NBC Universal
NBC Universal is an American media and entertainment company based in New York City. A subsidiary of Comcast, the company operates the NBC broadcast network, cable channel Bravo, the Peacock streaming service and the Universal Pictures film studio. It also owns and operates NBC-owned television stations and Universal theme parks.
KNBC, KVEA to host debate with Los Angeles mayoral candidates
The debate will take place on October 13, available on broadcast and free streaming TV.
Comcast’s Sky renews satellite distribution pact with SES
Sky will continue using SES satellite capabilities to deliver linear channels to the United Kingdom and Ireland; financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
New England Cable News relaunches under Spectrum News brand
Charter Communications has relaunched its recently-acquired regional channel New England Cable News (NECN) under the Spectrum News brand.
Family of fallen KNBC-TV helicopter reporter warns of scams
The family of a helicopter reporter killed while on assignment this week is warning the public about online scams that are purporting to provide her relatives with financial assistance.
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KNBC reporter asked about fuel before helicopter crash
The reporter, Eliana Moreno, was told by pilot George Maciniw that the aircraft had more than an hour of fuel left, according to video obtained by The Desk.
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Woman arrested for crash before KNBC-TV helicopter fell
The woman, 36-year-old Bailee Lynn Rios, is being held on $4 million bail after allegedly crashing her SUV into the side of a city bus on Tuesday.
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NTSB investigators begin probe of deadly KNBC-TV helicopter crash
Video footage captured on board KNBC-TV's helicopter is providing early clues into what happened just before it crashed on Tuesday.
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Three dead after KNBC-TV helicopter crashes in Los Angeles
Pilot George Maciniw and journalist Eliana Moreno were on board the helicopter at the time of the incident, the television station confirmed in a statement.
Paramount, Comcast may wind down SkyShowtime joint venture
Comcast and Paramount are undertaking a strategic review of SkyShowtime's business in Europe, and could shut down the service; no final decision has been made.
NBC beats Netflix in Week 1 NFL kickoff ratings battle
Netflix's U.S. viewership for its Week 1 game in Australia was lower compared to NBC's viewership for its Super Bowl rematch one day earlier.
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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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