Harpo Productions

Overview

Harpo Productions, Inc. is a multimedia production company founded in 1986 by Oprah Winfrey, headquartered in West Hollywood, California. The name "Harpo" is "Oprah" spelled backwards and reflects Winfrey's on-screen husband in The Color Purple. Recognized as one of the largest black-owned media companies globally, the organization has played a significant role in the entertainment industry.

The company is best known for producing The Oprah Winfrey Show, which marked a milestone in television history. Harpo Films, a subsidiary established in 1990, focuses on feature films and television movies, often highlighting socially relevant stories. Notable productions include The Great Debaters and Precious. Harpo also has a publishing division producing books and magazines, and previously held a stake in the Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN). In 2021, the company announced a documentary series for Apple TV+ titled The Me You Can't See, co-hosted by Oprah Winfrey and Prince Harry. Overall, Harpo Productions serves a diverse audience with inspirational and culturally significant content across various media platforms.

Basic Information

Contact Details

• Phone: +1 312-633-1000
• Website: oprah.com
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/harpo-productions

Key Focus Areas & Initiatives

• Broadcast media production & distribution
• Media rights management
• Television and film production
• Digital streaming and content distribution
• Women's empowerment programming
• Content innovation for social impact
• Celebrity-driven media projects
• Community engagement and philanthropy
• Content development and management
• Publishing (books and magazines)
• Streaming collaborations and partnerships
• Media syndication and licensing

Technologies Used

• Akamai
• Amazon AWS
• Amazon SES
• Campaign Monitor
• Render
• Route 53
• The Trade Desk
• Zendesk