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The newly formed initiative, Go Addressable, aims to enhance addressable TV capabilities for advertisers. Participants include major U.S. television distributors such as Comcast, DISH Media, and smart TV brand VIZIO. Go Addressable focuses on addressing industry challenges, promoting education, and advocating for unified measurement and planning tools. By simplifying the buying and selling of addressable TV campaigns, the initiative seeks to drive efficiency and value for advertisers. The group anticipates that increased participation will accelerate the adoption of addressable advertising in the TV ecosystem.

Comcast Corporation will host a conference call on July 29, 2021, at 8:30 a.m. ET to discuss its second-quarter financial results. A press release detailing these results will be issued earlier that morning. Interested parties can listen live on Comcast's Investor Relations website or via telephone using conference ID 2883365. A replay will be accessible starting at 12:00 p.m. ET on the same day through the website or phone until August 5, 2021.

Comcast serves over 56 million customers in the U.S. and Europe, focusing on broadband, streaming, and media.

Comcast Business has expanded its secure network solutions through a partnership with Versa Networks, introducing Advanced Security solutions to its ActiveCore SDN platform. This enhancement targets the needs of midsize and large enterprises, aiming to protect against cyberthreats such as ransomware and malware. By leveraging SASE technology, Comcast Business offers integrated security measures to safeguard networks, devices, and employees. The collaboration enhances Comcast’s position as a leader in SD-WAN technology, first introduced in 2017, and aims to deliver improved value and protection to its business customers.

Comcast has partnered with HGTV to revamp Lift Zones in Atlanta, Baltimore, and Portland, with a $150,000 donation from HGTV for this initiative. The project aims to enhance community spaces, featuring murals by local artists. Since 2020, Comcast's Lift Zones have provided free WiFi to 1,000 community centers, supporting low-income students during remote learning. Additionally, Comcast's Internet Essentials program has connected over 10 million people to affordable Internet since 2011, demonstrating its commitment to bridging the digital divide.

Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA) announced that CEO Jeff Shell will participate virtually in Credit Suisse's 23rd Annual Communications Conference on June 14, 2021, at 11:00 A.M. Eastern Time. The event will be accessible via a live webcast on the Company's Investor Relations website, www.cmcsa.com, and an on-demand replay will be available post-presentation. Comcast, a global media and technology leader, serves over 56 million customers and focuses on broadband and streaming through various brands such as Xfinity, Universal, and Peacock.

Comcast Corporation has released preliminary results from its 2021 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. All nominees were elected to the Board for one-year terms, which consists of 10 directors, 9 of whom are independent. The board showcases 50% diversity by gender and race/ethnicity. Shareholders also approved executive compensation and ratified Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent auditors for 2021. However, a proposal for an independent investigation on sexual harassment risks was voted down. Final results will be submitted to the SEC within four business days.

Comcast's Xfinity Mobile has ranked number one in customer satisfaction among full-service wireless providers for the second consecutive year, according to the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI). The service offers top-rated mobile network features including call quality, reliability, coverage, and data speed. Launched in 2017, Xfinity Mobile provides a flexible payment model with options for By-the-Gig or Unlimited data plans. Recently, new 5G Unlimited data plans were introduced, starting at $45 for one line, making it the lowest entry price in the market.

The Comcast NBCUniversal SportsTech Accelerator, powered by Boomtown, announced the participation of 10 startups that secured 16 pilot partnerships following a successful virtual Demo Day. The cohort was selected from over 1,000 applicants across 70 countries, providing founders with mentorship from industry leaders and training in critical business areas. The accelerator focuses on enhancing products and experiences within sports tech, aiming to foster new innovations for sports fans globally. Applications for the 2022 class are currently open.

Comcast Corporation (CMCSA) has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.25 per share on its common stock. This dividend is payable on July 28, 2021, to shareholders on record as of the close of business on July 7, 2021. This announcement reflects the company's commitment to returning value to its shareholders.