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www.viacom.com (archived on December 3, 2019) The second phase of Viacom Inc. ( / ˈvaɪəkɒm / ⓘ VY-ə-kom or / ˈviːəkɒm / VEE-ə-kom; a portmanteau of Video & Audio Communications), was an American multinational mass media and entertainment conglomerate with interests primarily in film and television.
Paramount Global comprises six major units: Paramount Pictures, the company's namesake division, focuses on theatrical film production and distribution, including film releases under the Paramount Animation and Paramount Players, and Republic Pictures labels in addition to the flagship Paramount Pictures label.
The merger of equals reunited CBS Corporation and Viacom into a single company known as ViacomCBS (today known as Paramount Global) after their separation from the first incarnation of Viacom on December 31, 2005.
Feb 15, 2022 · In addition to the name change, the company detailed plans to accelerate the global momentum behind Paramount+, unveiling new content, enhanced product offerings and continued international expansion at its investor event.
Aug 13, 2019 · CBS and Viacom are merging to form a $30 billion company to better compete as streaming video becomes the main story in entertainment.
Aug 14, 2019 · The two companies, once part of the same conglomerate, plan to rejoin forces in an all-stock deal that values Viacom at $12 billion. The new company, ViacomCBS, will have more than $28 billion in revenue and the largest U.S. TV audience share.
Dec 4, 2019 · Combination creates a leading, global premium content powerhouse. NEW YORK -- (BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 4, 2019-- ViacomCBS Inc. (Nasdaq: VIACA, VIAC) (“ViacomCBS”) today announced the completion of the merger between CBS Corporation and Viacom Inc.
