Versant Renews Multi-Year Distribution Deal With Verizon

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Versant has reached a multi-year renewal of its distribution agreement with Verizon, keeping its portfolio of brands available to Verizon customers. The long-term deal covers USA Network, MS NOW, CNBC, Oxygen True Crime, Golf Channel, E!, and SYFY. With the Verizon agreement complete, Versant said it has now successfully renewed all distribution partnerships expiring in 2026. Chief Revenue and Business Officer Dave Pietrycha called Verizon a valued distribution partner and said the renewal reflects the value the portfolio delivers to distributors and audiences. Verizon SVP of Consumer Growth Matt Coakley said the company looks forward to continuing the partnership alongside a diverse array of premium programming available to Fios customers. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed.

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Communication Services▲ · 1 stocks
Versant Media Group, Inc.
VSNT
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Versant renewed its multi-year distribution deal with Verizon, keeping its brands available to Verizon customers and completing all 2026 renewals.

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Verizon Communications Inc
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Verizon renewed distribution of Versant's brand portfolio, maintaining premium programming for its Fios customers.

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Off-coverage companies 2

Golf ChannelPrivate▲ Positive
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Golf Channel is among the Versant brands covered by the renewed Verizon distribution agreement.

MSNBCPrivate▲ Positive
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MS NOW is among the Versant brands covered by the renewed Verizon distribution agreement.

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