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Comcast and NBCUniversal Media Announce Debt Exchange Offers

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Monday, August 2, 2021
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The Exchange Offers are being conducted upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in an offering memorandum, dated August 2, 2021.

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  • The Exchange Offers are being conducted upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in an offering memorandum, dated August 2, 2021.
  • The Exchange Offers will expire at 11:59 p.m., New York City time, on August 27, 2021, unless extended or earlier terminated by Comcast (the Expiration Date).
  • If, after the Early Participation Date, Comcast chooses to exercise its option to have an Early Settlement Date and all conditions to the relevant Exchange Offers have been or are concurrently satisfied or waived by Comcast, Comcast will, subject to the terms of the Exchange Offers, accept for exchange all Old Notes validly tendered in the Exchange Offers prior to the Early Participation Date subject to proration, and the exchange for such Old Notes will be made on the Early Settlement Date.
  • King & Co., Inc. will act as the exchange agent and information agent for the Exchange Offers.

VIZIO’s WatchFree+ Delivers a New Look, New Channels and More Entertainment for Live TV

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Monday, August 2, 2021
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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210802005267/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210802005267/en/
    Home to hundreds of free streaming channels, WatchFree+ continues to be a top destination on VIZIO SmartCast.
  • The reimagined WatchFree+ streaming service provides audiences with greater control to search and discover free programming and access to curated channels for millions of consumers.
  • WatchFree+ also includes new navigation features that allow for advanced search and discovery of the latest and best free entertainment.
  • As a result of VIZIOs data-informed approach, WatchFree+ users have access to an evolved smart TV viewing experience.

Verizon expands marketing team focused on innovation, partnerships and efficiency

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Thursday, July 29, 2021
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Wells will be responsible for enterprise media across all business units, platforms and channels; managing the enterprise centers of excellence for sponsorships, experiential and digital marketing; and leading relationships and partnerships for sports and entertainment marketing and sponsorships across Verizon.

Key Points: 
  • Wells will be responsible for enterprise media across all business units, platforms and channels; managing the enterprise centers of excellence for sponsorships, experiential and digital marketing; and leading relationships and partnerships for sports and entertainment marketing and sponsorships across Verizon.
  • Having led marketing teams across industries, Wells comes to Verizon from USAA where he served as Chief Brand Officer, cultivating deep brand growth and affinity from the organizations extensive membership.
  • He will join Verizon in September and report to Chief Marketing Officer, Diego Scotti.
  • His experience and expertise will move the Verizon brand forward, drive innovation and help champion our responsible marketing action plan.

Univision’s Upcoming Global Streaming Platform Adds Key Leads to World Class Team of Streaming Executives

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Friday, July 30, 2021
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I couldn't be more thrilled to welcome these industry professionals who are now part of our streaming dream team, at this pivotal point in Univisions transformation.

Key Points: 
  • I couldn't be more thrilled to welcome these industry professionals who are now part of our streaming dream team, at this pivotal point in Univisions transformation.
  • Each of them brings a unique perspective that will strengthen our position as a global streaming leader, said Pierluigi Gazzolo, Univisions President and Chief Transformation Officer.
  • In this capacity, Rovegno will be responsible for sourcing and acquiring tentpole content for both AVOD and SVOD tiers of Univisions recently announced global streaming service.
  • Joining from Hulu and Fox, she will leverage her streaming and media expertise to grow Univisions ad-supported digital customer base.

Telecom Global Markets Report 2021: Focus on Wireless Telecommunication Carriers, Wired Telecommunication Carriers, Communications Hardware, & Satellite & Telecommunication Resellers - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, July 29, 2021
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The "Telecom Global Market Report 2021: COVID-19 Impact and Recovery to 2030" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Telecom Global Market Report 2021: COVID-19 Impact and Recovery to 2030" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • Major companies in the telecom market include AT&T; Apple; Verizon Communications Inc; China Mobile Ltd and Samsung.
  • The telecom market is segmented into wireless telecommunication carriers; wired telecommunications carriers; communications hardware and satellite & telecommunication resellers.
  • Asia Pacific was the largest region in the global telecom market, accounting for 34% of the market in 2020.

