Comcast
Comcast ($CMCSA) is a multi-national mass communications corporation based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The company owns or operates Xfinity, NBC Universal, Telemundo and Sky Group.

Sky News launches paid app for defense, security journalism
The new app, called Defence Insider, costs more than $20 per month and gives viewers direct access to Sky's defense and security analysts, among other perks.

Comcast Technology Solutions rolls out AI workflow tools for media companies
Comcast Technology Solutions (CTS) is introducing a new suite of AI-powered workflow applications for broadcasters, content owners, sports rights holders and operators as the company looks to turn artificial intelligence into practical production and content management tools. The applications build ... Read more

Tracer supports Universal Ads data operations as Comcast ad platform scales
The effort created a centralized operational layer for campaign delivery, advertiser investment, forecasting and revenue operations.

Antenna: Streaming churn presents opportunity for competing services
People leaving traditional or virtual cable-like services are gravitating toward premium plans of streaming services like Paramount Plus and Netflix, Antenna said.
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Main Street Sports sues Comcast, Charter over unpaid fees
Main Street Sports accuses the two large pay television providers of underpaying for the rights to its channels during the first half of 2026.

Comcast launches latest Xfinity Member Celebration promo event
Comcast has launched the latest iteration of its Xfinity Member Celebration, a limited-time promotional event running through August 30 that provides existing customers with expanded access to premium channels and services.

MS NOW moves forward with subscription offering
The subscription will cost $8 per month or $80 per year, priced slightly higher than comparable offerings from CNN and Newsmax.

Peacock moves forward with pre-NFL price increase
Like clockwork, Peacock is raising the price of its streaming service just in time for the NFL's regular season.

Peacock launches membership program with Instacart Plus, NBC Shop perks
Peacock will offer a complementary subscription to Instacart Plus, discounts on NBCU Shop and Pizza Hut and other perks.
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Friday Fireside: Scott Weisenthal, Comcast Advertising (August 14, 2026)
Rick Howe discusses Comcast's various advertising solutions, including Freewheel, with Scott Weisenthal during this episode of the Friday Fireside.

Comcast restores NFL Network, NFL RedZone to Xfinity TV
Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed, and it wasn't clear if Comcast will move the NFL Network to a lower-priced package.

Lawsuit says Comcast retail employees humiliated over low sales
Store employees who missed performance goals were tied to a chair and hit in the face with a cream pie by higher-performing co-workers, the lawsuit claims.