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Paramount Global

Paramount Global operates as a mass media company, which creates and distributes content across a variety of platforms to audiences around the world. It operates its business through the following segments: Entertainment, Cable Networks, Publishing, and Local Media. The Entertainment segment is composed of the CBS Television Network, CBS Television Studios, CBS Studios International, CBS Television Distribution, CBS Interactive, and CBS Films, as well as the company's digital streaming services, CBS All Access and CBSN. The Cable Networks segment includes Showtime Networks, CBS Sports Network, and Smithsonian Networks. The Publishing segment manages Simon & Schuster's consumer book publishing business with imprints such as Simon & Schuster, Pocket Books, Scribner, and Atria Books. The Local Media segment handles CBS Television Stations and CBS Local Digital Media, with revenues generated primarily from advertising sales and retransmission fees. The company was founded by Sumner Murray Redstone in 1986 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

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Paramount Global excels in streaming investments and content performance

Paramount Global's focus on streaming investments and content performance drove success in 2022, with plans for further growth in 2023 and beyond.
Challenges include peak losses in the D2C segment and lower OIBDA in Filmed Entertainment, but opportunities lie in international expansion and pricing strategies.
The integration of Showtime with Paramount+ and upcoming franchise-oriented titles position Paramount for significant earnings growth and positive free cash flow in 2024.

Paramount Global excels in streaming with 60M subscribers and revenue growth

Paramount Global's Q1 2023 Earnings Call highlighted strong performance, strategic strengths in streaming investments and partnerships, challenges related to potential strikes and cost management, and opportunities for growth through maximizing shareholder value and revenue expansion in 2024.

Paramount Global excels in Q2, eyes streaming profitability by 2024

Paramount Global's Q2 earnings call reflects strong financial performance, strategic content focus, and a clear path to streaming profitability by 2024.
The company's strengths lie in high-quality content creation, diverse revenue streams, stable sports deals, and resilience in the face of potential disruptions.
Challenges include industry strikes impacting content production, balancing traditional business with streaming growth, and navigating the evolving digital ad market.
Opportunities for Paramount include capitalizing on the Big Ten expansion, driving streaming profitability, maximizing sports content impact, and accelerating digital ad revenue growth.

Paramount Global reports robust Q3 performance and optimistic streaming outlook

Paramount Global (PARA) showcased strong performance in Q3 with notable growth in streaming revenue and subscribers, emphasizing cost management and free cash flow.
The company's focus on expanding globally, partnerships with key players like Delta and Walmart+, and strategic content slate position it well for future growth.
While facing challenges in TV media advertising and potential password sharing issues, Paramount Global remains confident in achieving significant total company earnings growth in 2024.
Opportunities lie in bundling strategies, ARPU growth, and improving D2C profitability, indicating a positive outlook for Paramount Global's streaming business.

Paramount Global reports robust Q4 performance and eyes sustainable growth

Paramount Global's Q4 2023 performance reflects strong revenue, subscriber growth, and strategic focus on sustainable profitability and content impact.
While facing challenges in achieving domestic profitability for Paramount+ and managing content costs, the company is well-positioned for growth.
Opportunities lie in OIBDA growth, M&A exploration, and revenue diversification through bundling and licensing, signaling a promising outlook for Paramount Global.

Paramount Global excels in Q1 2024 with strong streaming growth

Paramount Global's Q1 2024 earnings call showcased robust financial performance, strategic focus on content, and strong growth in streaming subscribers and advertising revenue.
While facing challenges in reducing leverage and navigating a competitive market, Paramount Global's strengths in content assets, executive leadership, and industry experience position it well for future success.
With opportunities to capitalize on advertising growth, expand streaming services, and explore new partnerships, Paramount Global is poised to drive continued growth and innovation in the entertainment industry.

Paramount Global reports robust Q2 growth and eyes profitability

Paramount Global's Q2 performance reflects strong revenue growth and progress towards profitability for Paramount+.
The company's focus on cost-saving measures, key content wins, and strategic partnerships positions them for future success.
Challenges lie in achieving profitability, navigating industry competition, and optimizing revenue streams, but opportunities abound in upcoming releases and revenue expansion.

Paramount Global excels in Q3 with DTC growth and content success

Paramount Global's Q3 performance reflects a solid foundation for growth, driven by strong DTC metrics, content success, and financial progress.
While facing challenges like profitability targets and market dynamics, the company's strategic strengths and opportunities position it well for future expansion.
Investors can be optimistic about Paramount Global's trajectory, supported by a mix of content-driven growth strategies and financial discipline to drive value creation.

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Paramount Global (PARA) launches Popular is Paramount marketing campaign to showcase the impact of its content.

Paramount Global (PARA) Starts Popular is Paramount Campaign

Paramount Global (NASDAQ:PARA ) 2023 Morgan Stanley Technology, Media & Telecom Conference March 8, 2023 11:00 AM ET Company Participants Bob Bakish - President and Chief Executive Officer Conference Call Participants Ben Swinburne - Morgan Stanley Ben Swinburne All right. Good morning, everybody.

Paramount Global (PARA) Presents at 2023 Morgan Stanley Technology, Media & Telecom Conference (Transcript)

Paramount Global today announced a new brand positioning and trade campaign around the tag ‘Popular is Paramount' to reflect “the company's indisputable strength in making popular content and content popular for every audience.” “‘Popular is Paramount' is a celebration of our company, content and creative excellence,” said CEO Bob Bakish.

