Versant Media Group, Inc. is an independent mass media company that operates a portfolio of cable television networks and digital platforms. Headquartered in New York City, the company was formed in January 2026 as a spin-off of NBCUniversal's cable network assets from Comcast Corporation. Versant operates across four core verticals: political news and opinion, business news and personal finance, golf and athletics participation, and sports and genre entertainment. Its television portfolio includes prominent networks such as USA Network, CNBC, MS NOW (formerly MSNBC), Golf Channel, Oxygen, E!, and SYFY. In addition to its linear television distribution and advertising businesses, Versant owns complementary digital and ticketing platforms, including Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, and SportsEngine. Versant also operates digital consumer services and free ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) channels to diversify its revenue beyond traditional pay-TV distribution.
