Government Matters Media

Government Matters Media is the premier news organization dedicated to creating high quality video content and thought leadership for the federal marketplace – civilian & defense. Government Matters Media not only has the ability to produce high quality content but is also the only outlet that has the platform to distribute this content across broadcast and digital channels throughout the United States and around the world. Government Matters Media is part of the Sinclair Broadcast Group which is the largest operator of television stations in the country. Government Matters Media operates out of the WJLA-TV facility in Arlington, Virginia. Our Brands: GOVERNMENT MATTERS Government Matters is a television news program dedicated to providing non-partisan information and analysis to federal managers, contractors and those supporting the federal marketplace. Government Matters airs weeknights at 8 & 11 p.m. on WJLA 24/7 News (previously NewsChannel 8) and Sunday mornings at 10:30 a.m. on ABC7 in Washington, DC. It can also be seen around the world on the American Forces Network. GOVERNMENT MATTERS DEFENSE This program airs every Wednesday night at 8 and 11 p.m. on WJLA 24/7 News (previously NewsChannel 8) in the Washington DC metro area. Government Matters Defense goes in depth with leaders at the Department of Defense and the contracting community that serves it. Tackling such topics as readiness, technology, procurement & management, Government Matters Defense provides military leaders the news and information they need to better inform the work they do. GOVERNMENT MATTERS THOUGHT LEADERSHIP NETWORK (GMTLN) This is the custom arm of Government Matters Media. The GMTLN team works with marketing partners to create customized programs that are built to provide transparency and ROI. Our offerings include panels, webinars, events, digital, custom television shows, video production, etc.