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CBS and Viacom confirm merger

The on-again, off-again reunification of CBS and Viacom has finally reached its end, with the companies announcing a definitive agreement to combine.  The deal, struck on August 13, will create a company with more than US$28 billion (€25 billion) in revenue and boast the largest share of US TV audience of any broadcaster (22%). In […]

CBS and Viacom agree merger price

CBS and Viacom have reached an agreement to re-merge the companies after 13 years apart. According to sources speaking to Reuters, the companies have agreed that Viacom shareholders will receive 0.59625 CBS shares for each share they own. This represents a slight discount to Viacom’s closing price on Friday. While we await an official confirmation, […]

Two-thirds of CBS All Access subs opt for ads, with viewing time up 60%

Two-thirds of subscribers to CBS All Access, the broadcaster’s VOD service, have opted for the ad-supported tier. Speaking on the company’s Q2 earnings call, acting CEO Joe Ianniello confirmed that the majority of users “are taking the limited commercial option”. The service is available with advertising for US$5.99 per month, or without advertising for US$9.99 […]

CBS and Viacom deal to miss August 8 deadline

CBS and Viacom are unlikely to reach an agreement for the merger of the companies in time for the former’s earnings release. According to CNBC sources, the broadcast giants had originally hoped to have a deal in place by August 8.  The one remaining issue in place is reportedly the exchange ratio, which is still […]

CBS and Viacom agree on management team for merged company

The on-again, off-again CBS/Viacom merger looks to be entering its final stages, with the companies reportedly agreeing upon a management team that will lead the merged business. As reported by the Wall Street Journal, Viacom boss Bob Bakish will be the CEO of the new-look company, with acting CBS CEO Joe Ianniello set to be […]

Big four American networks sue Locast

ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox have filed a lawsuit against Locast. Locast, founded by former DISH executive David Goodfriend, is a relatively new service that attempts to fill the gap for cord-cutters, offering access to local stations over the internet for 17 markets. The platform uses geolocation to ensure that viewers can only view stations […]

CBS and Viacom reportedly pencilling August merger deal

CBS and Viacom have agreed an August 8 internal deadline to come to a merger agreement, according to CNBC. The news channel said that both companies had agreed to set the August deadline on the day both are due to report Q2 earnings, citing unnamed sources. While an actual announcement could be made sooner, or […]

CBS gearing up for Viacom offer

CBS is preparing to make a bid to purchase Viacom, a new report claims. This news looks like it could be the final chapter in a long-running drama of an acquisition, with this being the third time in as many years that the companies have explored a merger. According to a report in the Wall […]

CBS reportedly prepping for Viacom merger talks

CBS’ board is getting set for possible merger talks with Viacom, according to a report by CNBC. According to the news channel, citing unnamed sources, talks between the two are set to begin in mid-June, although they could begin before that. CNBC reports that Viacom CEO Bob Bakish would likely be in line to lead […]

CBS and AMC UK JV launches on-demand players on YouView

The CBS AMC UK Channels Partnership, a joint venture between AMC Networks International and CBS Studios International, has launched its branded, on-demand players Horror Bites and CBS Catchup Channels UK –on YouView, the hybrid television platform JV between the BBC, ITV, Channel 4, Channel 5, BT, TalkTalk and Arqiva. Horror Bites and CBS Catchup Channels […]

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