Is Comcast’s Cable Spinoff a Buyer or a Seller?
Comcast says its cable spinoff sets up declining networks for a rebound — and potential acquisitions. But SpinCo could also be an M&A target.
Comcast Plans To Spin Off Its Cable Networks And Digital Assets
Comcast Corp is planning to spin off a large part of its NBCUniversal’s cable TV channels into a separate publicly traded company (SpinCo).
Comcast’s cable networks spinoff raises questions about future of the TV business
On Wednesday morning, the media giant confirmed that it is spinning off most of its cable channels, including MSNBC and CNBC, into a separate publicly traded company. The new company doesn’t have a formal name yet — Comcast is simplycalling it “SpinCo” — a suitable label since employees’ heads are spinning with questions.
Comcast's cable network spinoff may be a signal to the media industry for necessary change
Comcast may be proceeding with a transaction as a signal to the rest of the media industry that consolidation is necessary.
What does the Comcast cable spin-off mean for TV viewers and streaming?
Bravo stays with NBC, but other longtime cable networks such as E!, USA and MSNBC will be part of a new company.
Comcast to spin off cable networks that were once the entertainment giant's star performers
Comcast is spinning off into a new company many of its cable television networks that were once at the heart of the entertainment giant, as consumers increasingly swap out their cable TV subscriptions
Comcast to spin off some cable TV networks as streaming dominates
Comcast said on Wednesday that it plans to spin-off the bulk of its fading NBCUniversal cable TV networks, including MSNBC and CNBC, as the company said it is repositioning itself for growth in the streaming era.
Comcast to Spin Off Cable Networks, Including MSNBC and CNBC
The new publicly traded company is set to debut next year, with a bundle of channels that also includes Oxygen, E! and Syfy.
Comcast to announce the spinoff of cable networks, including MSNBC, CNBC and USA, sources say
The split would cleave off some of NBCUniversal’s best-known brands, which face the same cord-cutting challenges as many other major cable channels.
Comcast Cable Spinoff Is Historic Turning Point for TV Advertising
With streaming ads poised for rapid expansion, the move will hasten advertisers’ exodus away from cable almost altogether.
At Comcast’s Cable Networks, Staffers Express Uncertainty, Disappointment and Skepticism — but Also Optimism — About Looming Spin-Off
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With Cable Spinoff, Comcast Fires Starting Gun On Media Restructuring
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Comcast is getting rid of most of its cable channels. Read the memo to staff.
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'How much does it cost?' Elon Musk riffs on buying MSNBC after Comcast spinoff news
Elon Musk, Donald Trump Jr., and Joe Rogan have joked about the idea of buying MSNBC after Comcast's spinoff announcement.
Behind Comcast's big TV deal: a bleak picture for once mighty cable industry
The lone cable outlet set to remain within NBCUniversal is Bravo, which has a bold brand, cultural cachet and the "Real ...
Bravo is the only cable TV network Comcast isn't getting rid of. Here's why.
Though it may surprise some, Comcast has determined that Bravo is also too valuable to let go. Ten of the 50 most in-demand ...