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.
Paramount co-CEOs Chris McCarthy, Brian Robbins to depart company
A pair of Paramount executives who helped operate the company as part of its co-CEO structure are expected to leave in the next few weeks.
Gray Media hires Anna Werner from CBS News
Gray Media has hired consumer affairs reporter and investigative journalist Anna Werner to serve in a similar capacity for the broadcaster's Investigate TV program.
CBS cancels “Late Show” days after Colbert criticizes Paramount’s “bribe”
The show will conclude in May, timed to coincide with the end of Stephen Colbert's contract with Paramount.
TVOT Interview: KPIX GM Scott Warren on CBS AR/VR studios, pursuing local sports rights
KPIX became the first station to develop and deploy a new AR/VR studio for its news broadcasts, creating a new form of local storytelling and influencing other CBS stations to do the same.
Netflix, ABC top list of must-keep TV brands in 2025
A new consumer survey conducted by the Strategic Counsel has found Netflix to be the top must-keep TV brand among most American households.
DirecTV launches MyKids package, adds Paramount channels
CBS-owned broadcast stations and cable networks like MTV, Paramount Network, Comedy Central and Nickelodeon are joining DirecTV's streaming genre-based packages.
CBS debuts augmented-virtual reality studio in Texas
KTVT will use the studio for feature news reports and weather forecasts; it is the eighth AR/VR studio to launch in two years.
YouTube maintains top spot on Media Distributor Gauge
YouTube maintained its top position as the biggest distributor of media by time spent with TV in the month of May, according to the latest Media Distributor Gauge report from Nielsen.
Pac 12 to remain on CBS Sports through 2031
The Pac 12 Conference has renewed its agreement with Paramount Global and CBS Sports to serve as its TV broadcast partner for a few more years.
FCC Commissioner Gomez meets with TV networks during West Coast trip
FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez wrapped up a West Coast visit by meeting with leading TV industry executives.
Hearst, Xumo strike content, advertising partnership
The pact will see the launch of a new Lucky Dog Channel on Xumo Play.
CBS to move affiliation from WANF to WUPA in August
Gray Media has renewed its CBS affiliation agreement covering 52 local TV stations, but one will lose the CBS network in August.