The Latest Breaking News from Brian Roberts

Comcast hints at future layoffs, though Universal theme parks prosper

Universal Orlando and Universal’s other theme parks continued to improve parent company Comcast’s earnings last quarter, but a top executive on Thursday nonetheless raised the possibility of layoffs and other cost-cutting across the company in preparation for a potential recession next year.

Orlando Sentinel · Oct 27, 2022

Illinois men’s golf takes control; Brian Roberts, Jonathan Yaun tied for individual lead at 2022 Folds of Honor Collegiate

Illinois has raced out to an 11-shot lead at American Dunes Golf Club.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 28, 2022

Comcast lost internet customers for the first time. Executives call it a blip, but stock is down sharply

PHILADELPHIA — Brian Roberts at Comcast Corp. sealed a deal with Microsoft Corp. mogul Bill Gates in 1997 for $1 billion to modernize Comcast’s cable network for the internet, leading Comcast to sell high-speed broadband to tens of millions of homes, apartments and businesses over the next 25 years.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Aug 3, 2022

Tributes to construction veteran who died after falling ill at North Wales Hospital site

Mike Roberts spent nearly 50 years with Jones Bros and was described as a 'a big-hearted guy with an even bigger personality'

Birmingham Post · Feb 3, 2022

Comcast plans to double its content spending on Peacock in hopes of luring more paid subscribers

Comcast signed up far fewer internet customers during the fourth quarter last year than in 2020, but continued to see theme parks and film studios rebound after they were pummeled by the pandemic.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jan 27, 2022