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Borow, who helped launch Universal Ads, will oversee the ad buying platform as it heads into its second year and next phase of growth. Comcast Advertising today announced it named James Borow as General Manager of Universal Ads, which enables brands of any size to create, buy and measure ads across premium video. In this role, Borow will lead strategy, operations and execution of the self-service ad buying platform as it continues to evolve and scale. As the previous Vice President of Product Management and Engineering for Universal Ads, he played a key role in bringing the platform to life, from product development to launch. This press release features multimedia. View the full release

With senior leadership roles at Twitter, Snap, TikTok and Reddit, Shaw brings proven expertise in scaling global ad businesses. Comcast's Universal Ads today announced the appointment of David Shaw as Head of Global Expansion. Universal Ads, which launched last year in the U.S., enables brands of any size to create, buy, and measure ads across premium video. In his new role, Shaw will lead the commercial rollout of the platform, globally. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260120140247/en/Comcast's Universal Ads appoints David Shaw as Head of Global Expansion. He will have responsibility for market entry, building

NEW YORK, Dec. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- S&P Dow Jones Indices will make the following changes to the S&P MidCap 400, S&P SmallCap 600:  UiPath Inc. (NYSE:PATH) will replace Synovus Financial Corp. (NYSE:SNV) in the S&P MidCap 400 effective prior to the opening of trading on Friday, January 2. S&P MidCap 400 constituent Pinnacle Financial Partners Inc. (NASD: PNFP) is acquiring Synovus Financial Corp in a deal expected to be completed soon, pending final closing conditions.Versant Media Group Inc. (NASD: VSNT) will replace Brandywine Realty Trust (NYSE:BDN) in the S&P SmallCap 600 effective prior to the opening of trading on Tuesday, January 6. S&P 500 constituent Comcast Corp. (NASD: CMCSA)

Luna on Xfinity Enables Seamless Gaming Right From the TV, No Downloads or Consoles Required Xfinity WiFi Offers Gamers the Fastest Speeds and Lowest Lag for the Ultimate Cloud Gaming Experience Comcast and Amazon today announced the launch of Amazon Luna, a cloud gaming service, on millions of Xfinity TV and streaming devices across the U.S. Starting today, Xfinity customers with an eligible X1 or Xfinity Xumo Stream Box can now enjoy Amazon Luna's vast collection of high-quality video games directly alongside their favorite entertainment. They'll have access to games such as like Hogwarts Legacy and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle™, along with family friendly, accessible GameNight ti

Tech Hub to Provide Residents and Businesses with the Latest Xfinity Products, Services, and Support  INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Comcast has opened its newest Xfinity Store in Indiana, located in Noblesville. This new retail location is designed to serve as a local tech hub, offering residents and small business owners with convenient access to the latest Xfinity products, services, and personalized support. The 1,400-square-foot store is now open at 12919 Campus Parkway, making it Xfinity's first location in the Noblesville community. The store features inter

Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ: CMCSA) today announced that Michael J. Cavanagh has been named Co-Chief Executive Officer of the company, effective January 2026. He will serve alongside Brian L. Roberts, who will continue as Chairman and Co-CEO. Cavanagh will also be named to the Comcast Board of Directors at that time. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250929482192/en/Michael J. Cavanagh, Comcast Corporation (Source: Comcast) "Since joining Comcast a decade ago, Mike has proven himself to be a trusted and collaborative leader," said Roberts. "He is the ideal person to help lead Comcast as we manage the pivot we are ma

FLINT, Mich., Sept. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Comcast has opened its newest Xfinity Store in Michigan, located in Grand Blanc. This new retail location is designed to serve as a local tech hub, offering residents and small business owners with convenient access to the latest Xfinity products, services, and personalized support. The store is located at 12720 S Saginaw St., and spans more than 2,000 square feet. It features interactive displays and multiple service counters staffed by knowledgeable Xfinity sales consultants. Visitors can explore and experience Comcast's full suit

PALMER, Alaska, Aug. 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- MTA, Alaska's technology and telecommunications leader, has appointed Demian Voiles as Chief Executive Officer following a nationwide search conducted in partnership with CarterBaldwin Executive Search. Demian will replace retiring CEO Michael C. Burke beginning September 29, 2025. A seasoned executive with nearly three decades of experience leading operations, sales, and engineering teams in Fortune 50 companies, Demian brings a proven track record of operational excellence, driving growth, building high-performing teams, and expanding network infrastructure. "Demian brings a unique combination of entrepreneurial vision and large-scale operatio

