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Disney has announced that it is buying the remaining 33% of Hulu from Comcast for at least $8.6 billion. As part of this integration, Disney has added a beta version of a "Hulu Hub" to the Disney+ interface. However, both Hulu and Disney+ will still be available as standalone offerings. The aim is to tempt subscribers to step up to a bundle once they see the benefits, and bundle pricing is becoming more attractive. [Extracted from the article]

The article focuses on several topics including Comcast that has connected several U.S. citizens to the Internet through its Internet Essentials program. It mentions that Classworks by Curriculum Advantage Inc. has released several upgrades for the 2018-2019 school year; and Casio America Inc. has launched ClassPad.net Version 1.0. It also mentions that PowerSchool has announced the closing of its acquisition of PeopleAdmin.

The article focuses on the cable giant Comcast which received the 2017 Distributor of the Year award, with information on its customer-service overhaul and their benefits to the company. Topics include the development of state-of-the-art call centers in the U.S. and the recruitment of several customer service representatives (CSRs), the free WiFi service provided by the company to people affected by Hurricanes Irma and Harvey, and the important role of employees in the company.

The article focuses on the cable giant Comcast which received the 2017 Distributor of the Year award, with information on its continued success as cable operator. Topics include the video subscriber growth of the company in 2016 due to the launch of new products like Xfinity Home and Xfinity Mobile, the expected decline of subscriber growth in the U.S. following Hurricanes Harvey and Irma, and the advantage of infrastructure providers compared to media companies.

The article presents several executives who were included in the Broadcasting and Cable Multichannel News Power 100 2016. The employees mentioned include Brian Roberts of Comcast Corp., Bob Iger of Walt Disney Co., and Susan Wojcicki of YouTube. Topics discussed include the opening of the Innovation and Technology Center of Comcast in 2017, the participation of Iger in the President's Strategic and Policy Forum, and the value of the video sharing company YouTube in 2015.

The article features several media and television (TV) content acquisition executives on the changes in the programming landscape, including information on their activities and contribution to the company's programming and cable sector. Among them are Dan York of AT&T/DirecTV, Greg Rigdan of Comcast Corp., and Tom Montemagno of Charter Communications Inc.

The article focuses on a group of industry professionals honored by the Cable Television Pioneers for their significant, groundbreaking contributions to television. It mentions the members of the 50th anniversary class which include Comcast chairman and chief executive officer (CEO) Brian Roberts. It profiles the 2016 honorees which include Jeff Bewkes and David Cerullo.

The article offers information on the major Hispanic offerings from the seven largest traditional pay TV operators in the U.S. in 2018. Comcast Corp., which has 22.1 million video subscribers, offers thousands of free Latino Xfinity On Demand choices and English/Spanish audio feeds of select films. DirecTV Inc. offers Spanish-language on-demand content including Cine Sony, El Rey, ESPN Deportes, and Fox Deportes. Other operators are Cox Communications Inc., Dish Network, and U-verse TV.

The article reports on several streaming video options including SlingTV, Comcast Corp., and Netflix Inc. It states that these alternatives to cable television (TV) networks are far better than them, as they provide unlimited on-demand programming. It also states that with these options viewers can watch back episodes of all TV programs anytime.

The article reports on merger of telecommunication provider AT&T with DirecTV. Topics discussed include promise of AT&T to expand fiber network, discount offered to customers who pair the company's satellite video service with wireless phone network, withdrawal of communication company Comcast from acquisition of Time Warner Cable due to disapproval by the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and AT&T being 2015 Distributor of the Year by the periodical "Multichannel News."

The article presents an obituary for Ralph J. Roberts, co-founder and chairman emeritus of media company Comcast.

The article discusses consolidation in pay television (TV) industry. It include comments from financial services firm Morgan Stanley media analyst Ben Swinburne, regarding same. It mentions plans of AT&T for merger with over-the-top distribution DirecTV Now, increase in basic video subscriber growth of Comcast and merger of Charter Communications with Verizon.

Comcast warned investors that despite the strong growth - Comcast shattered subscriber addition records in the third and fourth quarters, driven mostly by pandemicrelated stay-at-home orders - they shouldn't expect more of the same in 2021. At the same time, video customer losses doubled in 2020 for Comcast - a bit of a contrast to other operators that saw losses decline or, in the case of Charter Communications, become gains. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the 20th anniversary of producing mixed martial arts (MMA's) fights by Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), MMA promotion company, in November 2013. It informs that UFC's video-on-demand offerings include several distributors such as Comcast Corp., Charter Communications Inc., and Time Warner Cable Inc. A timeline of history of UFC following the events from February 1997 to November 2013 is presented.

