CBS, also known as the Columbia Broadcasting System, is a privately owned company headquartered in the US and operates as a property of Paramount TV Media, with subsidiaries including CBS Entertainment, CBS Interactive, CBS News, CBS Sports, and CBS Television Stations. Founded in 1927, the company employs approximately 7,880 individuals and reported $7.1B in revenue as of 2024. The company functions as an entertainment provider, operating an American commercial broadcast television and radio network. It is described as a flagship property of the CBS Entertainment Group division of Paramount Skydance following the 2025 merger of Paramount Global, National Amusements, and Skydance Media, positioning it as one of Paramount Skydance's three primary subsidiaries alongside Paramount Pictures and MTV.

2024 Revenue

Founded

1927

Headcount

7,876

Headquarters

US

Primary Segment

Entertainment Providers

Ownership

Privately Owned
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