As expected, Comcast, Paramount Skydance and Netflix are understood to have lodged first round bids for Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) following the November 20th deadline. No details on the bids have yet been revealed, but bids were submitted “with deal insiders predicting a winning offer that will likely fall far short of the $30 [€26.05] […]
Comcast Advertising, the advertising division of Comcast, has released the findings from its latest Streaming TV Uncovered survey. The study looks at how marketers across the UK, France, Germany, Italy and Spain are approaching their budgets and media priorities for the next twelve months. It signals a mood of cautious optimism, with brands remaining alert […]
The likes of Comcast, Paramount/Skydance and even Netflix (which once declared it had no interest in acquiring legacy media networks) are reportedly among the suitors set to make a takeover bid for Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) – although the Saudi PIF investment company has emerged as a late favourite. Non-binding bids must be submitted by […]
Parks Associates has released its new white paper Achieving Turnkey Connectivity: Elevating the Total Multifamily Experience, in partnership with Xfinity Communities, with research showing that 41 per cent of apartment renters expect their internet service will be ready-to-go from the moment they move into a property. The white paper, developed in partnership with Xfinity Communities, […]
US media company Comcast, owner of Sky, is in talks to acquire ITV’s broadcasting business. Reports late on November 6th suggested that Comcast, which also owns assets including Universal Studios, was in talks to buy ITV’s broadcasting arm, which includes its TV channels and streaming service ITVX, but not ITV Studios. Morgan Stanley and bankers […]
Comcast has reported results for the quarter ended September 30th 2025. Revenue decreased 2.7 per cent to $31.2 billion (€26.9bn) reflecting an unfavourable comparison to the prior year period, which included incremental revenue from the Paris Olympics. Net Income Attributable to Comcast decreased 8.2 per cent. Adjusted Net Income decreased 4.9 per cent. Adjusted EBITDA […]
The 2025 Comcast Business US Open Squash Championships will feature the most advanced TV broadcast in the sport’s history, with a suite of new production elements elevating the viewing experience for fans around the world and advancing the presentation of the sport in preparation for its Olympic debut at the Los Angeles 2028 Games. The action from the […]
FreeWheel, a Comcast Company, and atechnology platform for the streaming advertising ecosystem, has announced the appointment of Laurence d’Août as Vice President of Sales, International. In her new role, d’Août will lead the development and execution of revenue generation initiatives across FreeWheel’s international markets, bolstering the company’s continuous growth. She will report directly to Thomas […]
Comcast has named Mike Cavanagh co-CEO, joining Brian Roberts at the head of the communications conglomerate. Cavanagh was previously president of the group, and effectively ran NBCUniversal. He joined Comcast as CFO in 2015. Cavanagh’s new post starts On January 1st 2026 and he will also join the Comcast board of directors. Roberts will remain […]
Harmonic and Comcast are partnering to expand fibre broadband access as the Internet provider continues to expand its network into new markets. In 2024, Comcast expanded its network to more than 1 million new locations, with more than 1.2 million new locations planned by the end of 2025. Comcast is leveraging Harmonic’s cOS virtualised broadband […]