developing and distributing content for consumers and businesses globally. The company operates mainly through four business segments—book publishing, news and information services, digital real estate services, and subscription video services. The company’s news and information services segment cover News Corp Australia, Dow Jones, the New York Post, News UK, and News America Marketing that offers news and information for the consumers. The book publishing segment consists of HarperCollins, a consumer book publisher having operations across 18 countries. In 2018, HarperCollins provided around 100,000 publications in digital formats. The company’s subscription video services segment offers entertainment, sport videos, and news services to subscribers through satellite, cable and internet protocol (IP). The company delivers its content through several distribution platforms including traditional platforms such as television and print and through digital platforms including websites, social media platforms, e-books, and applications for mobile devices.

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