NBC's historic firsts:
• First Major Radio Network (November 1926)
• First Televised Breaking News Event (November 1938)
• First Televised Presidential Event (April 1939)
• First Commercial TV Advertisement (July 1941)
• First Longest-Running TV Program (November 1947)
To commemorate NBC’s 100th anniversary, Variety is digging deep in our archives to chronicle the company’s evolution from radio to TV to streaming. Here are a few vintage NBC ads from @Variety’s pages that reflect its proud history as a mass media pioneer. #NBC100
The World Cup is here. ⚽🌎
Beginning June 11, Telemundo and Peacock bring the FIFA World Cup 2026™ to fans across the U.S. with the most extensive Spanish-language coverage in tournament history.
Claudia Chagui, EVP Marketing & Creative, Telemundo, and Joaquin Duro, EVP
🏀 Marques Brownlee went behind the scenes of NBC Sports’ coverage of the 2026 NBA Western Conference Finals for an inside look at the production and technology powering one of television’s most complex live events. bit.ly/4fW3eSM