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Valari Staab has been promoted to chairman of NBCUniversal Local, becoming the first executive to hold the title.

Kelly Campbell, who just abruptly exited as president of Hulu, has been in discussions with NBCUniversal for a top job at streaming service Peacock, sources told Variety.Insiders said under the role being considered, Campbell would report into Matt Strauss, chairman of direct-to-consumer and international at NBCU, who reports up to Mark Lazarus, chairman of NBCUniversal Television and Streaming.In addition to Campbell, other candidates are under consideration for the Peacock role, according to a

Will Thorne Staff WriterAfter a tumultuous year of layoffs and massive internal change, NBCUniversal’s chairman of television and streaming Mark Lazarus believes the company’s “more unified approach” is going to pay off both in the short and longer term.Speaking during a keynote conversation at the virtual NATPE Miami conference, Lazarus acknowledged that the re-organization to centralize NBCU’s content efforts under one roof was an “aggressive move” for the company, but one which was needed to

Mark Lazarus was installed as Chairman of NBCUniversal Television & Streaming last spring as part of a major reorganization of the Comcast-owned company.

Jamie Lang In today’s Global Bulletin, the BBC announced more than 500 complaints about a Black Lives Matter tribute during this year’s New Year’s Eve fireworks; Lux Vide and Arrow Pictures make key appointments; the Nordisk Film & TV Fond announces this year’s prize jury and Mark Lazarus is named as this year’s NATPE opening keynote speaker.The BBC started 2021 with a televised bang as it took London’s annual New Year’s Eve fireworks display, traditionally held at the London Eye but

NBCUniversal announced on Tuesday that it is promoting Jimmy Horowitz, President and Vice Chairman of Universal Filmed Entertainment Group, to Vice Chairman of the parent company’s Business Affairs & Operations.Horowitz will continue to report to UFEG Chairman Donna Langley and work closely with NBCUniversal Television & Streaming Chairman Mark Lazarus and Pearlena Igbokwe, Chairman, Universal Studios Group, and their teams on new portfolio strategies surrounding streaming and new distribution

Joe Otterson TV ReporterMeredith Ahr is out as president of NBC Entertainment’s Alternative and Reality Group, Variety has confirmed.Ahr’s exit comes a little over two months after the exit of NBC Entertainment head Paul Telegdy over accusations of racist, sexist and homophobic behavior.

NBCUniversal has named Pete Bevacqua chairman of NBC Sports Group, the company said Thursday. Bevacqua, who had been president of the NBC Sports Group, will become only the third chairman in its history, following Mark Lazarus and Dick Ebersol.

Brian Steinberg Senior TV EditorPete Bevacqua, who joined NBC Sports in 2018 as its first president in nearly a decade, has been elevated to the top role at the NBCUniversal-owned unit.Bevacqua, the former CEO of the Professional Golf Association, was named chairman of NBC Sports Group, filling a role that was vacated when Mark Lazarus took on a bigger role within the parent company.“In his time with NBC Sports, Pete has been exceptional working with our league and organizational partners, as

Dade Hayes Finance EditorPete Bevacqua, who joined NBC Sports in 2018 after stints at the PGA Tour and CAA, has been named the third NBC Sports Group chairman in the company’s history.The news was announced Thursday by Mark Lazarus, who led the sports division before assuming his current role as chairman of NBCUniversal Television and Streaming.

Nellie Andreeva Co-Editor-in-Chief, TVChris McCumber, President, Entertainment Networks—USA Network & Syfy, is leaving NBCUniversal after 19 years at the company’s flagship entertainment cable networks. He just notified his team in an internal memo.

The Hollywood Reporter. She’ll also be in charge of NBC’s slate of cable channels, including Bravo, E!, USA and Syfy.

Nellie Andreeva Co-Editor-in-Chief, TVNBCUniversal is expanding the probe into workplace culture at NBC Entertainment beyond the ongoing investigation triggered by professional misconduct allegations against former Chairman Paul Telegdy. In an internal memo, Mark Lazarus, Chairman, NBCUniversal Television and Streaming, confirmed the investigation, triggered by a news report last week, without mentioning Telegdy by name.

Elaine Low Senior TV WriterNBCUniversal’s chairman of television and streaming Mark Lazarus told staff Friday that the company is opening an investigation concerning allegations of racist, sexist and homophobic behavior against former NBC Entertainment chairman Paul Telegdy, who exited the company amid a NBCU’s greater reorganization, announced yesterday.The note to employees follows news of the sprawling corporate overhaul of NBCU’s TV business, which now sees Frances Berwick transitioning

Nellie Andreeva Co-Editor-in-Chief, TVPaul Telegdy is exiting his post as NBC Entertainment chairman as NBCUniversal today unveiled the new centralized structure under Mark Lazarus, Chairman of NBCUniversal Television and Streaming.

Dominic Patten, Nellie Andreeva As talks continue with Gabrielle Union over the former America’s Got Talent judge’s racial discrimination claims, NBC Entertainment Chairman Paul Telegdy has become the subject of an internal investigation into allegations of professional misconduct.

Comcast-owned NBCUniversal's recently launched TV and Streaming unit, which combined those businesses under Mark Lazarus, is working on a restructuring set to be unveiled soon, NBCU CEO Jeff Shell said Thursday.

NBCUniversal has namedBeau Ferrari chairman of Telemundo Enterprises, succeeding Cesar Conde, who shifted to a role as chairman of the NBC News Group in May. Ferrari has been executive vp of Telemundo since 2017, overseeing operations, finance and strategy.

Will Thorne Staff WriterBeau Ferrari has been promoted to the role of Chairman of NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises, succeeding Cesar Conde who departed to head up NBCUniversal News Group in May.In his new role, Ferrari will oversee the company’s media portfolio which includes the Telemundo broadcast network.

Jake Kanter International TV EditorNBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises has promoted executive vice president Beau Ferrari to chairman, replacing Cesar Conde, the new chairman of NBCUniversal News Group.Ferrari has stepped up with immediate effect and will report to Mark Lazarus, chairman of NBCUniversal Television and Streaming.

Gabrielle Union is reacting to NBC’s new workplace harassment prevention plans.

Gabrielle Union responded to news that NBC is increasing its efforts to protect employees from toxic work environments amid her ongoing feud with the network over her departure from “America’s Got Talent.” NBCUniversal TV and Streaming chairman Mark Lazarus issued a memo to employees Tuesday in which he explained that the company is bolstering its efforts to create a safe working environment where employees feel safe to come forward with issues of misconduct.

Nellie Andreeva Co-Editor-in-Chief, TVAs Deadline reported last month, NBCUniversal in mid-June began an incremental reopening for employees at its headquarters in Universal City.

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Mark Lazarus was an executive at Turner Broadcasting in the 1990s when the company was the NBA’s sole national cable-TV partner. As such, he had a front-row seat for the hand wringing that occurred when Michael Jordan abruptly left pro basketball in 1993.