Universal Network Television, LLC - LAW & ORDER

What Universal Network Television, LLC - LAW & ORDER does

NBCUniversal Media, LLC, the operating entity behind the Law & Order franchise, is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ: CMCSA) and one of the world's leading media and entertainment conglomerates. The company develops and distributes content across film, television, and streaming, with a portfolio organized around broadcast networks (NBC), streaming services (Peacock, Hayu, NBC News NOW), news (NBC News), sports (NBC Sports, NBC Olympics — covering the Olympics, NFL, NHL, NASCAR, Premier League), Spanish-language media (Telemundo), lifestyle entertainment (Bravo), film studios (Universal Pictures, Illumination, DreamWorks, Focus Features), the Universal Studio Group umbrella housing Universal Television (producer of Law & Order), UCP, Universal Television Alternative Studio, and Universal International Studios, theme parks (Universal Orlando Resort, Universal Studios Hollywood, Universal Epic Universe, Universal Kids Resort), consumer products (Universal Products & Experiences), and NBCUniversal Local owned television stations. Underlying technology is centered on the Peacock streaming platform and a multi-platform content distribution architecture spanning broadcast, owned-and-operated streaming, and international channels.

The business model is diversified across recurring subscription revenue from Peacock (monthly/annual plans offering thousands of hours of TV episodes and films), advertising revenue from NBC and Peacock, theatrical film distribution via Universal Pictures, and theme park / consumer experience monetization through Universal Destinations & Experiences. Go-to-market is hybrid: enterprise field sales for broadcast and advertising, direct-to-consumer self-serve for Peacock, and retail/transactional for theme parks and theatrical. Customer segments are horizontal and consumer-facing, addressing general entertainment viewers, sports fans, news consumers, and Spanish-language audiences; the only named-customer signal is 'Peacock Subscribers,' underscoring a long-tail, low-concentration end-customer base. The company traces its roots to NBC (1926) and Universal Pictures (1912); the consolidated NBCUniversal entity was formed in 2004 through the merger of NBC and Universal, Comcast acquired full ownership in 2011, and Peacock launched in 2020 as the streaming anchor.

Name

Universal Network Television, LLC - LAW & ORDER

Legal name

NBCUniversal Media, LLC

Website

https://nbcuni.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

NBCUniversal Media, LLC, a Comcast subsidiary, develops and distributes film, television, and streaming content — including the Law & Order franchise from its Universal Studio Group — for global consumer audiences across broadcast (NBC), streaming (Peacock, Hayu), Telemundo, film studios, and theme parks.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Media and Entertainment

NAICS

Television Broadcasting Stations (51612), Motion Picture and Video Distribution (51212), Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers (516210), Motion Picture and Video Exhibition (51213)

SIC

Television Broadcasting Stations (4833), Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812)

akta.pro primary industry

Free TV / Syndication Distribution (MPADAJAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Program Format Licensing (Scripted & Unscripted) (MPABANAA), Pay-TV / Premium Window Distribution (MPADAJAH)

Keywords

• Television production
• Streaming media
• Film distribution
• Broadcast networks
• Theme parks

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Streaming Subscriptions: Peacock streaming service generates subscription revenue through monthly and annual subscription plans offering thousands of hours of current and past season TV episodes plus iconic movies.
2. Advertising: Traditional advertising revenue from NBC network and streaming platform Peacock, including branded content opportunities.
3. Theatrical Film Distribution: Universal Pictures produces and distributes theatrical and non-theatrical filmed entertainment for global marketplace.
4. Theme Parks and Consumer Experiences: Universal Destinations & Experiences including Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Hollywood offer vacations and experiences.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

NBCUniversal creates, produces, and distributes content across film, television, and streaming platforms, including the NBC broadcast network, Peacock streaming service, and television studios under Universal Studio Group. The company also operates Universal Pictures for theatrical film distribution and Universal Destinations & Experiences for theme parks. Universal Network Television, LLC is associated with the Law & Order television production franchise within this broader portfolio.

Product overview

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies operating as a multi-platform portfolio of film, television, and streaming brands. The company offers a unified platform-plus-brands architecture centered around broadcast networks (NBC), streaming services (Peacock, NBC News NOW, Hayu), news divisions (NBC News), sports coverage (NBC Sports, NBC Olympics), Spanish-language media (Telemundo), lifestyle entertainment (Bravo), theme parks and experiences (Universal Orlando Resort, Universal Studios Hollywood, Universal Kids Resort, Universal Epic Universe), film production and distribution (Universal Pictures, Illumination, DreamWorks, Focus Features), television studios (Universal Studio Group umbrella), consumer products (Universal Products & Experiences), and local broadcast stations (NBCUniversal Local). The portfolio enables content creation, distribution across multiple platforms, and immersive consumer experiences.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• NBC: Television network developing and scheduling programming for primetime, late-night, and daytime schedules
• Peacock
• NBC News
• NBC Sports
• Telemundo
• Bravo
• NBC Olympics
• NBC News NOW
• Universal Orlando Resort
• Universal Studios Hollywood
• Universal Pictures
• Illumination
• DreamWorks
• Focus Features
• Universal Products & Experiences
• Hayu
• Universal Studio Group
• NBCUniversal Local

