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Following a two-decade tenure at Warner Bros., Susan Rovner has taken on the role of chairman of entertainment content for NBCUniversal television and streaming.

Pearlena Igbokwe has been promoted to chairman of Universal Studio Group, while Bonnie Hammer is taking on a new role as vice chairman of NBCUniversal.

NBCUniversal has reorganized its television networks and streaming platforms, with Frances Berwick to lead the entertainment business unit and Paul Telegdy exiting the company.

Second-quarter revenues at NBCUniversal fell by 25.4 percent to $6.1 billion, while overall revenues at parent company Comcast Corporation were down 11.7 percent to $23.7 billion.

NBCUniversal has put in place a new structure that aligns NBC Entertainment, the entertainment cable TV channels, the sports group, local stations and upcoming streaming service Peacock under one division, led by Mark Lazarus.

Comcast Corporation reported a lower profit in Q1 2020, as NBCUniversal and Sky felt the impact of COVID-19 while Comcast Cable delivered increased revenues.

Comcast Corporation recorded improved revenues and profit for Q4, while NBCUniversal's results slipped, largely due to lower theatrical revenues.

Seth MacFarlane has inked a multiyear television deal with the newly formed NBCUniversal Content Studios, marking the first overall mega talent agreement for the new banner.

NBCUniversal CEO Steve Burke will retire on August 14, 2020, with Jeff Shell, currently chairman of the filmed entertainment group, named as his successor.

Frances Manfredi has been appointed to join Peacock as president of content acquisition and strategy.