American syndication company owned by Tribune Publishing
Tribune Content Agency Formerly Chicago Tribune Syndicate (1918–1933) Chicago Tribune-Daily News Syndicate, Inc. Tribune-New York (Daily) News Syndicate Chicago Tribune New York News Syndicate Tribune Company Syndicate Tribune Media Services Company type Syndication Industry Media Founded 1918; 107 years ago (1918 ) Founder Joseph Medill Patterson Headquarters , Area served
United States Parent Tribune Publishing Website tribunecontentagency.com
Tribune Content Agency (TCA ) is asyndication company owned byTribune Publishing . TCA had previously been known as theChicago Tribune Syndicate , theChicago Tribune New York News Syndicate (CTNYNS ),Tribune Company Syndicate , andTribune Media Services . TCA is headquartered inChicago , and had offices in various American cities (Milwaukee, Wisconsin ;Queensbury, New York ;Arlington, Texas ;Santa Monica, California ), the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and Hong Kong.
[ edit ] Sidney Smith 's early comic stripThe Gumps syndication whenRobert R. McCormick andJoseph Medill Patterson , who had both been publishing theChicago Tribune Coulton Waugh explained:
So originated on June 16, 1919, theIllustrated Daily News , a title which, as too English, was almost at once clipped to(New York) Daily News The Gumps . It was the almost instant popularity of this famous strip that directly brought national syndication into being. Midwestern and other papers began writing to theChicago Tribune , which also publishedThe Gumps , requesting to be allowed to use the new comic, and the result was that the heads of the two papers collaborated and founded the . . . syndicate, which soon was distributing Tribune-News features to every nook and cranny of the country.[ 1]
Patterson founded theChicago Tribune Syndicate in 1918, managed by Arthur Crawford.[ 2]
In 1933, Patterson (who was then based in New York and running theDaily News ),[ 2] Chicago Tribune-Daily News Syndicate, Inc. (also known as theChicago Tribune-New York News Syndicate and theTribune-New York (Daily) News Syndicate ).[ 3] [ 4]
An April 1933 article inFortune United Feature Syndicate ,King Features Syndicate , the Chicago Tribune Syndicate, and theBell-McClure Syndicate .[ 5] Mollie Slott kept the syndicate running in its mid-century glory days.
In 1968, the syndicate offered about 150 features to approximately 1400 client newspapers.[ 6]
[ edit ] Tribune Publishing acquired theTimes Mirror Company in 2000, with theLos Angeles Times Syndicate being merged intoTribune Media Services .[ 7] [ 8]
The McClatchy Company inherited a partnership with theTribune Company , in thenews service Knight Ridder-Tribune Information Services, when it acquiredKnight Ridder ;[ 9] McClatchy-Tribune News Service (MCT). In 2014, Tribune bought out McClatchy's share of the company, taking full ownership of MCT[ 10] [ 11]
[ edit ] On June 25, 2013, the newspaper syndication News & Features division of Tribune Media Services became theTribune Content Agency .[ 12]
On June 12, 2014, Tribune Media Services was merged intoGracenote .[ 13] Tribune Media andTribune Publishing , Gracenote went to Tribune Media (who would sell it toNielsen Holdings in 2016) while Tribune Content Agency content remained with Tribune Publishing.
On September 22, 2014, the McClatchy-Tribune News Service (MCT) was renamed theTribune News Service (TNS).
Products and services [ edit ] TCA distributesmedia products, such asnews ,columns ,comic strips ,Jumble andcrosswords , printed insert books,video , and other information services to publications across the United States, Canada, and other countries in English and Spanish[ 14] print andweb syndication .
