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Comcast (NASDAQ:CMCSA) has appointed Romy Seals as Vice President of Finance for its Florida Region. In her new role, Seals will lead the region's financial strategy and operations, overseeing teams responsible for customer experience, project management, business operations, and financial reporting.

Seals, who joined Comcast in 2012, previously served as Vice President of Business Operations for Comcast Business and has been with the Florida Region since late 2023 as Senior Director of Project Management. During her tenure, she has led key initiatives including Xfinity Communities projects, market expansion planning, network enhancements, and hurricane recovery efforts.

Xumo, a streaming platform joint venture between Comcast (NASDAQ:CMCSA) and Charter Communications, has announced the nationwide launch of Westinghouse Xumo TVs. The new line of smart TVs is now available on Amazon.com and Walmart.com, featuring both 4K UHD (43" and 50") and 2K HD (24", 32", 40", and 43") models, with larger 55", 58", and 65" 4K models planned for later this year.

The TVs feature Xumo's operating system, which powers tens of millions of devices globally, offering key features including universal voice search, content-forward home screen, personalized recommendations, and access to major streaming services like Apple TV+, Disney+, Netflix, and hundreds more apps. The 4K models support Dolby Vision HDR10 technology and Dolby Atmos pass-through for enhanced viewing and audio experience.

Comcast (NASDAQ:CMCSA) announced significant progress in its network energy efficiency goals, reporting a 49% reduction in electricity per consumed byte since 2019, approaching its 2030 target ahead of schedule. The company achieved an 11% reduction in network power consumption between 2019 and 2024, while simultaneously handling a 76% increase in network traffic.

The efficiency improvement is demonstrated by the decrease in electricity consumption from 18.4 kWh/TB in 2019 to 9.3 kWh/TB in 2024. These gains are attributed to Comcast's nationwide transformation to virtualized, cloud-based technologies and the implementation of AI and machine learning throughout its network infrastructure.

Comcast (NASDAQ:CMCSA) is constructing a new fiber Internet network in Westlake, Florida, that will serve over 1,200 homes and businesses through 2026. The network build has already completed in several communities, providing access to 850 homes, with plans to expand to additional neighborhoods.

The next-generation network will deliver speeds up to 1 Gbps for residential customers and 100 Gbps for businesses, offering symmetrical speeds through fiber-to-the-home technology. The expansion includes Xfinity's full suite of services and Comcast Business solutions, along with affordable Internet options through their Internet Essentials program.

Comcast (NASDAQ:CMCSA) has launched new nationwide everyday pricing (EDP) for Xfinity Internet, featuring four simplified tiers ranging from 300 Mbps to 2 Gbps, priced between $40-$130 per month. All plans now include unlimited data and the Xfinity WiFi Gateway with advanced features.

The company offers both 1-year and 5-year price guarantee options with no contracts. Additionally, customers receive a free unlimited Xfinity Mobile line for one year, including access to WiFi PowerBoost, which can increase mobile speeds up to 1 gig when connected to Xfinity WiFi network.

Sabio Holdings (OTCQB: SABOF) has announced the expansion of its Creator Television® (Creator TV) FAST channel to Xumo Play, a major free streaming service jointly owned by Comcast and Charter Communications. Creator TV, the first creator-led streaming network, will bring social media-style storytelling to television, featuring content from popular creators like Uncle Roger, Jenny Lorenzo, and Trey Kennedy.

Through this partnership, Xumo can also distribute Creator TV to other leading U.S. streaming platforms. This expansion follows recent distribution deals with Plex, Sling Freestream, and Anoki LiveTVx, strengthening Creator TV's market presence in the streaming landscape.

Comcast (CMCSA) has opened its first Xfinity Store in Tucker, Georgia, located at 2174 Henderson Mill Road. This marks the company's 26th branded partner store in the region and its fourth store launch this year. The store offers a complete range of Xfinity services, including Mobile, Internet, TV, and home services, providing customers with hands-on support, bill payment options, and equipment exchanges. The opening was celebrated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony featuring company leaders, local officials, and community activities. As part of the launch, Comcast partnered with the Junior League of DeKalb County for a community service project. The new location represents Comcast's strategy to expand its retail footprint, enhance customer experience, and strengthen community connections.

Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ: CMCSA) held its 2025 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, where shareholders voted on several key proposals. All nominated directors were elected for one-year terms, and shareholders approved the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent auditors for 2025. The meeting also saw approval for increasing share authorization under the Comcast-NBCUniversal 2011 Employee Stock Purchase Plan and the executive compensation package. However, shareholders rejected proposals to consider a CEO pay ratio factor in executive compensation and to adopt a policy for an independent chair. Comcast continues to operate as a global media and technology company, providing broadband, wireless, and video services through its brands including Xfinity, NBC, Telemundo, Universal, Peacock, and Sky.

Comcast Advertising has unveiled new performance-driven solutions to demonstrate TV advertising's effectiveness across the marketing funnel. The company announced three major innovations: 1) A partnership with Mastercard to measure ad campaign impact on geographic spending patterns, showing 3x incremental return on ad spend for home improvement brands, 2) Universal Ads' collaboration with Marpipe to introduce dynamic product ads in connected TV, enabling automated generation of personalized, shoppable streaming ads, and 3) FreeWheel's enhanced attribution capabilities through PlaceIQ partnership and improved identity resolution, delivering 8x increase in audience match rates. These innovations address the industry challenge where TV advertising often doesn't receive proper credit for driving sales, despite research showing 63% of advertisers would increase spending with better attribution data.