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National News Literacy Week 2023 explores declining public trust in news media

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Monday, January 9, 2023
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The week includes events and resources that will explore the complex issues relating to declining trust in national news media and highlight successful efforts to help rebuild credibility.

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  • The week includes events and resources that will explore the complex issues relating to declining trust in national news media and highlight successful efforts to help rebuild credibility.
  • National News Literacy Week is co-presented by the News Literacy Project, a national nonpartisan education nonprofit and the nation's leading provider of news literacy resources, and The E.W.
  • "News literacy skills help media consumers understand what makes news trustworthy, and National News Literacy Week will help ensure that more people can confidently navigate the news."
  • Share your support for news literacy via social media by using the National News Literacy Week social media toolkit.

NBCUniversal News Group Expands TuneIn Partnership with New Content Offerings

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Tuesday, December 20, 2022
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“NBC News has been an important source of information for Americans since the original days of radio,” said Richard Stern, CEO of TuneIn.

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  • “NBC News has been an important source of information for Americans since the original days of radio,” said Richard Stern, CEO of TuneIn.
  • "We are proud to continue this historic tradition by providing listeners in the streaming age with heightened access to this content.
  • TuneIn, the world’s leading live streaming service, brings together live sports, news, music, podcasts and radio from around the globe.
  • NBC News is part of the NBCUniversal News Group, a division of NBCUniversal, which is owned by Comcast Corporation.

Comcast Promotes Amy Lynch to President of Comcast Cable’s Northeast Division

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Monday, December 19, 2022
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Comcast today announced it has promoted Amy Lynch to President of Comcast Cable’s Northeast Division.

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  • Comcast today announced it has promoted Amy Lynch to President of Comcast Cable’s Northeast Division.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221219005617/en/
    Comcast Promotes Amy Lynch to President of Comcast Cable’s Northeast Division (Photo: Business Wire)
    “Amy is an exceptional leader with deep operational, financial and management expertise,” said Dave Watson, President and Chief Executive Officer, Comcast Cable.
  • In her most recent position, she served as Comcast West Division Senior Vice President of Customer Experience and Customer Operations.
  • Previously, Amy served as Regional Senior Vice President of both the Mountain West and former Washington Regions for the West Division.

EQS-News: COMCAST BRINGING HIGH SPEED INTERNET TO WAYZATA, MINNESOTA

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Sunday, December 18, 2022
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COMCAST BRINGING HIGH SPEED INTERNET TO WAYZATA, MINNESOTA

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  • COMCAST BRINGING HIGH SPEED INTERNET TO WAYZATA, MINNESOTA
    The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.
  • Residential customers will also be able to take advantage of the company’s Internet Essentials program that provides low-cost, high-speed broadband for income-constrained households.
  • Comcast also participates in the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) , which provides qualifying households with a $30 monthly credit toward internet and mobile services.
  • Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA) is a global media and technology company that connects people to moments that matter.

EQS-News: Comcast Invests in Chico, Calif. Launching Three New Lift Zones to Help Increase Digital Equity in the Region

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Sunday, December 18, 2022
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As part of its larger digital equity initiative, Comcast also announced donations totaling $75,000.

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  • As part of its larger digital equity initiative, Comcast also announced donations totaling $75,000.
  • Comcast’s Lift Zones program provides free WiFi, powered by Comcast Business, to enable students, seniors, families, and community members to get online and fully participate in the digital economy.
  • With these new locations, Comcast now offers three Lift Zones in the City of Chico — and a total of over 150 Lift Zones throughout its California service area.
  • “Helping to close the digital divide and address digital equity remain top priorities here in Chico,” said Mayor Andrew Coolidge, of Chico, CA.

EQS-News: Announcing the 2022-2023 Class of AAJA-SF Bay Area’s Rising With the Tides Fellowship

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Sunday, December 18, 2022
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Comcast, NBC Bay Area and the San Francisco Bay Area Chapter of the Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA-SF Bay Area) are proud to announce the fellows and editorial coach who have been selected for the 2022-2023 Rising With the Tides (RWTT) program.

