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NBC Universal

NBCUniversal: An American multinational media and entertainment division of Comcast.

New York City, NY, US🇺🇸
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NBCUniversal, a division of Comcast, is an American multinational mass media and entertainment conglomerate headquartered at 30 Rockefeller Plaza in New York City. Its mission is to entertain, inform, and inspire through storytelling that reflects human experience. The company operates film production at Universal Pictures, broadcast via NBC and Telemundo, theme parks at Universal Destinations & Experiences, and streaming with Peacock for global audiences.

Notable figures include Comcast leadership and studio heads. The company has produced major franchises such as Despicable Me and hosted large-scale events like the Olympics via NBC Sports, shaping the media landscape with influential content and innovative experiences.

NBC Universal - M & A Snapshot

Open M & A
  • Sympoz

    Acquired by NBC Universal • Undisclosed • May 10, 2017

  • NBC Internet

    Acquired by NBC Universal • Undisclosed • Aug 13, 2001

NBC Universal - Quick Facts

Who are NBC Universal's competitors?

Companies similar to NBC Universal include Warner Bros. Discovery, Hulu, Netflix and Paramount Skydance.

When was NBC Universal founded?

NBC Universal was founded in 1926.

Where is NBC Universal's headquarters located?

NBC Universal's headquarters is located in New York City, NY, US.

How many employees does NBC Universal have?

NBC Universal has 35,000 employees as of Feb 5, 2024.

NBC Universal - Classification

Industry
  • Publishing Companies
Ownership
  • Public
  • Subsidiary
Technology
  • Digital Media
Geographic Exposure
  • Global
  • North America
  • United States
Model
  • Platform
Revenue
  • Advertising
  • Free
Customer
  • Advertising Agencies
  • B2B
  • Consumers
  • Enterprise
Tags
  • Conglomerate
  • Entertainment
  • Media
  • Web
NAICS
  • 510000Information
SIC
  • 7300Business Services
  • 7310Advertising
  • 7313Radio, Television, And Publishers' Advertising Representatives
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NAICS
  • 516000Broadcasting and Content Providers
  • 516100Radio and Television Broadcasting Stations

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  • 516120Television Broadcasting Stations
  • 710000Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation
  • SIC
    • 4830Radio And Television Broadcasting Stations
    • 4833Television Broadcasting Stations
    • 4800Communications
    • 7900Amusement And Recreation Services
    • 7920Theatrical Producers (except Motion Picture), Bands, Orchestras
    • 7929Bands, Orchestras, Actors, And Other Entertainers And Entertainment

    NBC Universal - Products & Services

    • Hayu logo

      Hayu

      Hayu is NBCUniversal ad-free reality TV streaming service for international markets.

      Competing Products

      Hulu logo
      Warner Bros. Discovery logo
      Netflix logo
    • Bravo logo

      Bravo

      Bravo is NBCUniversal retained lifestyle and reality cable network with strong Peacock synergy.

      Competing Products

      A+E Networks logo
      Paramount Skydance logo
      Warner Bros. Discovery logo
    • Peacock logo

      Peacock

      Peacock is NBCUniversal's streaming service with movies, TV, Originals, and live sports.

      Competing Products

      Apple logo
      The Walt Disney Company logo
      Amazon logo
    • Universal Destinations & Experiences logo

      Universal Destinations & Experiences

      Universal Destinations & Experiences operates theme parks, resorts, attractions, and live entertainment.

      Competing Products

      The Walt Disney Company logo
    • Universal Pictures logo

      Universal Pictures

      Universal Pictures is NBCUniversal flagship motion picture studio with theatrical films and franchises.

    • Telemundo logo

      Telemundo

      Telemundo is NBCUniversal Spanish-language broadcast network with news, novelas, and sports.

    • NBC logo

      NBC

      NBC is NBCUniversal flagship U.S. broadcast network with primetime entertainment, live sports, and news.