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NBCUniversal and YouTube ink deal to embed Peacock in the video platform for premium subscribers

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nbcuniversal's peacock is coming to youtube premium. starting early next year, all peacock content — nfl and nba from nbc sports, universal films like minions, and bravo hits like real housewives — will be available inside youtube for premium subscribers. youtube premium starts at $8.99/month; peacock premium costs $10.99/month. the deal came after comcast co-ceo brian roberts reached out to youtube ceo neal mohan about nine months ago.

the move expands peacock's reach dramatically — it had 48 million paying subscribers as of june and just hit profitability. nbcuniversal chairman matt strauss said the partnership accelerates peacock's long-term growth. comcast's stock rose over 3% on the news. the deal also extends nbcuniversal's distribution deal with youtube tv and includes enhanced advertising capabilities.

why it matters: bundling peacock into youtube premium could rapidly boost subscriber count and ad revenue for nbcuniversal, reshaping streaming bundling strategies.

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