NBCUniversal profits grew in the second quarter despite larger losses at direct-to-consumer streaming service Peacock. The platform lost $467 million in the quarter, more than the $363 million it last a year ago.
The new number makes YouTube TV the most significant internet pay-TV provider and the fifth-largest TV distributor of any kind in the U.S., behind Comcast, Charter, DirecTV, and Dish Network.
In his new role, Rooke, former General Manager of Effectv, will oversee the day-to-day running of Comcast Cable’s Advertising Division, which includes FreeWheel, Effectv and AudienceXpress.
Raquel Berzosa has been appointed as General Manager for Iberia at SkyShowtime, Paramount and Comcast’s streaming joint venture, to lead the launch of the platform in Spain and Portugal.
The executive will be tasked with developing and distributing the next generation streaming platform, set to launch on various compatible 4K streaming devices and smart TVs.