Comcast Corporation today announced the preliminary results of its 2025 Annual Meeting of Shareholders held this morning. Final voting results will be filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on a Form 8-K within four business days. Company Proposals Election of Directors: Shareholders elected all nominees to Comcast's Board of Directors for one-year terms. Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors: Shareholders ratified the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP to serve as independent auditors for the year ending December 31, 2025. Increase Share Authorization Under Comcast-NBCUniversal 2011 Employee Stock Purchase Plan: Shareholders voted in favor of this propos

Estrella MediaCo, Fuse Media, LG Ad Solutions, Scripps, Spectrum Reach, and Vizio join Universal Ads Today, Universal Ads, which enables brands of any size to seamlessly create, buy, and measure ads across the premium video category, announced a new round of leading publishers have joined the platform, further strengthening the ability for brands to reach new, qualified audiences at scale, all in one place. The new publishers include Estrella MediaCo, Fuse Media, LG Ad Solutions, Scripps, Spectrum Reach, and Vizio. They join the first round announced at the launch of Universal Ads in January: A+E, AMC Networks, DIRECTV, Fox Corporation, NBCUniversal, Paramount, Roku, TelevisaUnivision, War

Tracy Pitcher, Comcast Business, announced as American Heart Walk chairperson ATLANTA, March 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Tracy Pitcher, senior vice president of Comcast Business Central Division, will lead the charge as the 2025 American Heart Association Heart Walk chairperson to build a community of lifesavers in Atlanta. Under Pitcher's leadership, top executives throughout the metro area will unite to recruit companies and organizations to join the Heart Walk, a year-round campaign aimed at raising funds to reduce cardiovascular disease while equipping people with education,

Partnership Will Create New Home for Philadelphia 76ers and Philadelphia Flyers, and Venue for Top Touring Acts and Special Events ** Mayor Cherelle Parker to Host Press Conference at 11:30 AM at City Hall with City Council President Kenyatta Johnson, Other Council Members, Comcast, HBSE and Comcast Spectacor ** Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment (HBSE) and Comcast today announced that HBSE and Comcast Spectacor have entered into a binding agreement to form a 50-50 joint venture to build a world-class, state-of-the-art arena in the South Philadelphia Sports Complex that will be the new home of the Philadelphia 76ers and Philadelphia Flyers. This press release features multimedia. Vi

Universal Ads to Empower Marketers of All Sizes to Easily Purchase Scalable, Performance-Driven Video Ad Campaigns Directly from Premier Media Companies Launch Partners Include A+E, AMC Networks, DIRECTV, Fox Corporation, NBCUniversal, Paramount, Roku, TelevisaUnivision, Warner Bros. Discovery, Xumo; Forging Groundbreaking Cross-Industry Partnerships to Strengthen the Ad Ecosystem for the Future Set to Launch in Q1, Universal Ads is Powered by FreeWheel Technology, Which Enables Video Advertising for a Majority of Premium Video Publishers in the U.S. Ahead of the Consumer Electronic Show, today Comcast announced Universal Ads, a one-stop TV advertising platform that brings premier med

Partnership Provides Free WiFi Access, Plus a $500,000 Grant for a Technology Makeover That Will Enable Virtual Digital Skills Training Across the State of Georgia ATLANTA, Oct. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Comcast announced today it has installed its first Flagship Lift Zone in partnership with Inspiredu in Atlanta, Georgia. Building on the legacy of its award-winning Lift Zone program, which now offers free WiFi in more than 1,250 community centers nationwide, this inaugural Flagship Lift Zone continues five years of proud collaboration between Comcast and Inspiredu. Not only will Inspiredu still provide free, fast, and reliable WiFi for visitors, powered by Comcast Business, but also expand i

Magel will leverage his 30+ years of media and advertising experience to help the world's largest agencies take advantage of FreeWheel's advanced advertising solutions to best serve its ad clients FreeWheel, a global technology platform for the TV industry, announced today that it has named Kris Magel as Head of Global Agency Partnerships. In this role, Magel will oversee agency collaborations – leading relationships and the company's commercialization structure for agency partnerships globally while working closely with the executive leadership team to identify and capitalize on revenue growth opportunities. He will be based in New York and report to Katy Loria, U.S. Chief Revenue Office