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  • Comcast, NBC Bay Area and the San Francisco Bay Area Chapter of the Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA-SF Bay Area) are proud to announce the fellows and editorial coach who have been selected for the 2022-2023 Rising With the Tides (RWTT) program.
  • Her RWTT-supported story will focus on the effort to preserve Cantonese language programs at higher education institutions in the Bay Area.
  • For RWTT, Suzuki will trace the history of Japanese American recreational basketball leagues in the Bay Area and will follow one East Bay program through its current season.
  • Past RWTT grant recipients have had their stories published in the New York Times, San Francisco Chronicle, NBC Bay Area and Wired.

Comcast Sponsors Digital Equity Summit in Atlanta

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Friday, December 16, 2022
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Today, Comcast sponsored Digital Equity in Georgia: Leveraging Networks to Bridge the Digital Divide - with Inspiredu, a nonprofit focused on driving digital inclusion and literacy.

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  • Today, Comcast sponsored Digital Equity in Georgia: Leveraging Networks to Bridge the Digital Divide - with Inspiredu, a nonprofit focused on driving digital inclusion and literacy.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221216005498/en/
    ATLANTA, GEORGIA - DECEMBER 16: Christine Whitaker, President, Central Division, Comcast, Broderick Johnson, EVP, Public Policy & Digital Equity, Comcast and students attend as Comcast celebrates the holidays with 500 laptop donation to KIPP Vision Academy on December 16, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia.
  • The summit also honored the work of Comcast’s valued digital equity partners across the region, who worked throughout the pandemic to help drive Internet adoption and provide digital literacy training for those in need.
  • Comcast EVP of Digital Equity and EVP of Public Policy Broderick Johnson spoke about Comcast’s efforts to create digital equity, including the opening of 10 Xfinity WiFi-connected Lift Zones across the region.

Triton Digital Releases the November 2022 U.S. Podcast Ranker

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Thursday, December 15, 2022
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Triton Digital , the global technology and services provider to the digital audio, podcast, and broadcast radio industries, announced today the release of its November 2022 reporting period (October 31 November 27, 2022), U.S. Podcast Ranker , as measured by Tritons Podcast Metrics measurement service.

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  • Triton Digital , the global technology and services provider to the digital audio, podcast, and broadcast radio industries, announced today the release of its November 2022 reporting period (October 31 November 27, 2022), U.S. Podcast Ranker , as measured by Tritons Podcast Metrics measurement service.
  • Triton Digitals U.S. Podcast Ranker is available on its interactive website, www.TritonRankers.com , for an easy way to navigate monthly performance trends and filter by podcast category, publisher, and time period.
  • Please note that as of February 2023, Triton Digital will be transitioning from its website Podcast Ranker PDFs and only including this data on https://tritonrankers.com/ .
  • Triton Digital is the global technology and services leader to the digital audio, podcast, and broadcast radio industries.

78 Percent of Americans Report Unsafe Behavior Online in New Comcast Cyber Health Report

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Wednesday, December 14, 2022
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Today Comcast released its Xfinity Cyber Health Report that found that more than three in four Americans (78 percent) report risky online behaviors that open them up to cyber threats, such as reusing or sharing passwords, skipping software updates and more a 14 percent increase from just two years ago.

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  • Today Comcast released its Xfinity Cyber Health Report that found that more than three in four Americans (78 percent) report risky online behaviors that open them up to cyber threats, such as reusing or sharing passwords, skipping software updates and more a 14 percent increase from just two years ago.
  • The report combines data from a new consumer survey with national threat data collected by Xfinitys xFi Advanced Security platform.
  • Now more than ever, consumers need to prioritize keeping their connected devices, and the people who use them, safe from cyber threats.
  • The Xfinity Cyber Health Report analyzes cyber threat trends, the growing list of devices in connected homes, and a view into consumers attitudes and behaviors around cyber protection.

Comcast to Host Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2022 Earnings Conference Call

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Wednesday, December 14, 2022
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Comcast Corporation will host a conference call with the financial community to discuss financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2022 on Thursday, January 26, 2023, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time (ET).

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  • Comcast Corporation will host a conference call with the financial community to discuss financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2022 on Thursday, January 26, 2023, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time (ET).
  • The conference call will be broadcast live on Comcasts Investor Relations website at www.cmcsa.com .
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  • Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA) is a global media and technology company that connects people to moments that matter.