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Comcast NBCUniversal has been recognized as a 2024 Leading Disability Employer by the National Organization on Disability (NOD) for excellence in disability inclusion practices. The award acknowledges the company's performance across strategy, talent sourcing, workplace culture, and accessibility initiatives.

The company's commitment is demonstrated through various programs including the MyAbilities Employee Resource Group, disability inclusion training, and ASL interpreter services at Universal theme parks and Xfinity stores. Notable innovations include the Xfinity Large Button Voice Remote and live audio description for Olympics and Paralympics broadcasts.

The recognition was announced during National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) and was based on data from the NOD Employment Tracker™ assessment tool.

Xumo, a streaming platform joint venture between Comcast and Charter, has partnered with Target to offer Hisense Xumo TVs nationwide. The 4K UHD smart TVs will be available in 55" and 65" models, priced at $249.99 and $359.99 respectively. With this addition, Xumo TVs will be available in nearly 8,000 retail locations across the U.S., representing almost 75% of all smart TV sales in the country. The TVs feature Dolby Vision HDR, HDR10 technology, and voice remote functionality, offering access to hundreds of streaming apps including Apple TV+, Disney+, Max, Netflix, and others.

Comcast (Nasdaq: CMCSA) has announced its Board of Directors' declaration of a quarterly dividend of $0.31 per share on the company's common stock. The dividend will be paid on January 29, 2025, to shareholders recorded as of the close of business on January 8, 2025.

Comcast (NASDAQ: CMCSA) reported Q3 2024 results with revenue increasing 6.5% to $32.07 billion. Notable highlights include: Adjusted EPS increased 3.3% to $1.12, while net income decreased 10.3% to $3.63 billion. The company returned $3.2 billion to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases.

Peacock showed strong growth with paid subscribers increasing 29% to 36 million and revenue up 82% to $1.5 billion. The Paris Olympics broadcast generated record revenue of $1.9 billion. Despicable Me 4 achieved nearly $1.0 billion in worldwide box office.

However, domestic broadband customers decreased by 87,000 to 32.0 million, though wireless lines increased 20% to 7.5 million.

Comcast has fully allocated $995 million in net proceeds from its inaugural green bond issued in February 2023. The funds were directed towards green buildings, circular economy, clean transportation, energy efficiency, and renewable energy initiatives, supporting the company's goal to achieve carbon neutrality by 2035.

Key projects include the completion of Sky Studios Elstree, which features 100% renewable electricity and 2.9 MW of solar capacity, and investments in electric vehicles for Xfinity service technicians. The company has also maintained refurbishing programs to reduce waste through device reuse. Notably, Comcast has reduced its market-based Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by more than 30% from 2019 to year-end 2023.

DataBee®, from Comcast Technology Solutions (CTS), has achieved Amazon Web Services (AWS) Security Competency status in Threat Detection and Response. This achievement highlights the value of DataBee's advanced capabilities in its DataBee Hive security, risk, and compliance data fabric platform.

The AWS Security Competency designation requires deep technical AWS expertise and is annually validated by AWS security experts. It enables customers to easily acquire validated AWS Partner cybersecurity offerings. DataBee's platform helps transform vast amounts of security data into actionable insights for threat detection and response.

Andreas Ohrbeck, DataBee's Senior Director of Strategic Partnerships, emphasized their commitment to customers and partnership with AWS. Comcast has a long-standing relationship with AWS spanning multiple product lines. DataBee is also collaborating on the Open Cybersecurity Schema Framework (OCSF) and is available on AWS Marketplace.

Rockit Global, a New Zealand apple company, has launched a global marketing campaign in collaboration with Universal Products & Experiences for DreamWorks Animation's Kung Fu Panda Franchise. The campaign, which has already begun in several Asian markets, is set to launch in the Middle East as Rockit aims to expand its consumer brand.

The partnership includes in-store activations, special packaging, digital and social activity, events, promotions, and merchandise. Rockit plans to export around 200 million apples this year, nearly doubling last year's volume. Consumer awareness for Rockit is growing, with 88% of premium consumers surveyed stating they love the brand. The company is set to provide 12 months' supply from New Zealand in 2024, ensuring consistent quality worldwide.

Comcast (CMCSA) has launched its first Flagship Lift Zone in partnership with Inspiredu in Atlanta, Georgia. This initiative expands on Comcast's Lift Zone program, which provides free WiFi in over 1,250 community centers nationwide. The company is investing more than $500,000 in Inspiredu for a technology makeover and to enhance digital skills training capabilities.

The Flagship Lift Zone will enable Inspiredu to offer virtual digital skills training across Georgia. Comcast's investment includes upgrades such as digital cameras, whiteboards, large screens for hybrid instruction, and enhanced audio-visual equipment. It will also allow Inspiredu to double its number of instructors from four to eight, expanding course offerings in areas like cybersecurity, financial literacy, and coding.

This initiative is part of Comcast's Project UP, a $1 billion commitment to advance digital equity. Over the past three years, Comcast has contributed $47.9 million in cash and in-kind donations to over 70 Georgia-based nonprofits supporting digital equity efforts.

Comcast NBCUniversal has announced a $500,000 donation in cash and in-kind contributions to support Florida's recovery efforts following the devastation caused by Hurricanes Milton and Helene. The donation includes $250,000 in cash, with $100,000 going to the Florida Disaster Fund and $150,000 distributed among 11 community-based organizations. Additionally, $250,000 worth of airtime will be provided for public service announcements.

Comcast's total contributions to the impacted regions in the southeast U.S. now amount to $1.5 million, with $700,000 specifically allocated to Florida. The company has also been working to restore connectivity, with services restored to 90% of customers impacted by Hurricane Milton. Comcast has opened over 362,000 public Xfinity WiFi Hotspots in Florida for free use by everyone.