LilG_NBD Flashcards
NBC becomes the first national broadcast network.
1926
What year did the peacock debut as NBC’s logo
1956
“Will & Grace” joined the NBC Thursday lineup, encouraging a shift American culture about LGBTQ+ equality in this year.
1998
NBCUniversal and affiliates become 100% owners of Universal Studios theme parks in Orlando, FL
2011
With nearly six billion minutes consumed across NBC Olympics Digital, Peacock, and social media platforms, The Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 becomes the most streamed Olympics in history.
2021
In 1989 the Berlin Wall fell, and this renowned NBC reporter was the only American network anchor to cover it live and on-location.
Tom Brokaw
What year was Universal founded?
1912
Universal Films celebrates centennial
2012
What year was the centennial celebration for Universal Films?
2012
Universal shatters Hollywood records
2015
It was in this year that Universal became the 1st studio to have three $1B movies in a single year and the only one to reach $4B at the international box office.
2015
In 2023, Universal Studios’ film business was ranked what number studio by the worldwide box office.
1
At Universal Orlando, this magical world opened in 2010.
Wizarding World of Harry Potter
What year was Universal founded?
1912
In 2021, Sky launched this streaming TV that dramatically simplifies by integrating hardware, software, and content, and is the first TV to be certified as CarbonNeutral– in the world!
Sky Glass
What was Europe’s first 24-hour news channel?
Sky News
In 1989 the Berlin Wall fell, and this renowned NBC reporter was the only American network anchor to cover it live and on-location.
Tom Brokaw
Beginning with the 2022 theatrical slate, all of this company’s film content will become available to fans exclusively on Peacock thanks to a dynamic redefined Pay-One licensing deal finalized in 2021.
Universal Filmed Entertainment Group or NBCUniversal or Universal
It was in this year that NBCUniversal won the broadcasting rights for the Olympic Games through 2032.
2014
NBCUniversal has the rights to the Olympic Games until what year?
2032
In this year NBC begins Olympics coverage over radio broadcast.
1936
What year did Comcast acquire NBCUniversal?
2011
Comcast NBCUniversal launches its new streaming platform, Peacock in the U.S.
2020
Comcast NBCUniversal launches SportsTech, a global accelerator for sports technology startups.
2020
NBC becomes the first national broadcast network.
1926
What year did the peacock debut as NBC’s logo
1956
In this year CNBC launched.
1989
In what year did CNBC begin broadcasting?
1989
In what year did MSNBC launch?
1996
With nearly six billion minutes consumed across NBC Olympics Digital, Peacock, and social media platforms, The Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 becomes the most streamed Olympics in history.
2021
It was in this year that NBCUniversal won the broadcasting rights for the Olympic Games through 2032.
2014
NBCUniversal has the rights to the Olympic Games until what year?
2032
In this year NBC begins Olympics coverage over radio broadcast.
1936
Comcast and NBCUniversal deliver first multiplatform Olympics to American viewers, streaming every event live online.
2012
NBCUniversal and its affiliates become 100 percent owners of Universal Studios Florida, Universal’s Islands of Adventure and Universal CityWalk located at Universal Orlando Resort.
2011
This provides grants to nonprofit creative agencies that employ apprentices from underrepresented communities and commissions them to create marketing assets for nonprofits that seek to better tell their stories. Along the way, NBCUniversal employees provide creative guidance and feedback to the apprentices, with the final assets amplified across the Comcast NBCUniversal portfolio.
Creative Impact Lab
Our free, award-winning program that trains the next generation of journalists — celebrated its 3rd anniversary by introducing new programs that complement its flagship initiatives. In early 2024 it launched The Storytellers Program, which pairs earlycareer journalists with an NBC News reporter, correspondent, or executive.
NBCU Academy
The NBC program allows employees to become service leaders within their businesses by coordinating at least one volunteer project annually for a local nonprofit.
NBCUnites Ambassador Program
NBCUniversal’s iconic, award-winning public service announcement campaign, has brought timely issues to the forefront of Americans’ minds for over 30 years, including new content to inspire dialogue and invite action on topics such as media literacy, food insecurity, mentorship, supporting veterans, reading, and staying physically active.
“The More You Know”
For how many consecutive years has Comcast NBCUniversal has been named a Leading Disability Employer by the National Organization on Disability?
5
Nearly what round-number percentage of the attractions and rides at Universal Orlando Resort, including Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure, have been designed to enable guests to either remain in their own wheelchair or seamlessly transfer into a modified-ride vehicle.
70
Since 2019, we have reduced our enterprisewide Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by more than what round-number precentage?
30
The Comcast NBCUniversal Foundation supports EasterSeals’ efforts through annual awards from this Comcast NBCUniversal grant.
Assistive Technology Grant Fund
Comcast NBCUniversal partners with this company to expand digital education for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
The Arc
