Tupelo, Mississippi

Comcast to Host First Quarter 2021 Earnings Conference Call

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Thursday, March 18, 2021
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Comcast Corporation will host a conference call with the financial community to discuss financial results for the first quarter on Thursday, April 29, 2021 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time (ET).

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  • Comcast Corporation will host a conference call with the financial community to discuss financial results for the first quarter on Thursday, April 29, 2021 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time (ET).
  • The conference call will be broadcast live on Comcasts Investor Relations website at www.cmcsa.com .
  • Those parties interested in participating via telephone should dial (800) 263-8495 with the conference ID number 5168008.
  • To automatically receive Comcast financial news by email, please visit our Investor Relations website and subscribe to Email Alerts.

Hotel Management Company Keeps Guests Connected with Support from Comcast Business

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Tuesday, March 16, 2021
Telecommunications, Other Travel, Software, Networks, Internet, Lodging, Travel, Technology, Companies, Telecommunications, Comcast, Tupelo, Mississippi, Video on demand, Xfinity, Wi-Fi, Hospitality management

Deep Blue Communications , a Comcast Business company, today announced a partnership with Island Hospitality Management to provide a reliable managed Wi-Fi solution for 10,623 rooms in 16 hotels across 21 states and the District of Columbia, helping the hotel management company to reduce operational complexities, lower costs, and keep guests better connected.

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  • Deep Blue Communications , a Comcast Business company, today announced a partnership with Island Hospitality Management to provide a reliable managed Wi-Fi solution for 10,623 rooms in 16 hotels across 21 states and the District of Columbia, helping the hotel management company to reduce operational complexities, lower costs, and keep guests better connected.
  • Since its founding in 1986, Island Hospitality Management an independent, third-party hotel management company headquartered in West Palm Beach, Florida has aimed to accommodate ever-changing guest needs.
  • Comcast Business offers Ethernet, Internet, Wi-Fi, Voice, TV and Managed Enterprise Solutions to help organizations of all sizes transform their business.
  • Powered by an advanced network, and backed by 24/7 customer support, Comcast Business is one of the largest contributors to the growth of Comcast Cable.

Cable TV Viewership Surpasses 70% Share for the First Time, New Effectv Research Finds

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Thursday, March 11, 2021
Marketing, Advertising, Communications, Entertainment, TV and Radio, Marketing, Telecommunications, Mass media, Comcast, Tupelo, Mississippi, Video on demand, Nielsen ratings, Xfinity, Audience measurement, Advertising

Another noteworthy trend was the shift toward live cable TV viewing, in part driven by changing viewership patterns and behaviors.

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  • Another noteworthy trend was the shift toward live cable TV viewing, in part driven by changing viewership patterns and behaviors.
  • Comcast households saw a shift toward live TV in 2H 2020, accounting for 89% of daily viewership.
  • Cable TV news drove a large percentage of the increase in time spent with live TV in 2H 2020 at 25%, up from just 16% the same time the previous year.
  • Effectv, the advertising sales division of Comcast Cable, helps local, regional and national advertisers use the best of digital with the power of TV to grow their business.

BXS Insurance Announces Strategic Steps for Future Growth

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Thursday, March 4, 2021
Finance, Money, Economy, Insurance, Insurance broker, Investment, BancorpSouth, Tupelo, Mississippi

TUPELO, Miss., March 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- BXS Insurance, Inc., a subsidiary of BancorpSouth Bank (NYSE: BXS),announced several leadership changes designed to optimize the client experience and drive organizational growth.

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  • TUPELO, Miss., March 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- BXS Insurance, Inc., a subsidiary of BancorpSouth Bank (NYSE: BXS),announced several leadership changes designed to optimize the client experience and drive organizational growth.
  • Chris Boone, who previously served as president of BXSI's Property & Casualty Division, has been named president of Commercial and Group Solutions.
  • McKnight noted that Naugle, previously BXSI's Chief Operating Officer, is an insurance professional by background and is "excited to get back into the business of insurance on a daily basis."
  • BXS Insurance is the fourth largest bank-owned insurance broker in the nation and is in the top 10 percent of brokers in the U.S based on total revenue.

Comcast Releases 2020 Network Data, Highlighting COVID-19 Impact as World Approaches First Anniversary of Pandemic

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Tuesday, March 2, 2021
Telecommunications, Networks, Internet, Audio, Video, TV and Radio, Technology, Mobile, Wireless, Entertainment, Companies, Comcast, Tupelo, Mississippi, Video on demand, Xfinity, NBCUniversal, Sky Group

Peak Internet traffic rose 32 percent over pre-pandemic levels, and over 50 percent in some markets in March.

