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Bakish ‘set for interim Viacom CEO role’

Viacom’s international president and CEO, Bob Bakish, is set to be named interim chief executive…

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CBS rehires exec to launch unscripted studios unit

CBS has re-hired Ghen Maynard for the second time, this time to launch an unscripted…

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Viacom, CBS explore merger

Viacom and CBS have formed special committees to explore combining the two companies. National Amusements,…

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Redstones push for Viacom-CBS merger

The majority shareholder of Viacom and CBS has urged the US media giants to re-merge….

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TBI DISTRIBUTOR SURVEY 2016: SVOD boom, stacking issues?

Netflix and its streaming counterparts have shaken up the traditional TV market in an unprecedented…

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CBS CEO: Netflix ‘is not eating the world’

Netflix is not “eating the world” and has helped to drive up the price of…

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Viacom ‘will keep Paramount’

Viacom is no longer looking actively to sell as stake in Paramount Pictures, according to…

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CBS ups Lanzone to top digital post

US broadcaster CBS has promoted the CEO of its interactive unit to become chief digital…

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Analysts assess Dauman, Moonves appointments

Analysts have predicted Viacom will likely to remain on the same strategic course after the…

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Dauman named Viacom executive chairman

Philippe Dauman has been named executive chairman of US media giant Viacom, an appointment that…