Products and services

• NBC Television broadcast network that develops and schedules programming for primetime, late-night, and daytime schedules, delivering entertainment content to mass audiences.
• Peacock Streaming platform offering thousands of hours of current and past season TV episodes plus iconic movies and more through monthly and annual subscription plans.
• NBC News Global leader in news across all broadcast and digital platforms, providing news coverage to audiences.
• NBC Sports Sports coverage of the Olympics, NFL, NHL, NASCAR, Premier League and more, serving today's passionate sports fans.
• Telemundo World-class Spanish-language media company leading the industry in the production and distribution of Spanish-language content.
• Bravo Premier lifestyle and entertainment brand driving cultural conversation through diverse interactive original content.
• Universal Orlando Resort Theme park and resort offering epic vacations and experiences that place guests in the heart of powerful stories and adventures.
• Universal Studios Hollywood Theme park offering the ultimate Hollywood movie experience featuring real-life interpretations of iconic movie and television shows.
• Universal Pictures Film studio producing and distributing theatrical and non-theatrical filmed entertainment for a growing global marketplace.
• Universal Products & Experiences Extends the company's characters and stories by bringing them to life in immersive experiences and product categories such as toys, collectables, books, apparel, lifestyle categories, video games and more.
• Hayu The first all-reality subscription video-on-demand streaming service of its kind - available in over 40 markets.

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• YouTubecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 July 2026NBCUniversal and YouTube announced a global strategic partnership expanding the reach of Peacock and NBCUniversal content to broader audiences.
• Hill's Pet NutritionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHill's Pet Nutrition sponsors NBCU Local's 'Clear The Shelters' annual pet adoption campaign, a 12th annual initiative.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• Roku: Leading streaming platform aggregator and connected TV advertising platform. While not a content producer, Roku is a key distribution and monetization partner/competitor for NBCUniversal's streaming and CTV advertising strategies.

Broad incumbents

• Amazon Prime Video: A major streaming competitor bundled with Amazon Prime, producing original content (Lord of the Rings: Rings of Power, Thursday Night Football) and acquiring major entertainment rights. Direct competition for streaming subscribers and sports rights (Thursday Night Football).
• The Walt Disney Company: The most direct large-cap comparable: a diversified media conglomerate operating broadcast (ABC), streaming (Disney+, Hulu), film studios (Walt Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Lucasfilm), and theme parks (Disneyland, Disney World). Same multi-platform content-and-experiences architecture as NBCUniversal, competing head-to-head for sports rights, streaming subscribers, and theatrical box office.

Direct peers

• Warner Bros. Discovery: Operates broadcast (formerly The CW stake), cable networks (HBO, CNN, TNT), streaming (Max), film studios (Warner Bros. Pictures, New Line Cinema), and TV production (Warner Bros. Television). Direct competition for Emmy recognition, scripted formats like Law & Order, and streaming subscriber wallet share.
• Fox Corporation: Operates broadcast network (Fox), cable sports (FS1), news (Fox News), and Tubi streaming. Direct competitor for sports rights (NFL), broadcast advertising, and reality/alternative programming that drives much of NBCUniversal's primetime schedule.
• Netflix: The dominant global streaming service and largest direct competitor to Peacock. Netflix's original content investment and global subscriber base make it the primary benchmark for streaming scale and content spend efficiency, with significant overlap in scripted series and reality programming.
• Sony Pictures Entertainment: Operates major film studio (Sony Pictures, Columbia Pictures, TriStar) and television production (Sony Pictures Television). Direct competitor for theatrical box office and licensed scripted formats, with a comparable portfolio of tent-pole franchises.
• TelevisaUnivision: The dominant Spanish-language media company in the US, directly competing with Telemundo across broadcast, streaming (ViX), and Spanish-language content production. Same target demographic and FIFA World Cup coverage territory as NBCUniversal's Telemundo division.
• Paramount Global: Operates broadcast (CBS), streaming (Paramount+), cable networks (MTV, Nickelodeon, Comedy Central), film studios (Paramount Pictures), and production (CBS Studios). Comparable multi-platform portfolio directly competing in the same scripted format, sports rights, and streaming markets.

Emerging players

• Lionsgate Studios: Independent film and television studio producing theatrical releases and scripted TV series. Smaller and more focused than NBCUniversal, but a direct competitor in scripted format production and library licensing.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/nbcuniversal
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@NBCUniversal
• Facebookfacebook.com/nbcuniversal
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/universal-network-television-llc---law-&-order
• Instagraminstagram.com/nbcuniversal

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries18 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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