NBC Universal Company Description
This company's plumage spreads across TV, film, and the Internet. NBC Universal is a leading media conglomerate anchored by its flagship broadcast network NBC, with 230 affiliate stations, and more than 25 owned and operated television stations. It also operates such cable channels as Bravo, USA Network, Oxygen, and 24-hour news channel MSNBC, as well as Spanish-language network Telemundo. In Hollywood, NBC Universal owns film studio Universal Studios, including its Universal Parks & Resorts theme park unit. The company's online operations include iVillage and a 50% stake in video site Hulu. Industrial giant General Electric owns 80% of NBC Universal; French utility operator Vivendi owns the rest.
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The Company Description provides a historical perspective of NBC Universal's organization from inception to current status.
Produced by Hoover's in-house editorial team, the Company Description tracks ownership transitions, company progress via mergers and acquisitions, major growth milestones, and strategic initiatives, to provide a holistic view of NBC Universal's evolution in the marketplace.
