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5y agoVIABViacom Inc (VIAB) Q3 2021 Earnings Call TranscriptEarnings Call TranscriptsVIAB earnings call for the period ending September 3, 2021.
6y agoCBS VIABViacom CEO Bob Bakish to Participate in the UBS Global TMT ConferenceBusiness WireNEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CBS (NYSE: CBS.A, CBS) and Viacom (NASDAQ: VIAB, VIA) today jointly announced that Bob Bakish, current President and Chief Executive Officer of Viacom, and appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of ViacomCBS, will participate in a question and answer session during the UBS Global TMT Conference in New York, NY on Monday, December 9, 2019 at 12:15 p.m. ET.
6y agoCBS VIABCBS Corporation and Viacom Inc. Announce Expected Closing Date of MergerBusiness WireNEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CBS Corporation (NYSE: CBS.A, CBS) and Viacom Inc. (Nasdaq: VIAB, VIA) today announced that their pending merger is currently expected to close after market hours on Wednesday, December 4th. Immediately following the closing, the combined company will be renamed “ViacomCBS Inc.” (“ViacomCBS”), and it is expected to begin trading on the Nasdaq Global Select Market (“Nasda ...
6y agoVIABViacom International Media Networks (VIMN) Announces Key Leadership Changes, Elevates OTT and Studio BusinessesBusiness WireMIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) announced today that Pierluigi Gazzolo, President of VIMN Americas and Executive Vice President of Nickelodeon International, has been appointed President of OTT International and Viacom International Studios (VIS), signalling the increasing importance of VIMN’s OTT and Studio businesses. Gazzolo will report to David Lynn, Presiden ...
6y agoVIABMTV’s 2020 +1theVote Campaign Harnesses the Power of Friendship to Ignite the Country’s Largest Voting BlocBusiness WireNEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MTV is harnessing the power of friendship to ignite the most powerful voting bloc in the country. The global youth brand, whose impact on youth turnout dates back to “Choose or Lose,” today announced its 2020 +1theVote campaign. This year-long initiative will target first-time voters – including the four million who will turn 18 before the election – to help make voting ...
6y agoCBS VIAB VIAViacom and CBS Announce ViacomCBS Corporate LeadershipBusiness WireNEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CBS (NYSE: CBS.A, CBS) and Viacom (NASDAQ: VIAB, VIA) today announced additional senior appointments for ViacomCBS’ corporate leadership. These appointments, which will be effective upon closing, will align key functions and operations to support ViacomCBS’ divisions and lines of business as the combined company pursues its differentiated growth strategy.
6y agoVIABViacom Renews The Office Through 2025Business WireNEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Viacom (NASDAQ: VIAB, VIA) today announced continued stays in Scranton, Pennsylvania and Pawnee, Indiana. Under the new pact with NBCUniversal, Comedy Central extended its exclusive cable deal for legendary comedy The Office through 2021. After that, the series will continue to air through 2025 in a non-exclusive window on Viacom Media Networks. Additionally, Viacom rene ...
6y agoVIABViacom Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year ResultsBusiness WireNEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIAB, VIA) today reported financial results for the quarter and full year ended September 30th, 2019.
7y agoCBS VIAB LLNWViacom and CBS Announce Content and Digital LeadershipBusiness WireNEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CBS (NYSE: CBS.A, CBS) and Viacom (NASDAQ: VIAB, VIA) today announced senior appointments for ViacomCBS’ content and digital leadership. These appointments, which will be effective upon closing, will enable ViacomCBS to deliver on its distinct competitive position as one of the most important content producers and providers in the world.
7y agoCBS VIABViacom and CBS Announce ViacomCBS Leadership for Lines of RevenueBusiness WireNEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CBS (NYSE: CBS.A, CBS) and Viacom (NASDAQ: VIAB, VIA) today announced senior leadership appointments across ViacomCBS’ revenue lines. The appointments, effective upon closing of the deal to combine CBS and Viacom, will enable ViacomCBS to drive strong, multifaceted opportunities with distributors, advertisers and other partners.
7y agoCBS VIABViacom and CBS Announce Update on Merger ApprovalBusiness WireNEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CBS Corporation (NYSE: CBS.A, CBS) and Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIAB, VIA) today announced that the registration statement on Form S-4 (No. 333‑234238) (the “Registration Statement”) filed by CBS with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) was declared effective by the SEC on October 25, 2019. The Registration Statement was filed in connection with the propo ...
7y agoVIABLooking For Alaska (Music From The Hulu Series) Available Everywhere NowPR NewswireMilan Records, an imprint of Sony Music Masterworks, today releases LOOKING FOR ALASKA (MUSIC FROM THE HULU SERIES) – available everywhere now. The...
