Versant, It Is: Comcast Spins Off a Galaxy of Channels

A New Hope... For Comcast?

Hmm 'Versant,' the name is. A new chapter Comcast begins spinning off its cable empire. Like younglings leaving the Jedi Temple these networks venture forth. USA CNBC MSNBC yes many familiar faces now under a new banner. Versatile they aim to be but strong with the Force are they? Or just another cog in the media machine hmm?

Brands Not the Mothership

Focus on individual brands Mark Lazarus says. 'A house of brands,' he calls it. Like a Jedi Master guiding Padawans each network shall chart its own course. No streaming service of their own they shall have. Rely on their strengths they must. A wise strategy this is? Or a gamble on a changing landscape? Only the Force knows hmm.

Revenue Hmmm $7 Billion It Is

Much revenue 'Versant' generates yes. $7 billion you say? Impressive. But remember size matters not. Look at me. Judge me by my size do you? And well I should not be talking about my size... I need to get back on my diet soon. Anyway! Focus on the Force we must. Er I mean focus on growth 'Versant' must. Acquisition they seek. Expand beyond media perhaps. Like a Sith Lord seeking power but hopefully with better intentions hmm?

GolfNow a Sign This Is?

GolfNow a tee time reservation company 'Versant' owns. Surprised some are. A smart move this is diversifying beyond linear TV and streaming hmmm. Think outside the Holocron 'Versant' must. Seek new avenues create new realities. Like a Wookiee with a golf club unexpected but effective this can be. Patience young Padawan... er I mean 'Versant'.

Podcasts Democrats and the Dark Side?

Podcasts for Democrats MSNBC considers acquiring. A marketing funnel they seek to create. Tread carefully 'Versant' must. The Dark Side of the Force is strong yes. Temptation to control the narrative always present. But remember a Jedi uses the Force for knowledge and defense never for attack. Or podcasts with talking banthas. Could be a hit that would be...

Dividend: Return of the Jedi...Er Money

Return money to shareholders 'Versant' plans. A dividend they shall issue. Good news for investors this is. But remember greed leads to the Dark Side. Focus on growth on innovation on the long game 'Versant' must. Acquire cable networks they won't. Too much debt too little growth. Like a Jawa selling a broken droid not a wise investment hmmm.