Paramount Global Launches New Marketing Campaign “Popular is Paramount”

New Trade Marketing Campaign and Positioning Celebrates Scale, Breadth and Impact of Paramount Content with Big, Beloved IP For All Audiences at the Center Showcases Paramount's Track Record of Making Popular Content and Content Popular for Advertisers, Distributors, Investors and the Creative Community *Click here for creative assets NEW YORK , March 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Paramount Global (NASDAQ: PARA, PARAA) is unleashing the power of content today with the launch of "Popular is Paramount," a new brand positioning and trade campaign that brings to life the company's indisputable strength in making popular content and content popular for every audience across its premium portfolio of leading brands and multiplatform assets. "'Popular is Paramount' is a celebration of our company, content and creative excellence," said Bob Bakish, President and Chief Executive Officer, Paramount.

Paramount Global Launches "Popular is Paramount"

Paramount is in talks with Tyler Perry to sell a majority interest in BET Media Group, which owns Black Entertainment Television (BET) and VH1.

Cable Network Valuations To Be Tested With Potential Sale Of BET

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JERSEY JACK PINBALL ANNOUNCES THE GODFATHER 50TH ANNIVERSARY PINBALL MACHINE

Paramount Global is exploring a majority stake sale of BET Media Group but isn't looking to sell off other parts of the business, sources say.

Paramount Global considers selling majority stake of BET Media Group, sources say

Paramount Global is in early exploratory talks to sell a majority stake in BET Media. The company has been pretty clear about its desire to explore opportunities to raise cash, including an attempt to sell publisher Simon & Shuster. It's move with BET Media was first reported in the Wall Street Journal.

Paramount Global Exploring Sale Of Majority Stake In BET

Shares of Paramount Global PARA, +0.33% jumped 0.6% in midday trading, reversing an earlier loss of as much as 0.7%, after The Wall Street Journal reported that the mass media company was looking into selling a majority stake in its BET Media Group. Citing people familiar with the matter, the WSJ report said Paramount was looking to boost its finances by selling off the bulk of BET Media, which includes the cable TV channels BET and VH1, so it can support its Paramount+ streaming service.

Paramount stock reverses higher after WSJ report media company was looking into selling bulk of its BET Media Group

The potential sale of part of the parent of BET and VH1 would help Paramount shore up resources for streaming.

Paramount Explores Sale of Majority Stake of BET Media Group

Paramount Global is spending billions on new content, keeping FCF negative and EPS depressed. The spending is necessary to remain relevant and competitive for the long term rather than fade away.

Paramount Global: A Long-Term Play

Paramount Global (NASDAQ:PARA ) Deutsche Bank Media, Internet & Telecom Conference February 28, 2023 8:50 AM ET Company Participants Naveen Chopra - EVP & CFO Conference Call Participants Bryan Kraft - Deutsche Bank Bryan Kraft Okay. I'm going to get started here on our next one.

Paramount Global (PARA) Deutsche Bank Media, Internet & Telecom Conference Call Transcript

Paramount has agreed to pay $122.5 million to settle a 2019 lawsuit by Viacom shareholders over the company's merger with CBS. The settlement was disclosed today in an SEC filing. In the filing (read it HERE), the company details the chronology of the case brought in Delaware Chancery Court.

Paramount To Pay $122.5M To Settle 2019 Shareholder Lawsuit Over Viacom-CBS Merger

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THE THUNDERMANS ARE BACK IN ACTION!

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NEW YORK , March 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Paramount Global (NASDAQ: PARA; PARAA) today announced that Bob Bakish, President and Chief Executive Officer of Paramount Global, will deliver the keynote address during the Morgan Stanley Technology, Media & Telecom Conference in San Francisco, CA on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at 8:00 a.m. PT. A live audio webcast will be available on Paramount's Investors website at ir.paramount.com.

Paramount Global's Chief Executive Officer Bob Bakish to Participate in the 2023 Morgan Stanley Technology, Media & Telecom Conference

David Nevins was the latest Showtime suitor to be rebuffed by Paramount over past few years.

Paramount Turned Down $3 Billion-Plus Offer for Showtime From Former Executive

Shares of Paramount Global PARA dropped 2.7% in afternoon trading, after The Wall Street Journal reported that the media and entertainment company had turned down a bid from former executive David Nevins to buy its Showtime streaming service for more than $3 billion. Citing people familiar with the matter, the WSJ report said Nevins' bid, which was backed by private-equity firm General Atlantic, was the latest approach for Showtime Paramount has received the past few years, including from former Showtime executive Mark Greenberg.

Paramount stock falls after WSJ reports it turned down more than $3 billion bid to buy Showtime

While streaming is the headliner, there is much more to this media company.

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As 2022 wrapped, Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway was the largest shareholder of eight stocks that include traditional oil companies and financial-services giants.

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NEW YORK — Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. WBD, -1.14% is suing Paramount Global PARA, -4.86% , saying its competitor aired new episodes of the popular animated comedy series “South Park” after Warner paid for exclusive rights.

Warner Bros. Discovery sues Paramount over $500 million ‘South Park' deal

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My Paramount thesis broke, but the market was nice enough to give an off-ramp with a massive share price spike a couple years ago. The inflection point is now projected to be this year, with improving profitability and free cash flow in 2024. I think it's worth waiting to see it first.

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