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  • Peak Internet traffic rose 32 percent over pre-pandemic levels, and over 50 percent in some markets in March.
  • Despite the growth in upstream traffic, traffic patterns remained highly asymmetrical, as downstream traffic volumes were 14x higher than upstream traffic volumes throughout 2020.
  • In the span of 4 months in the wake of pandemic lockdowns, Comcasts network experienced almost 2 years-worth of traffic growth.
  • Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA) is a global media and technology company with three primary businesses: Comcast Cable, NBCUniversal, and Sky.

Applications Open for the Fourth Comcast NBCUniversal LIFT Labs Accelerator, powered by Techstars

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Monday, March 1, 2021
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With the fourth class of the Comcast NBCUniversal LIFT Labs Accelerator, we will continue our companys long-standing tradition of supporting startups on their journeys.

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  • With the fourth class of the Comcast NBCUniversal LIFT Labs Accelerator, we will continue our companys long-standing tradition of supporting startups on their journeys.
  • The Comcast NBCUniversal LIFT Labs Accelerator has helped many startups build and grow successful businesses, while benefitting Comcast through collaboration and partnerships.
  • Applicants selected by Comcast NBCUniversal and Techstars will participate in a 13-week program followed by a Demo Day scheduled for November 2021.
  • Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA) is a global media and technology company with three primary businesses: Comcast Cable, NBCUniversal, and Sky.

Comcast RISE to Award $1 Million in Grants to BIPOC-Owned, Small Businesses in Philadelphia and Chester

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Monday, March 1, 2021
Companies, Economy of the United States, Cities in the United States, Comcast, Tupelo, Mississippi, Video on demand, Philadelphia, General Electric

The Comcast RISE Investment Fund is focused on small businesses who have been in business for 3 or more years with 1-25 employees.

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  • The Comcast RISE Investment Fund is focused on small businesses who have been in business for 3 or more years with 1-25 employees.
  • Businesses must be in the following geographic locations to be eligible: City of Philadelphia and City of Chester.
  • "Through the Comcast RISE Investment Fund, we are investing in BIPOC-owned, small businesses that create jobs and play a vital role in supporting our communities.
  • Comcast RISE is part of a larger $100 million Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiative that Comcast launched this summer.

Comcast Partners with Olympian Simone Manuel to Announce Free WiFi for Students and Their Families at 20 Oakland Community Centers

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Friday, February 26, 2021
Philanthropy, Sports, Technology, Other Philanthropy, Foundation, Internet, Swimming, Companies, Telecommunications, London boroughs, Comcast, Tupelo, Mississippi, Video on demand, Xfinity, NBCUniversal, Internet access, Sky UK

View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210225006286/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210225006286/en/
    Simone Manuel reacts to winning a Gold medal at the Olympic Games Rio 2016.
  • The lack of Internet access in low-income homes adds unique challenges to families that are trying to manage distance learning.
  • Whether connecting to the Internet at home with our Internet Essentials program, or providing free WiFi at community centers, were helping to ensure students have multiple options to get online.
  • Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA) is a global media and technology company with three primary businesses: Comcast Cable, NBCUniversal, and Sky.

Comcast to Participate in Deutsche Bank Investor Conference

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Wednesday, February 24, 2021
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On Wednesday, March 10, 2021, Mike Cavanagh, Chief Financial Officer of Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA), will participate virtually in Deutsche Banks 29th Annual Media, Internet & Telecom Conference.

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  • On Wednesday, March 10, 2021, Mike Cavanagh, Chief Financial Officer of Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA), will participate virtually in Deutsche Banks 29th Annual Media, Internet & Telecom Conference.
  • A live webcast of the event will be available on the Company's Investor Relations website at www.cmcsa.com on Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at 9:00 A.M. Eastern Time.
  • To automatically receive Comcast financial news by e-mail, please visit www.cmcsa.com and subscribe to E-mail Alerts.
  • Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA) is a global media and technology company with three primary businesses: Comcast Cable, NBCUniversal, and Sky.

Global Media Market Report 2021: COVID-19 Impact and Recovery to 2030 Featuring Google, Walt Disney, Time Warner, Facebook and Comcast - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, February 22, 2021
Other Entertainment, Entertainment, Online, Companies, Economy of the United States, Comcast, Tupelo, Mississippi, Video on demand, Google, The Walt Disney Company, Compound annual growth rate, WarnerMedia, Facebook, Inc., Acquisition of 21st Century Fox by Disney, E-commerce in India

The "Media Global Market Report 2021: COVID-19 Impact and Recovery to 2030" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "Media Global Market Report 2021: COVID-19 Impact and Recovery to 2030" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • Major companies in the media market include Google; Walt Disney; Time Warner Inc.; Facebook and Comcast Corporation.
  • The global media market is expected to grow from $1712.96 billion in 2020 to $1850.04 billion in 2021 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8%.
  • North America was the largest region in the global media market, accounting for 33% of the market in 2020.