Private company
Westinghouse Broadcasting
Logo: Westinghouse Broadcasting, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons3
American broadcasting company
The Westinghouse Broadcasting Company, also known as Group W, was the broadcasting division of Westinghouse Electric Corporation. It owned several radio and television stations across the United States and distributed television shows for syndication.2 It ceased to exist in 1999.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
Overview
- Industrybroadcast syndication, radio broadcasting, television broadcasting, television production1
- HeadquartersNew York City1
- Founded inEast Pittsburgh1
- Legal formpublic company1
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The Westinghouse Broadcasting Company, also known as Group W, was the broadcasting division of Westinghouse Electric Corporation. It owned several radio and television stations across the United States and distributed television shows for syndication.2
Corporate structure
Westinghouse Broadcasting sits at the top of its group. 2 entities, 1 country on record. Switch between the flow chart and the network, and select any entity to see its details.
- Westinghouse Broadcasting New York City
- Filmation Subsidiary · Reseda
Built from subsidiaries, stakes and holdings from Wikidata (CC0); major holders from Schedules 13D and 13G. Each entity in the chart links to its source.
Leadership
Who has led Westinghouse Broadcasting, and when. Pick a name to see everywhere that person has worked.
Chief executive
President
- Chief executive officerDaniel L. Ritchie 1974 to May 1, 19871
- PresidentDaniel L. Ritchie 1974 to May 1, 19871
Subsidiaries and ownership
Owners
Subsidiaries
From Wikidata.1
Acquisitions
- Succeeded by Audacy, Inc.1
- Succeeded by CBS Broadcasting, Inc.1
Timeline
Links
- WikipediaWestinghouse Broadcasting
- More imagesWikimedia Commons
- WikidataQ7988935
Sources
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