NBCUniversal Celebrates 100 Years of Innovation and Immersive Storytelling
NBCUniversal just shared a media release with a lot of great information on the company’s future!
Congratulations! The company is marking its 100th anniversary by celebrating a century of innovation, creativity, and cultural influence across entertainment, news, sports, and live events.
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Founded as America’s first broadcast network, NBC pioneered countless industry firsts, especially in communication and audience engagement.
This includes the first coast-to-coast radio broadcast, the first paid television commercial, the transition from color television to modern morning shows, and more.
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The company also launched the first regularly scheduled television news program, the nation’s first morning show, TODAY, and the first televised presidential debate.
As the company expanded, NBC merged with Universal to become NBCUniversal.
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Today, NBCUniversal stands as a global leader with a portfolio that unites storytelling across television, screens, and immersive experiences.
Theme Parks
The company also briefly discussed the future of its theme parks. NBCUniversal will continue to scale its immersive experiences as one of only two global media companies with a theme park division.
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This includes expanding Universal Epic Universe in Orlando, developing the company’s first European theme park in the United Kingdom, and introducing new concepts like Universal Kids Resort and year-round horror experiences in Chicago and Las Vegas.
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The company’s 2026 calendar features one of the most ambitious live events calendars in industry history.
NBCUniversal is strengthening its leadership in live sports and events. It plans to continue to invest in Peacock to bring NBCUniversal’s iconic franchises and live experiences directly to fans in new ways. Stay tuned!
Live Events
This year, the company is also hosting 40% of the industry’s major live events, including Super Bowl LX, the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, and NBC’s 100th Anniversary Special.
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Across film, television, and streaming, NBCUniversal continues to elevate storytelling with new collaborations, iconic franchises, and powerful journalism.
As NBCUniversal celebrates this year, it remains a thriving company that will continue to connect audiences around the world.
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