7y agoVIAB CBSDeDe Lea Named Executive Vice President, Global Public Policy and Government Relations, ViacomCBSBusiness WireNEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Viacom (NASDAQ: VIAB, VIA) and CBS (NYSE: CBS.A and CBS) today jointly announced that Doretha (DeDe) Lea has been named Executive Vice President, Global Public Policy and Government Relations of ViacomCBS, effective upon closing of the proposed merger between Viacom and CBS.
7y agoVIAB VIAViacom Inc. to Report Quarterly and Fiscal Year 2019 Financial Results on November 14, 2019Business WireNEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ:VIAB)(NASDAQ:VIA) announced today that on Thursday, November 14, 2019, it will issue financial results for the quarter and fiscal year ending September 30, 2019. The company will conduct a conference call at 8:30 a.m. (ET), following the release of its earnings announcement.
7y agoVIABHello, Jerry! Viacom Acquires Exclusive Cable Rights to Seinfeld From Sony Pictures TelevisionBusiness WireNEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Viacom (NASDAQ: VIAB, VIA) today announced the acquisition of Seinfeld from Sony Pictures Television, in a deal that features the exclusive cable rights for all 180 episodes of the iconic series. Beginning in October 2021, the full library of Seinfeld episodes will air amongst Viacom’s entertainment brands, including Comedy Central, Paramount Network and TV Land. Additio ...
7y agoVIABParamount Pictures Chairman & CEO Jim Gianopulos to Participate in the Bank of America Merrill Lynch 2019 Media, Communications & Entertainment ConferenceBusiness WireNEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIAB, VIA) today announced that Jim Gianopulos, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Paramount Pictures, will participate in a question and answer session during the Bank of America Merrill Lynch 2019 Media, Communications & Entertainment Conference in Los Angeles, CA on Wednesday, September 11, 2019 at 8:00 a.m. PT.
7y agoVIABViacom Reports Third Quarter ResultsBusiness WireNEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIAB, VIA) today reported financial results for the quarter ended June 30th, 2019.
7y agoVIABViacom Declares Quarterly Cash DividendBusiness WireNEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIAB and VIA) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.20 per share on both its Class A and Class B common stock. The dividend will be payable on October 1, 2019 to stockholders of record at the close of business on September 16, 2019.
7y agoVIABViacom Inc. and NCTC Renew Carriage AgreementBusiness WireLENEXA, Kan. & NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIAB, VIA) and The National Cable Television Cooperative (NCTC) today announced a renewed distribution agreement allowing for continued carriage of Viacom’s media networks by NCTC’s more than 750 member companies.
7y agoVIABBET Networks and Tyler Perry Studios to Launch BET+Business WireNEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BET Networks, a unit of Viacom Media Networks (NASDAQ: VIAB, VIA), and Tyler Perry Studios today unveiled a new joint venture to launch BET+, a premier subscription video-on-demand service focused on the African American audience. Available to consumers this fall, BET+ will feature more than 1,000 hours of premium content including exclusive new original programming and ...
7y agoVIABBET Networks and Tyler Perry Studios Announce Perry’s First Original Series, “The Oval,” to Launch the Content Creator’s Exclusive Programming for the NetworkBusiness WireNEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BET Networks and Tyler Perry Studios announced today that a new original drama, “The Oval,” the first series under Perry’s exclusive, multi-year content partnership deal with Viacom (NASDAQ: VIAB, VIA) will begin principal photography this summer at Tyler Perry Studios. Starring Ed Quinn, Kron Moore, Paige Hurd and Daniel Croix Henderson, “The Oval,” will introduce viewe ...
7y agoVIABBET Networks Unveils Inaugural Social Impact Conference, META Convened By BET NetworksBusiness WireNEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BET Networks, a unit of Viacom Media Networks (NASDAQ: VIAB, VIA), announces inaugural social impact conference, META (Media, Entertainment and Technology Alliance) Convened by BET Networks, to explore how the most influential people and platforms across these sectors can work together to positively impact outcomes for the African-American community. The two-day invitati ...
7y agoVIABTrevor Noah’s Day Zero Productions Names Haroon Saleem President of ProductionBusiness WireNEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIAB, VIA) and Day Zero Productions today announced Haroon Saleem as President of Production for Day Zero Productions, an international production and distribution company led by Trevor Noah, host of Comedy Central's "The Daily Show with Trevor Noah." Saleem is based in Los Angeles and reports directly to Noah.
