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News content from local NBC-owned stations appears in the streaming app Peacock. (Graphic by The Desk)

Paramount’s FAST platform Pluto TV adds local NBC new streams

Comcast's NBC Universal is distributing five of its local NBC News content streams through Paramount Global's Pluto TV.

Baseballs. (Photo by Jose Francisco Morales via Unsplash)

Roku close to landing Sunday morning baseball games

Roku is in advanced talks with Major League Baseball about a package of Sunday morning and early afternoon games.

A close-up image of a basketball.

NBC prepares $2.5 billion bid for national NBA television rights

A takeover of some national NBA broadcast rights by NBC could make WBD's streaming joint venture with ESPN and Fox less-attractive to basketball fans.

News content from local NBC-owned stations appears in the streaming app Peacock. (Graphic by The Desk)

NBC Universal to offer personalized experience through NextGen TV

The feature will allow NextGen TV users to restart programming or get hyperlocal news like pinpoint weather forecasts.

Donald Trump appears at an event in 2011.

TV networks urge Trump, Biden to engage in presidential debates

The news divisions of the four major broadcast networks and CNN are encouraging both sides to participate this year.

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

Ex-NBC boss Jeff Shell could head to Paramount post-Skydance merger

The deal would likely include RedBird Capital Partners, where former NBC Universal boss Jeff Shell overseas sports and media investments.

"Ted" is a television prequel of the popular film franchise from Seth MacFarlane. The series streams on Peacock in the United States and airs on Sky Max in the United Kingdom. (Promotional photo courtesy NBC Universal)

“Ted” sets record for U.S. comedy import at Sky

A television adaptation of the film franchise "Ted" has proven to be a hit in the United Kingdom.

The front of the NBC Tower in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo via Wikimedia Commons, Graphic by The Desk)

NBC cut ties with Ronna McDaniel following internal backlash

NBC News will no longer use former Republican National Committee Chair Ronna McDaniel in an on-air position, a network executive confirmed on Tuesday.

An app tile for Comcast's streaming service Peacock appears on a streaming television device. (Courtesy photo)

Peacock will stream NBC’s Friday night football game from Brazil

Peacock will be the exclusive national broadcaster of the NFL's Week 1 game in Brazil, the league announced on Tuesday.

News content from local NBC-owned stations appears in the streaming app Peacock. (Graphic by The Desk)

NBC expands ad-driven partnership with Double Verify

Double Verify and NBC Universal have announced an expanded partnership that will offer NBC's advertisers greater transparent data across NBC's connected TV platforms.

The Roku Channel will offer clips from NBC programs shortly after they air on television. (Courtesy photo)

NBC begins distributing show clips through The Roku Channel

NBC and Roku have struck a deal that will see The Roku Channel offer clips from NBC late night and sports programs shortly after they air on television.

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

WBD no longer pursuing merger with Paramount, report says

Skydance Media is still pursuing a merger opportunity with Paramount Global, the report said.

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