Today, Comcast Corporation announced the appointment of Lance West as Executive Vice President of Federal Government Affairs and Head of the Washington, DC office. In this critical role, Mr. West will lead the company's legislative and regulatory initiatives on Capitol Hill, at the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), and other vital agencies. Reporting to Tom Reid, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary, Mr. West will oversee Comcast's advocacy strategy, managing relationships with key external partners, and ensure the company's leadership voice is represented in Washington, DC. He will lead a team that collaborates with industry associations, advocacy groups, and other stakeholders to supp

Notre Dame is the first collegiate SportsTech partner, joining distinguished sports brands like NBC Sports, Sky Sports, NASCAR, Premier League, PGA TOUR, and others to engage and collaborate with founders innovating across the industry Comcast announced today that The University of Notre Dame has joined the partner consortium for Comcast NBCUniversal SportsTech, powered by Boomtown as the program's first collegiate organization. Starting with SportsTech's fifth class, which will begin in 2025, companies selected to join the innovation program will have an opportunity to explore collaborations and engage directly with experts and leaders from the University and its network. This also bui

Comcast has announced the appointment of Javier Garcia to its Central Division senior leadership team as the Senior Vice President of Sales & Marketing, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. In this role, Garcia will lead the Division's sales and marketing functions, overseeing brand and product marketing, sales, and customer retention strategies for Comcast's largest operating Division, spanning 12 states. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240701960147/en/(Photo: Business Wire) "For nearly a decade at Comcast, Javier has implemented customer-centric, innovative, and engaging strategies to propel the brand forward in a

The launch of the new Kansas City campus represents a pivotal moment in the efforts to bridge the digital skills gap and foster economic growth in the region; Now Accepting Applications KANSAS CITY, Mo., June 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- National tech training nonprofit Per Scholas launches its new campus in Kansas City, joining Great Jobs KC, the leading workforce development program in Kansas City, to provide holistic information technology training and career development opportunities. This strategic alliance marks a significant milestone in addressing the growing demand for skilled IT professionals in the Kansas City region. Per Scholas Kansas City will offer its no-cost technology skills tr

Comcast Corporation today announced the preliminary results of its 2024 Annual Meeting of Shareholders held this morning. Final voting results will be filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on a Form 8-K within four business days. Company Proposals Election of Directors: Shareholders elected all nominees to Comcast's Board of Directors for one-year terms. Ratification of the Appointment of Independent Auditors: Shareholders ratified the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP to serve as independent auditors for the year ending December 31, 2024. Advisory Vote to Approve Executive Compensation: Shareholders voted in favor of this proposal. Shareholder Proposals

The six-month program provides founders with opportunities to collaborate with leaders from some of the world's most recognized sports brands, including NBC Sports, NASCAR, the Premier League, PGA TOUR, Sky Sports, Comcast Spectacor, and US Olympic sports organizations. Since the first class in 2021, SportsTech alumni have achieved 132 pilots, partnerships, and commercial deals with consortium partners. Today, 10 companies were accepted into the fourth class of the Comcast NBCUniversal SportsTech Accelerator, powered by Boomtown. The immersive six-month program will kick off in March. The exciting opportunities and impactful outcomes of the SportsTech program have continued to fuel in

Ricky Frazier Jr. has been appointed Senior Vice President of Comcast's Keystone Region overseeing the organization's operational, strategic and financial performance across western, central and northeastern Pennsylvania, eastern Ohio, northern West Virginia and the Maryland panhandle. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240209259444/en/Ricky Frazier Jr. (Photo: Business Wire) "Ricky is a people-first leader who has consistently focused on delivering a great customer experience," said Amy Lynch, President of Comcast's Northeast Division, which includes 14 northeastern states from Maine through Virginia and the Distric

Comcast has announced the appointment of Chris Winton as Senior Vice President, Human Resources in their Central Division to drive the brand's people strategy and continue to strengthen its powerful and award-winning culture. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240108110220/en/Chris Winton, Senior Vice President, Human Resources Comcast Central Division (Photo: Business Wire) "Chris' unique and impressive background of seamlessly integrating operations, strategy and Human Resources expertise to build high-performing teams perfectly aligns with our people-first approach to connectivity," said Comcast Central Division P

Comcast has announced the appointment of Javier Garcia as Senior Vice President of Competitive Marketing and Strategy at its Central Division Headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia. In this role, Garcia is responsible for driving strategic growth, competitive intelligence, and product marketing. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231013509823/en/Javier Garcia has been appointed Senior Vice President of Competitive Marketing and Strategy for Comcast's Central Division in Atlanta, Georgia (Photo: Business Wire) "Javier's strategic vision and deep understanding of market trends have proven to be invaluable to strengthening Co

