Jeff Zucker

Comcast-NBC Deal Delayed, Waits Approval

Stevie Converse — Thu, 23 Dec 2010 09:23:29 -0500

Full article: Reuters
Paul Thomasch
Comcast's purchase of NBC will be delayed until at least next month, with federal regulators taking longer than the companies had hoped to sort through the deal. According to NBC Chief Jeff Zucker, the completion of the deal is only a matter of time: "We have made substantial progress this month with both the FCC and the Department of Justice, and expect that we will get a 'green light' in January."

FCC, DOJ Will Determine When Zucker Departs

Lindsy Embree — Mon, 27 Sep 2010 09:39:39 -0400

Full article: Multichannel News
John Eggerton
It looks like the departure of NBC Universal president and CEO Jeff Zucker -- or at least the timing of it -- is now in the hands of the FCC and/or the Justice Department. Zucker said he will be leaving NBCU as soon as the merger with Comcast is a done deal.

Congresswoman Maxine Waters Rips into NBC Universal's Jeff Zucker over Lack of Diversity

Stevie Converse — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 11:27:55 -0500

Full article: Los Angeles Times
Rep. Maxine Waters (D-Calif.) took NBC Universal Chief Executive Jeff Zucker to task for the lack of African American actors and shows on NBC in a House hearing on the proposed Comcast-NBC Universal merger. Waters questioned Zucker about why the network has not done better in creating shows that would appeal to the black community.

Lawmakers Question Comcast, NBC on Jobs, Online Video Competition

Stevie Converse — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 09:28:54 -0500

Full article: Washington Post
Cecilia Kang
Executives for Comcast and NBC Universal returned to Capitol Hill Thursday to defend their proposed $30 billion merger, with lawmakers expressing concerns that the deal would lead to job losses and less diversity in media.

Judiciary Committee challenges Comcast, NBC

Stevie Converse — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 09:18:02 -0500

Full article: Variety
Paul Harris
Comcast's Brian Roberts and NBC Universal's Jeff Zucker faced withering criticism Thursday that combining the two media titans would stifle independent production and do little to foster diversity on the air. Comments came during a House Judiciary Committee hearing on the proposed Comcast-NBC Universal merger.

NBC Universal's Zucker Says Ad Market Has 'Bottomed Out'

Stevie Converse — Fri, 29 May 2009 11:19:09 -0400

Full article: Wall Street Journal
Jessica E. Vascellaro
At a recent conference, NBC Universal Chief Executive Jeff Zucker said he believes the advertising market has "bottomed out." He also discussed the continued challenges of making up for lost TV revenues with digital business models and said that his company is at its core "a cable company."

Feud Fuels Bill O'Reilly's Blasts at GE

Stevie Converse — Mon, 19 May 2008 08:17:12 -0400

Full article: Washington Post
Howard Kurtz
What began four years ago as a colorful feud between rival television commentators has become a tale of bruised egos and secret maneuvering at the highest levels of two multinational giants.

Zucker Warns that Actors Strike Could Seriously Damage TV Business

Stevie Converse — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 08:20:59 -0400

Full article: TV Week
Ira Teinowitz