You’re correct. I think there’s a misconception because Microsoft allowed NBC to continue to use “MS” that Microsoft still owns part of it. When I looked at the Corp Headquarters address, it didn’t seem right to me. I went to MSNBC.com and they don’t have a “contact us” or Corp Headquarters like most websites do. But it does say (C) 2014 NBC Universal at the bottom of the page, and, in looking at the Terms of Service, here’s the contact info they use:
Gillian M. Lusins
NBC Universal Law Department
30 Rockefeller Plaza, Rm. 1087E
New York, New York 10112
30 Roc Plaza is what Wikipedia also has for their corp address: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MSNBC
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Here’s what I included on another post:
NBC bought 32% of Microsoft’s original 50% ownership of MSNBC in 2005 and the remaining 18% from MS 2 years later. So, Microsoft hasn’t had any ownership in MSNBC since about 2007.
“On December 23, 2005, it was announced that NBC Universal would acquire an additional 32% share of the television channel from Microsoft, solidifying its control over television operations and allowing NBC to further consolidate MSNBC’s backroom operations with NBC News and its other cable properties. msnbc.com (the website was a separate corporate entity from the television channel) would continue to be 50% owned by both NBC and Microsoft, and its operations would be largely unaffected. NBC would have the option, which it exercised, to buy the remaining 18% share of the television from Microsoft after two years.”
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MSNBC
Microsoft sold its 50% ownership in MSNBC.com in 2012.
http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2012-07-16/nbc-buys-microsofts-share-of-msnbc-dot-com
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/chat/3240059/posts?page=42#42
Apologies, hit post too quickly.
I meant to say that Incorrigible was correct. And, add that Liz, no worries - you always have great posts and do a yeoman’s job of research - have meant to thank you in the past. Thanks for all you do!
Happy New Year!
Best,
SC
“Microsoft sold its 50% ownership in MSNBC.com in 2012.”
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Knowing that gives me hope, maybe I can sell my half interest in a steaming pile of male bovine feces. Obviously some people will buy anything.