CBS
CBS (formerly the Columbia Broadcasting System) is a television broadcast network owned by ViacomCBS. In addition to the broadcast network, CBS operates more than a dozen local stations across the country as well as CBS News, CBS Sports and cable channels CBS Sports Network, Smithsonian Channel and Pop Network. Prior to its merger with Viacom, CBS also operated the premium multiplex movie services Showtime and The Movie Channel.
CBS News streaming channel stages walkout amid contract negotiations
WGA East members at CBS News 24/7 staged a two-coast walkout after failing to reach a new contract with Paramount.
Paramount earnings weighed by legal, programming costs in 2025
Paramount Global swung to a quarterly loss and posted sharply lower profit during 2025 due to programming and legal costs.
EARNINGS REPORT
Versant inks Free TV Networks distribution deal with Paramount, Sling
Two Versant-owned multicast networks are now on CBS-owned stations across the country, and a streaming channel is now offered by Sling Freestream.
Paramount ends Fave TV, replaces feeds with Versant multicast networks
Paramount has quietly pulled the plug on Fave TV, its multicast network that served as a barker channel for programming found on its streaming apps.
FIRST ON THE DESK
EDO launches “Always On” measurement tool with NBC, Paramount
The tool delivers real-time, mid-funnel performance insights at scale without traditional attribution costs or workflow disruption.
Bari Weiss outlines strategy to turn things around at CBS News
Bari Weiss told CBS News staff the network must pivot from broadcast-first to a streaming-led future or risk decline.
Nielsen: Streaming chips away at broadcast lead during Christmas month
Streaming platforms continued to chip away at broadcast and cable television's lead in terms of time spent with TV platforms during December.
THE GAUGE
Scott Warren to oversee local CBS stations in San Francisco, Sacramento
Warren will continue leading innovation efforts, including AR and VR studios, across Northern California CBS stations.
EXECUTIVE MOVES
“60 Minutes” loses 15 percent of audience after CECOT story scandal
The program failed to top 10 million viewers in early January, with sharp declines in the key A18-49 demographic.
FIRST TO REPORT
RATINGS
“60 Minutes” loses 5 million viewers after CECOT segment scandal
Viewership fell from 10.35 million to 4.89 million week over week, with sharp declines in the key A18-49 demographic.
EXCLUSIVE
Fox News, NBC end 2025 as top networks in prime-time
Fox News grew its prime-time audience year over year, while NBC saw double-digit declines in total viewers and key demos.
RATINGS
Bari Weiss delays “60 Minutes” segment on controversial prison linked to Trump
CBS News pulled a segment on a controversial El Salvadorian prison that houses detainees of the Trump administration.