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Jeffrey Shell

Jeffrey Shell is the former chief executive of Comcast’s media and entertainment division NBC Universal. He resigned in April 2023.

The front of the Paramount Pictures studios in Los Angeles, California. (Stock image by Hannah Wernecke via Unsplash)

Paramount shareholder sues Skydance Media over merger

July 30, 2024

The lawsuit, filed in Delaware, claims the proposed merger stands to substantially benefit one person: Shari Redstone

The front of the Paramount Pictures studios in Los Angeles, California. (Stock image by Hannah Wernecke via Unsplash)

Post-merger cuts could target TV networks at Paramount

July 10, 2024

Networks like CBS and Comedy Central that nurture hit TV franchises and have lucrative live sports rights are likely safe for the long-term, but the future is hazy for other Paramount-owned channels.

Former NBC Universal CEO Jeff Shell appears in an undated handout photo. (Photo by Broadcasting Board of Governors)

Jeffrey Shell to serve as Paramount president following Skydance merger

July 8, 2024July 8, 2024

Former NBC Universal CEO Jeffrey Shell will lead Paramount in an executive role once the merger with Skydance Media is complete.

CNBC international correspondent Hadley Gamble interviews a prominent political figure in 2020. (Still frame via CNBC broadcast, Graphic by The Desk)

Comcast to settle harassment claim brought by CNBC reporter

May 9, 2023

The claim filed by CNBC’s Hadley Gamble led to the firing of NBC Universal CEO Jeffrey Shell last month.

Former NBC Universal CEO Jeff Shell appears in an undated handout photo. (Photo by Broadcasting Board of Governors)

Comcast exec pressured CNBC reporter for sex, complaint reveal

May 2, 2023

The complaint went on to detail systemic harassment and bullying of female colleagues by others at CNBC, according to the New York Times.

Former NBC Universal CEO Jeff Shell appears in an undated handout photo. (Photo by Broadcasting Board of Governors)

NBC Universal ousts CEO Jeffrey Shell over ‘inappropriate relationship’

April 24, 2023

Shell was reportedly involved with a CNBC international correspondent for more than a decade, with the affair exposed after a complaint.

Comcast’s Peacock has 18 million subscribers, exec says

December 5, 2022

Peacock now has at least 18 million customers who are paying for the premium tier of the service, an executive said on Monday.

NBC boss takes aim at Quibi while touting Peacock

October 30, 2020

The chief executive of NBC Universal took aim at defunct streaming rival Quibi, noting that his own company’s service Peacock has “stuff people want to watch.”

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