7y agoVIABViacom Inc. to Report Quarterly Financial Results on August 8, 2019Business WireNEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIAB, VIA) announced today that on Thursday, August 8, 2019, it will issue financial results for the quarter ending June 30, 2019. The company will conduct a conference call at 8:30 a.m. (ET), following the release of its earnings announcement.
7y agoVIABViacom, Inc. (VIAB) CEO Bob Bakish on Q2 2019 Results - Earnings Call TranscriptEarnings Call Transcripts
7y agoBIDU VIABNew Baidu and Paramount Pictures Partnership Brings Transformers’ Bumblebee to Life on Mobile Phones EverywhereBusiness WireSAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Baidu, Inc. (Nasdaq: BIDU), the leading Chinese-language internet search provider, has partnered with Paramount Pictures to bring immersive messaging features to fans in anticipation of the holiday premiere of “Bumblebee,” the latest film in the “Transformers” series.
7y agoAMZN VIABAmazon Prime Video Signs Deal with Viacom International Studios for Exclusive Streaming Rights in Latin AmericaBusiness WireSEATTLE & MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) and Viacom International Studios (VIS) have closed a content deal for Latin America that will bring two new VIS productions to Prime Video, Homens? and Dani Who?, which will only be available to stream exclusively on Prime Video.
8y agoJAKK VIAB VIAJAKKS Pacific Officially Inks Deal with Paramount Players for Creepy Crawlers Feature FilmBusiness WireSANTA MONICA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--JAKKS Pacific, Inc. (NASDAQ: JAKK), a leader in children’s entertainment, today announced Paramount Players, a division of Viacom’s (NASDAQ: VIAB) (NASDAQ:VIA) Paramount Pictures Corporation, has officially acquired the feature film rights to CREEPY CRAWLERS™, the iconic toy brand owned by JAKKS Pacific.
8y agoVIABViacom Inc. (VIAB) CEO Robert Bakish on Q3 2018 Results - Earnings Call TranscriptEarnings Call Transcripts
8y agoVIAB JAKKParamount Players and JAKKS Pacific Announce Plans for CREEPY CRAWLERS Feature FilmBusiness WireSANTA MONICA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Paramount Players, a division of Viacom’s [NASDAQ: VIAB, VIA] Paramount Pictures Corporation and JAKKS Pacific, Inc. [NASDAQ: JAKK] today announced plans for the studio to acquire the feature film rights to CREEPY CRAWLERS™, the iconic toy brand owned by JAKKS Pacific.
8y agoVIAB CHTRViacom and Charter Communications Announce Renewal of Distribution AgreementBusiness WireNEW YORK & STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ:VIAB, VIA) and Charter Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ:CHTR) today announced a multi-year renewal and expansion of their distribution relationship, as well as a new partnership for the co-production of original content, and collaboration around advanced advertising.
9y agoVIAB HASParamount Pictures and Hasbro to Produce and Distribute Live Action and Animated Content Under Five Year Exclusive RelationshipBusiness WireHOLLYWOOD--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Paramount Pictures and Hasbro, Inc. today announced that they will be teaming up to produce and distribute content based on Hasbro brands, as well as original stories. The two companies will collaborate on live action and animated films, with Hasbro’s Allspark Pictures and Allspark Animation playing an active role alongside Paramount Pictures in development and producti ...
9y agoVIABViacom's (VIAB) CEO Robert Bakish on Q3 2017 Results - Earnings Call TranscriptEarnings Call Transcripts
9y agoAMZN BKS PG CMG+3Watch BizWireTV: BuzzFeed Gets in the Smart Appliance Game and Popular Lip Sync Battle Comes to Nickelodeon with Host Nick CannonBusiness WireNEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--On BizWireTV, catch the latest Quick Biz Hits and Star Power. Also see what’s happening in the startup world with the Accelerator Report, featuring the VC Watch and this week’s Startup Standout.
9y agoATVI VIA VIAB PVH+1Watch BizWireTV: Helix Brings DNA Kits to the Public and Michael Kors Gets Ready to Buy Jimmy ChooBusiness WireNEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--On the latest BizWireTV, catch the latest Quick Biz Hits. Also see what’s happening in the startup world with the Accelerator Report, featuring the VC Watch and this week’s Startup Standout.
9y agoDLB VIABDolby Laboratories and Paramount Home Media Distribution Partner to Bring Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos Content to the HomeBusiness WireSAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dolby Laboratories, Inc. (NYSE:DLB) and Paramount Home Media Distribution, a part of Paramount Pictures Corporation (PPC), which is a unit of Viacom (NASDAQ: VIAB, VIA), today announced plans to master content in Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos for online streaming services and Ultra HD Blu-ray™. Dolby Atmos content is planned for Blu-ray™ discs as well. Consumers with ...
