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Comcast to Host Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2020 Earnings Conference Call

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Thursday, December 17, 2020

Comcast Corporation will host a conference call with the financial community to discuss financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2020 on Thursday, January 28, 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 fourth quarter and full year 2020 on Thursday, January 28, 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 7964167.
  • Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA) is a global media and technology company with three primary businesses: Comcast Cable, NBCUniversal, and Sky.

Comcast to Provide Free WiFi at 10 Fresno Housing and Boys & Girls Clubs Locations in California’s Central Valley

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Tuesday, December 15, 2020

In addition to providing free WiFi service at the Lift Zone locations, Comcast donated $50,000 to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Fresno County to offer distance learning to more students and another $50,000 to Fresno Housing to help residents with digital literacy training and support.

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  • In addition to providing free WiFi service at the Lift Zone locations, Comcast donated $50,000 to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Fresno County to offer distance learning to more students and another $50,000 to Fresno Housing to help residents with digital literacy training and support.
  • Comcast will also provide 225 Boys & Girls Clubs of Fresno County youth with a laptop computer, free Internet at home for 12 months (to eligible families) through its Internet Essentials program and a box with $100 worth of food.
  • Lift Zones feature free WiFi provided by Comcast, which allows students to work on laptops simultaneously so they can successfully participate in distance learning.
  • By donating 225 laptops and 12 months of free Internet at home, Comcast and Telemundo are creating a seamless learning experience for children in the Central Valley.

Comcast, Colorado Attorney General, Aurora Mayor Mike Coffman & Denver Mayor Michael B. Hancock Launching More Than 20 WiFi-connected “Lift Zones” in Denver Metro Area

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Tuesday, December 15, 2020

Now, students need access to simply participate in the remote learning environment, said Attorney General Phil Weiser.

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  • Now, students need access to simply participate in the remote learning environment, said Attorney General Phil Weiser.
  • "Giving students a safe place at City of Aurora recreation centers to access the WiFi they need is essential for ensuring Aurora's kids continue to learn despite the pandemic," said Aurora Mayor Mike Coffman.
  • Lift Zones sites are also being installed in communities throughout the Front Range, as well as statewide in Fort Collins, Colorado Springs and Pueblo.
  • Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA) is a global media and technology company with three primary businesses: Comcast Cable, NBCUniversal, and Sky.

Comcast Launching WiFi-Connected “Lift Zones” in Oregon/SW Washington

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Tuesday, December 15, 2020

The Boys & Girls Club West Salem branch and the Swegle branch are the first two Lift Zone installed in the Oregon/SW Washington region.

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  • The Boys & Girls Club West Salem branch and the Swegle branch are the first two Lift Zone installed in the Oregon/SW Washington region.
  • The Lift Zones features free WiFi provided by Comcast, which allows students to work on laptops simultaneously.
  • We hope these Lift Zones will help those students who, for a variety of reasons, are unable to connect to effective distance learning at home.
  • Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA) is a global media and technology company with three primary businesses: Comcast Cable, NBCUniversal, and Sky.

FreeWheel Names Mark McKee as Chief Revenue Officer, United States

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Monday, December 14, 2020

Today, FreeWheel, A Comcast Company (Nasdaq: CMCSA) named Mark McKee as U.S. chief revenue officer, effective immediately.

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  • Today, FreeWheel, A Comcast Company (Nasdaq: CMCSA) named Mark McKee as U.S. chief revenue officer, effective immediately.
  • McKee has been the acting chief revenue officer since January 2020, responsible for FreeWheels sales revenue and execution across all U.S. lines of business with a strategic focus on customer experience and account strategy to drive revenue growth and exceed targets.
  • Since then, he has led the team with solid performance across Software, Marketplace and Media revenue, exceeding yearly goals.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20201214005524/en/
    Today, FreeWheel, A Comcast Company (Nasdaq: CMCSA) named Mark McKee as U.S. chief revenue officer, effective immediately.

Comcast to Launch Disney+ and ESPN+ on Xfinity Platforms

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Thursday, December 10, 2020

Comcast and The Walt Disney Company announced today that they have reached an agreement that includes the rights for Comcast to distribute the Disney+ and ESPN+ services on its Xfinity X1 and Flex platforms.

