CHCH TV is a privately owned company headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1954, it operates as a tier 1 media tech buyer with approximately 170 employees. The company specializes in broadcast television and radio, functioning as an independent television station primarily based in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.
On August 30, 2026, the cancellation of CHCH's Saturday news programming at 6 and 11 p.m. was characterized as another blow to local journalism, with news director Greg O’Brien citing funding cutbacks and the harsh reality facing not only conventional broadcast news but all Canadian news outlets. Previously, on August 29, CHCH explained its decision, stating that unlike online media, it operates with a federal license as an essential public service, bound by ethics and practices from the Radio Television Digital News Association. This followed the initial announcement earlier on August 29 that CHCH TV would discontinue its Saturday Evening News programs. The station cited the business unsustainability of competing with foreign tech platforms and streaming services for viewership, while also contending with domestic regulatory and financial realities.
CHCH TV offers 2 products in the media and telecoms services industry. CHCH TV's product portfolio comprises of broadcast television and radio and media and TV services.
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CHCH TV's revenues were less than $250M in 2024. Caretta Research has split CHCH TV's revenue into 2 different product categories, the largest of which is linear (local broadcaster). For full access to CHCH TV's revenue breakdown subscribe to Caretta Portal.
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