Comcast Coporation (CMCSA) Ellen Hwang Section 101 10.01.09
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Comcast Coporation
(CMCSA)
Ellen Hwang Section 101
10.01.09
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Top Executives
Brian L. Roberts(Chairman, President, CEO)
Ralph J. Roberts(Chairman Emeritus)
Stephen B. Burke(EVP and COO; President, Comcast Cable)
Comcast Corporation 2009
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Originated in the early 1960s with American Cable Systems, Inc. in Tupelo, Mississippi
Expansion of company began in the late 1960s through the 1970• Ralph J. Roberts moved the company to the Philadelphia region• Made company a franchise in Abington, Cheltenham, and Upper Darby, PA• Purchased other local cable companies
1969- Changed company name from “American Cable Systems” to “Comcast Corporations”• “Communication” + “Broadcast” = Comcast
Since its origins, Comcast Corporation serves the all around the United States and the United Kingdom
Currently the 4th largest cable company in the United States
History
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Comcast Services Cable
• Television Cable was their first form of service• Provide high-definition digital cable to its costumers
Telecommunications• Cell phone service to residents of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and
Delaware• Partnered with Sprint Corporations, Tele-Communications Inc.,
and Cox Communications Inc. Entertainment
• Walt Disney Company in E! Entertainment Television , Style Network, Golf Channel, VERSUS, G4, PBS KIDS Sprout, TV One, 10 sports networks operated by Comcast Sports Group and Comcast Interactive Media
• Hosts majority of Philadelphia’s sports teams The 76ers NBA basketball team, the Flyers NHL hockey team,
the Phantoms minor league hockey team,• Owns two indoor sports arenas• Comcast-Sports Net: a 24-hour regional sports network
serving the Philadelphia area
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Latest News NYTimes
• “Appeals Court Rejects Cap on Cable Ownership”– August 28, 2009
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Summary: “ A federal appeals court has overturned a rule that said a cable TV company could not serve more than 30 percent of the nation’s subscribers. The decision, released Friday, was a victory for the largest cable company, the Comcast Corporation, which has a 25 percent share and sued to block the rule.” (Associated Press)
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Investor Relations News Comcast host s Third Quarter 2009 Earnings
Conference Call• Business Wire
“Comcast Corporation to Participate in Goldman Sachs Communacopia Conference” – August 26, 2009
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Summary: “On September 16, 2009, Michael J. Angelakis, Chief Financial Officer of Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA, CMCSK), will participate in the 18th Annual Goldman Sachs Communacopia Conference to be held in New York City.”
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Comcast Careers
Customer Care
Sales
Communication Technician
For Contact
Info
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Comcast Careers (cont.) Benefits
Health Case Coverage Life Insurance Short-Term Disability Funding Long-Term Disability Funding Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Education- offers up to $5,750 per year for completion of undergraduate or graduate
programs Vacations/Holidays Stock Purchasing Plan Employee Referral Program Courtesy Services:
Basic Cable, discounted Pay-Per-View, two outlets High-speed Internet Service Discounted Digital Phone or Voice
401(K) Retirement Plan
Diversity• Comcast Philosophy: “to respect the individuality and dignity of others by appreciating their
differences and similarities. Our commitment to diversity is woven into every aspect of our business - it’s reflected in our workforce, our suppliers, and our commitment to our communities.”
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COMCAST CORP. CL A (NASDAQ : CM CSA)Stock Trend
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For more information
Contact Us:1500 Market Street
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19102 U.S.A.
Telephone: (215) 665-1700 Fax: (215) 981-7790
VISIT US HERE
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Works Cited http://
www.fundinguniverse.com/company-histories/Comcast-Corporation-Company-History.html
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/29/technology/companies/29cable.html?_r=1
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