9y agoAMZN QSR VIA VIAB+3Watch BizWireTV: AR/VR Innovator Leap Motion Looks to Expand Globally and Stephen Curry, Serena Williams and Other Sports Stars Win Big at Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Sports 2017Business WireNEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--On the latest BizWireTV, catch the latest Quick Biz Hits and who’s using some Star Power. Also see what’s happening in the startup world with the Accelerator Report, featuring the VC Watch and this week’s Startup Standout.
9y agoVIAB VIAViacom and Altice USA Announce Advanced Advertising and Content Distribution PartnershipBusiness WireNEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ:VIAB)(NASDAQ:VIA) and Altice USA today announce a multi-year partnership that includes advanced advertising and content distribution agreements.
9y agoAMCX IPG MSG MSGN+6Gabelli & Company’s 9th Annual Entertainment ConferenceBusiness WireRYE, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Gabelli & Company will host its 9th Annual Entertainment Conference on June 8, 2017 in New York City with a focus on movies, sports, and content. This event will feature presentations, fireside chats, and one-on-one meetings with senior management of leading media companies.
9y agoVIABViacom's (VIAB) CEO Bob Bakish on Q1 2017 Results - Earnings Call TranscriptEarnings Call Transcripts
9y agoNGG GRPN OA CMG+3On BizWireTV: Viacom, Chipotle Shakes Up Leadership Team and Shazam Expands Beyond MusicBusiness WireNEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--On the latest BizWireTV, Viacom announces that it has discontinued the exploration of a potential combination with CBS following receipt of National Amusements’ letter and request. In addition, Bob Bakish was appointed as Viacom’s new CEO, effective immediately.
10y agoVIABViacom's (VIAB) CEO Tom Dooley on Q4 2016 Results - Earnings Call TranscriptEarnings Call Transcripts
10y agoAMCX EROS EPR TV+11Gabelli & Company’s 8th Annual Movie & Entertainment ConferenceBusiness WireRYE, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Gabelli & Company will host its 8th Annual Movie & Entertainment Conference on June 9, 2016 in New York City. This event will feature presentations, fireside chats, and one-on-one meetings with senior management of leading entertainment, movie exhibition, and media companies. Institutional investors should contact their Gabelli & Company sales representative to register ...
10y agoVIABViacom, Inc. (VIAB) CEO Philippe Dauman on Q2 2016 Results - Earnings Call TranscriptEarnings Call Transcripts
10y agoVIAB DISHViacom and DISH Agree to Multi-Year RenewalBusiness WireNEW YORK & ENGLEWOOD, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--DISH Network L.L.C. and Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIAB and VIA) have agreed to terms for a multi-year contract renewal that provides DISH customers with uninterrupted access to Viacom networks and sets the stage for select Viacom live and Video-on-Demand content to join the Sling TV single- and multi-stream services. Details of the agreement were not disclo ...
10y agoVIAB VIA DISHViacom and DISH Agree to Multi-Year RenewalBusiness WireNEW YORK & ENGLEWOOD, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--DISH Network L.L.C. and Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ:VIAB)(NASDAQ:VIA) have agreed to terms for a multi-year contract renewal that provides DISH customers with uninterrupted access to Viacom networks and sets the stage for select Viacom live and Video-on-Demand content to join the Sling TV single- and multi-stream services. Details of the agreement were not dis ...
10y agoVIABViacom's (VIAB) CEO Philippe Dauman on Q1 2016 Results - Earnings Call TranscriptEarnings Call Transcripts
10y agoVIABViacom (VIAB) Q1 2016 Results - Earnings Call WebcastEarnings Call Transcripts
10y agoVIAB HASParamount Pictures and Hasbro Combine Forces to Establish Cross-Property Film UniverseBusiness WireHOLLYWOOD--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Paramount Pictures and Hasbro, Inc. announced a groundbreaking deal today to collaborate on feature films for five of Hasbro’s iconic properties. Under the agreement, Paramount and Allspark Pictures, Hasbro’s film label, will establish a cross-property interconnected onscreen universe, featuring the deep stories and great characters from Hasbro brands G.I. Joe, Micronau ...
11y agoCVC VIABCablevision and Viacom Resolve LitigationBusiness WireBETHPAGE, N.Y. & NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cablevision Systems Corporation (NYSE:CVC) and Viacom (NASDAQ: VIAB, VIA) announced today that the two companies have resolved the antitrust litigation between them related to a 2012 carriage agreement between the companies, and that they are simultaneously entering into mutually beneficial business arrangements. Details of the settlement and arrangement ...