CNBC is a privately-owned American business news provider, founded in 1989. Operating as a subsidiary of NBCUniversal, it broadcasts television and radio programming to audiences in the United States and Canada. As of 2020, CNBC employed approximately 2,600 people and reported revenues under $10 million. Its headquarters are located in the United States.

2020 Revenue

Founded

1989

Headcount

2,600

Headquarters

US

Primary Segment

Broadcast television and radio

Ownership

Privately Owned

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On August 4, 2025, CNBC won a Gold award in the Best B2B Event category at the Marketing Event Awards in Singapore for CONVERGE LIVE. On August 25, 2025, CNBC announced Priyanka Salve's appointment as India Senior Correspondent, based in Singapore. Salve will focus on India coverage across digital platforms and lead the Inside India newsletter. On September 15, 2025, CNBC announced an expanded partnership with TuneIn to broaden global access to market news. Finally, on September 17, 2025, CNBC named the top fintech companies in the UK in collaboration with Statista.

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CNBC offers products in the media and telecoms services industry. CNBC's product portfolio comprises of broadcast television and radio.
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CNBC's revenues were less than $10M in 2023. All the revenue comes from linear (thematic channel groups).
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Examples of CNBC's suppliers include Avid, Fortra and Dorna Sports.

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CNBC currently holds 21 broadcasting rights for sports competitions including motorsports, marathon, sailing, cycling, sports sublicensing, horse racing, multi-sport, athletics and gymnastics.

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