NBCUniversal
NBCUniversal, born from the 2004 merger of NBC and Universal, is the glitzy offspring of media mogul Rupert Murdoch's old empire and General Electric’s corporate clout. Known for its glittering lineup from “Saturday Night Live” to “Jurassic Park,” the conglomerate has had its share of headline-grabbing moments, including the 2011 Comcast acquisition that bumped its valuation to a jaw-dropping $40 billion. The company's glittering accolades include a host of Emmy Awards and influential films like “E.T.” and “Jaws.” Yet, its reputation isn’t without blemishes—internal scandals and management shake-ups have kept it in the gossip columns. With CEO Jeff Shell currently navigating these choppy waters, NBCUniversal remains a juggernaut in the media landscape, ever-evolving and often unpredictable.