Comcast Aims High with Peacock After Paris Olympics Success

  • Peacock becomes a household name after the Paris Olympics
  • Comcast plans to expand Peacock’s reach and content
  • Investment in sports rights and original programming

The Paris Olympics helped make Peacock, NBCUniversal’s streaming service, a household name. Now, Comcast plans to expand its reach and invest in sports rights and original programming to further grow the platform. With the success of the Olympics coverage, the company aims to attract more subscribers and compete with other major streaming services.

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Public Companies: Comcast (CMCSA)
Private Companies: Peacock
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