| Market Capitalization (Millions $) |
- |
| Shares
Outstanding (Millions) |
404 |
| Employees |
30,450 |
| Revenues (TTM) (Millions $) |
12,838 |
| Net Income (TTM) (Millions $) |
1,588 |
| Cash Flow (TTM) (Millions $) |
0 |
| Capital Exp. (TTM) (Millions $) |
194 |
Business Description
Viacom Inc. is an American multimedia conglomerate based in New York City. It was founded in 1971 by the entrepreneur Sumner Redstone and has since grown into one of the world's largest entertainment companies. Viacom operates through multiple divisions, including Paramount Pictures, MTV Networks, Nickelodeon, BET Networks, Comedy Central, and VH1.
Paramount Pictures is a major film studio owned by Viacom that produces and distributes popular movies such as Mission: Impossible, Star Trek, Transformers, and The Godfather. The studio also owns Famous Music, which is responsible for producing and acquiring music for Paramount movies.
MTV Networks is a division that manages popular cable channels such as MTV, VH1, and Comedy Central. MTV Networks also owns several popular online media outlets, including MTV.com and VH1.com, which provide a variety of music-related news and original content.
Nickelodeon is Viacom's entertainment brand aimed at kids and produces popular shows such as Paw Patrol, SpongeBob SquarePants, and Dora the Explorer. In addition, Nickelodeon has its own online streaming service called Nick+.
BET Networks is another major division of Viacom and is focused on African-American entertainment. BET produces original programming such as the BET Awards and popular shows Black Girls Rock and Being Mary Jane.
Comedy Central is a popular cable channel known for its original comedy shows such as The Daily Show with Trevor Noah, South Park, and Broad City. Comedy Central also operates a popular online streaming service called CC.com.
VH1 is another popular cable channel geared towards adults that airs reality shows such as Love & Hip Hop and RuPaul's Drag Race. It also operates an online streaming service called VH1.com.
With a portfolio of top-performing brands, Viacom has established itself as a leading media company. The conglomerate has expanded its reach over the years by acquiring companies such as CBS Corporation and has been able to offer cross-platform marketing opportunities for advertisers. Viacom's extensive range of media assets and properties ensures that it continues to remain a major player in the entertainment industry.
Company Address: 1515 Broadway New York 10036 NY
Company Phone Number: 258-6000 Stock Exchange / Ticker: NASDAQ VIAB
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