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How will NBCUniversal cable networks perform in the market by end of 2024?
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Comcast Explores Spinning Off NBCUniversal Cable Networks Including MSNBC Amid Industry Disruption
Nov 4, 2024, 01:54 PM
Comcast (CMCSA) announced that it is exploring the possibility of spinning off its cable networks into a separate company. This move comes as the media industry faces significant disruption, with an increasing number of consumers moving away from traditional cable services. The potential spin-off could impact NBCUniversal's cable assets, including MSNBC, and raises questions about the future of NBC News Group and its leadership under Cesar Conde. Analysts, including Rich Greenfield of LightShed Partners, have expressed concerns about the viability of this spin-off, noting that NBCU's cable networks might struggle without the support of NBC. The restructuring effort is seen as a response to the evolving media landscape and the challenges faced by traditional cable networks.
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