NBC News and Euronews announced the closing of a transaction in which NBC News is making a significant financial investment in Euronews. NBC News is acquiring 25% of the company, with the funding going to support expanded news coverage and programming across Europe. Media Globe Networks will continue to be the majority shareholder in Euronews, and the existing public shareholders will remain in the company and continue to ensure its European focus and sensibility.The company's TV and digital … [Read more...] about NBC News invests in Euronews
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Noticias Telemundo covers presidential debate
Miami - Noticias Telemundo announced “Batalla Decisiva” (Decisive Battle), its special coverage of the third and final presidential debate between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump, live on Telemundo, the Telemundo.com website, the Noticias Telemundo mobile app, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. Led by Noticias Telemundo anchor José Díaz-Balart, the comprehensive coverage is part of #DECISION2016, the Telemundo News platform to inform and empower Hispanic voters in the United … [Read more...] about Noticias Telemundo covers presidential debate
Discovery Channel to air documentary on Everest avalanche tragedy
Los Angeles, California – Discovery Channel announced on April 24 that it will broadcast a 90-minute documentary, titled Everest Avalanche Tragedy, on May 4 that will air around the world in 224 countries. It will include unprecedented access and eyewitness accounts from the rescue and recovery efforts that took place after the avalanche struck the Khumbu Icefall, the area just above Mt. Everest base camp, during the morning of April 18, killing 13 and leaving three missing. Members of an … [Read more...] about Discovery Channel to air documentary on Everest avalanche tragedy
NBCUniversal buys Microsoft’s stake in MSNBC.com
New York – MSNBC.com has been renamed NBC.com. The rebrand followed news of Microsoft selling its 50 percent stake in the website to NBC News’ parent company, NBCUniversal, for a reported US$300 million. Bob Visse, General Manager, Microsoft Online Services Division, wrote on MSN’s official blog that the arrangement will release Microsoft from its contract of exclusivity with NBC, thereby allowing the company to provide a broader perspective of current affairs – not only … [Read more...] about NBCUniversal buys Microsoft’s stake in MSNBC.com
