NBC Company Description
This company is hoping TV viewers will share in a little water cooler talk at The Office with a group of Heroes. The flagship broadcast network of media conglomerate NBC Universal, NBC Television Network operates the #4 broadcast network NBC, which reaches millions of viewers through more than 200 affiliate stations including 10 that are company-owned or -operated. Its schedule is anchored by such shows as The Office, Heroes, and the Law & Order franchise. The Peacock network operates as part of NBC Television Group alongside TV production unit Universal Media Studios and Spanish-language broadcaster Telemundo. NBC Universal is 80%-owned by General Electric; French telecom operator Vivendi owns the rest.
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The Company Description provides a historical perspective of NBC'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's evolution in the marketplace.
