Comcast’s Sky to bring Saturday Night Live to London
Comcast’s Sky Group is working with “Saturday Night Live” creator and executive producer Lorne Michaels on a British adaptation of the light night sketch comedy show.
NBC
The National Broadcasting Company (NBC) is a broadcast television network owned by Comcast and based in the United States. It operates NBC, NBC News, New England Cable News and 11 local NBC broadcast stations. NBC also programs digital broadcast networks Cozi TV and LXTV.
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.
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.
Fubo readying cheaper “Sports & Broadcasting” package
The plan is expected to cost between $20 and $30 less than Fubo’s current base programming package, and include access to major broadcast and sports-inclusive networks.
Nexstar ordered to pay DirecTV $26.6 million over contract dispute
The award comes about six months after the court found Nexstar improperly collected TV distribution fees on behalf of a Maryland TV station that lost its NBC affiliation.
Nielsen: Football boosted season TV viewership in January
NFL and college football programming, plus other live events, helped lift traditional TV’s share of viewership over streaming’s lead in January.
FCC Chairman orders agency to investigate Comcast’s DEI initiatives
The chairman, Brendan Carr, suggested Comcast’s diversity, equity and inclusiveness programs may violate federal employment law.
Luminate: TV production continued to slow in 2024
Cable networks and streaming platforms suffered the worst, while broadcast networks rebounded.
Broadcast, cable TV continue to top Nielsen’s The Gauge
Linear TV captured more than 46 percent of total TV time in December, compared with streaming’s 43 percent.
Media, entertainment companies commit millions to Los Angeles wildfire relief
Netflix, Amazon, Paramount and CBS, Comcast and NBC, Fox, Nexstar and Sinclair are among the companies raising money for fire relief.
Nexstar, Scripps renew affiliation agreements with NBC
The deal covers 11 Scripps stations and 33 Nexstar owned-or-operated stations across the country.
CBS is most-watched network in 2024; NFL tops in prime-time
The Big Four broadcast networks were the most-watched channels in 2024, according to Nielsen ratings reviewed by a trade publication.