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Paramount Global ($PARA) is a multinational broadcast, cable and streaming television corporation based in New York City. It is the successor to the CBS Corporation and Viacom, Inc. Paramount Global operates the CBS broadcast network, CBS Sports, MTV Networks, Paramount Pictures, Pluto TV, Paramount Plus, Showtime, Australia’s Network 10, Channel 5 UK and around two dozen local CBS broadcast stations in major American markets. Prior to February 2022, Paramount Global was known as ViacomCBS.

Walmart explores adding streaming access to Walmart Plus memberships
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Walmart explores adding streaming access to Walmart Plus memberships

Posted on August 9, 2022August 9, 2022 by Matthew Keys

Walmart has held discussions with several media companies on a partnership that could allow Walmart Plus membership to access a streaming TV service.

Pluto TV refreshes lineup, will add new game show programming
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Pluto TV refreshes lineup, will add new game show programming

Posted on July 11, 2022July 11, 2022 by Matthew Keys

Pluto TV has re-organized its linear streams, launching fresh channels on the streamer and moving others to different categories.

Nexstar close to deal for CW Network
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Nexstar close to deal for CW Network

Posted on June 30, 2022 by Matthew Keys

Nexstar Media Group is discussing a plan with Paramount Global and Warner Bros Discovery to acquire a majority stake in the CW Network.

Philo adds two Weigel channels to line-up
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Philo adds two Weigel channels to line-up

Posted on June 22, 2022 by Matthew Keys

Philo has added two channels programmed by Weigel Broadcasting to its base package, the company announced on Wednesday.

Paramount executive in charge of international divisions on leave
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Paramount executive in charge of international divisions on leave

Posted on June 15, 2022 by Matthew Keys

Paramount Global says its top executive in charge of the company’s international divisions has been placed on leave.

Paramount Global to bring Pluto TV to Canada
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Paramount Global to bring Pluto TV to Canada

Posted on June 9, 2022June 9, 2022 by Matthew Keys

Paramount Global’s free, ad-supported streaming television service Pluto TV is finally making its way to Canada.

CBS Fall Schedule: Network offers a little bit of everything
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CBS Fall Schedule: Network offers a little bit of everything

Posted on May 18, 2022 by Matthew Keys

CBS is sticking with the basics and will air reality shows, sitcoms and hour-long dramas throughout the week.

Paramount Plus to debut in UK, South Korea in June
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Paramount Plus to debut in UK, South Korea in June

Posted on May 3, 2022 by Matthew Keys

Paramount Plus will launch in two more countries next month, followed by a broader international expansion to take place later this year.

Paramount’s Pluto TV offers ad inventory to Ukraine relief orgs
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Paramount’s Pluto TV offers ad inventory to Ukraine relief orgs

Posted on April 19, 2022April 19, 2022 by Matthew Keys

In addition to the donation, Paramount Global said it will launch an ad-free pop-up Nickelodeon channel in Europe with content dubbed in Ukrainian.

CBS News strikes deal with Weather Channel for content
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CBS News strikes deal with Weather Channel for content

Posted on March 28, 2022 by Matthew Keys

CBS News has struck a partnership with the Weather Channel that will allow both networks to share on-air talent and content.

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