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FreeWheel, a Comcast Company, has promoted Virginie Dremeaux to Vice President of Marketing and Communications. Based in Paris, Dremeaux will lead the international marketing team, focusing on enhancing awareness of FreeWheel’s advertising products in the U.K. and Europe. Her responsibilities include driving innovation in video advertising and overseeing international communications. Dremeaux has over 20 years of experience in TV and digital media, previously serving at Canal+ Group. The leadership change aims to accelerate growth in the advanced TV industry.

Comcast Business has announced a $28 million investment in expanding its fiber-rich network across the Beltway Region, which includes Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, Washington, D.C., and West Virginia. This initiative builds on a previous $13 million investment in 2020, bringing the total to over $110 million since 2015. The expansion will enhance connectivity for nearly 35,000 businesses, providing high-speed internet up to 1 Gbps and advanced services like cybersecurity and business Wi-Fi.

Comcast Business has announced a $28 million investment to expand its fiber-rich network across the Beltway Region, which includes Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, Washington, D.C., and West Virginia. This two-year project builds on a previous $13 million investment in 2020, totaling over $110 million since 2015. The expansion aims to serve nearly 7,000 additional businesses with high-performance services, delivering speeds up to 1 Gbps.

Space Channel has launched its VOD application on Comcast's Xfinity X1 and Flex streaming services, granting millions 24/7 access to space-related content. The programming includes Space Channel News, Space Tourist, and Gravity, alongside live launch coverage of SpaceX Starship. The channel aims to cover all aspects of space through news, movies, and exclusive events. As part of its collaboration, Space Channel also offers entertainment programming, including curated movie nights with NASA footage. This initiative enhances Comcast's offerings in the space entertainment segment.

Comcast Business has announced a $26 million investment over two years for expanding its advanced network in Greater Philadelphia and New Jersey. This expansion will directly reach nearly 4,000 businesses and aims to enhance network accessibility for thousands more. The investment includes $10.3 million in 2020 and $15.7 million in 2021 projects, bringing total investment since 2015 to nearly $100 million for the benefit of approximately 24,000 businesses. The upgraded capacity will support advanced services, crucial for local economic growth.

Comcast has launched its best-ever lineup of iPhone and iPad, featuring the iPhone 13 series and iPad mini. The iPhone 13 Pro and Pro Max boast an advanced camera system, Super Retina XDR display, and improved battery life. Customers can receive up to $300 off when porting a new number or upgrading. The new iPad mini includes the A15 Bionic chip for faster performance. This launch positions Comcast to enhance its offerings in the mobile market, appealing to both new and existing customers.

Comcast has launched the XiOne, its first global wireless streaming device available to customers in Italy and Germany for Sky Q and rolling out in the United States for Xfinity Flex. The XiOne supports WiFi 6, 4K UHD, and features a new voice remote. The device aims to deliver seamless video services over IP and reflects Comcast's collaborative approach in product development following the Sky acquisition. Future availability is planned for Xfinity X1 customers and more channels.

Comcast has announced an expansion of its Internet Essentials program to include Federal Pell Grant recipients, aiming to enhance digital equity for students pursuing post-secondary education. This initiative is part of Project UP, a $1 billion commitment to connect 50 million people to digital resources. Additionally, Comcast will donate $15 million in services and 25,000 laptops to support low-income individuals. Over ten years, Internet Essentials has connected over 10 million people to the internet, showcasing Comcast's ongoing effort to bridge the digital divide.

Strategus has partnered with FreeWheel, a Comcast Company, to enhance programmatic CTV advertising through FreeWheel’s Strata platform. This collaboration allows over 1,100 agencies to access Strategus’s premium CTV inventory via an automated workflow, improving campaign efficiency. Strategus, an innovator in CTV since 2015, offers robust targeting and attribution solutions, now integrated with Strata for better local targeting capabilities. As CTV advertising grows, this partnership aims to streamline processes and drive performance for advertisers.