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.
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.
Trump threatens another lawsuit against CBS amid settlement talks
The network has offered to settle Trump's earlier news distortion lawsuit for $15 million; Trump is holding out for $25 million and an apology from CBS News.
Network evening news program see lift in ratings
The flagship evening newscasts from the three major broadcast networks all experienced viewership gains in the week leading up to Memorial Day weekend.
CBS to replace “After Midnight” with “Comics Unleashed”
CBS will start airing "Comics Unleased with Byron Allen" later this fall as the network's replacement for its canceled game show-inspired comedy talk show "After Midnight."
Senators probe Redstone, Paramount amid Trump lawsuit
A trio of U.S. Senators have expressed concern that Paramount Global may have violated federal anti-bribery laws with respect to the entertainment giant's ongoing lawsuit involving President Donald Trump.
Nielsen: Linear TV continues dominance in April
Traditional linear TV continued to dominate over streaming, with news and sports boosting broadcast and cable TV platforms.