CBS
US broadcast, news and sports media network with digital streaming.
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Company facts
- Official name
- CBS Interactive Inc.
- Entity type
- COMPANY
- Headquarters
- United States
- Company size
- >5,000
- Market role
- Publisher & Media Owner
- Official website
- cbs.com
What CBS does
CBS owns and distributes programming and digital media destinations that aggregate mass consumer audiences. It converts that audience reach into advertising inventory across broadcast television, websites, applications and streaming services. Distribution, affiliate and subscription arrangements add revenue within Paramount Skydance’s TV Media business, while the Paramount self-service platform enables advertisers and agencies to buy eligible CBS-connected digital inventory directly.
Category differentiation
CBS Interactive Inc. is the digital-services subsidiary supporting CBS media properties, not an independent software vendor or an open-web advertising network. It is distinct from the Paramount Self-Serve Platform, which is a buyer interface for Paramount-controlled advertising inventory.
Strategic context
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CBS Interactive Inc. is the Paramount Skydance subsidiary that provides CBS’s consumer-facing websites, applications and digital content services. The CBS portfolio distributes national broadcast programming, live television, on-demand programme information, news, sports, scores, analysis and continuous streaming video across web, mobile and connected-TV experiences. CBS generates revenue primarily through advertising sold across television, digital properties and streaming inventory, including direct and self-service advertiser purchases. It also participates in affiliate, distribution and subscription-related revenue through the wider TV Media business. Its direct audiences are mass-market viewers, news consumers and sports fans; its commercial customers are advertisers, agencies and media buyers purchasing Paramount and CBS digital inventory.
Company news briefing
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The U.S. Federal Communications Commission has proposed auctioning 160 MHz of Upper C-Band spectrum currently utilised by major broadcast networks, including CBS, to deliver television programming. This initiative aims to expand 5G and future 6G mobile broadband deployments, though it has raised concerns among broadcasters and cable operators regarding potential reductions in satellite capacity and alternative distribution costs.
Business model & monetisation
Advertising is the primary monetisation mechanism, covering broadcast spots, digital video, display inventory, sponsorships and direct or self-service campaign purchases. CBS also derives value from television affiliate and distribution arrangements. CBS News and CBS Sports extend advertising reach through free, ad-supported streaming, while CBS-related content participates in licensing, syndication and subscription economics across the wider Paramount Skydance portfolio.
- Advertising inventory across broadcast, digital and streaming properties
- Ad-Supported
- Affiliate and distribution revenue
- Content Subscription
- Self-service digital advertising purchases
- Ad-Supported
- Content licensing and syndication within the Paramount portfolio
- Content Subscription
Products & capabilities
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Products & market categories
Competitors & alternatives
- Nexstar Media Group
US media owner selling local, national and streaming advertising.
- FOX
US media owner spanning broadcast, streaming, publishing and ad sales.
- Newsmax
US news publisher and broadcaster with ads and subscriptions.
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Recent recorded signals
Dates refer to the source publication. Older entries are historical context, not evidence of a new event.
ABC Dismisses Jimmy Kimmel Live! Cancellation Rumors for 2027
Media & Advertising · Recorded impact score: 2/5
ABC officials have denied recent speculation that Jimmy Kimmel Live! will end in 2027 when host Jimmy Kimmel's one-year contract expires. The network called the reports premature and unfounded, emphasizing no final decision has been made. The show, which premiered in 2003, remains the most-watched late-night program, averaging over 2.5 million viewers per night and leading in the 18-49 demographic. However, the late-night genre faces economic pressures, with CBS recently ending The Late Show after 33 seasons due to financial considerations. Additionally, political tensions have escalated, with President Trump urging ABC to remove Kimmel and the FCC threatening to revoke ABC's broadcast licenses. Disney has sued the FCC over the matter. The future of the show will depend on ratings, costs, and the outcome of legal and regulatory disputes.
