Viacom International is a media conglomerate and one of the world's largest producers of television programming, with a focus on entertainment content for audiences across a range of platforms, including cable, broadcasting, streaming, and interactive media. Some of their popular brands include MTV, Nickelodeon, BET, and Comedy Central.
Founded in 1971 as CBS/Fox Video, a joint venture between CBS Inc. and Twentieth Century Fox.
In 1985, CBS sold its stake to Viacom, at which point it became Viacom International Inc.
Over the years, the company has acquired many other media companies and expanded its content offerings, including the acquisition of Paramount Pictures in 1994.
In 2019, Viacom merged with CBS Corporation to form ViacomCBS, Inc.
The Walt Disney Company is a multinational entertainment company that offers media networks, studio entertainment, and interactive media. They are known for their popular brands, including Disney, ESPN, ABC, Marvel, and Lucasfilm.
NBCUniversal is a media conglomerate owned by Comcast that produces and distributes content across a range of media platforms, including broadcasting, cable, film, and theme park operations. Their popular brands include NBC, Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Telemundo.
WarnerMedia is a media conglomerate owned by AT&T that produces and distributes content across a range of media platforms, including television, film, digital media, and live events. Their popular brands include HBO, Warner Bros. Pictures, CNN, and Turner Broadcasting System.
MTV is a cable network that offers music videos, original programming, and reality shows targeted at young adults. Some of their popular shows include Teen Mom, Jersey Shore, and The Challenge.
Nickelodeon is a cable network that specializes in programming for children and young audiences, with popular shows like SpongeBob SquarePants, Dora the Explorer, and Paw Patrol.
BET is a cable network that targets African American audiences, with programming that includes music, news, and sports, as well as original dramas, comedies, and reality shows.
Comedy Central is a cable network that specializes in comedy programming, including stand-up comedy specials, sketch comedy shows, and comedy series like The Daily Show with Trevor Noah and South Park.
ViacomCBS, Inc. owns several other media companies, including Paramount Pictures, CBS, Showtime, CMT, and Pop TV, among others.
MTV offers a range of shows, including reality shows, music programming, and original series. Some of their popular shows include Teen Mom, The Hills, and The Challenge.
Yes, Nickelodeon has a streaming service called Noggin, which offers a range of content for children and young audiences.
BET+ is a streaming service that offers exclusive original programming, movies, and classic shows from the BET network, as well as content from other ViacomCBS brands.
Comedy Central offers a range of comedy programming, including stand-up comedy specials, sketch comedy shows, and comedy series like South Park and The Daily Show with Trevor Noah.