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CBS and Viacom announce merger — again
by
Molly Wood
and Maria Hollenhorst
Aug 13, 2019
This time around, the media landscape is "completely different," says Keach Hagey of the Wall Street Journal.
CBS and Viacom to reunite as media giants bulk
Aug 13, 2019
The reunion will help these companies navigate a competitive streaming landscape, according to analysts.
CBS pulls its programming from AT&T households
Jul 22, 2019
What we’re seeing is basically a game of chicken over how much AT&T owes CBS. The question is who’s going to blink first.
What happens when politics takes a starring role
Sep 24, 2018
Why politically themed movies, books and podcasts are everywhere.
CBS and disgraced former CEO Les Moonves will donate $20 million to the #MeToo movement
Sep 10, 2018
Disgraced former CBS head Leslie Moonves will contribute millions of his severance to the #MeToo movement after multiple allegations of sexual harassment and assault. Small nonprofits on the receiving end could find themselves scrambling to manage the donations. Click the audio player above to hear the full story.
Reruns can still mean revenue for canceled shows
Aug 23, 2018
"The Big Bang Theory" will likely remain a moneymaker even after its run on CBS ends.
Classic sitcoms still making money after all these years
Aug 21, 2018
TV oldies like “I Love Lucy” and “Bewitched” have managed to hold on to devoted superfans more than 50 years after they aired. There’s a vibrant market for memorabilia.
For public good, not for profit.
Will scandal slow CBS juggernaut?
by
Andy Uhler
Aug 3, 2018
CBS reported stellar earnings on Thursday, and CEO Leslie Moonves spoke about a bright future for the network even as he grapples with allegations of sexual misconduct. Similar charges have been leveled at the executive producer of one of the network’s most popular shows, “60 Minutes.” But will the scandals cause advertisers to flee the […]
Why we're still talking about Sumner Redstone
by
Kai Ryssdal
Jun 25, 2018
Succession planning is tricky when the plan involves never dying.
The drama just keeps coming at CBS and Viacom
by
Amy Scott
May 17, 2018
Power, money and family ties come together in a boardroom battle