The Federal Communications Commission grants-with conditions and enforceable commitments-approval of the assignment and transfer of control of broadcast, satellite, and other radio licenses from General Electric Company (GE) to Comcast Corporation. The approval will allow GE and Comcast to create a joint venture involving NBC Universal, Inc. (NBCU) and Comcast. An Order further explaining the Commission’s reasoning and the conditions and commitments will be issued shortly.
Television
Vme Cocina host ‘Ciprigar’ dies suddenly.
Host of Vme Cocina, Cipriano García “Chef Ciprigar” died yesterday morning in Miami at the age of 33.
Rodriguez named Executive VP, Multimedia Development and Distribution at Telemundo.
Telemundo announced that Michael Rodriguez has been named Executive Vice President, Multimedia Development and Distribution, Telemundo. The announcement was made by Telemundo President Don Browne, to whom Rodriguez will report directly. Rodriguez will remain in his role as head of network sales until a replacement is named.
