Hearst Media Production, Weigel Broadcasting expand partnership
January 7, 2026
Hearst Media Production Group (HMPG), a producer and distributor of unscripted series, has expanded its relationship with Weigel Broadcasting to provide programming across several Weigel multicast networks in the US in 2026.
With this newly expanded partnership, the Start TV network has begun carriage this month of HMPG series Journey with Dylan Dreyer and Recipe Rehab with Evette Rios; and the Heroes & Icons and Catchy Comedy networks will add HMPG shows beginning in April and July, respectively. All programmes will run during weekend educational/informational (E/I) time blocks.
HMPG will continue to provide programming for Dabl’s three-hour Sunday morning E/I lineup in 2026 as well.
The Start TV, Heroes & Icons, Catchy Comedy, and Dabl networks can be found in most TV markets in the US reaching millions of households watching over the air, and on select cable, satellite and streaming platforms.
“With its strong portfolio of platforms and growing audience, Weigel Broadcasting is an ideal home for our award-winning weekly series,” said Frank Biancuzzo, president of HMPG.
“The partnership with HMPG further expands our lineup of high-quality content across our networks, bringing even more educational and engaging programming to viewers,” said Neal Sabin, vice-chairman, Weigel Broadcasting.
HMPG’s current programme portfolio comprises more than 30 original series and hundreds of hours of original content annually on leading broadcast networks and station groups and on connected TV and streaming platforms. It has a series library of more than 6,000 episodes and its content can be found in 100 countries.