Success stories that deserve to be told
RMC combines operations in Mato Grosso/MS with Goiás/Tocantins assets, forming largest affiliated network in Brazil with 50+ years of Globo affiliation. Jaime Câmara Jr. remains as minority shareholder; transaction preserves operational continuity and governance structure while enabling growth expansion.
- RMC acquires Jaime Câmara Group media assets, creating Brazil's largest affiliated TV network
- Combined entity spans four states: Mato Grosso, Mato Grosso do Sul, Goiás, Tocantins
- Both networks have been Globo affiliates for 50+ years
- Jaime Câmara Jr. remains as minority shareholder; deal pending regulatory approval
Grupo Zahran's RMC has signed acquisition of Grupo Jaime Câmara's media assets, creating Brazil's largest affiliated broadcasting network spanning four states with TV, radio, and print operations.
The Rede Matogrossense de Comunicação, operating arm of the Zahran Group, has signed an agreement to acquire controlling interest in the media holdings of the Jaime Câmara Group. The deal, announced in May 2026, merges broadcasting and publishing operations across four Brazilian states—Mato Grosso, Mato Grosso do Sul, Goiás, and Tocantins—creating what both parties describe as the country's largest affiliated television network.
The RMC has operated in its home states since 1965, running television stations, radio outlets, and news portals. Like the Anhanguera Network it is now acquiring, RMC has maintained affiliation with Rede Globo for more than five decades. The Jaime Câmara Group, by contrast, traces its roots to 1935 in Goiás. Its portfolio includes the Anhanguera television network, three newspapers—O Popular, Daqui, and Jornal do Tocantins—and six radio stations operating across Goiás and Tocantins. The combined entity will span a region the Zahran Group views as economically vital: the agricultural heartland of central Brazil.
Caio Turqueto, president of the Zahran Group, framed the acquisition as an extension of the company's commitment to the region. "Brazil sees this area as the world's breadbasket," he said in a statement. "We who are from here see a dynamic economy in constant expansion, with success stories that deserve to be told. This acquisition is our commitment to tell them ever more, and to grow alongside the region we have always believed in." The language reflects a strategic positioning: the combined network will have reach and resources to cover the economic development, agricultural innovation, and business activity that define central Brazil's profile.
Jaime Câmara Júnior, who has controlled the family group for years, will remain as a minority shareholder after the transaction closes. His statement emphasized continuity and careful stewardship of the legacy his family built over nine decades. "After more than 90 years, the main feelings are gratitude to Goiás and Tocantins society, to our employees and clients, and confidence in the care we took in choosing the new controllers," he said. "We trust they will have the same care we always had in our activities. We wish them continued success for the benefit of Goiás and Tocantins residents." The structure preserves his stake while transferring operational control to Zahran, a signal that the transition is designed to honor institutional relationships rather than sever them.
The transaction remains subject to standard regulatory approvals from Brazilian authorities. Both parties emphasize that the merger will strengthen the network's capacity to innovate, expand into new markets, and deepen connections with audiences and advertisers across the four-state region. The combined operation will have substantially greater financial capacity and operational expertise than either entity possessed independently. For the Zahran Group, the acquisition represents a significant expansion of its media footprint in Brazil's economically dynamic center-west. For the Jaime Câmara Group, it marks a transition after nearly a century of family control—a handoff to a larger operator with the scale to compete in an increasingly consolidated media landscape.
Notable Quotes
This acquisition is our commitment to tell [success stories] ever more, and to grow alongside the region we have always believed in.— Caio Turqueto, President of Grupo Zahran
After more than 90 years, the main feelings are gratitude to Goiás and Tocantins society, and confidence in the care we took in choosing the new controllers.— Jaime Câmara Júnior, President of Grupo Jaime Câmara
The Hearth Conversation Another angle on the story
Why does a media company in Mato Grosso need to acquire one in Goiás? What's the strategic logic?
Scale and reach. A single TV station in one state has limited bargaining power with advertisers and limited ability to invest in technology or talent. When you combine four states into one network, you can sell advertising across a much larger footprint, share production costs, and negotiate better terms with Globo and equipment suppliers.
But these are family businesses. The Jaime Câmara Group has been around since 1935. Why sell now?
Succession and consolidation. Family media companies face a choice: invest heavily to stay competitive as the industry consolidates, or find a buyer with deeper pockets. Jaime Câmara Jr. is keeping a minority stake, so it's not a complete exit—it's a transition that preserves some continuity while bringing in capital and operational expertise.
The statement says this creates Brazil's largest affiliated network. What does "affiliated" mean in this context?
It means these stations broadcast Globo's programming and carry Globo's brand, but they're not owned by Globo. They're independent companies that have licensing agreements with the network. That affiliation is valuable—it gives them access to national content and advertising—but it also means they operate under Globo's standards and rules.
Is this good for viewers in those states?
That depends on what happens next. Consolidation can mean better-resourced newsrooms and more sophisticated production. It can also mean less local decision-making and more centralized editorial control. The statement emphasizes continuity and local commitment, but those are promises, not guarantees.
What about the agricultural angle? Why does Turqueto keep mentioning the region as an economic engine?
Because that's where the money is. Goiás and Tocantins are major agricultural producers. A media network that can tell the stories of agribusiness, commodity markets, and rural development has access to a wealthy advertiser base. It's not just about serving the public—it's about serving the businesses that drive the regional economy.