Roku to lose NBC apps over Peacock rift
Comcast is expected to pull the NBC app and several local NBC and Telemundo station apps later this week.
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.
Comcast is expected to pull the NBC app and several local NBC and Telemundo station apps later this week.
Comcast has halted plans to launch a new global news channel co-branded with its NBC News and Sky satellite properties, according to a source.
Workers at NBC-owned local stations are receiving pink slips as part of a broader corporate restructuring at NBC properties.
Netflix has earned more than 160 Emmy nominations, more than any other network or service, according to a press release.
Not a bad first week for an app that’s still not available on Roku or Amazon Fire TV devices.
“Sweeping” and “significant” layoffs are expected across NBC’s networks, sources told the New York Post.
The reunion special was produced by NBC’s marketing department. Some independent station owners say it feels too much like a commercial for Peacock.
NBC marketing executives confirmed some original shows like “Brave New World” will only be available to paying subscribers.
A CNBC report on Thursday confirmed what The Desk reported last month: Peacock will likely miss the two biggest streaming platforms.
Employees working on NBC’s flagship evening news program have been offered buyouts, according to a report.