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| Rede Record | |
|---|---|
| Name | Rede Record |
| Country | Brazil |
| Founded | 1953 (as TV Record) |
| Founder | Assis Chateaubriand |
| Headquarters | São Paulo |
| Language | Portuguese |
| Picture format | 1080i HDTV |
| Owner | Universal Church of the Kingdom of God |
Rede Record is a major Brazilian television network with nationwide reach, known for a diverse schedule that includes telenovelas, game shows, news programs, sports transmissions, and religious content. Founded in the mid-20th century, the network has played a pivotal role in Brazilian audiovisual culture and politics, engaging with institutions, entertainers, media conglomerates, and religious organizations. Its evolution reflects interactions with figures from the Getúlio Vargas era through contemporary leaders and institutions such as SBT, Globo, Band, and RecordTV Rio de Janeiro affiliates.
The network originated as a local broadcaster established by Assis Chateaubriand during an era that included the expansion of Rede Tupi and the consolidation of the Brazilian press landscape. Throughout the 1960s and 1970s, the station expanded amid the influence of entities such as TV Rio and Excelsior (TV station), navigating changes during the Military dictatorship in Brazil (1964–1985) when broadcast regulation involved bodies like the Departamento de Imprensa e Propaganda. In the 1980s and 1990s, competition intensified with corporate groups led by figures associated with Roberto Marinho and Silvio Santos, prompting strategic investments and the acquisition of regional affiliates in Minas Gerais, Rio Grande do Sul, and Bahia. The 1990s and 2000s saw a turning point when ownership shifted toward entities connected to the Universal Church of the Kingdom of God and entrepreneurs involved with media consolidation, paralleling transactions also seen in deals involving Grupo Abril and Editora Globo affiliates. This repositioning influenced programming, partnerships with international studios such as Sony Pictures Television and Televisa, and relationships with regulatory agencies including the Brazilian Agency of Telecommunications.
Programming historically blended entertainment formats pioneered by personalities like Silvio Santos and production companies akin to TV Globo's drama units. Staple offerings include serialized telenovela productions developed alongside screenwriters who have worked with studios comparable to Globo Filmes and directors with credits in productions for Canal Brasil. Variety shows, game shows, and reality formats were adapted from formats popularized by networks like Endemol and Fremantle. The network has commissioned original series involving creative professionals connected to festivals such as the Festival de Brasília do Cinema Brasileiro and collaborated with music labels linked to artists showcased at events like Rock in Rio. Children's programming and educational specials have occasionally involved partnerships with institutions such as Fundação Getulio Vargas-related cultural initiatives and broadcasters reaching audiences across the Amazonas region.
News operations developed bureaus in capitals including Brasília, Salvador, and Recife, competing with institutions such as TV GloboNews and international agencies like Reuters and Associated Press. Editorial teams have featured journalists who moved between outlets including Jornal Nacional alumni and presenters with histories on SBT Brasil and BandNews FM. Coverage of elections linked the network to debates around figures such as Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, Fernando Henrique Cardoso, and Jair Bolsonaro, while investigative reporting drew comparisons with work by outlets like Folha de S.Paulo and O Estado de S. Paulo. The network's news scheduling included flagship newscasts modeled after formats seen on CNN Brasil and partnerships for content syndication with regional stations in the Cerrado and Northeast Region.
Sports broadcasts encompassed rights negotiations with federations such as the Confederação Brasileira de Futebol and events involving clubs like Flamengo, Corinthians, and Santos FC. The network covered national competitions alongside competitors that secured rights for tournaments organized by bodies like CONMEBOL and CBF. Commentary teams included former athletes with careers at clubs and national teams that participated in tournaments such as the Copa Libertadores and the FIFA World Cup, and production units collaborated with sports producers experienced in covering editions of the Olympic Games and regional multi-sport events like the Pan American Games.
International distribution involved satellite and cable carriage in markets where diasporas from Portugal, Angola, and Mozambique reside, and content deals were struck with platforms similar to GloboPlay and international rights holders. The network engaged in content exchange with Latin American broadcasters including Telemundo and Caracol Televisión, and entered syndication arrangements for drama and variety formats with production houses based in Mexico City and Buenos Aires. International bureaus and correspondent networks have reported on global summits attended by leaders from BRICS nations and on diplomatic events involving the United Nations and regional organizations like MERCOSUR.
Ownership ultimately consolidated under entities associated with the Universal Church of the Kingdom of God, aligning the network with media strategies resembling those of religiously-affiliated broadcasters worldwide. Corporate governance involved executives with prior roles in conglomerates such as Grupo Record subsidiaries, and the corporate umbrella included publishing and radio assets comparable to holdings in groups like Organizações Globo. Regulatory filings interacted with agencies such as the Ministry of Justice (Brazil) for compliance, and strategic alliances with investment firms and production studios mirrored transactions common to media mergers involving conglomerates like Time Warner and ViacomCBS.
The network has faced scrutiny over editorial independence, alleged editorial bias linked to figures associated with the Universal Church of the Kingdom of God, and disputes reminiscent of controversies surrounding outlets like Fox News and their relationships to political actors. Legal disputes included litigation comparable to cases brought against broadcasters by public figures and institutions, and critiques from press freedom advocates akin to Repórteres Sem Fronteiras assessments. Accusations involved programming decisions, coverage of electoral campaigns featuring personalities such as Aécio Neves and Geraldo Alckmin, and debates over the intersection of religious organizations and media ownership, attracting commentary from academics at institutions like Universidade de São Paulo and think tanks similar to the Instituto Millenium.
Category:Television networks in Brazil