The upcoming spinoff of NBCUniversal's cable networks is taking shape as the company scouts locations for a new Manhattan ...

Mark Lazarus, the prospective CEO of “ SpinCo ,” notably committed to locating the MSNBC space and corporate headquarters of SpinCo somewhere on the island of Manhattan.

As NBCUniversal sends MSNBC, Syfy, E!, USA and more to SpinCo, can it prolong the life of once-popular channels?

The location will also house some entertainment teams and MSNBC, including its New York studio space and a production ...

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into a new SpinCo. That new entity plans to grow in part by acquiring other cable channels, so the move is widely expected to trigger other deals. A second potential trigger of M&A is Skydance ...

I am thrilled to be joined by such a talented group of leaders with the experience and expertise needed to make SpinCo a leading multimedia company from day one,” said Mark Lazarus.

By Erik Hayden Executive Editor, Business As the NBCUniversal owner looks to spin off many of its cable channels — including MSNBC — into a separate untitled holding company (aka “SpinCo ...

SpinCo is setting up shop in Manhattan as parent company Comcast is currently scouting locations for a new corporate headquarters for its soon to be spun off cable network portfolio, TheWrap has ...