Top State Department media streaming distribution services, social networks, and other media networks and content providers contractors
In the 12 months ending Oct 5, 2026, the Department of State obligated $11.6M in net prime contract dollars under NAICS 516210, up 617.6% from $1.6M in the preceding 12 months. 13 prime contractors received positive obligations, and 2 of them accounted for 80% of that spend.
Prime contracts funded by the Department of State. Latest 12 months: Oct 6, 2025 to Oct 5, 2026. Source: USAspending.gov.
Obligations by fiscal year
Net prime contract obligations by federal fiscal year (October to September).
Top State Department contractors for NAICS 516210
Ranked by positive obligations in the latest 12 months. Share is of all positive obligations in this market.
| # | Contractor | Latest 12 mo | Prior 12 mo | Share | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hearst Media Production Group LLC | $5.6M | $0 | 48.4% | New |
| 2 | attn: Inc. | $5.2M | $0 | 45.0% | New |
| 3 | Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees | $208K | $802K | 1.8% | ▼ 2 |
| 4 | Digisay LLC | $179K | $0 | 1.6% | New |
| 5 | Amarillo Creative Lab LLC | $88K | $0 | 0.8% | New |
| 6 | Isentia PTY Limited | $67K | $0 | 0.6% | New |
| 7 | Storyzy | $55K | $25K | 0.5% | ▼ 2 |
| 8 | Joren Communications (PTY) Ltd | $40K | $35K | 0.4% | ▼ 4 |
| 9 | Vybe, LLC | $39K | $0 | 0.3% | New |
| 10 | Zeynep Safak Erturk | $38K | $0 | 0.3% | New |
| 11 | Meltwater News US Inc | $23K | $0 | 0.2% | New |
| 12 | Clarion Communications Group LLC | $19K | $0 | 0.2% | New |
| 13 | Politico, LLC | $13K | $0 | 0.1% | New |
What changed in the last 12 months
Contractors with the largest change in reported obligations versus the preceding 12 months.
Largest gains
- Hearst Media Production Group LLC$0 → $5.6M (+$5.6M) · now #1
- attn: Inc.$0 → $5.2M (+$5.2M) · now #2
- Digisay LLC$0 → $179K (+$179K) · now #4
Largest declines
- Factal Inc$635K → $0 (−$635K) · no latest-period obligations
- Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees$802K → $208K (−$594K) · now #3
- Mediaplusexperience Inc$43K → $0 (−$43K) · no latest-period obligations
New to this market
7 contractors received their first obligations in this market (since FY2022) during the latest 12 months. The largest:
| Contractor | First obligation | Latest 12 mo |
|---|---|---|
| Hearst Media Production Group LLC | Mar 19, 2026 | $5.6M |
| attn: Inc. | Jun 8, 2026 | $5.2M |
| Digisay LLC | May 12, 2026 | $179K |
| Amarillo Creative Lab LLC | Sep 28, 2026 | $88K |
| Isentia PTY Limited | Apr 8, 2026 | $67K |
| Clarion Communications Group LLC | Jun 22, 2026 | $19K |
| Politico, LLC | Jul 15, 2026 | $13K |
Where the money comes from
Funding sub-agencies within the Department of State, latest 12 months. The funding organization can differ from the office that runs the requirement.
| Funding sub-agency | Latest 12 mo | Prior 12 mo | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Department of State | $11.6M | $1.6M | Up $9.9M (617.6%) |
Potential recompetes
Large awards in this market whose current period of performance ends in the next 18 months. Treat these as research leads: options, extensions, and follow-on vehicles often change the timing.
| Award | Incumbent | Obligated | Current end |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19AQMM26C0375 | Hearst Media Production Group LLC EDUCATIONAL 250 ANNIVERSARY TV SERIES | $5.6M | Mar 16, 2027 |
| 19AQMM26C0586 | attn: Inc. FREEDOM250 CIVIC EDUCATION DIGITAL CONTENT | $5.2M | Jun 7, 2027 |
Common questions
Who are the top State Department contractors for NAICS 516210?
In the latest 12 months, Hearst Media Production Group LLC ($5.6M), attn: Inc. ($5.2M), Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees ($208K) received the most State Department obligations for media streaming distribution services, social networks, and other media networks and content providers.
How concentrated is this market?
The eight largest primes held 98.9% of positive obligations, and Hearst Media Production Group LLC alone held 48.4%. 7 contractors won their first obligations in this market during the latest 12 months.
Are any large State Department NAICS 516210 contracts ending soon?
2 of the largest awards in this market reach their current end date in the next 18 months. The first is 19AQMM26C0375 (Hearst Media Production Group LLC, $5.6M obligated), ending Mar 16, 2027. An end date is a research lead, not a confirmed recompete: options and extensions often move it.
Related markets
Figures are net obligations on prime contracts (award types A–D) from USAspending.gov, grouped by funding agency and the NAICS code on each award. Net obligations include deobligations and corrections, so they can differ from positive-obligation totals. See methodology.
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