On today’s episode, Jen Neal, executive VP of live events and specials for NBC, explains how the network manages a busy slate of events and why this audience is indeed special to advertisers. She also hints at what’s in store for NBC’s 100th anniversary live special on Dec. 10.

<p>On today&rsquo;s episode, Jen Neal, executive VP of live events and specials for NBC, <a href="https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/bob-hope-macys-thanksgiving-day-parade-wicked-nbc-specials-1236909503/">explains how the network manages a busy slate of events </a>and why this audience is indeed special to advertisers. She also hints at what&rsquo;s in store for NBC&rsquo;s 100th anniversary live special on Dec. 10.</p>

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