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Comcast CEO Brian Roberts was in confident form during the Goldman Sachs Communacopia Conference on Wednesday. When discussing the media giant’s big picture outlook, Roberts told Goldman managing director John Waldron: “We had a terrific second quarter. I wouldn’t want to trade places with too many people, if…

Comcast CEO Brian Roberts and NBC Universal chief Jeff Shell attempted once again to throw cold water on deal rumors and speculation that the entertainment business doesn’t have the scale to compete. “We don’t need M&A,” Roberts said categorically on a call to discuss strong quarterly results driven by broadband and…

Peacock, NBCUniversal’s year-old streaming service, has reached 54 million signups and 20 million monthly active accounts as of this week, according to an update from Comcast. Speaking to investors during Comcast’s second-quarter conference call with investors, CEO Brian Roberts said the service’s results were 50%…

ViacomCBS Chair Shari Redstone was doing the rounds at Sun Valley but contrary to reports, she did not have a meeting with Comcast CEO Brian Roberts at the Allen & Co. mogul mountain retreat, according to a person familiar with the situation. But the Philly-based conglom has been the subject of constant deal…

One by one titans of media are delicately weighing in on deals last month that will reshape the landscape with Comcast CEO Brian Roberts saying AT&T's move to unload WarnerMedia "speaks for itself." "I look at our company and I don't think there's a similarity. I think for us, we are very pleased with our talent, our…

Comcast CEO Brian Roberts’ total pay package came in at $32.7 million last year, down from $36.4 in 2019. Roberts earned a base salary of $3.4 million; stock and option grants both valued at $10.6 million; and $7.7 million in non-equity incentive compensation — like a cash bonus. NBCUniversal CEO Jeff Shell’s total…

Comcast CEO Brian Roberts says the will-they-won't-they Tokyo Summer Olympic Games "are getting past the point of 'if'." "It's about exactly how it gets done," live spectators, etc… "I am very hopeful. In my conversations with leadership. There is an excitement. This is a perfect moment for the world to come…

Comcast CEO Brian Roberts and NBCUniversal chief Jeff Shell are upbeat the Summer Olympic Games in Tokyo will go forward as planned and said advertisers are optimistic as well, based on what they’re seeing. “Sitting here today, I believe there will be an 0lympics. I hope there will bee an Olympics. I think that is our…

NBCU’s streaming service Peacock has hit 33 million signups across the U.S. to date, parent Comcast said Thursday. That’s up from 28 million on Dec. 8 when execs last updated the figure at an investor conference. Peacock launched nationally in July with two tiers. Peacock Premium, $4.99 a month with ads, and Peacock…

Shares of Comcast jumped Tuesday after activist investor Nelson Peltz’ firm Trian Partners said it’s acquired a stake in the media giant and considers it undervalued. The stock was up nearly 3% in a flat-to-down market late morning. Trian has acquired 20 million shares — or an 0.4% stake — in the NBCUniversal…

Comcast CEO Brian said Peacock signups have surged 50% in six weeks and the app is the second most popular on its OTT product Xfinity Flex behind Netflix, and number three on Xfinity X1 behind Netflix and YouTube. Peacock launched in April for Comcast customers and nationally in mid-July. In a wide-ranging…

Comcast CEO Brian Roberts on Monday said the company is committing $100 million to fight social injustice and inequality. In a memo to employees, he said the funds — made up of $75 million in cash and $25 million in media — will be part of a multiyear program. The announcement comes as media and entertainment…