Is Comcast’s Cable Spinoff a Buyer or a Seller?
Comcast says its cable spinoff sets up declining networks for a rebound — and potential acquisitions. But SpinCo could also be an M&A target.
Comcast Plans To Spin Off Its Cable Networks And Digital Assets
Comcast Corp is planning to spin off a large part of its NBCUniversal’s cable TV channels into a separate publicly traded company (SpinCo).
'How much does it cost?' Elon Musk riffs on buying MSNBC after Comcast spinoff news
Elon Musk, Donald Trump Jr., and Joe Rogan have joked about the idea of buying MSNBC after Comcast's spinoff announcement.
At Comcast's Cable Networks, Staffers Express Uncertainty, Disappointment and Skepticism - but Also Optimism - About Looming Spin-Off
NBCU execs past and present feel a bit resigned to the fact that the halcyon days of cable TV are over, and that it's all about managing a slowly dying business at this point. No
Comcast announces spin-off of NBCUniversal cable networks, including MSNBC
Comcast officially announced its plans for a spinoff company comprised of NBCUniversal's cable TV networks and more on Wednesday.
Comcast Offloads Cable Channels Into New Company Called SpinCo
Comcast has announced Wednesday its intent to create a new publicly traded company comprised of a strong portfolio of NBCUniversal's cable television networks into a new company called SpinCo.
Comcast Cable Spinoff Is Historic Turning Point for TV Advertising
With streaming ads poised for rapid expansion, the move will hasten advertisers’ exodus away from cable almost altogether.
Comcast: Spinoffs Don't Solve The Problems
Comcast's decision to spin off cable networks like MSNBC and CNBC aims to free up cash, but may invite more competition. Read why CMCSA stock is a Sell.
Comcast CEO Brian Roberts Sells $20.4 Million in Company Stock
Comcast CEO Brian Roberts sold $20.4 million worth of stock, representing a small portion of his holdings in the media and ...
MSNBC Stays in Its Bubble and Celebrates SpinCo as Viewers Flee
An insider tells TheWrap that MSNBC and CNBC throw off $1 billion in profit, leaving dry powder for the new company to invest ...
Welcome to SpinCo
As for what happens next, the best thing SpinCo (yes, we’re going to keep calling it that) has going for it are its ...
CNBC's new boss reassured staffers jittery over their network getting spun off: 'Predator, not prey'
Mark Lazarus described the new spinoff as entrepreneurial and flexible, one staffer said. The mood at the company seemed ...
Elon Musk not the only billionaire interested in buying MSNBC: Report
Comcast chief Brian Roberts is moving MSNBC and a half dozen other cable channels into SpinCo, a pure-play cable programming ...
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Elon Musk floats buying MSNBC, but he’s not the only billionaire who may be interested
Instead, he is moving MSNBC and a half dozen other cable channels into “SpinCo,” a pure-play cable programming company. The ...
No, Rachel Maddow did not have a tearful meltdown reading Musk’s tweet about buying MSNBC
With President-elect Donald Trump’s “First Buddy” Elon Musk teasing the possibility of purchasing liberal cable news channel ...
Why Network TV Is Actually About to Become a “Vast Wasteland”
Comcast’s spinoff of its properties signals the accelerating decline of traditional TV—and a brutal reckoning for the media ...