Paramount Global

Paramount Global is a publicly traded US-based media conglomerate founded in 2019 through the merger of Viacom and CBS Corporation. While publicly owned, it is ultimately controlled by National Amusements, a privately held company. The company, which rebranded as Paramount Global in February 2022, operates primarily in entertainment, with over $1 billion in revenue in 2024. Its holdings include Paramount Pictures (its filmed entertainment division), Paramount TV Media, Paramount Direct-to-Consumer, Paramount Advertising, and Open AP. The company employs approximately 37,290 people and has significant investments from Berkshire Hathaway and Showcase Cinemas (both ultimately under the National Amusements umbrella).