The article presents information on the changes to the Hispanic offerings available to U.S. consumers by the telecommunication companies including Time Warner Cable Inc. (TWC), Comcast Corp. and Dish Network LLC. It informs that more than 80 programmers have signed deals with Comcast to tailor their offerings to local demographics in the country. It further informs that the main Hispanic package of TWC was first launched in 2008 in Los Angeles, California.

An interview is presented with Brian Roberts, chief executive officer (CEO) at telecommunication company Comcast Corp. When asked about the most important thing happening in the cable industry he states that cloud computing is one of the most exciting things that is happening in industry. He states that company must be ready, flexible and should be adaptable. He also talked about the vertical integration of the company.

The article offers information on the leadership position and marketing environments of two regional sports networks (RSN) including Fox Sports Network and Comcast Sports Network. It informs that Fox Sports Network offers 20 networks for featuring 5,000 live sports events on cable networks. It reports that Comcast Sports Network has launched more than 2,400 live events on the small screen in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

The article offers information on the hispanic companies of the U.S. which are added some multiplatform content and advertisements by multichannel providers. Hispanic companies include Comcast Corp., Time Warner Cable Inc. and Dish Network Corp. It highlights the packages recent and future plans and packages of hispanic companies.

The article offers information on Comcast Corp., which was recognized as the 2011 Operator of the Year by the periodical "Multichannel News." It states that the closing of NBCUniversal Media LLC gave Comcast Corp. 51% control of a major broadcast network. It mentions that the replacement of former cable chief operating officer Steve Burke by Neil Smit is one of the transitions in the company. Moreover, several tables which show the company's financial standing is also presented.

The article profiles Ralph Joel Roberts who is one of the cable business pioneers and celebrates his 90th birthday in 2010. It states that Roberts has gained success in all of his ventures such as the selling of golf clubs, encyclopedias, and advertising. It says that he manages the Comcast Corp. which is the world's largest cable operator having 24 million customers. According to Comcast treasurer John Alchin, Roberts knows exactly when to grab an opportunity with determination and confidence. INSET: COMCAST: MILESTONES.

The article focuses on the initiatives refined by major television operators on reaching Hispanic viewers. An overview of the operator landscape, with details about individual companies' strategies and stature is mentioned. The Bicultural Kids Zone and added extras to Soccer in the Sports App launched by the multicultural team of Comcast is stated. The continued effort of DirecTV to strengthen its Spanish channel lineup, with additions like EstrellaTV to its national channel lineup, is cited. INSET: Over-the-Top for Hispanics.

The article highlights the efforts of cable operators and other multichannel video-programming distributors (MVPD) to grab market share of the home security and automation market in the U.S. Topics discussed include the acquisition of smart home solutions provider Icontrol Networks by cable operator Comcast, the continued growth of the home security and automation sector in 2016, and Comcast's plan to establish a unified user experience by combining its in-home systems with Icontrol.

The article announces the 2009 Annual Awards given in various categories including Latino Triple-Play Campaign, of Comcast in the Acquisition and Upgrade Marketing category, Easy Street, of Bright House Networks in the Brand Image and Positioning section and Competitive Response Campaign of Cox Communications Inc. in the category of Business Services.

The article presents a rundown of the Hispanic packages offered by the top 15 cable television (TV) providers. Among the services provided by the CableLatino of Comcast Corp. include the approximately 25 Spanish-language channels, limited basic channels, and music channels. Accordingly, the El Paquetazo, which includes more than 50 Spanish-language channels, is the lead package of Time Warner Cable Inc. Furthermore, Cable One Inc. offers Digital Español and Cable One en Español.

The article reports on the use of free-cash-flow as an indicator of the financial condition of cable operators. Comcast Corp., Time Warner Cable Inc., and Cablevision Systems Corp. are some the cable operators with increased free cash flow for 2009. It discusses the consequences of cutting capital expenditures, a method to manage the growth of free cashflow. Richard Greenfield of Pali Research, alleges that revenue-generating unit (RGU) recovery would lessen interest in free cash flow. INSET: CASH FLOW: WHAT'S IN A NAME?.

