Rory McIlroy and Versant Are Launching a Production Company
Superstar golfer Rory McIlroy and NBCUniversal-cast-offs company Versant are forming a production company. Yes, together. Firethorn Productions will…
Versant Lays Out Original Content Strategy
Versant, a collection of cable networks and digital platforms that will spin off from Comcast early next year,…
Comcast’s Versant Spin-Off From NBCU Set to Close in January
The historic sundering of NBC from a portfolio of cable networks that have girded it for years will…
USA Sports president outlines Versant’s business strategy
It’s going to be an uphill battle for spinoff companies like Versant, left only with the assets from…
All LPGA Tour events to air live on linear TV in 2026
In a big win for women’s golf, the LPGA Tour will see substantially more linear television exposure during…
MSNBC Was Known for Opinion. MS NOW Has Put Added Focus on News
The cable outlet known until Saturday morning as MSNBC has long been known for newsy hot takes. Now…
MS NOW President Rebecca Kutler And On-Air Talent On Building A “More Modern” News Outlet
The way MS NOW execs and talent describe their operation suggests the soon-to-be-former MSNBC is a skunkworks start-up…
MSNBC Rebrand to MS NOW Will Take Place November 15
MSNBC‘s days are numbered, but the era of MS NOW is about to begin. In a memo to…
Versant Names Amanda Cary & Jamie Palatini VPs Of Communications
Versant has brought on Amanda Cary and Jamie Palatini as Vice Presidents of Communications for entertainment and sports.…
NBC News lays off 150 employees amid ratings declines and cable spinoffs
Termination notices went out to 150 NBC News Group employees Wednesday as the financial health of the traditional…
Versant Hires Former WBD Talent Exec Liz Melcher
Versant, the Comcast-backed cable spin-off, has a new entertainment talent chief. The company has hired Liz Melcher as…
CNBC Looks To Trim International Staff
Business TV network CNBC is taking steps to shed up to two dozen workers in its international operation,…