Paramount
Paramount Skydance ($PSKY) 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.
Yahoo hires ex-Paramount exec Josh Line to Chief Marketing Officer role
Yahoo has hired former Paramount Global brand exec Josh Line to serve as the online portal's Chief Marketing Officer.
Ex-FCC officials urge Carr to end CBS News distortion probe
The investigation against a CBS-owned station for airing a "60 Minutes" segment was closed by FCC Chairman Carr's predecessor, only to be re-opened weeks later.
FCC Chairman Carr threatens to block deals over DEI initiatives
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr on Friday indicated the agency may block mergers and other transactions if companies continue to practice DEI initiatives.
Miami CBS station to debut virtual reality studio
A television station in Miami will become the sixth owned by Paramount Global to debut a mixed augmented reality-virtual reality studio.
Paramount relaunches Five app, adds FAST channels
Paramount has moved forward with a brand identity refresh for its Five broadcast network, which also involves a relaunch of its companion streaming app.
Fubo readying cheaper “Sports & Broadcasting” package
The plan is expected to cost between $20 and $30 less than Fubo's current base programming package, and include access to major broadcast and sports-inclusive networks.
Paramount TV business still biggest earner, but streaming gains ground in 2024
The company's traditional TV business accounted for nearly 65 percent of Paramount's overall revenue last year.
Google, YouTube reach new TV deal with Paramount, avoiding blackout
Paramount and Google have reached a new agreement that keeps channels like CBS and Comedy Central on YouTube TV for a while longer.
Paramount, YouTube TV agree to short-term extension
Paramount channels, including CBS, remain available on YouTube TV under a temporary extension while both sides work toward a new contract.
YouTube TV offers bill credit if Paramount channels pulled
YouTube TV will credit subscribers $8 to offset the cost of Paramount Plus if Paramount-owned channels are removed from the service.
Paramount warns of looming carriage dispute with YouTube TV
Paramount Global is warning subscribers of Google-owned YouTube TV that a forthcoming expiration of its distribution agreement may result in the loss of 23 channels on that platform.
Pension firms sue Paramount over Skydance Media deal
A group of New York pension funds is suing Paramount Global over its blockbuster merger with Skydance Media.