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Comcast Contributes $75,000 to Boys & Girls Clubs of Silicon Valley to Uplift the Youth of Santa Clara County
Globenewswire· 2025-10-10 18:30
San Jose, California, United States, Oct. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The contribution towards programming that fosters digital opportunity was announced at the 2025 International Day of the Girl Celebration Comcast announced a $75,000 donation to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Silicon Valley (BGCSV) on Oct. 8. The funding will support a variety of after-school programs focused on technology and International Day of the Girl (IDG), an event organized by BGCSV and sponsored by Comcast.International Day of the G ...
Paramount facing competition for Warner Bros. Discovery as Comcast could emerge as suitor
New York Post· 2025-10-09 23:02
The list of suitors for Warner Bros. Discovery is poised to get longer – with possible bidders that include cable-TV giant Comcast, On The Money has learned.As first reported by The Post, Paramount Skydance chief David Ellison is in talks with private equity giants including Apollo Global Management to join a possible bid to buy Warner Bros. Discovery – a megadeal that could be worth more than $60 billion.Sources said Ellison is casting for alternative sources of cash amid doubts whether his dad Larry Ellis ...
ESPN's Streaming Expansion in Focus: Can It Power Disney's DTC Growth?
ZACKS· 2025-10-09 17:20
Key Takeaways Disney launches ESPN's standalone streaming service with AI-driven and interactive features.New NFL and WWE rights deepen ESPN's content slate and boost monetization opportunities.Integrating ESPN with Disney and Hulu reinforces Disney's streaming ecosystem strategy.Disney’s (DIS) latest push into sports streaming puts ESPN’s digital transformation at the center of its Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) strategy. The launch of the standalone ESPN DTC service on Aug. 21, 2025, marks a major milestone in ...
Global Economic Crosscurrents: Google, Vietnam Face Challenges, TotalEnergies Resumes LNG Project
Stock Market News· 2025-10-03 04:08
Key TakeawaysGoogle (GOOGL, GOOG) and NBCUniversal (part of Comcast (CMCSA)) have secured a multi-year deal, ensuring that NBCUniversal content, including popular shows and sports, will remain available on YouTube TV, averting a potential blackout for millions of subscribers.Vietnam's economy is grappling with significant global economic uncertainty, leading to struggles for many firms, prompting the government to prioritize macroeconomic stability and economic growth through active monetary and fiscal poli ...
Rich Greenfield on return of the bundle: The DTC world is much harder than media companies expected
CNBC Television· 2025-10-01 12:44
YouTube TV reaching a short-term extension with NBC just hours uh before a deadline. The carriage fee dispute uh leaving viewers vulnerable to losing NBC football and Premier League Soccer. But the very popular Spanish language network Univision now pulled off of UT TV as of last night.Also uh a fight over fees. Rich Greenfield is here with Lighted Partners. Joins us live this morning.Um how big a deal is this. It it seems pretty big. Well, look, Andrew, this is a really big deal.I think this is going to be ...
Fox Corporation (FOX): A Bull Case Theory
Yahoo Finance· 2025-09-30 14:36
We came across a bullish thesis on Fox Corporation on Accrued Interest’s Substack by Simeon McMillan. In this article, we will summarize the bulls’ thesis on FOX. Fox Corporation's share was trading at $55.43 as of September 23rd. FOX’s trailing and forward P/E were 11.29 and 13.50 respectively according to Yahoo Finance. Copyright: wihtgod / 123RF Stock Photo Tubi, Fox Corporation’s wholly owned free, ad-supported streaming service (FAST), has demonstrated notable growth, with its viewership share reac ...
Citing 'transformative times,' Comcast creates co-CEO position
UPI· 2025-09-29 19:40
On Monday, current Comcast Corp. Chairman and CEO Brian L. Roberts (L, pictured Feb. 2010 on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C.) said since newly named co-CEO Michael Cavanagh joined Comcast in 2015, he has "proven himself to be a trusted and collaborative leader." File Photo by Mike Theiler/UPI | License PhotoSept. 29 (UPI) -- Global media company Comcast said Monday it named Michael J. Cavanagh as co-CEO to serve alongside current chairman and CEO Brian Roberts.The Philadelphia-based Comcast said Cavanagh, ...
NBCUniversal and DraftKings Enter Multi-Year Collaboration Across Expansive Sports Portfolio
Globenewswire· 2025-09-29 12:00
BOSTON, Sept. 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DraftKings Inc. (NASDAQ: DKNG) announced today that it has entered into a multi-year advertising agreement with NBCUniversal to execute exclusive integrations and digital sponsorships across NBCUniversal’s top-tier sports properties, including premier national coverage. This deal marks a significant milestone for both companies, expanding DraftKings’ presence in sports broadcasting through one of its largest and most impactful multi-platform agreements to date. “We ...
Disney doesn't need ABC and ESPN, analyst argues
Youtube· 2025-09-27 03:45
Group 1: Media Landscape and Company Strategies - The refusal of Sinclair and NextStar to air "Jimmy Kimmel Live" on their ABC affiliates raises questions about Disney's future in linear TV, with suggestions that Disney might consider divesting from ABC entirely [1][4] - The situation with Kimmel highlights the challenges for traditional media companies, as content is increasingly pushed towards streaming platforms, which could harm the long-term viability of broadcast television [7][10] - The ongoing trend of cord-cutting and the shift of advertising to streaming platforms are significant headwinds for broadcast networks, making consolidation within the industry a potential necessity for survival [9][14] Group 2: Consolidation and Future of Streaming Services - Industry experts predict that more media companies will need to consolidate due to the structural challenges in the market, with a focus on creating larger, more competitive streaming services [14][18] - The integration of Hulu into Disney Plus is anticipated, indicating a trend towards fewer standalone streaming services as companies seek to streamline operations and enhance scale [15][16] - The potential acquisition of Warner Brothers by Paramount is under scrutiny, with concerns about the financial feasibility of such a deal given the current market conditions [20][22] Group 3: TikTok and Competitive Landscape - The recent joint venture involving TikTok suggests that the platform will maintain its existing user experience and algorithm, countering expectations of significant changes following the deal [26][28] - The partnership is seen as beneficial for both TikTok and its parent company ByteDance, while also indicating that competitors like Meta and Snapchat will not see a reduction in competition from TikTok [28][29]
Comcast Donates $40,000 to Boys & Girls Clubs of Fresno County (BGCFC) to Support Digital Opportunities for Students
Globenewswire· 2025-09-26 08:19
Group 1 - Comcast announced a $40,000 donation to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Fresno County to support after-school programs focused on technology and digital opportunities [1] - Zenia Zaveri, Vice President of External Affairs for Comcast California, emphasized the importance of providing students with access to tools and opportunities in a digital world, reflecting Comcast's commitment to local communities [2] - The Boys & Girls Clubs of Fresno County has been serving the community for over 76 years, providing a safe environment for youth to learn and grow [2][5] Group 2 - Jason Hannold, President and CEO of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Fresno County, stated that the donation will significantly impact students by helping them build digital skills and confidence [3] - Comcast's broader commitment includes initiatives like Internet Essentials, which offers low-cost, high-speed Internet and affordable computers to eligible households, aiming to increase economic mobility [3] - Over the past three years, Comcast has invested more than $130.5 million in cash and in-kind donations into California nonprofits focused on digital skills and connectivity [3]