FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Wednesday, March 6th, 2019

NBC SPORTS TO PROVIDE THREE ENGAGING DISCUSSIONS AT “COMCAST NBCUNIVERSAL HOUSE” AT SXSW

“On Her Turf” Conversation with Retta (“Good Girls,” “Parks and Recreation”) and Olympic gold-medalist Monique Lamoureux-Morando

“NBC Sports: The Next Digital Frontier” Panel hosted by NBC News’ Dylan Byers featuring Rick Cordella, NBC Sports Group; Brian Herbst, NASCAR; Luis Goicouria, PGA TOUR; Mark Parkman, IOC Global Olympic Channel

DRIVE LIKE ANDRETTI – Documentary preview and panel Moderated by NBC Sports’ Leigh Diffey featuring motorsports legend Mario Andretti and Indy 500 champion Will Power

“Comcast NBCUniversal House” Open Daily March 9-11, Programming Includes Interactive Project Runway Photo Opp, Xfinity Gaming Lounge, Virtual Reality Experiences, Live Performances, Podcast Recordings & More

WHAT: NBC Sports will have a strong presence at SXSW this year as it presents three engaging discussions at “Comcast NBCUniversal House” on Saturday, March 9, and Monday, March 11. Highlighting the discussions are Olympic gold-medalist Monique Lamoureux-Morando; motorsports legend Mario Andretti and Indy 500 winner Will Power; and senior digital executives from NBC Sports, NASCAR, the PGA TOUR, and the IOC’s global Olympic Channel.

NBC SPORTS SCHEDULE:

Saturday, March 9

  • Noon | “On Her Turf” Conversation with Retta (“Good Girls,” “Parks and Recreation”) and Olympic gold-medalist Monique Lamoureux-Morando
  • 1 p.m. | “NBC Sports: The Next Digital Frontier” Panel hosted by NBC News’ Dylan Byers featuring Rick Cordella, EVP & GM, Digital Media, NBC Sports Group; Brian Herbst, VP, Global Media Strategy and Distribution, NASCAR; Luis Goicouria, SVP, Media, PGA TOUR; Mark Parkman, General Manager, IOC Global Olympic Channel

 

Monday, March 11

  • 12:15 p.m. | DRIVE LIKE ANDRETTI – Documentary preview and panel moderated by NBC Sports’ Leigh Diffey and featuring motorsports legend Mario Andretti and Indy 500 champion Will Power

Join the conversation with Comcast and NBCU on social media using #ComcastNBCU #SXSW.

WHERE:       Comcast NBCUniversal House

90 Rainey Street (formerly Container Bar)

Austin, TX 78701

This year at SXSW, Comcast NBCUniversal is delivering an interactive and immersive experience that will bring festival-goers closer to the content they love through groundbreaking technology, pop culture events and panels, live performances and more. Open daily to the badge holders from March 9-11, the “Comcast NBCUniversal House” will showcase its unmatched breadth and depth of experiences and programming through next-generation products and technologies.

CONTACT:   Julie Safer, CIVIC on behalf of Comcast/NBCU

julie.safer@civic-us.com | (917) 273.6877

christopher.mccloskey@nbcuni.com | (347) 331.3593

jamie.palatini@nbcuni.com | (908) 347.1472