ViacomCBS has announced the completion of the merger between CBS Corporation and Viacom Inc.
Three CBS channels launch on Pluto TV in the US
Pluto TV and CBS Interactive announced three additional channels are launching on the leading free streaming television service.
CBS and Viacom to merge
CBS and Viacom have entered into a definitive agreement to combine in an all-stock merger, creating a combined company with more than $28 billion in revenues.
CBS readies Viacom bid
CBS Corp is close to making an offer for its sister company Viacom Inc.
Apple TV+ is going outside the walled garden to Samsung, Roku and Amazon
For the first time ever, Apple is going outside the walled garden by offering its new streaming service to smart TVs from Samsung and others as well as to Roku and Amazon Fire TV.
Disney, Turner, NBC, CBS, Discovery join forces for addressable TV advertising standard
A number of American media and technology companies, in collaboration with US smart TV company Vizio, have formed a consortium dedicated to the development and deployment of a new, open standard for addressable advertising on connected TVs.
CBS launches third free streaming OTT service: ET live
CBS has launched ET Live, a free 24/7 direct-to-consumer streaming network dedicated to all things entertainment. It is the third ‘free’ OTT service from the broadcaster, along CBSN (news) and CBS Sports HQ.
Les Moonves departs as CBS chairman and CEO
CBS Corporation has reached a settlement agreement with National Amusements, members of the CBS Board of Directors, and related parties, that results in the departure of chairman and CEO Les Moonves and the settlement of disputes about control of the company.
CBS OTT subscription figures ‘surpass expectations’
Speaking to investors, CBS CEO Leslie Moonves said the company continued to “surpass expectations” for its digital subscriber base.
CBS to launch streaming local news services
CBS plans to launch CBSN Local, a portfolio of 24/7 direct-to-consumer services that will stream anchored news coverage and live breaking news events from major markets served by CBS stations.