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Comedy Central is an American pay television channel owned by Viacom Global Entertainment Group, a unit of the Viacom Media Networks division of Viacom. The channel is geared for mature audiences and carries comedy programming in the form of both original, licensed, and syndicated series and stand-up comedy specials, as well as feature films.

Comedy Central

Nickelodeon (often shortened to Nick) is an American pay television channel launched on December 1, 1977 as the first cable channel for children. It is owned by Viacom through its Viacom Media Networks division's Nickelodeon Group unit and is based in New York City. It is primarily aimed at children and adolescents aged 2–17.

Nickelodeon

Paramount Pictures Corporation (also known simply as Paramount) is an American film studio based in Hollywood, California, that has been a subsidiary of the American media conglomerate Viacom since 1994. Paramount is the fifth oldest surviving film studio in the world, the second oldest in the United States, and the sole member of the "Big Six" film studios still located in the Los Angeles neighborhood of Hollywood.

Paramount Pictures

CMT, originally launched as CMTV, is an American pay television channel that is owned by Viacom. Its name is an initialism for "Country Music Television", which has since been de-emphasized. It was the first nationally available channel devoted to country music and country music videos. Programming on the channel originally focused on country music; including music videos, taped concerts and biographies of country music stars. CMT's current programming now mainly consists of original reality programs and scripted series,[1] off-network syndicated shows, and theatrically-released movies.

Country Music Television

MTV (originally an initialism of Music Television) is an American pay television channel owned by Viacom Media Networks (a division of Viacom) and headquartered in New York City. Launched on August 1, 1981, the channel originally aired music videos as guided by television personalities known as "video jockeys" (VJs).[3] At first, MTV's main target demographic was young adults, but today, it is primarily teenagers, particularly high school and college students.

VH1 (originally an initialism of Video Hits One) is an American pay television network based in New York City owned by Viacom. It was originally created by Warner-Amex Satellite Entertainment, at the time a division of Warner Communications and the original owner of MTV, and launched on January 1, 1985, in the former space of Turner Broadcasting System's short-lived Cable Music Channel.

Black Entertainment Television (BET) is an American pay television channel that is owned by the BET Networks division of Viacom. It is the most prominent television network targeting African American audiences, with approximately 88,255,000 American households (75.8% of households with television) receiving the channel. The channel has offices in Washington, D.C., New York City, Los Angeles and Chicago.

Viacom NEXT explores, prototypes and develops novel projects with Viacom brands (which include MTV, Nickelodeon, Comedy Central, Paramount Pictures and BET), external partners including startups, academics (e.g., MIT, CMU, and major NYC universities via the NYC Media Lab), as well as creators, artists, and musicians. With a focus on Virtual Reality, Viacom NEXT is making room-scale interactive music experiences, narrative worlds, games, and exploring live-action capture techniques.

Joe Ianniello’s sweet deal just keeps getting sweeter. Acting CBS Chief Executive Ianniello, who will become chairman and CEO of CBS once Viacom merges with CBS, will bank a hefty payout of $100 million when the deal closes, sources said.

CBS executive to receive $100 million package

Following the merger of CBS and Viacom announced earlier this year, the combined company today confirmed its plans to restructure its content and digital leadership teams in order to streamline operations. Among the changes, which were first reported by The Wall St.

ViacomCBS shakes up its content leadership teams following merger

Viacom (VIAB) fourth-quarter fiscal 2019 results are expected to benefit from a turnaround in Paramount, a strong content slate of Nickelodeon and growth in domestic ad sales.

Viacom (VIAB) to Report Q4 Earnings: What's in the Cards?

Just before closing their long-anticipated merger, Viacom and CBS are shaking up their TV executive ranks, according to insiders familiar with the moves. Comedy Central veteran Kent Alterman is leaving the fold when the merger closes in the coming weeks. MTV Networks boss Chris McCarthy and CBS Chief Creative Officer David Nevins are among those

ViacomCBS Shuffle: Kent Alterman Out, Chris McCarthy, David Nevins Gain Turf

Word is that Viacom has sent a letter to Miramax owners beIN Media that the conglom is no longer looking purchase the award-winning 700 title library including such movies as Pulp Fiction, Shakespeare in Love, and The English Patient. We hear that talks were getting drawn out and points changing all the time, hence the

Viacom’s Pursuit To Acquire Miramax Currently Dead, But Talks May Be Revived

Viacom (VIAB) possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

Viacom (VIAB) Expected to Beat Earnings Estimates: What to Know Ahead of Q4 Release

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The November to January period historically offers the strongest stock market returns, and these stocks may be poised to ride that seasonal pattern.

7 Stocks Poised to Rise as Market Enters Best Stretch in 8 Decades

CBS and Viacom on Wednesday revealed the senior leadership appointments team that will sit atop the soon-to-combine company’s ad sales, distribution, licensing and consumer products divisions. The moves, which feature promotions from both companies in key revenue positions, include appointing longtime CBS ad chief Jo Ann Ross as President and Chief Advertising Revenue Officer, ViacomCBS

ViacomCBS Sets Exec Leadership Team For Ad Sales, Distribution, Licensing, Consumer Products

On Aug. 13, CBS Corp. (NYSE:CBS) and Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ:VIAB) announced their definitive agreement to combine in an all-stock merger to create ViacomCBS Inc.

