Grupo Bandeirantes de Comunicacao

Grupo Bandeirantes de Comunicacao, also known as Rede Bandeirantes or Bandeirantes Network, is a privately owned entity headquartered in the Morumbi district of São Paulo, Brazil. Founded on 13 May 1967 by João Saad, the company operates in broadcast television and radio and has approximately 2,820 employees. It reported $105.7M in revenue as of 2025 and is classified as a tier 1 media tech buyer. The company, often referred to as Band, is a prominent Brazilian television network recognized for its extensive sports coverage, including its role as the long-term broadcaster of Formula 1 in Brazil, as well as its journalism and variety programming. Operating a vast national network of owned and affiliated stations, it reaches a significant portion of the Brazilian population through terrestrial, cable, and satellite distribution.