- ABC officials have dismissed reports that Jimmy Kimmel Live! will end in May 2027 as speculative.
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! premiered in 2003 and recently aired its 4,000th episode.
Green Acres Now Streaming Free on Amazon Prime Video
CTV · Recorded impact score: 1/5
The complete run of the classic sitcom Green Acres is now available to stream on Amazon Prime Video at no additional cost beyond a standard Amazon Prime subscription. The series, created by Jay Sommers and produced by Filmways with Paul Henning as executive producer, originally premiered on CBS on September 15, 1965, and ran six seasons (170 episodes) through April 27, 1971. The show remains in syndication and on various free ad-supported services, but Prime Video now offers all six seasons for Prime members to binge without purchasing individual episodes or seasons.
- The full run of Green Acres is now available on Amazon Prime Video at no extra cost beyond a standard Amazon Prime subscription.
- Green Acres premiered on CBS on September 15, 1965, and concluded on April 27, 1971, after six seasons and 170 episodes.
26 Years Since Survivor's First Finale Aired
TV (linear) · Recorded impact score: 1/5
The article commemorates the 26th anniversary of Survivor's first-season finale, which aired on CBS on August 23, 2000. Richard Hatch, a 39-year-old from Newport, Rhode Island, won the $1 million prize. The finale drew about 51 million viewers, after the series premiered in May 2000 with 15 million viewers. The piece summarizes core game mechanics introduced in season one (tribes, merge, jury, Tribal Council) and notes Survivor reached its 50th season in 2026, returning many legendary players.
- On August 23, 2000, CBS aired the finale of Survivor Season One.
- Richard Hatch (39) won Survivor Season One and a $1 million prize.
Paramount+ September 2026 Programming Lineup
Video Streaming / CTV Programming · Recorded impact score: 2/5
Paramount+ published its September 2026 programming and sports schedule, including new originals, returning series, live events and a heavy sports calendar. Key highlights: The Varnell Hill Show (Paramount+ Original) premieres September 1 starring Tommy Davidson; South Park and other series return in mid-September; MobLand Season 2 arrives September 18. The schedule also lists major live sports and events streaming on Paramount+ and CBS, including NFL on CBS doubleheaders, college football matchups, UEFA competitions, UFC events, PBR Team Series, the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards (Sept 27) and other league competitions. The announcement notes that some titles and live CBS streams require Paramount+ Premium and that CBS live feeds are available on-demand to all subscribers the day after airing.
- Paramount+ premieres The Varnell Hill Show (Season 1) on September 1, 2026.
- South Park (Season 29) is listed as a mid-September premiere on Paramount+ (next-day availability noted).
Bold and the Beautiful launches ad-free BBTV streaming
Video Streaming Platform · Recorded impact score: 2/5
The Bold and the Beautiful has launched BBTV, a dedicated ad-free subscription streaming service offering over 9,000 episodes (seasons 1–37 at launch) plus exclusive extras like director’s cuts, interviews, behind-the-scenes footage, and curated collections. BBTV is available now at boldandbeautiful.com with subscription options of $49.99 per year or $5.99 per month, and supports web browsers and apps/devices including iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire TV and major smart TV platforms. The service includes community features such as online forums and will add later seasons and new exclusive content over time. The launch coincides with the series’ 39th anniversary.
- BBTV, a dedicated ad-free subscription streaming service for The Bold and the Beautiful, has launched.
- The service offers ad-free access to more than 9,000 episodes spanning seasons 1–37 at launch.
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Questions about CBS
What is CBS?
CBS is a Paramount Skydance media brand and digital service distributing broadcast entertainment, news, sports, live television and streaming content.
Who uses CBS?
Consumers use CBS for television, news and sports content, while advertisers and agencies use Paramount’s buying tools to purchase eligible CBS-connected digital inventory.
How does CBS make money?
CBS earns primarily from advertising, supplemented by affiliate, distribution, subscription, licensing and syndication-related revenue.
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