Tribune Premium Content is a subscription service for newspapers and other media channels. The content provided includes comics, puzzles, games, editorial cartoons, as well as feature content packages. Tribune Premium Content also syndicates content from other sources, such asThe Atlantic ,Rolling Stone ,Kiplinger , Harvard Health andMayo Clinic .[ 15]
TCA's news service,Tribune News Service , offers breaking news, lifestyle and entertainment stories, sports and business articles, commentary, photos, graphics and illustrations.[ 16]
Tribune SmartContent is an information service filtered to provide targeted content. Full-text news feeds deliver articles from 600 sources from around the world.[ 17]
TCA also offered products and services for niche markets via TCA Specialty Products.[ 18]
TCA has, worldwide, 600-plus contributors and serves more than 1,200 clients, services and resellers.[ 19]
Wayne Lown, General Manager Rick DeChantal, Sales Director Pia Ingberg, Director, European Operations Mustafa Sharaan, Director of International Business Development Jack Barry, VP/Operations (and Acquisitions Editor) Zach Finken, Associate Editor Matt Maldre, Marketing Manager Discontinued strips [ edit ]
The Adventures of Smilin' Jack Zack Mosley (1933–1973)Aggie Mack / AggieHal Rasmusson and Roy L. Fox (1946–1972)Beyond Mars Jack Williamson &Lee Elias (February 17, 1952 – May 13, 1955)Bobby Make-Believe Frank King (1915–1919)Brenda Starr, Reporter Dale Messick (1940–2011)Ching Chow Sidney Smith andStanley Link (1927–1990)Closer Than We Think byArthur Radebaugh (January 12, 1958 – January 6, 1963) — Sunday panel[ 20] Compu-toon Charles Boyce (1994–1997; moved toUniversal Uclick )Conrad Bill Schorr (1982–1986)Deathless Deer byAlicia Patterson andNeysa McMein (1942–1943)[ 21] [ 22] Dondi Gus Edson andIrwin Hasen (1955–1986)Friday Foster Jorge Longarón (1970–1974)The Gumps Sidney Smith (1917–1959)Harold Teen Carl Ed (1919–1959)Helen, Sweetheart of the Internet Housebroken (2002–2010)In the Bleachers Steve Moore (1985–1995; moved toUniversal Press Syndicate )[ 23] Kennesaw byReamer Keller (1953–1955)Li'l Abner Al Capp (1964–1977) — moved over fromUnited Feature Syndicate [ 24] Little Joe [ 25] Little Lulu Little Orphan Annie Harold Gray and others (1924–2010)Lola United Feature Syndicate )[ 26] Lolly (later changed toLolly and Pepper ) by Pete Hansen (1955–1983)[ 27] Loose Parts Dave Blazek and John Gilpin (December 2000–September 24, 2014; moved toThe Washington Post Writers Group ) — acquired from theLos Angeles Times Syndicate [ 8] Louie byHarry Hanan (1947–1976)[ 28] Mary Perkins, On Stage Leonard Starr (February 1957 – September 9, 1979)Moon Mullins Frank Willard &Ferd Johnson (1923–1991)Mother Goose and Grimm Mike Peters (1984–2002; moved toKing Features Syndicate )[ 29] Motley's Crew Ben Templeton andTom Forman (1976–2000)Mount Pleasant by Rick McKee and Kent Sligh (2021-2023)My Son John byBill Hoest (April 4 1960 – c. April 1962)[ 30] The Neighbors George Clark (1939–1971)Old Doc Yak Sidney Smith (February 5, 1912 – June 22, 1919, December 7, 1930 – February 25, 1934) — second iteration as a weeklytopper strip forThe Gumps The Pink Panther Raising Hector by Peter Ramirez[ 31] Rick O'Shay Stan Lynde (April 27, 1958 – March 8, 1981)Shoe Jeff MacNelly and then others (1977–2008; moved toKing Features Syndicate )[ 32] Smitty Walter Berndt (1922–1973)Smokey Stover Bill Holman (1935–1973)Spy vs. Spy Duck Edwing and Dave Manak (2002–2014)Sylvia Tales of the Green Beret Robin Moore &Joe Kubert (September 20, 1965 – 1968)The Teenie Weenies William Donahey (June 14, 1914 – October 26, 1924; September 24, 1933 – December 2, 1934; May 18, 1941 – February 15, 1970)Terry and the Pirates Milton Caniff (1934–1946) andGeorge Wunder (1946–1973)Texas Slim byFerd Johnson (1925–1958)[ 33] Tiny Tim Stanley Link (July 23, 1933 – March 2, 1958)Whiteboy (later changed toWhiteboy in Skull Valley and then simplySkull Valley ) byGarrett Price (Oct. 8, 1933–Aug. 16, 1936)[ 34] Winnie Winkle Martin Branner (1920–1962), Max Van Bibber (1962–1980), andFrank Bolle (1980–1996)The World's Greatest Superheroes Columns and articles [ edit ] God Squad, The by Marc GellmanHarvard Health Letters Interpersonal Edge by Daneen SkubeMayo Clinic Q & A Medicine Cabinet, The: Ask the Harvard Experts My Answer from the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham My Pet World by Cathy M. RosenthalReal