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Viacom Acquisitions
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Pluto, Inc.
Jan 2019
Source »$340M
Pluto TV is a free online television streaming platform that broadcasts movies, entertainment shows, sports and news live channels.
AwesomenessTV Holdings, LLC
Jul 2018
Source »$300M
Awesomeness is a media and entertainment company that offers digital content such as videos and news for younger audiences.
VidCon, LLC
Feb 2018
Source »undisclosed
VidCon is a video platform that provides multi-genre online video conference services.
WhoSay, Inc.
Jan 2018
Source »undisclosed
WhoSay is an influencer-marketing agency that offers social media campaigns, content distribution and analytics to advertisers and brands.
These are all the companies that Viacom has acquired. Viacom has acquired 9 companies and its latest acquisition was Pluto, Inc. in Jan 2019. Pluto TV is a free online television streaming platform that broadcasts movies, entertainment shows, sports and news live channels.
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These are all the companies that Viacom has invested in. Viacom has invested 9 companies and its latest investment was Pluto, Inc. in Jan 2019. Pluto TV is a free online television streaming platform that broadcasts movies, entertainment shows, sports and news live channels.
Viacom News
December 3, 2020NewsOk
MTV Entertainment commits $250 million to diversify reality
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October 20, 2020C21Media
ViacomCBS grows Knight's inclusion role
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September 23, 2020Variety
ViacomCBS E&Y Group, Multiple Top Producers Partner on Program for First Time BIPOC, Women Directors (EXCLUSIVE)
ViacomCBS Entertainment & Youth Group has established the First Time Directors program for BIPOC and ... See more »
September 15, 2020Law 360
Viacom Investors Say Redstone Pushed Merger For CEO Pick
Media empire scion Shari Redstone used a controlling shareholder stake to push through an unfair $30 ... See more »
August 12, 2020Tubefilter
VidCon Now, Which Has Registered 50,000 Virtual Viewers, Announces Singing Competition
The next tentpole event that VidCon will host as part of its first-ever virtual outing, VidCon Now, i... See more »
July 8, 2020TVNewsCheck
Darren Star, ViacomCBS Strike Overall Deal
Darren Star is extending his relationship with ViacomCBS after inking an overall deal with the compan... See more »
July 1, 2020United Press International
Peacock inks deal with ViacomCBS, acquires 'Charmed,' 'Ray Donovan'
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Viacom Blogs
September 10, 2018Viacom Blog
Paramount Pictures CEO Jim Gianopulos Details Studio's "Renaissance"
Paramount Pictures Chairman and CEO Jim Gianopulos appeared last week at the Bank of America Merrill ... See more »
September 5, 2018Viacom Blog
VH1 Senior Social Media Coordinator Chuck Johnson Lives His New York City Dream at Viacom
Chuck Johnson interned on the VH1 Consumer Marketing team in the fall semester of 2013, and the VH1 P... See more »
August 31, 2018Viacom Blog
"Yellowstone" Most-Watched Cable TV Series of the Summer, Drives Millions of Digital Views
Paramount Network has hit a goldmine with scripted series Yellowstone, drawing the second-highest num... See more »
August 29, 2018Viacom Blog
Viacom Intern to Full-Time: MTV Integrated Marketing Coordinator Nathan Pearson
Nathan Pearson interned in MTV's Integrated Marketing department during the fall semester of 2015. He... See more »
August 20, 2018Viacom Blog
Awesomeness' Netflix Romcom Showcases Viacom's Digital, Premium Content Strategies
It's a worst-nightmare-come-to-life scenario for teenage Lara Jean Covey (Lana Condor): five fawning ... See more »
August 10, 2018Viacom Blog
Sherlock Gnomes Tracks Down Free Screening for Local Youth
Rather than heading home to relax in air-conditioned apartments or neighborhood bars after work on We... See more »
August 8, 2018Viacom Blog
August Insights Digest: Global Social Media Use, U.S. Kids' Purchasing Power and More
This time we have an update on the "Hierarchy of Screens," a video about global social media use, Ame... See more »
Viacom Press Releases
December 10, 2019centralcharts
Molotov and Viacom Announce a Multi-annual Partnership
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May 9, 2019Business Wire
Viacom CFO Wade Davis to Participate in the MoffettNathanson 6th Annual Media & Communications Summit
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Viacom CFO Wade Davis to Participate in the MoffettNathanson 6th Annual Me... See more »
May 7, 2019Business Wire
Sheila Nevins Joins MTV Studios to Launch MTV Documentary Films
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MTV, a unit of Viacom (NASDAQ:VIAB), today announced that Sheila Nevins - ... See more »
May 7, 2019StreetInsider
Sheila Nevins Joins MTV Studios to Launch MTV Documentary Films
MTV, a unit of Viacom (NASDAQ: VIAB), today announced that Sheila Nevins — the legendary producer who... See more »
May 7, 2019StreetInsider
Viacom CEO Bob Bakish to Participate in the 47th Annual J.P. Morgan Global Technology, Media and Communications Conference
Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIAB, VIA) today announced that Bob Bakish, President and CEO, will participate ... See more »
April 29, 2019Business Wire
Viacom Expands Digital Footprint at 2019 NewFront
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April 25, 2019Business Wire
Viacom CEO Bob Bakish to Participate in Milken Institute Global Conference 2019
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Viacom (NASDAQ, VIA) provides media and entertainment contents. It is home to the world's premier brands that connects with audiences through compelling content across television, motion picture, online and mobile platforms in more than 160 countries ...
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Viacom's President & CEO, Robert M. Bakish, currently has an approval rating of 74%. Viacom's primary competitors are The Walt Disney Company, Warner Media & Comcast.Website
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When was Viacom founded?
Viacom was founded in 1971Who is Viacom's CEO?
Viacom's CEO is Robert M. BakishHow much revenue does Viacom generate?
Viacom generates $12.8B in revenueHow much funding does Viacom have?
Viacom has historically raised $0 in fundingWhere is Viacom's headquarters?
Viacom's headquarters is in New York New York, USA
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Viacom has 10,400 employeesWhat sector does Viacom operate in?
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Viacom's top competitors are The Walt Disney Company, Warner Media, ComcastWho has Viacom invested in?
Viacom's has invested in companies such as Pocket.watch, Philo, Inc., Philo, Inc.
