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Comcast has proposed spinning off its cable TV networks, excluding NBC and Peacock, into a standalone entity, aiming to focus more on broadband and streaming growth. This move reflects Comcast’s response to industry trends, as cable networks lose profitability and…

The new Chicago Sports Network (CHSN), airing Bulls, White Sox, and Blackhawks games, is in a standoff with Comcast over carriage fees, leaving around a million Comcast households unable to watch unless they use antennas. CHSN offers free over-the-air broadcasts…

Cox is now offering the Xumo Stream Box to its Internet-only customers for $60. Developed by Comcast and Charter, the device provides access to major streaming services like Netflix, Hulu, and Disney Plus, along with live TV and free ad-supported…

Comcast plans to offer live sports from NBC regional sports networks on Peacock, giving fans in four markets access to NBA, NHL, and MLB games without cable. Details are still being negotiated, and the launch could be delayed beyond early…

SkyShowtime, the European streaming service from Comcast and Paramount Global, will launch a new ad-free Premium plan on October 29, available across all its markets. The Premium tier, priced from €8.99 ($11.78) per month, offers enhanced features like 4K UHD…

YouTube TV has solidified its position as the 4th largest live TV streaming provider in the U.S., with a subscriber base of over 8 million. After adding 50,000 new subscribers in Q2 2024, the service is poised for further growth…

Comcast’s NBC and Peacock drew 33 million viewers for the 2024 NFL season opener, peaking between 9:30 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. ET. The game averaged 28.9 million viewers, marking the most-watched NFL kickoff game in history. Peacock contributed 4.6 million…

Disney's internal data leak in July revealed that Disney+ generated over $2.4 billion in revenue during the March quarter, making up 43% of the company's direct-to-consumer revenue, which includes Hulu and ESPN+. This emphasizes Hulu's value as Disney seeks to…

Parks Associates reports that Spanish-speaking households in the U.S. outspend the average household by around $20 on subscription streaming video services (SVOD), with an average monthly spend of $96 compared to $76 for the general population. Hispanic-identifying households are more…

Comcast's Peacock streaming service set new records during its coverage of the 2024 Summer Olympic Games, with subscribers streaming over 23.5 billion minutes of content, a 40% increase from previous Olympics. Peacock provided live coverage of every event, simulcasts of…