Comcast has announced the appointment of Tracy Pitcher as Senior Vice President of Comcast Business at its Central Division Headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia. In this role, Pitcher will lead innovating and implementing new strategies to bolster commercial business concentrated in Comcast's largest operating division spanning 12 states. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230810146292/en/Comcast appoints Tracy Pitcher as Senior Vice President of Comcast Business at its Central Division Headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Business Wire) "Tracy is a proven growth leader with an outstanding record for driving innovat

Comcast Corporation today announced the preliminary results of its 2023 Annual Meeting of Shareholders held this morning. Final voting results will be filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on a Form 8-K within four business days. Company Proposals Election of Directors: Shareholders elected all nominees to Comcast's Board of Directors for one-year terms. Ratification of the Appointment of Independent Auditors: Shareholders ratified the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP to serve as independent auditors for the year ending December 31, 2023. Approval of Comcast Corporation 2023 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan: Shareholders voted in favor of this proposal. Appro

Comcast has announced the appointment of Quiana Pinckney as Vice President of Employee Communications at its Central Division Headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia. In this role, Pinckney will serve as a key part of the Division Communications team and lead the development, delivery and transformation of strategic employee communications programs. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230330005181/en/Quiana Pinckney appointed Vice President of Employee Communications at Comcast Central Division Headquarters in Atlanta. (Photo: Business Wire) "Quiana brings a wealth of knowledge, insight and leadership that will play an instru

Today, FreeWheel announced two leadership appointments: David Dworin as chief product officer and Quentin SaLay as head of human resources. In their respective new roles, Dworin will oversee FreeWheel's product vision, strategy, design and development worldwide, and SaLay is responsible for leading human resources globally in support of the company's overall business plan and strategic direction. "Television advertising is constantly evolving, and to ensure that FreeWheel continues to pioneer and innovate new solutions that address the industry's needs, we need to be led by the best of the best," said FreeWheel General Manager Mark McKee. "These two leaders embody the mindset, drive, ener

Comcast has announced the appointment of Chris Rouser as Senior Vice President of Human Resources at its Central Division Headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia. In this role, Rouser provides strategic leadership and direction for human resources functions, including compensation and benefits, diversity, employee relations, labor relations, employee communications, policy, performance management, talent acquisition, and talent management. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221130005206/en/Comcast names Chris Rouser Senior Vice President of Human Resources at company's central division headquarters (Photo: Business Wire) "Ch

Industry veteran will lead Comcast's newest business offering, looking to bridge the gap between technology and enablement for communities of all kinds PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Comcast has named Michael Slovin as Vice President and General Manager of Comcast Smart Solutions. In this new role, he will oversee integration of Comcast's advanced connectivity options with industry-leading smart technology partners to enable the delivery of world-class smart technology solutions to clients. Slovin will remain based in the company's Philadelphia corporate headquarters. Building upon its current offerings from Comcast Business, Xfinity Communities, and MachineQ, Comcast Smart Sol

Comcast has announced the appointment of Toni Murphy as its new Senior Vice President of Sales & Marketing at its Central Division Headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia. In this role, Murphy will lead the Division's sales and marketing functions, including overseeing brand and product marketing, sales and customer retention strategies for Comcast's largest operating Division that spans 12 states. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221005005542/en/Toni Murphy joins the Comcast Central Division as Senior Vice President of Sales & Marketing. (Photo: Business Wire) "Toni is a widely respected marketing innovator, business exec

Midha, who currently serves as Comcast Advertising's Chief Growth Officer, will lead Effectv in its transformation to a multi-screen, data-driven audience delivery company. Comcast Advertising today announced that it has appointed Pooja Midha as Executive Vice President and General Manager for Effectv, the advertising sales division of Comcast Cable. She replaces James Rooke, who recently took on the role of president, Comcast Advertising. In this position, Midha will oversee a national team spanning sales and sales development, operations, technology, product, data innovation and insights, and customer experience. She will continue to foster the company's efforts to bring more widespread

