CBS Studios

CBS Studios

https://www.viacomcbs.com/brand/cbs-studios
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CBS Studios, a privately owned company and subsidiary of CBS Entertainment, is headquartered in the US. Founded in 2006, the company employs approximately 1,060 individuals and reported $805.4M in revenue as of 2024. Operating as a television production studio and a division of Paramount Global, CBS Studios specializes in content rights. The studio functions as one of the primary content development engines for the CBS broadcast network and its affiliated premium entertainment platforms, focusing on the creation and execution of commercial television content across multiple genres. Its programming library includes the CSI and NCIS procedural franchises, the Star Trek television universe, late-night programs, daytime dramas, and serialized streaming content.

2024 Revenue

Founded

2006

Headcount

1,051

Headquarters

United States

Primary Segment

Entertainment content rights

Ownership

Privately Owned

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CBS Studios's revenues were less than $1B in 2024. All the revenue comes from entertainment rights and distribution.

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8th

2026

13:23

M&A Activities, Emerging Tech, M&A Activities

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Big News Network

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2026

12:08

Management Changes, M&A Activities, M&A Activities, Management Changes

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8th

2026

09:31

Management Changes, Management Changes

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2026

08:17

M&A Activities, Emerging Tech, B2B Tag, M&A Activities

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8th

2026

07:32

M&A Activities, Emerging Tech, Artificial Intelligence, M&A Activities

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8th

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06:55

M&A Activities, Emerging Tech, M&A Activities

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8th

2026

06:30

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06:30

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06:30

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06:30

B2B Tag, Regulations and Policies

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06:30

Events, IPO, Events and Conferences

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06:14

M&A Activities, B2B Tag, M&A Activities

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