CBS and Viacom to Remerge: Can the Combined Company Make a Breakthrough?

The $30 billion merger of CBS Corp and Viacom has been approved by their parent company National Amusements, the latest step toward the proposed combination. The companies said Monday that the approval — from National Amusements, Inc. and its affiliate — for the all-stock deal  “satisfies the closing conditions to the merger requiring approval of

Viacom-CBS Merger Eyes Early December Close

In the wake of CBS and Viacom filing to merge, both companies’ shares dropped roughly 20%. At today’s Vanity Fair New Establishment Summit in Beverly Hills, CA, CNBC’s Julia Boorstin’s asked Viacom President and CEO Bob Bakish what exactly was up.

Bob Bakish On Viacom & CBS Stock Slide: “People Have To Take A Beat”- Vanity Fair Summit

Viacom and CBS said the merged company’s dual-class shares will trade on the Nasdaq. In parallel SEC filings, the companies amended their merger agreement from August, saying that when their merger closes, the combined company’s shares will trade under the ticker symbols VIACA and VIAC. National Amusements controls the majority of Class A (VIACA) shares.

Viacom And CBS Formalize Plan To Trade On Nasdaq When Merger Is Finalized

Interview: Viacom International Media Networks President and CEO Dave Lynn discusses marketing U.S. shows abroad, whether digital is killing television, and how TV viewing will change.

Viacom International Media Networks’ Dave Lynn On Globalization And Whether TV Is Dying (No)

Viacom's Viacom International Media Networks' VIS U.K. has five co-productions underway, introduced at Cannes during the MIPCOM market.

Viacom’s UK Studio Expands To Embrace Scripted Content, Too

Viacom (VIAB) has an impressive earnings surprise history and currently possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely beat in its next quarterly report.

Why the Earnings Surprise Streak Could Continue for Viacom (VIAB)

Viacom and CBS have appointed Doretha “DeDe” Lea as EVP, Global Public Policy and Government Relations of ViacomCBS, a position that will become effective when the pending merger of the companies is closed. As the top lobbyist for the soon-to-be-merged company, Lea will report to CEO Bob Bakish.

Viacom, CBS Name Doretha Lea EVP, Global Public Policy And Government Relations

WINNEMUCCA, Nev., Sept.  25, 2019  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Paramount Gold Nevada Corp. (NYSE American: PZG) ("Paramount” or “the Company”) announced today that it has closed the previously announced (press release –  September 10, 2019 ) private placement of secured convertible notes for gross proceeds of approximately US$5.34 Million. Subscribers include an investment fund affiliate of Sprott Inc., Seabridge Gold Inc. and Paramount director Rudi Fronk.

Paramount Gold Nevada Corp. Closes $5.34 Million Financing

In the case of Viacom Inc, the RSI reading has hit 29.0

Viacom Becomes Oversold

Viacom chief executive officer Bob Bakish is not worried about competition in the streaming space, on the heels of its merger with CBS.

Viacom CEO says new streaming services boosting demand

Bob Bakish, the head of a newly combined CBS and Viacom, said he was "disappointed" by both stocks' reaction to the recent deal.

Viacom CEO Bakish says he hopes to close CBS deal in December, 'disappointed' by stock reaction

With CBS and Viacom set to recombine after nearly 14 years apart, how did Viacom’s chief of three years, Bob Bakish, get the nod from the Redstone family, which controls both companies, to run the whole show?

Barron's: Viacom CEO Bob Bakish shares his thoughts on the merger with CBS

CBS Chief Creative Officer David Nevins said the company, when it soon completes its $30 billion merger with Viacom, will both nurture longtime franchises like Star Trek and take advantage of the seller’s market in streaming. “We really believe in not only serving inside our own ecosystem but serving people outside,” Nevins said at the

CBS Creative Chief David Nevins Talks Nurturing ‘Star Trek’ With Viacom Also Looking Outside For Streaming Profits

We’ve confirmed reports from this afternoon that Viacom is in the lead for a portion of the Miramax library, though no deal is done and talks are ongoing. This comes in the wake of Lionsgate withdrawing its bid to focus on growing its core business. That said, Lionsgate’s current worldwide home entertainment rights deal (packaged […]

Viacom In The Lead For Miramax Library, Lionsgate Withdraws Bid

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The planned launch of Disney+ and Apple building its own streaming service – Apple TV Plus – has intensified the streaming war, where category bigwigs such as Netflix are facing growing competition from major new players, that are moving fast to capture additional market share. At this stage, it.

Think Streaming Is A Messy Business? It's About To Get Worse

Breaking up Viacom and CBS looks like a terrible mistake in hindsight.

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