Paramount competing with Warner Bros. Discovery as Comcast may become a potential buyer.
Potential Bidders Emerge for Warner Bros. Discovery Interest in Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) is heating up, with reports suggesting that cable giant Comcast may throw its hat into the ring for a potential bid, as highlighted by On the Money. Initial reports indicated that David Ellison, head of Paramount Skydance, is actively negotiating with private […]
Comcast appoints Michael Cavanagh to share the role of co-CEO with Brian Roberts
Comcast Introduces Co-CEO Model Ahead of Restructuring On Monday, Comcast announced the appointment of President Michael Cavanagh as co-CEO, signaling a shift in leadership structure as the company prepares to separate several NBCUniversal Cable networks. This dual-chief executive model aims to better navigate upcoming changes. Cavanagh will officially assume his new responsibilities in January and […]
Comcast leaders reprimand employees regarding coverage of Charlie Kirk by MSNBC
Executives Respond to Controversy Following Charlie Kirk’s Assassination Top management at Comcast addressed employees on Friday after MSNBC covered the assassination of Charlie Kirk. This follows the network’s firing of political analyst Matthew Dowd earlier in the week for describing Kirk’s rhetoric as “hateful.” Dowd’s remarks caught many off guard, prompting Comcast’s CEO Brian Roberts, […]
Comcast executives criticize Charlie Kirk’s coverage of the shooting on MSNBC
Comcast executives criticized a recent MSNBC report concerning the murder of conservative activist Chariekirk, labeling comments from analyst Matthew Dowd as “insensitive” and “inappropriate.” Dowd was dismissed from his position on Thursday. The statement, circulated among staff at Comcast and NBCUniversal, was signed by Brian Roberts, the Comcast CEO, Mike Cavanagh, and MSNBC’s CEO, Mark […]
Comcast asks employees to keep conversations respectful after Kirk shooting.
Comcast Leadership Advocates Respectful Discourse Following MSNBC Reactions Executives at Comcast, a leading media company in the U.S., are encouraging their news department staff to show more respect for opposing views after terminating MSNBC contributors due to their remarks on the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. In a message sent to employees on Friday, […]
Critics mock the rebranding of MSNBC to ‘MS NOW’ during the Comcast spinoff
MSNBC to Change Name Amid Corporate Spinoff On Monday, MSNBC’s decision to change its name drew sharp criticism, with many likening it to failed software products and charity events. This move marks a significant step as the network distances itself from NBCUniversal, part of Comcast’s restructuring efforts. The new name is set to be “My […]
Comcast Misleading Americans About MS-13 Gang Member ‘Maryland Man’
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Brendan Kerr on Wednesday said the Comcast-owned outlet was misleading Americans about the so-called “Maryland Man,” a “part of the violent MS-13 gang.” “Comcast outlets have spent days misleading the American public – hinting at it [Kilmar] Abrego Garcia was just a law protecting American citizens, just a regular “Maryland […]
YES, Comcast extend blackout deadline, allowing Yankees games to air
Parts of Connecticut, who subscribe to New Jersey Yankees fans and Comcast Xfinity's cable service, can watch Bronx Bombers this weekend. Yes Network and Telecom giants agree to extend the deadline to reach new freight charge deals. Yes, Comcast reached an agreement on extending the deadline to ET on March 31st, delaying the removal of […]
FCC chair swats away questions about Trump's demand Comcast be punished over MSNBC coverage
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Brendan Kerr, who was repeatedly asked about the Post on Thursday, did not attend a social media post requesting that President Trump's president, who demands Comcast, be forced to pay the federal government “a huge sum.” While appearing at the Media Summit Hosted by news outlet Semafor Carr said he […]
FCC to probe DEI practices at Comcast, NBCUniversal
Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Kerr announced Wednesday that he had requested the agency to investigate Comcast and its subsidiary, NBCuniversal, on his diversity, equity and inclusion practices. Carr wrote in a post At X, he notified Comcast CEO Brian Roberts about the pending probe. “There is great evidence that your company is still involved […]