Paramount Global
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.
Nielsen: Sports gives Fox, Paramount edge over Netflix in October
Fall sports including NFL, MLB and NBA helped CBS and Fox streaming apps grow TV time share in Nielsen’s October report.
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Paramount Plus to stream UEFA Champions League games in U.K., Ireland
Paramount Global has secured the exclusive streaming rights to UEFA Champions League games offered in the United Kingdom, starting with the 2027 season.
Judge sides against ex-WJZ general manager in unpaid performance bonus case
Court records showed ongoing performance, professionalism and attendance issues documented by senior leaders and HR throughout 2021.
Lionsgate officially launches digital broadcast network Moviesphere Gold
The channel pulls from the Lionsgate content library, and will operate through a partnership with Debmar-Mercury.
Lawmakers accuse Paramount CEO of evading probe into Skydance merger
Two Congressmen have accused Paramount CEO David Ellison of sidestepping their questions into the company's August merger with Skydance Media.
Paramount to raise price of Paramount Plus in January
Executives justified the cost adjustment by citing Paramount's investment in more premium sports, including UFC.
Paramount reports flat revenue during Q3, streaming subscribers up
Paramount posted mixed results in its first full quarter since merging with Skydance, as strength in streaming offset ongoing weakness in its traditional television business.
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Reddit tests interactive ad feature with Paramount, EA Sports
Reddit is testing a new interactive ad format that courts engagement from its users.
Warner Bros Discovery targets late December for decision on company’s fate
WBD may put itself up for sale around Christmas as it continues to evaluate unsolicited offers from Paramount and others.
Paramount keeps Jon Stewart at “Daily Show” through 2026
Jon Stewart will remain the part-time host of "The Daily Show" through at least next year, Comedy Central's parent Paramount announced this week.
FanDuel Sports to offer some NBA, NHL games on free streaming platforms
Select games from FanDuel Sports Network are coming to Pluto TV, Samsung TV Plus and Prime Video for free.
Paramount layoffs impact CBS News programming, streaming initiatives
Sweeping layoffs at Paramount Global have impacted several programming initiatives at CBS News.