Comcast has reported results for the quarter ended December 31st 2024. Consolidated revenue was up 2.1 per cent at $31.9 billion (€30.5bn) whilst full year revenue rose 1.8 per cent to $123.7 billion. Strong studio and good network performance was offset by further drops in cable connections – even though the 311,000 loss was down […]
At CES, NBCUniversal previewed the future of full-funnel advertising for the industry, unveiling new engagement capabilities within its One Platform technology stack as well as success metrics that demonstrate the effectiveness of TV advertising. NBCUniversal said it will provide marketers with “unprecedented access to the biggest programming moments in the world”, leading up to its […]
US media giant Comcast has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company comprised of a portfolio of NBCUniversal’s cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets including Fandango and Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow and Sports Engine, through a tax-free spin-off. The new, […]
The Day of the Jackal has become the biggest launch on Sky in over two years, drawing a record audience of 3 million in its first week making it the biggest Sky Original ever. The 10-part thriller, produced by Carnival Films and starring Eddie Redmayne, Lashana Lynch and Úrsula Corberó, premiered on November 7th with […]
Pocket.watch, the studio creating global franchises from the most popular kids and family creators, and Major League Baseball (MLB), have announced the release of Ballpark Blast! presented by MLB and pocket.watch. Streaming now, the year-long content experience brings the vibrant energy of MLB’s biggest events and the joy of family-friendly stadium adventures directly to young […]
In Q3 2024, Netflix jumped ahead of NBCUniversal in corporate demand share in the US — that is, demand for all original TV content produced under a company’s corporate umbrella – according to Parrot Analytics. This is the first time that Netflix has led a legacy studio in the category. While this is a telling […]
The Breeders’ Cup World Championships returns to Del Mar on November 1st and 2nd. This two-day championship will feature expanded global coverage, with 30 networks broadcasting the event across every populated continent. Coverage of all 14 champion races, which collectively boast $34 million in prize money and awards, will be produced by host broadcaster NBC. […]
Roku, the streaming specialist, has reported total Q3 net revenue of $1.062 billion (€0.98bn), up 16 per cent YoY. Platform revenue was at $908 million, up 15 per cent YoY. Gross profit was $480 million, up 30 per cent YoY. Streaming Households stood at 85.5 million, a net increase of 2 million from Q2 2024. […]
SkyShowtime has launched a Half Price for Life promotion to mark the launch of its new Premium plan. Running from October 29th to December 9th, this offer allows customers to indulge all the benefits of SkyShowtime’s Premium plan at 50 per cent off, for life. Available to new and existing customers who sign up for […]
ESPN has announced the appointment of Jo Fox as Senior Vice President of Marketing. She will oversee strategic leadership for the marketing team, driving brand awareness, fan engagement, and contributing to the growth of revenue across ESPN’s platforms. Based in New York, she will report directly to Tina Thornton, Executive Vice President at ESPN. Fox […]