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Two Olympic-related Press Releases
Two Olympic-related Press Releases
I have some press releases I need to clear from the Fang's Bites inbox before continuing this morning. First, NBC says it will have the announcement of the Team USA Olympic men's ice hockey team during the NHL Winter Classic on New Year's Day. I like that. Announcement to be Made During ...
Could Comcast/NBC rival ESPN?
Could Comcast/NBC rival ESPN?
usatoday.com — Comcast, the USA's largest cable TV operator, made a surprise (and unsuccessful) takeover bid for ESPN parent... Disney in 2004 in hopes of creating the world's biggest media company. If it can get NBCU, the General Electric division that includes NBC ... (more) Could Comcast/NBC rival ESPN?
Comcast must make the right calls on sports in any NBC deal
Comcast must make the right calls on sports in any NBC deal
sportsbusinessjournal.com — It’s looking more likely that Comcast will be successful in its attempt to take control of NBC... , judging by a series of meetings the two sides have had over the past few weeks. Toward the end of October, the top executives from NBC and Comcast — ... (more) Comcast must make the right calls on sports in any NBC deal
Notre Dame Games Could Go To Versus If Comcast Buys NBC
Notre Dame Games Could Go To Versus If Comcast Buys NBC
sportingnews.com — It was 1991 when NBC first acquired the exclusive rights to broadcast Notre Dame games on network... TV, which made a lot of sense considering the Irish were actually a program of some consequence in the world of college football at the time. Not so much ... (more) Notre Dame Games Could Go To Versus If Comcast Buys NBC
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