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  • Comcast and The Walt Disney Company announced today that they have reached an agreement that includes the rights for Comcast to distribute the Disney+ and ESPN+ services on its Xfinity X1 and Flex platforms.
  • Disney+ and ESPN+ will launch on the X1 and Flex platforms in the first quarter of 2021.
  • Xfinity delivers the best entertainment to customers via its X1 and Flex devices and through its leading broadband service.
  • Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA) is a global media and technology company with three primary businesses: Comcast Cable, NBCUniversal, and Sky.

Demo Day: 11 Startups Present Innovations, Partnership Deals Following Comcast NBCUniversal LIFT Labs Accelerator, powered by Techstars

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Thursday, December 3, 2020

During the 13-week accelerator program, these startups worked virtually due to the global pandemic alongside executives and experts from Comcast NBCUniversal and the Techstars network.

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  • During the 13-week accelerator program, these startups worked virtually due to the global pandemic alongside executives and experts from Comcast NBCUniversal and the Techstars network.
  • Partnering with startups has always helped Comcast stay on the cutting edge of technology and innovation, said Sam Schwartz, Chief Business Development Officer, Comcast.
  • Since the first class in 2018, 32 companies have completed the Comcast NBCUniversal LIFT Labs Accelerator, powered by Techstars, and 75% have secured pilots or deals with a division or business unit of Comcast NBCUniversal.
  • Meet the 2020 class of the Comcast NBCUniversal LIFT Labs Accelerator, powered by Techstars:
    AfroLandTV is an OTT streaming media platform for Pan African TV shows and movies.

BancorpSouth Bank to Acquire National United Bancshares, Inc.

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Wednesday, December 2, 2020

TUPELO, Miss., Dec.2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --BancorpSouth Bank (NYSE: BXS) announced today the signing of a definitive merger agreement with National United Bancshares, Inc., the parent company of National United, (collectively referred to as "National United"), pursuant to which National United will be merged with and into BancorpSouth.

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  • TUPELO, Miss., Dec.2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --BancorpSouth Bank (NYSE: BXS) announced today the signing of a definitive merger agreement with National United Bancshares, Inc., the parent company of National United, (collectively referred to as "National United"), pursuant to which National United will be merged with and into BancorpSouth.
  • In connection with the merger, BancorpSouth Bank and National United will deliver a proxy statement and related offering materials to the shareholders of National United seeking approval of the merger and related matters.
  • THE SHAREHOLDERS OF NATIONAL UNITED ARE ENCOURAGED TO READ THE PROXY STATEMENT AND OFFERING MEMORANDUM CAREFULLY IN THEIR ENTIRETY WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE MERGER, BANCORPSOUTH BANK AND NATIONAL UNITED.
  • The Corporate Secretary of BancorpSouth Bank may be contacted by mail at Attention: Corporate Secretary, BancorpSouth Bank, One Mississippi Plaza, Tupelo, Mississippi 38804.

Comcast RISE Awards 35 Black-Owned, Small Businesses in the Washington, D.C., Metropolitan Area with Marketing and Technology Resources and Makeovers

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Wednesday, December 2, 2020

Black-owned, small businesses, those hit hardest by the pandemic according to a recent study from the National Bureau of Economic Research.

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  • Black-owned, small businesses, those hit hardest by the pandemic according to a recent study from the National Bureau of Economic Research.
  • "We created Comcast RISE to partner with small businesses and give them access to tools to help them survive the pandemic and thrive," said Daniel Carr, Vice President, Sales Operations, Comcast.
  • Business resources to help with curated content: Comcast has launched the Comcast RISE destination complete with aggregated small business news, tips, insights and more on the X1 platform.
  • Comcast RISE is part of a larger $100 million Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiative that Comcast launched this summer.

Comcast RISE Awards Five Black-Owned, Small Businesses in Western Washington with Marketing Resources and Technology Makeovers

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Wednesday, December 2, 2020

Comcast Business today announced that five small businesses in Western Washington received Comcast RISE program awards.

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  • Comcast Business today announced that five small businesses in Western Washington received Comcast RISE program awards.
  • This week, the next phase of Comcast RISE opens eligibility to include Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC)-owned, small businesses.
  • Comcast RISE gives our local small businesses access to tools to help them survive the pandemic and thrive in the future.
  • Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA) is a global media and technology company with three primary businesses: Comcast Cable, NBCUniversal, and Sky.