Comcast restructures Peacock PR department, some executives to leave
Comcast is shuffling its public relations and comms team for Peacock as the streamer struggles to add subscribers.
Peacock
Peacock is a streaming television services operated by Comcast subsidiary NBC Universal. It offers three subscriptions: A free, advertisement-supported tier with limited programming; a premium, advertisement-supported tier with an expanded library of movies and shows for $5 a month; and an ultra-premium, commercial-free tier for $10 a month.
Sky Showtime officially launches in Nordic countries
Sky Showtime officially debuted this week in a handful of countries, offering TV shows and movies from Comcast and Paramount.
Streaming ushers in a wide, confusing world of live sports on television
For sports fans, having live games spread across broadcast, cable and streaming has made for a chaotic television viewing experience.
Sky Showtime set to launch on September 20
Sky Showtime will launch in a handful of European countries on September 20, Comcast and Paramount announced.
NBC may cut prime-time shows, return 10 p.m. time slot to affiliates
NBC is considering a reduction in its prime-time programming that would allow local stations to reclaim the 10 p.m. time slot.
Customers slightly more satisfied with ad-free options, survey reveals
A new survey revealed customers are happier with ad-free streaming services compared to ad-supported options — but only slightly.
Walmart explores adding streaming access to Walmart Plus memberships
Walmart has held discussions with several media companies on a partnership that could allow Walmart Plus membership to access a streaming TV service.
Comcast sees good financial quarter, though Peacock lags
Comcast beat financial estimates with higher revenue this past quarter, but net additions to Peacock were flat.
Comcast may end free Peacock promotion for Xfinity customers
An executive said a deal with Comcast to offer Peacock for free has been good for the service, but customers will eventually have to pay.
Comcast adds 4 million more subscribers to Peacock
The figure was reported as part of Comcast’s quarterly earnings released on Thursday.
