Comcast hired John Schanz from AOL to be evp, natl/tech ops, effective Jan 16. Schanz will report to Steve Burke. — Comcast promoted June Walz to regional vp, business ops in the Mid-South Region. — Viacom named James Bombassei as svp, investor relations, where he will report to evp/CFO Michael Dolan. — Cisco hired Kip Compton from Comcast. Compton had been the MSO’s vp, video/media architecture.

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Fragmentation ‘A Real Priority’ as New NBA Deal Begins

The NBA is entering a new era when it tips off the 2025-26 season. Off the hardwood, the league is embarking on a new 11-year media rights deal—one that closes the book on a partnership that stretches back nearly four decades.

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