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.
NBC seeks $7 million in Super Bowl spot commitments
NBC Universal is hoping to score at least $7 million per 30-second commercial spot aired during Super Bowl LX.
FCC Chairman Carr threatens to block deals over DEI initiatives
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr on Friday indicated the agency may block mergers and other transactions if companies continue to practice DEI initiatives.
David Novak to serve as Chairman of “SpinCo”
Comcast has picked David Novak to serve as the Chairman of the Board for the future company that will consist of the cable giant's national pay television networks, currently dubbed "SpinCo."
Comcast brings NBC regional sports networks to Peacock
Comcast has brought its NBC-branded regional sports networks to Peacock as a separate add-on package.
Comcast launches multi-view on Xfinity TV X1 boxes
Comcast's multi-view will allow men's and women's college basketball fans to stay on top of four games at once.
NBC, IOC agree to expanded Olympics deal through 2036
Comcast's NBC Universal will continue to offer Olympic events through at least 2036, the company announced on Thursday.
Bango: Americans embrace streaming bundles as costs climb
Most U.S. households also want other types of bundles that include subscriptions to retailers, gaming platforms and even AI tools.
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Comcast boosts Xfinity Internet speeds
Customers with some popular Xfinity Internet plans can also add a an Xfinity Mobile wireless line free for a year.
MSNBC hires Scott Matthews to lead news, will hire 100 journalists
The channel is in the middle of editorial and business-related changes, and is readying a move out of its 30 Rockefeller Center studios.
Sky executive criticizes Amazon for enabling TV piracy
A Sky Group exective has criticized Amazon for doing little to curb the proliferation of streaming sports piracy through its Fire TV sticks.
Low ratings likely behind cancellation of “The Reidout” at MSNBC
The show has lost more than a quarter of its audience between this month and February 2024, according to Nielsen data reviewed by The Desk.
NBC hires Joel Davis to oversee Philadelphia TV stations
NBC Universal has hired Joel Davis to oversee its two television stations in Philadelphia, the company announced on Tuesday.