Grupo Clarin S.A. (Argentina)

Grupo Clarín S.A., founded on December 1, 1999, and headquartered in Buenos Aires, Argentina, is the country’s largest and most influential mass media conglomerate. The company operates across multiple segments, including cable television, internet access, publishing, broadcasting, and digital content production. Its origins trace back to the 1945 launch of the Clarín newspaper by Roberto Noble, which remains the most widely circulated Spanish-language daily in Latin America. Grupo Clarín is publicly traded on the Buenos Aires Stock Exchange (BCBA: GCLA) and the London Stock Exchange, with major shareholders including GC Dominio S.A., Héctor Magnetto, José Antonio Aranda, and Goldman Sachs. The company’s most important products and services include Diario Clarín, Olé (sports daily), Canal 13, Todo Noticias (TN), Radio Mitre, La 100, and Cablevisión, among others. Its most recognized brands span print, radio, television, and digital platforms, making it a dominant force in Argentina’s media landscape. Grupo Clarín also owns Papel Prensa, the country’s main newsprint manufacturer, and has stakes in Telecom Argentina and Pol-ka Producciones. Historically, the group expanded aggressively during the 1990s and 2000s, diversifying from print into television, radio, and telecommunications. It became the first Argentine media company to go public in 2007. As of recent data, Grupo Clarín employs over 4.400 people and continues to play a central role in shaping public discourse and media innovation in Argentina.