Leading media & publishing companies in Brazil 2023, by revenue

Brazil's media and publishing landscape is dominated by a few key players, with Globo Comunicação e Participações S.A. leading the pack. In 2023, Globo generated over 15 billion Brazilian reals in revenue, dwarfing its closest competitor, Record, which earned 4.3 billion reals. This stark contrast highlights the immense influence Globo wields in the Brazilian media market.

Revenue growth and profitability

Globo's revenue saw a modest increase of 0.1 percent from 2022 to 2023, reaching 15.13 billion reals. However, the company's net profit for 2023 was 840 million reals, significantly lower than its peak of 3.1 billion reals in 2015. This suggests that while Globo maintains its market dominance, it faces challenges in maintaining profitability. Meanwhile, a publishing entity within Grupo Globo - Editora Globo, reported a more substantial revenue growth of 15 percent year-over-year, reaching 945 million reals in 2023. 

Industry growth and employment

The Brazilian media, information technology, and telecommunications sectors have experienced significant growth in recent years. In 2022, the number of companies in these sectors increased by 64 percent to over 315,000. This expansion was accompanied by a 19-percent rise in employment, with approximately 1.61 million people working in these industries. This growth indicates a vibrant and expanding media landscape in Brazil, despite the dominance of a few large players.