Comcast is honored to announce its inclusion among Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies for 2024, securing the 9th spot in the Rapid Response category, while NBCUniversal proudly clinched the 3rd position in the Media category.
From pioneering Connectivity & Platforms to crafting engaging Content & Experiences, Comcast remains a trailblazer in innovation, fostering a culture where creativity flourishes to ensure our customers receive unparalleled experiences. This prestigious recognition reflects the collective effort of thousands of employees dedicated to delivering innovation to millions of customers, viewers, and guests worldwide.
Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies list celebrates enterprises shaping industries and cultures through groundbreaking innovations. These entities are redefining benchmarks and accomplishing remarkable feats across various sectors of the economy. Alongside the World’s 50 Most Innovative Companies, Fast Company acknowledges 606 organizations spanning 58 sectors and regions.
The meticulous selection process undertaken by Fast Company’s editors and writers involved evaluating numerous submissions to identify the companies propelling progress globally and across diverse industries. The outcome is a comprehensive compendium of today’s innovation landscape, encompassing fledgling startups to some of the world’s most esteemed enterprises.
Elevating Content and Experiences
NBCUniversal captivates and motivates audiences worldwide, fostering sustained growth by leveraging its unmatched intellectual property and beloved franchises. In the previous year, Universal Studios secured the top spot as the #1 studio by global box office, delivering blockbuster hits such as The Super Mario Bros. Movie, Five Nights at Freddy’s, and Oppenheimer, the recipient of seven Oscars. Universal Destinations & Experiences continued to enchant guests with the unveiling of Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Hollywood. Meanwhile, Peacock retained its position as the fastest-growing streaming service in the U.S., with NBCU News Group maintaining its stature as the nation’s premier news organization.
Empowering Connectivity
In 2023, Comcast made history by becoming the first Internet Provider to introduce a product tailored to sustain connectivity during power outages – the Xfinity Storm-Ready WiFi gateway. Equipped with cellular backup and a four-hour rechargeable battery, it ensures uninterrupted service for customers during typical U.S. power outages lasting up to two hours. Storm-Ready WiFi exemplifies our commitment to reliability, epitomizing one of the many avenues through which we prioritize customer satisfaction.
