Trump’s FCC Chief Brendan Carr Probes Comcast, NBC over DEI Policies Promoting Discrimination
On Tuesday, Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Brendan Kerr launched an investigation into Comcast and NBCuniversal about promoting diversity policies, or what he called “a mysterious form of discrimination.” “I am writing to let you know that I asked the FCC Enforcement Bureau to open a Comcast and NBCuniversal investigation,” Car wrote in his letter […]
Comcast shares plunge as ‘Wicked’ success offset by big subscriber losses
COMCAST reported a drastic decrease in stocks in the fourth quarter of Thursday in a competition with a telecom company that summarizes 5G mobile services on the Internet plan, and reduced the stock by about 11 %. The loss of a broadband subscriber has covered the bright results of telecom and media giants and the […]
Comcast launches Sports & News TV streaming service
Comcast on Thursday Sports & News TVis a new video package for Xfinity Internet customers as part of its strategy to remain competitive in the streaming era. The move comes as customers increasingly migrate from cable networks to streaming services, disrupting once-profitable legacy businesses. Comcast, which owns Universal Studios and NBC, lagged other media stocks […]
Embattled MSNBC will keep its name after Comcast spinoff
Left-leaning cable channel MSNBC will keep its name after being spun off from Comcast, the company said. Mark Lazarus, who will lead a new company comprised of MSNBC and other cable assets, told MSNBC staff about his plans after breaking the news that MSNBC President Rashida Jones was leaving the company. As the Post reported, […]
MSNBC staffers ‘in a panic’ as NBC-parent Comcast plans to spin off channel — and possibly change its name
Panic erupted at MSNBC headquarters Wednesday when parent company Comcast confirmed a major spinoff of its cable assets, with top executives even suggesting the left-leaning network might be forced to change its name. MSNBC stars Rachel Maddow, Chris Jansing and Katie Toole attended a tense 10 a.m. meeting at 30 Rock in Midtown led by […]
Comcast Dumps Cratering MSNBC and Other Dying Cable Channels
As the inevitable demise of cable television accelerates, telecom giant Comcast has decided to cut its losses and separate itself from MSNBC and other cable networks. “Comcast Corporation today announced its intention to form a new publicly traded company comprised of NBCUniversal’s strong portfolio of cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, […]
Comcast to spin off MSNBC, CNBC other cable channels: sources
Comcast is moving ahead with plans to spin off its cable television network NBCUniversal, which includes MSNBC and CNBC, cutting into a core part of its former business that fell victim to the streaming video revolution, sources said. The company told investors last month that it was considering spinning off the cable network into a […]
Comcast to spin off cable assets: report
Comcast, one of the nation's largest media conglomerates, plans to spin off its cable assets as part of a major restructuring of its business, according to multiple reports. The plan, expected to take up to a year, would split the company's NBC Universal network, which includes MSNBC, CNBC, USA, Oxygen, SyFy and E!. Golf Channel […]
Elon Musk triumphant as IBM, Disney, and Comcast end yearlong advertising boycott on X
Famous brands have ended their advertising boycott of Elon Musk's X after nearly a year of refusing to support it. Comcast, Discovery, Disney, IBM, Lionsgate Entertainment and Warner Bros. joined Musk in restarting ad spending on X. appreciate CEO Linda Yaccarino thanks the company for its efforts to bring the company back to its platform. […]
Ransomware attack impacts 237,000 Comcast customers
US telecom giants Comcast, TrustBank, and Capio & CF Medical are recent victims of data breaches, but it's not their fault. The data breach stems from the Financial Business Consumer Solutions (FBCS) breach that occurred in February. The personal information of approximately 237,000 Comcast customers was compromised. This includes your name, address, social security number, […]