Elaine Low, provided by Published 11:51 am PDT, Friday, August 16, 2019 Photo: Nevins: Rex/Shutterstock; Star Trek: Courtesy Of CBS All Access Photo: Nevins: Rex/Shutterstock; Star Trek: Courtesy Of CBS All Access Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Image 1 of 1 Photo: Nevins: Rex/Shutterstock; Star Trek: Courtesy Of CBS All Access Everything You Need to Know About the ViacomCBS Merger 1 / 1 Back to Gallery Some sighs of relief are emerging internally, now that the long-anticipated Viacom-CBS merger has been formalized, but a number of questions loom large as some things remain in flux and the two entertainment giants prepare to become one by year’s end. Here’s a comprehensive … [Read more...] about Everything You Need to Know About the ViacomCBS Merger
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ViacomCBS: Cable Channels Make Up a Mixed Bag
Joe Otterson, provided by Published 9:55 am PDT, Friday, August 16, 2019 Photo: Paramount/Kobal/REX/Shutterstock Photo: Paramount/Kobal/REX/Shutterstock Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Image 1 of 1 Photo: Paramount/Kobal/REX/Shutterstock ViacomCBS: Cable Channels Make Up a Mixed Bag 1 / 1 Back to Gallery Viacom’s cable portfolio was once a shining example to the rest of the industry, but the company has been struggling to revitalize its most important brands for years. With the merger between Viacom and CBS now officially underway, the health of those brands is more important than ever. When Bob Bakish took over as president and CEO in late 2016, he specifically called out six … [Read more...] about ViacomCBS: Cable Channels Make Up a Mixed Bag
CBS, Viacom to reunite as media giants bulk up for streaming
Mae Anderson, Ap Business Writer Updated 11:41 am PDT, Tuesday, August 13, 2019 NEW YORK (AP) — CBS and Viacom said Tuesday they will reunite, bringing together their networks and the Paramount movie studio as traditional media giants bulk up to challenge streaming companies like Netflix. Viacom CEO Bob Bakish, who will become CEO of the combined company, said the new ViacomCBS will be "one of only a few companies with the breadth and depth of content and reach to shape the future of our industry." Analysts say the reunion will help both companies navigate an ever-competitive streaming landscape. Viacom owns Paramount Pictures and pay TV channels such as Comedy Central, MTV and BET, while CBS has a broadcast network, television stations, Showtime and a stake in The CW over-the-air network. MoffettNathanson analyst Michael Nathanson said Paramount's movie library could be added to Showtime's premium networks and streaming service, for instance, while CBS' streaming … [Read more...] about CBS, Viacom to reunite as media giants bulk up for streaming
CBS and Viacom to reunite as media giants bulk
Mae Anderson, Ap Business Writer Updated 1:32 pm CDT, Tuesday, August 13, 2019 NEW YORK (AP) — CBS and Viacom said Tuesday they will reunite, bringing together their networks and the Paramount movie studio as traditional media giants challenge streaming companies like Netflix. Viacom CEO Bob Bakish, who will become CEO of the combined company, said the new ViacomCBS will be "one of only a few companies with the breadth and depth of content and reach to shape the future of our industry." Analysts say the reunion will help both companies navigate an ever-competitive streaming landscape. Viacom owns Paramount Pictures and pay TV channels such as Comedy Central, MTV and BET, while CBS has a broadcast network, television stations, Showtime and a stake in The CW over-the-air network. MoffettNathanson analyst Michael Nathanson said Paramount's movie library could be added to Showtime's premium networks and streaming service, for instance, while CBS' streaming service … [Read more...] about CBS and Viacom to reunite as media giants bulk
CBS, Viacom Reach Long-Awaited Merger Agreement to Reunite
Cynthia Littleton, provided by Published 1:16 pm CDT, Tuesday, August 13, 2019 Photo: Alexei Vella For Variety Photo: Alexei Vella For Variety Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Image 1 of 1 Photo: Alexei Vella For Variety CBS, Viacom Reach Long-Awaited Merger Agreement to Reunite 1 / 1 Back to Gallery After days of marathon negotiating sessions, CBS Corp. has reached an agreement acquire Viacom, marking the latest twist in the saga of the media giants first brought together by Sumner Redstone in 1999. The enlarged company will take taken on the moniker ViacomCBS Inc. More from Variety A Reunited CBS and Viacom Will Mark the End of a Four-Year Battle for Shari Redstone CBS and … [Read more...] about CBS, Viacom Reach Long-Awaited Merger Agreement to Reunite