The article focuses on significance of the customer service center of Comcast on effecient customer service in the U.S. The customer service center handles calls from 1.2 million subscribers in eastern Pennsylvania and Delaware. Comcast and other cable operators are partnering with telephone companies who are also marketing triple-play packages of pay television, high-speed Internet access and phone service, to deliver better customer services.

The article reports on the business performance of Comcast Corp. in the U.S. It reveals that the company's business success from 2003 to 2005 was brought by the acquisition of AT&T Broadband and Internet Services company, the application of video-on-demand (VOD), and the introduction of its voice-over Internet protocol telephony service. However, it has faced challenges with Comcast's acquisition of Adelphia Communication Corp. and Time Warner Entertainment Co.

Presents the "Multichannel News" annual list of the 100 largest cable systems in the U.S. Cablevision Greater New York; Comcast New England Region; Comcast Greater Chicago Region

Features several cable systems in the states where Hispanic purchasing power grew fastest between 1990 and 2004 according to the Selig Center for Economic Development. Launch of the Canales Latino package in March 2002 in North Carolina by Time Warner Cable; Discussion of the low-cost Hispanic programming packages introduced by Comcast Cable Communications Inc. in the spring of 2003 in Arkansas; Result of sending street marketing teams to important events in the Hispanic community by Comcast Corp. in Atlanta, Georgia.

Presents information on the 2004 Golden Beacon Award finalists with public-affairs projects aimed at the government. Wheel of Fortune Employee Campaign in Phoenix, Arizona, by Cox Communications; Adopt-A-Waterway in Miramar, Florida, by Comcast; Building Technological Buzz in Southeast Texas in Nederland, Texas, by Time Warner Cable.

Presents information on the 2004 Golden Beacon Award finalists with public-affairs projects aimed at education. 2003 James McBride Tour in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, by Comcast; Behind the Scenes at CNN in Atlanta, Georgia, by Turner Network Sales, Inc.; Comcast Leaders of Tomorrow Scholarship Program in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, by Comcast Corp.

Provides information on the expansion of Comcast Corporation's cable-content portfolio, as of September 29, 2003. Plan of the company to acquire Cablevision Systems Corp.; Programming holdings of Comcast; Ownership of Comcast in E! Entertainment channel.

Focuses on the success of multimedia systems operator Comcast Corp. Increase in the revenue of its cable division as of September 2003; Reaction of cable analyst Ted Henderson toward the integration of Comcast and AT&T Broadband; Action taken by the company to win back its subscribers.

The article profiles Ralph J. Roberts, founder of the U.S.-based cable television company Comcast Corp., in 2003. A keen sense of marketing helped Roberts succeed at business. During much of April and May last year, Roberts hoarded a plane several mornings each week and flew to one of the many systems Comcast Corp. acquired from the company AT&T Broadband, in 2002. A legendary figure in the cable business, he has never maintained a high profile, preferring instead to let his subordinates enjoy the limelight. But his impact, both in early days when cable operators struggled to maintain their business, and today, when Comcast's 21.3-million subscribers rank it as the topmost industry.

The article focuses on reasons behind business growth and development of the U.S.-based cable television company Comcast Corp., as of June 2, 2003. The company has earned profits in its first full quarter since the $47-billion acquisition of the company AT&T Broadband in November 2002. In just three months, Comcast added 43,000 new basic subscribers in former AT&T systems. Cost saving measures have helped improve cash flow margins from a 21 percent to 29 percent during the same period. Comcast now serves 21.3 million customers, a third of the nation's cable subscribers. INSETS: {Major Events in Comcast's History};{Taking the Measure of an Industry};{Network Stats}.

The cable television network Court TV has been engaged in tough contract negotiations with the cable network broadcasting company Comcast Corp. and its chief of programming, Matt Bond. Bond, is relatively new to Comcast, where he succeeded Tom Hurley after the Philadelphia-based MSO bought the broadcasting company AT&T Broadband. Court TV, owned by Liberty Media Corp. and the cable broadcasting company AOL Time Warner Inc., is not the only content provider feeling the pain when it heads to Philadelphia for talks with Comcast. Comcast continues to negotiate with cable networks to obtain the cost savings to which it says it is entitled. This year alone, the mega-MSO expects to slash $270 million from its programming costs. Some industry insiders predict there will be more litigation between programmers and Comcast, hinging on the legal issue of whether or not the Comcast-AT&T transaction was a merger or an acquisition.

