Sinclair
One of ABC's largest affiliates, which, along with NextStar, told ABC they would no longer air Jimmy Kimmel's show, effectively forcing his suspension.
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9/20/2025, 2:43:35 AM
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9/20/2025, 2:43:35 AM
Summary
Sinclair, Inc. is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local news and sports, operating or providing services to 185 television stations across 85 markets. It is known for its role, alongside NextStar, in pressuring ABC, which led to the suspension of Jimmy Kimmel following his false accusation against the MAGA movement. Sinclair became a publicly listed company in 1995 and is a Fortune 500 company, with its content delivered across multiple platforms including over-the-air, multi-channel video program distributors, and streaming services.
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Extracted Attributes
Type
Diversified media company
Affiliations
All major broadcast networks
Headquarters
Hunt Valley, Maryland, United States
NASDAQ Ticker
SBGI
Primary Business
Engage consumers with news, entertainment, and sports content; provide advertising means
Annual Revenue (2020)
5.9 billion USD
Owned Channels/Networks
Tennis Channel, Comet, CHARGE!, TBD., The Nest, ROAR, NewsON
Number of Markets Served
85
Content Delivery Platforms
Over-the-air, multi-channel video program distributors, streaming
Fortune 500 Ranking (2020)
465
Number of Employees (2021)
10,000
Number of Television Stations
185
Timeline
- Sinclair became a publicly listed company on NASDAQ, raising $105 million from the sale of 5 million shares. (Source: web_search_results)
1995-06-06
- Sinclair laid off 550 employees (approximately 5% of its workforce), citing the COVID-19 pandemic. (Source: web_search_results)
2021-03-XX
- Sinclair was announced as a Fortune 500 company, ranking 465th with annual revenues of $5.9 billion in 2020. (Source: web_search_results)
2021-06-02
- Sinclair was struck by a ransomware attack affecting internal servers and workstations of its television stations, disrupting office and operational networks. (Source: web_search_results)
2021-10-17
- Sinclair, along with NextStar, pressured ABC, leading to the suspension of Jimmy Kimmel after his false accusation against the MAGA movement. (Source: document_6e2e1c76-03ee-44e6-b5c2-5a8baf006d65)
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- Sinclair launched AMP Sales & Marketing Solutions, a unified sales force. (Source: web_search_results)
2025-XX-XX
Web Search Results
- Sinclair, Inc
Sinclair, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local news and sports. The Company owns, operates and/or provides services to 185 television stations in 85 markets affiliated with all the major broadcast networks; and owns Tennis Channel and multicast networks Comet, CHARGE!, TBD., and The Nest. Sinclair’s content is delivered via multiple platforms, including over-the-air, multi-channel video program distributors, and the nation’s largest streaming [...] Through podcasts, Sinclair continues to evolve the art of reporting and storytelling to engage with audiences worldwide: from sports, to entertainment, to news and true crime. Powered by View More Sinclair Cares utilizes the strength of Sinclair’s properties to uplift organizations and inspire audiences and employees to make a positive impact in their communities. Visit Website [...] As a leading broadcast television company, our primary business is to engage consumers on multiple platforms with relevant and compelling news, entertainment and sports content, and to provide advertisers and businesses efficient means and value to connect with our mass audiences. We recognize the vital role broadcast television plays in branding and local content delivery, and therefore strive to constantly be at the forefront of leading edge technology and structures to advance the industry.
- Sinclair Inc. - LinkedIn
Sinclair, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local news and sports. The Company owns, operates and/or provides services to 185 television stations in 85 markets affiliated with all major broadcast networks; owns Tennis Channel, the premium destination for tennis enthusiasts; multicast networks CHARGE, Comet, ROAR and The Nest; and the nation’s largest streaming aggregator of local news content, NewsON. Sinclair’s AMP Media produces a growing portfolio [...] of digital content and original podcasts. Additional information about Sinclair can be found at www.sbgi.net. ------------- At Sinclair, we believe in Enriching Local Lives. We serve the communities where we live and work through meaningful connections, trusted reporting and principled journalism. Local news is at the heart of Sinclair. Our focus is to enrich the lives of the local communities we serve by sharing relevant information to alert, protect and empower our audiences. Our commitment [...] overarching content brand, blends industry-leading programming and storytelling with cutting-edge technology and creativity. AMP Media is the umbrella for Sinclair’s original content, including video podcasts and social verticals—merging journalism, technology, and creativity to inform, inspire, and engage audiences nationwide. In 2025, we launched AMP Sales & Marketing Solutions, a unified sales force designed to scale with clients' needs and deliver
- Leading Holistic Aesthetics | Sinclair - Sinclair Global
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- Sinclair Broadcast Group - Wikipedia
In March 2021 Sinclair laid off 550 employees, which represented about 5% of its workforce, citing the COVID-19 pandemic. On June 2, 2021, it was announced that Sinclair is a Fortune 500 company, with annual revenues of $5.9 billion in 2020, placing it at 465 on the annual listing of the largest U.S. companies. The company has 10,000 employees as of 2021, and acquired an additional 46,000-square-foot (4,300 m2) office building near its main Hunt Valley headquarters to accommodate an additional [...] controlling Glencairn. Sinclair became a publicly listed company in 1995, raising $105 million in a sale of 5 million shares at its opening on NASDAQ on June 6. The Smith family retained a controlling interest. [...] On October 17, 2021, Sinclair was struck by a ransomware attack affecting the internal servers and workstations of its television stations, after the alleged hackers breached the stations' internal broadcasting systems via an Active Directory domain that interconnected the company's corporate and local IT networks. The incident had disrupted some of its office and operational networks (including internal servers, email servers, corporate phone lines, and workstations and news graphics systems
- Sinclair (surname) - Wikipedia
The style "Sinclair" is the most common. It has its origins in Scotland and is a derivation of the original French de Saint-Clair "Saint Clair (disambiguation)"), although the name has also been styled "Santoclair", "de St. Clair", "Sainclair", "Synklar" and many more across the centuries. The well-known individuals in this article are listed first alphabetically then by profession. | | [...] | K[edit&action=edit§ion=11 "Edit section: K")] Karen Sinclair, Welsh politician Kenia Sinclair, Jamaican athlete Kevin Sinclair "Kevin Sinclair (cricketer)"), Guyanese cricketer Kim Sinclair (born 1954), New Zealand set decorator | L[edit&action=edit§ion=12 "Edit section: L")] Laurent Sinclair, stage name of Laurent Biehler, French musician Linnea Sinclair, American science fiction romance author Lister Sinclair, Scottish/Canadian broadcaster, playwright and polymath Lucas [...] | I[edit&action=edit§ion=9 "Edit section: I")] Iain Sinclair, British writer and filmmaker Ian Sinclair, Australian politician Ian Sinclair (cricketer) "Ian Sinclair (cricketer)"), New Zealand Test cricketer Ian David Sinclair, Canadian lawyer, businessman, and Senator Izzy Sinclair, fictional character from Doctor Who comic | J[edit&action=edit§ion=10 "Edit section: J")] Jack Sinclair (Scouting) "Jack Sinclair (Scouting)") James Sinclair (disambiguation) "James Sinclair
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Location Data
Sinclair, Carbon County, Wyoming, 82334, United States
Coordinates: 41.7791754, -107.1162507
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