Company Profile

Company Description:

Weigel Broadcasting Co. is a family-owned media company based in Chicago, Illinois. The company owns and operates national television networks, as well as local broadcast stations throughout the country. Weigel is a leader in the media industry with "MeTV," Memorable Entertainment Television, the number-one rated classic television network, as well as the "Movies!" Network in cooperation with the Fox Television Stations, the "DECADES" Network, the "H&I" Network and the “Start TV” Network in association with the CBS Television Stations. Weigel's local stations include CBS, ABC, The CW, MyNet and Telemundo network affiliates. Weigel and its affiliate companies broadcast network and independent television stations in Los Angeles, Chicago, San Francisco, Seattle, Denver, St. Louis, Nashville, Salt Lake City, Hartford, Milwaukee, South Bend and Rockford.

The company’s history goes back more than five decades. Always an entrepreneurial company finding innovative ways to serve its markets, Weigel began with a single television station — WCIU-TV. Today, Weigel is a multi-platform media company with broadcast and network operations; a popular radio station playing timeless and memorable music; and proprietary technology for news applications.

The industry continues to evolve and Weigel has changed dramatically along with it. What remains unchanged is Weigel’s dedication to serving our audiences and clients with compelling programming, products and innovation.