By Brian Steinberg Senior TV Editor NBC Sky World News, the ambitious news service aimed at English-speaking audiences around the world that was expected to launch this summer, is on hold.
NBCUniversal and Sky, the two Comcast-owned divisions preparing to debut the outlet, have decided to delay the launch of the business due to the coronavirus pandemic, NBC News Chairman Andy Lack told employees during a Thursday-morning meeting, according to a person familiar with the matter.
Lack told staffers that NBC News is “stopping the launch plans” for the global news service, according to a person familiar with the matter.
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