Olympics: Peacock Aims to Redeem Past Coverage Flaws

Category: Sports

The Paris 2024 Olympics opened with a unique ceremony along the Seine, marking a significant moment for NBCUniversal's Peacock streaming service, which will provide over 5,000 hours of live coverage, including all medal events. NBCUniversal aims to improve its streaming experience after past issues, introducing new features like multiview options. Despite a slight drop in subscribers, Peacock is focusing on sports to enhance its appeal and compete with major streaming platforms.

Keywords: Paris Olympics, Peacock streaming, NBCUniversal

Source: Front Office Sports

Update At: 7/27/2024

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