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Mansha Daswani

Mansha Daswani is the editor-in-chief and associate publisher of World Screen. She can be reached on mdaswani@worldscreen.com.

NBC Entertainment Co-Chairmen Discuss Broadcast, Streaming

January 24, 2019

George Cheeks and Paul Telegdy, co-chairmen of NBC Entertainment, weighed in on the company’s “nuanced” approach to its new streaming platform, the need for better audience measurement systems and the power and reach of broadcast networks in their NATPE keynote.

NBCU Sees Full-Year, Q4 Gains

January 23, 2019

NBCUniversal's fourth-quarter revenues were up 7.1 percent to $9.4 billion, while full-year revenues rose by 8.9 percent to $35.8 billion.

Viacom Acquires Streamer Pluto TV

January 23, 2019

Viacom is acquiring the free streaming platform Pluto TV, which delivers more than 100 channels and a raft of on-demand content, for $340 million in cash.

NATPE Opens in Miami

January 22, 2019

NATPE Miami officially opened at the Fontainebleau today, with JP Bommel touting strong attendance from U.S., international and digital content companies and an increase in buyers from streaming and on-demand platforms.

Netflix Posts Q4 Subscriber, Revenue Gains

January 18, 2019

Netflix noted its diminishing focus on second-run content and the need to continuously improve the customer experience as it released its Q4 2018 financials, which saw gains in both subscriber numbers and revenues.