Estate Matters by Ilyce R. Glink and Samuel J. TamkinRight Thing, The byJeffrey L. Seglin [ edit ] Careers Now by Vicki SalemiCredit Card Chart, The Global Viewpoint Network byNathan Gardels Interpersonal Edge by Daneen SkubeJill on Money by Jill SchlesingerKids & Money by Steve RosenKiplinger Consumer News Service Kiplinger's Money Power Markets & Mutual Funds Money Market Package Savings Game, The by Elliot RaphaelsonSuccess featuring Kiplinger,Inc. Magazine Fast Company Terry Savage Daily Bridge Club by Frank StewartGoren Bridge by Bob JonesPoker by Tony Dunst and Bryan DevonshireLatest Line by J. McCarthyEnvironmental Nutrition Harvard Health Letters How to Keep Well by Irving S. Cutter (1935–?)Mayo Clinic Q & A Medicine Cabinet, The: Ask the Harvard Experts Premium Health News Service by Various Contributors24/7 Wall St. Drive, The Fresh Toast, The Linda C. Black Horoscopes by Nancy BlackMy Pet World by Cathy M. RosenthalTuesdays with Mitch byMitch Albom Your Daily Astrology by Magi HelenaCelebrity Travel by Jae-Ha KimRick Steves’ Europe byRick Steves Taking the Kids by Eileen OgintzDiscontinued columns and columnists [ edit ]
Nancy Dorris: cooking (1930s) W. A. Evans, M.D.: health column (1919–1933) Little Old New York , byEd Sullivan (1935–1940s)Danton Walker, column onBroadway theatre (1939–1940s) Clare Boothe Luce : national political convention coverage) (1940s)Beauty Answers byAntoinette Donnelly (1919–c. 1946)Doris Blake :Love Problems ,Heart Chats , andHeart to Heart Talks (1921–1946)Mainly About Manhattan by John Chapman (1933–1946)Parent-Child by Gladys Bevans (1927—c. 1946)Rush & Malloy by George Rush and Joanna Molloy (?–2009)Inside the Video Games (?–2009)Samantha Power (?–2009) Paul A. Samuelson (?–2010) Test Drive by Jim Mateja (?–2010)Joe Galloway (?–2010) Eric Heiden (2009-2011) Kathy Kristof (?–2011) Swift Justice by Nancy Grace (2010-2011)Michael Showalter (?–2011) Naturally Savvy (?–2011)Jen Lancaster (2011) Social Studies by Julia Allison (2010-2011)Garrison Keillor (?–2012) Robyn Blumner (?–2013) Alexander Heffner (?–2013) Ta-Nehisi Coates (?–2013) Retire Smart (?–2014)Joel Brinkley (2014) Travel Troubleshooter by Christopher Elliott (?–2014)Andy Rooney (?–2014) Brazen Careerist byPenelope Trunk (2006–2014)William Pfaff (?–2015) a Google a Day (2011-2015)Jean Knows Cars by Jean Jennings (2015–2016)Steve Dale (?–2016) Kristyn Schiavone (2011-2016) So Social by Scott Kleinberg (?–2016)Apps of the Week (?–2016)Diane Farr (?–2016) Your Other 8 Hours by Robert Pagliarini (?–2016)Virtual Tourist (?–2016)Cultivating Life (?–2016)Ian Bremmer (?–2017) Frank Rich (?–2017) Global Events in Context by David Keys (?–2017)Liz Smith (?–2017) Mario Batali (2011–2017) Kids Doctor by Sue Hubbard, M.D. (?–2018)Anya Kamenetz (?–2018) One for the Table (?–2018)Paul Greenberg (?–2018) The Smart Collector by Danielle Arnet (?–2019)Global Economic Viewpoint by Nathan Gardels (?–2019)Henry Kissinger (?–2020) Paul Kennedy (?–2020) Simple Style by Aramide Esubi (?–2020)Wolfgang Puck's Kitchen by Wolfgang Puck (?–2020)Carl Hiassen (?–2021) Scopin the Soaps by Toby Goldstein (?–2021)John Kass (?–2021) Mary Schmich (?–2021)Rex Huppke (?–2022) Politics Today by Jules Witcover (?–2022) Leonard Pitts Jr. (?–2022)Daily Racing Form’s Consensus (?-2023) Daily Commuter Puzzle, The by Stella ZawistowskiJumble Crosswords David L. Hoyt Los Angeles Times Crossword Puzzle edited by Patti VarolQuote-Acrostic TV Crossword, The by Ricky CruzArrowWords Boggle BrainBusters byDavid L. Hoyt andJeff Knurek Code-Cracker SCRABBLEgrams Word Salsa by Tony TallaricoWord Wheel Brainbusters: The Ultimate Puzzle Book Envelope’s Oscar Preview, The Family Health Guide from Harvard Health Publications Guide to Entertaining: Be the Best Holiday Host This Year Guide to Fitness from Harvard Health Publications Guide to Investment from Morningstar Guide to Retirement from Morningstar Guide to Summer Entertaining International Travel Guide Life Skills: How to do almost anything Mayo Clinic Guide to Healthy Eating Pet Power Travel Guide U.S.A. ^ Waugh, Coulton.The Comics , 1947. ^a b Watson, Elmo Scott."The Era of Consolidation, 1890-1920" (Chapter VII) , inA History Of Newspaper Syndicates In The United States, 1865-1935 (Western Newspaper Union, 1936),archived at Stripper's Guide ^ "Tribune Company History" . Funding Universe. 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