Viacom - Brands that Engage, Empower and Connect Across Every Platform

Originally founded in 1971, Viacom was a growing media entity that changed its name to the CBS Corporation in 1986. The Viacom of today is actually a 2006 spin-off from the CBS Corporation. The split was an attempt to separate the various media assets into two separate public companies. Although Sumner Redstone is still the Chairman of the board of Viacom, Philippe P. Dauman runs the day to day activities.

Viacom is a huge entity that consists of globally recognized brands. In the realm of film and television, Viacom is a heavyweight player. Here is a list of just some of the major film and television assets that make up the Viacom company:

• Film Production: Viacom International, Paramount Pictures, DreamWorks Pictures, Republic Pictures, Nickelodeon Movies, Go Fish Pictures and MTV Films.
  
  
• Television and Television Production: Nick at Nite, BET, Comedy Central, Logo, Nickelodeon, Noggin, MTV, VH1, CMT, MTV2, DreamWorks Television and MHD

Viacom has a number of significant entertainment industry heavy hitters. Here are a few of the leaders of this dynamic corporation:

• Philippe P. Dauman: President and Chief Executive Officer
  
  
• Thomas E. Dooley: Chief Financial Officer
  
  
• Brad Grey: Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Paramount Pictures Corporation.
  
  
• Judy McGrath: Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, MTV Networks

The CBS Corporation run by Les Moonves still controls CBS Television, The CW Network, CBS Radio, Showtime, and a variety of other CBS related properties.