Comcast news and trends

Peacock’s Price Hike Hints at Delicate Balancing Act for Streaming Platforms  
Streaming // May 01, 2024

Peacock, the streaming service owned by Comcast’s NBCUniversal, continues to demonstrate strong appeal, with management revealing during a Thursday (April 25) Q1 earnings call that it added 3 million new paid subscribers in the first quarter alone. Since its launch in July 2020, Peacock has amassed a total...

Disney Taps Taylor Swift Fandom to Drive Subscriptions as Streamers Generate Buzz
Subscriptions // February 08, 2024

With streaming services increasingly looking to buzzy, much-anticipated events to drive customer acquisition, Disney+ is using Swifties’ enthusiasm to grow its audience. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Peacock Exceeded $1B Revenue in Q4 as Sports Drive Streaming Engagement 
Streaming // January 25, 2024

Peacock is seeing rapid growth, leveraging exclusive sports content to drive adoption in the face of stiff competition in the streaming space. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Peacock Breaks Streaming Records for Chiefs-Dolphins Game, but Will Subscribers Stay?
Subscriptions // January 15, 2024

Peacock is finding that exclusive rights to buzzy events can bring consumers in, but in subscription commerce, where longevity is the name of the game, it remains to be seen how effective this strategy will be in the long term. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Peacock Breaks Streaming Records for Chiefs-Dolphins Game, but Will Subscribers Stay?

January 15, 2024
Peacock is finding that exclusive rights to buzzy events can bring consumers in, but in subscription commerce, where longevity is the name of the game, it remains to be seen how effective this strategy will be in the long term. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free […]

Walmart’s Streaming Ambitions Latest Attempt to Match Amazon’s Prime Bundle

August 09, 2022
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Let’s All Go To The (Streaming) Movies

March 23, 2020
We’ve come a long way since the nickelodeon age of cinema. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Quick Reads
Wells Fargo Won’t Renew Naming Rights on Philadelphia Sports Arena

July 24, 2024
The Wells Fargo Center sports arena in Philadelphia will have a new name late next year. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to […]

Peacock Exceeded $1B Revenue in Q4 as Sports Drive Streaming Engagement 

January 25, 2024
Peacock is seeing rapid growth, leveraging exclusive sports content to drive adoption in the face of stiff competition in the streaming space. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

Comcast Reports Hack Exposed Data of Nearly 36 Million Xfinity Customers 

December 19, 2023
Comcast says hackers stole personal data from millions of customers during a recent breach. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Streaming Services Promote Black Friday Deals After Adding New Tiers

November 21, 2023
Hulu has announced a Black Friday promotion that offers the streaming service’s Hulu (With Ads) plan at 99 cents a month for 12 months. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...