Tag: Viacom

Viacom has promoted Samantha Cooper and Deena Demasi to executive VP positions, while also making four other appointments to its distribution and business development team.

Net earnings attributable to Viacom for the second fiscal quarter were $121 million, down 60 percent in a year-on-year comparison.

NEW YORK: Alongside reporting its quarterly financials, Viacom has provided an update on the company's strategic priorities, with a five-point plan that includes putting its "full power" behind six flagship brands: BET, Comedy Central, MTV, Nickelodeon, Nick Jr. and Paramount.

NEW YORK: Viacom has officially appointed Bob Bakish as president and CEO and as a member of the board, effective immediately.

NEW YORK: Viacom has promoted Tom Gorke to the post of executive VP of content distribution, replacing Denise Denson, who is leaving the company.

NEW YORK: Viacom has confirmed that it is buying Argentina broadcaster Telefe for $345 million.

NEW YORK: Viacom saw a steep decline in its fourth-quarter profit, as advertising and affiliate revenues failed to deliver.

NEW YORK: Viacom International Media Networks chief Bob Bakish has been named acting president and CEO at Viacom, succeeding Tom Dooley.

NEW YORK: Tom Dooley, the interim president and CEO of Viacom, is exiting the company as of November 15.

LOS ANGELES: Viacom's Bellator MMA has landed slots with additional broadcasters worldwide, including those in Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia, through deals secured by Electus International.