Oh will be responsible for defining FreeWheel's priorities and managing the company's strategy and key initiatives globally as it expands services to support the growing complexities of the media landscape. Today, FreeWheel announced that it has named Soo Jin Oh as Chief Strategy Officer, a new role developed for the company. Oh will work closely with FreeWheel leadership to develop strategic plans in support of achieving the company's long-term vision, enhance business operations and establish strong relationships within the advertising landscape. She will be based in New York and report to Mark McKee, General Manager of FreeWheel. TV advertising continues to transform at a rapid pace an

Comcast Corporation today announced the preliminary results of its 2022 Annual Meeting of Shareholders held this morning. Final voting results will be filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on a Form 8-K within four business days. Company Proposals Election of Directors: Shareholders elected all nominees to Comcast's Board of Directors for one-year terms. Advisory Vote to Approve Executive Compensation: Shareholders voted in favor of this proposal. Ratification of the Appointment of Independent Auditors: Shareholders ratified the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP to serve as independent auditors for the year ending December 31, 2022. Shareholder Proposals To

Kopper-Hourin, who comes from Comcast Advertising's FreeWheel, will spearhead innovative culture and talent programs to equip the company for continued success. Comcast Advertising, a division of Comcast, announced today that it has named Tracey Kopper-Hourin as senior vice president of human resources and customer experience, effective February 1. She reports into Marcien Jenckes, president of Comcast Advertising. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220216005131/en/Comcast Advertising, a division of Comcast, announced today that it has named Tracey Kopper-Hourin as senior vice president of human resources and custome

McKee to lead the tech company's efforts to transform the TV landscape by connecting buyers and sellers of premium video advertising. Today, FreeWheel named Mark McKee as General Manager, effective immediately. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220107005361/en/FreeWheel has appointed Mark McKee as General Manager (Photo: Business Wire) In this new position, McKee will oversee all aspects of FreeWheel's business, including sales, product, engineering, operations and support services across the U.S. and all international markets. This will include leading the company's global business strategy and implementation, driv

FreeWheel, A Comcast Company that provides global technology solutions for the future of television advertising, today announced that it has appointed Hong Cai as general manager of the company's Beijing office and vice president of engineering. He will be based in Beijing and report to Yuling Ma, who was named chief technology officer of FreeWheel in February. Cai will be responsible for leading, building and mentoring FreeWheel's Beijing engineering team and partnering with leadership to drive innovation and strategies that further FreeWheel's endeavours to help connect buyers and sellers across the TV ecosystem. He will also collaborate across product, operations, revenue and additional

Comcast Corporation today announced the preliminary results of its 2021 Annual Meeting of Shareholders held this morning. Final voting results will be filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on a Form 8-K within four business days. Company Proposals Election of Directors: Shareholders elected all nominees to Comcast's Board of Directors for one-year terms. Comcast's Board has 10 directors, nine of whom are independent, and is 50 percent diverse by gender, race or ethnicity, with 30 percent gender and 30 percent racial and ethnic diversity. Advisory Vote to Approve Executive Compensation: Shareholders voted in favor of this proposal. Ratification of the Appointment of

In this newly created role, Mandler will be responsible for formulating growth marketing strategies across the Comcast Advertising portfolio with the goal of advancing revenue growth and market share. Comcast Advertising, a division of Comcast, today announced that it has appointed Rick Mandler as vice president, growth strategy. In this newly created role, Mandler will be responsible for formulating growth marketing strategies across the Comcast Advertising portfolio with the goal of advancing revenue growth and market share. He will also collaborate across the organization to develop new, audience-based media solutions for customers. Mandler will report to Comcast Advertising Chief Gro

The appointment reflects the organization's continued commitment to putting the customer at the forefront of its business by providing the best experience, results and value. Comcast Advertising, a division of Comcast, today announced that it has named Tony Sanchez VP, Customer Experience. In his newly promoted position, Sanchez will oversee the division's customer experience strategy and associated programs, including the Net Promoter System for Comcast Advertising, which includes Effectv and FreeWheel. Additionally, Sanchez will partner with leaders across the organization to spearhead new and innovative solutions to continually drive best-in-class customer and employee experiences. San

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Comcast Advertising, a division of Comcast, today announced that it has appointed Pooja Midha as its chief growth officer, a new role within the organization. In this new position, Midha will oversee global marketing across Comcast Advertising, Effectv and FreeWheel, as well as Effectv’s newly launched sales development function. Midha and her team will build awareness for each company’s differentiated value and accelerate growth for local, regional and national market opportunities. In addition, she will oversee and expand Comcast Advertising’s brand offerings, with the goal of enhancing products and solutions for the rapidly changing video marketplace