The **Golden Globes** is a major entertainment awards organization and brand that recognizes excellence in **film, television, and emerging media** such as podcasts and stand-up comedy.[3] It operates at the intersection of media, technology, and global distribution, with its annual ceremony functioning as both a prestige benchmark and a powerful marketing engine for studios, streamers, and talent worldwide.[1][3] Founded in 1944 by the **Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA)**—a group of international journalists covering Hollywood—the Golden Globes began as a way to promote U.S. cinema to global audiences.[1][5] The first awards were informal scrolls handed out at 20th Century Fox, evolving into the now-iconic globe statuette introduced in 1945–46.[5] Over time, the organization expanded from film into television, formally adding TV categories in the 1950s and splitting major film awards into **drama** and **musical/comedy** to better reflect market and genre diversity.[2][5] Today it oversees **28 categories**, spanning theatrical films, streaming and broadcast series, limited series, animation, non‑English‑language works, box office/cinematic achievement, stand-up comedy on TV, and podcasts.[3] Structurally, the Golden Globes underwent a major transformation in 2022–2023. Following criticism of HFPA governance and diversity, the awards were spun into a **for‑profit entity** owned by **Penske Media Eldridge**, with **Dick Clark Productions** producing the show and leading a push to “professionalize and modernize” the franchise.[1][3] Leadership now includes Eldridge CEO **Todd Boehly**, Penske Media CEO **Jay Penske**, Golden Globes President **Helen Hoehne**, and EVP **Tim Gray**.[3] Key achievements include its role as a **global ratings draw** (historically one of the