The article focuses on increased competition in the U.S. cable television industry. Topics discussed include hybrid fiber-coaxial (HFC) network with Data Over Cable Service Interface Specification (DOCSIS) technology served by cable operators for several years, Google Fiber, a fiber-to-the-premises (FTTP) service by internet company Google being offered in four states like Atlanta and Charlotte, North Carolina (N.C.), and cable operator Comcast taking a precision-based approach to FTTP. INSET: A Vote for DOCSIS 3.0.

The article reports on the focus of cable companies on customer service in the U.S. It include comments from Bruce Temkin of consulting firm Ternkin Group, on the customer-satisfaction poll for cable companies for cable operators including AT&T U-verse, DirecTV and Comcast. It presents views of Charlie Herrin of Comcast, on the same. It adds suggestions to improve customer experience by engaging customers through social media such as Facebook. INSET: Five Ways to Improve the Customer Experience.

The article focuses on the change from linear television (TV) and its impact on the regulatory front and in the mainstream features of over-the-top (OTT) content in the U.S. Noted is the possibility for Comcast to cancel a proposal valued at 45 billion U.S. dollars to merge with Time Warner Cable due to the plan of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to turn broadband into a regulated utility. Also cited are the two pioneers of pay TV namely HBO and ESPN.

The article focuses on efforts of the U.S. television (TV) industry to navigate better television services with for viewers. Topics discussed including a research by Hub Entertainment Research related to needs of television viewers for universal listing which let them find shows across all TV resources, views of Jon Giegengack principle at Hub, on role of viewer's interest research in TV content and cloud based cross platform solution involved by Comcast to navigate it services. INSET: Finding Video Sherpas Online.

Interviews Comcast president Brian Roberts. Reputation as a deal maker in the cable television industry; Persuasion of Microsoft chairman Bill Gates in 1997 to purchase Comcast stock; Purchase of Lenfest Communications Inc.; Ranking as one of the top cable television operators in the United States; Settlement with AT&T Corp. regarding the bidding for MediaOne Group Inc.

The article discusses the multichannel video program distributors for targeting U.S. Hispanic populations. The topics discussed include Comcast's' on demand Hispanic television programs available at Xfinity TV Latino, major Hispanic markets for Dish Networks, and Hispanic video packages from DirecTV. Also discussed are Comcast's future plans to attract Hispanic American television viewers.

An interview with American Cable Association (ACA) president Matt Polka is presented. Topics of the interview include STELA reauthorization the chairman's order on coordinated negotiations with broadcasters as top concerns for ACA in Washington, ACA's position as compared to merger proposal of media and telecommunication companies Comcast and Time Warner Cable, and the U.S. Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) program-access rules.

The article offers information on several executives in the U.S. television (TV) industry who were included in the Power 100 2016 list of the periodical "Broadcasting & Cable" (B&C). Executives include chairman and chief executive officer (CEO) Brian Roberts of Comcast Corp., cofounder and CEO Reed Hastings of Netflix Inc., and chairman Bonnie Hammer of NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment.

An interview is presented with Neil Smit, chief executive officer (CEO0 at telecommunication company Comcast Corp. When asked about the secret behind the success of the company he states that the company is more focused on innovation. He states that the people in the field are more responsible for the success of the company. He also talked about his role as a member of the management of the company.

The article offers the insights of television (TV) broadcasting industry executives on TV Everywhere. Comcast Corp.'s Piers Lingle says that they consider to put TV Everywhere content in mobile and Web platforms. Denise Denson of Viacom Media Networks mentions that some TV Everywhere experiences could have incremental charge. Dish Network Corp. online content development vice president Bruce Eisen adds that there could be additional value to consumers and subscribers. INSET: Turner: The First-Mover Advantage?.

An interview for Comcast Corp.'s executives including Jennifer Gaiski, Maggie McLean Suniewick, and Sarah Gitchell is presented. Suniewick says that the 10-year carriage deal of Comcast with The Walt Disney Co. was their first deal that was completely integrated. Gaiski discusses the deals that they are doing with 20 services at once. Moreover, Gitchell was in favor that their deal is a template for other deals. INSET: LET'S MAKE A VO-DEAL.

The article focuses on the advanced services offered by various cable operators to their customers. It says that service appointments at night and on weekends is offered by Mediacom Communications Corp. to its customers. It adds that the customer-care representative is placed by Comcast on Twitter to interact with customers who are expressing service problems. Moreover, a white-glove service is provided by Time Warner Cable (TWC) in 2010.