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How #MeToo and boardroom politics collided with the Redstone media empire
by
Rachel Abrams
and James B. Stewart
Feb 13, 2023
Rachel Abrams and James B. Stewart report how CBS, and Sumner Redstone’s media empire, became center stage for an epic #MeToo moment.
CBS and Viacom announce merger — again
by
Molly Wood
and Maria Hollenhorst
Aug 13, 2019
This time around, the media landscape is "completely different," says Keach Hagey of the Wall Street Journal.
CBS and Viacom to reunite as media giants bulk
Aug 13, 2019
The reunion will help these companies navigate a competitive streaming landscape, according to analysts.
Classic sitcoms still making money after all these years
Aug 21, 2018
TV oldies like “I Love Lucy” and “Bewitched” have managed to hold on to devoted superfans more than 50 years after they aired. There’s a vibrant market for memorabilia.
Why we're still talking about Sumner Redstone
by
Kai Ryssdal
Jun 25, 2018
Succession planning is tricky when the plan involves never dying.
The drama just keeps coming at CBS and Viacom
by
Amy Scott
May 17, 2018
Power, money and family ties come together in a boardroom battle
Viacom and CBS — a media re-merger?
Sep 29, 2016
A decade after they were split apart, the media parent company controlled by Sumner and Shari Redstone suggests CBS and Viacom should come back together.
For public good, not for profit.
Viacom announces earnings amid epic family drama
Aug 4, 2016
The power struggle underway at the top of the media company comes at a tricky time.
When a $2 million pay cut is a symbolic blow
by
Kai Ryssdal
May 18, 2016
Good thing Sumner Redstone is worth $5 billion.
Sumner Redstone resigns as CBS chairman
by
Kai Ryssdal
Feb 3, 2016
The 92-year-old announced his resignation on Wednesday