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Versant Secures NBCU Deal, Prepares for 2025 Launch

5/9/2025

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Versant, Comcast's cable spin-off, has secured a two-year ad sales deal with NBCUniversal under the One Platform initiative.
Mark Marshall will lead the sales strategy, while Tom Winiarski becomes EVP of Ad Sales Strategy at Versant.
Versant plans to function as a modern media company, utilizing NBCU's advertising knowledge.
The spin-off is projected to complete by late 2025, attracting over 5,000 job applicants.

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Story summary

Versant, Comcast's cable spin-off, has secured a two-year ad sales deal with NBCUniversal under the One Platform initiative.
Mark Marshall will lead the sales strategy, while Tom Winiarski becomes EVP of Ad Sales Strategy at Versant.
Versant plans to function as a modern media company, utilizing NBCU's advertising knowledge.
The spin-off is projected to complete by late 2025, attracting over 5,000 job applicants.