Comcast Declares Quarterly Dividend

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Thursday, July 29, 2021
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Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ: CMCSA) announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.25 a share on the companys common stock.

Key Points: 
  • Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ: CMCSA) announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.25 a share on the companys common stock.
  • The quarterly dividend is payable on October 27, 2021 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on October 6, 2021.
  • 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 that connects people to moments that matter.

Philadelphia Works Welcomes New Leadership to its Board of Directors

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Friday, July 30, 2021
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PHILADELPHIA, July 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Philadelphia Works, Inc. (PhilaWorks), the City's workforce development board, has announced the appointment of six accomplished professionals to its Board of Directors.

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  • PHILADELPHIA, July 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Philadelphia Works, Inc. (PhilaWorks), the City's workforce development board, has announced the appointment of six accomplished professionals to its Board of Directors.
  • As the organization welcomes its newest Board members, it bids farewell to now-former Board Chair, William Strahan, Executive Vice President, Human Resources, Comcast.
  • "On behalf of the entire staff at Philadelphia Works and stakeholders from across the city's workforce system, I welcome the new appointees to our Board of Directors and thank Mayor Kenney for their appointments," said H. Patrick Clancy, president and CEO of Philadelphia Works.
  • Philadelphia Works' Board of Directors is comprised of a mandated mix of leaders from the private, non-profit, labor, and government sectors.

Air National Guard awards Verizon Public Sector $78.8M for digital modernization

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Wednesday, July 28, 2021
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WASHINGTON, July 28, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The U.S. Department of Defense has awarded Verizon Public Sector a $78.8M Enterprise Infrastructure Solutions (EIS) task order to provide advanced network modernization services to the Air National Guard (ANG) Readiness Center.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, July 28, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The U.S. Department of Defense has awarded Verizon Public Sector a $78.8M Enterprise Infrastructure Solutions (EIS) task order to provide advanced network modernization services to the Air National Guard (ANG) Readiness Center.
  • Verizons managed services and innovative network solutions expertise will enable the ANG to successfully navigate this digital transformation.
  • Verizons managed services solutions are tailor made to support the modernization of the Air National Guard to IP-enabled voice services, said Jennifer Chronis, Senior Vice President for Public Sector at Verizon.
  • This award enables the Verizon Public Sector team to build on the innovative work weve been performing throughout DoD and the Air National Guard, helping our customers transition legacy enterprise networks into forward-looking platforms that utilize Verizons next-generation technologies.

The Alvaria User Group Presents the 2021 Gem Of The Year Awards to Comcast, Newday Cards, and Best Buy Contact Center Team Members

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Wednesday, July 28, 2021
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Today, Alvaria, Inc, is pleased to announce and congratulate the winners of our 2021 GEM of the Year award.

Key Points: 
  • Today, Alvaria, Inc, is pleased to announce and congratulate the winners of our 2021 GEM of the Year award.
  • Three monthly GEM winners who receive the most votes by the Alvaria user community membership group earn the GEM of the Year designation.
  • The winners for the 2021 award are:
    Stephen has been instrumental in Comcast's migration from separate divisional platforms to one shared cloud environment.
  • Alvaria was founded through the merger of Aspect Software and Noble Systems, technology leaders in Customer Experience (CX) and Workforce Engagement solutions.

Gap Between OTT and Traditional Pay-TV Services Continues to Grow, According to Parks Associates

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Wednesday, July 28, 2021
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The firm's Video Services Dashboard reveals 82% of US broadband households subscribe to at least one OTT service, up six points year-over-year, while 58% subscribe to a traditional pay-TV service, down four points year-over-year.

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  • The firm's Video Services Dashboard reveals 82% of US broadband households subscribe to at least one OTT service, up six points year-over-year, while 58% subscribe to a traditional pay-TV service, down four points year-over-year.
  • "The steady rise in online pay-TV adoption has made up for some of the significant drops in traditional pay TV," said Steve Nason , Research Director, Parks Associates.
  • "Video consumers are looking to online pay-TV services, either from a traditional provider or vMVPD, to offer a similar viewing experience and content offering to traditional pay TV but at a lower price point.
  • However, online pay-TV providers, who don't typically generate content on their own, have had trouble stabilizing subscriber costs as content fees continue to rise."