Paramount Media Networks

Paramount Media Networks
Formerly
  • MTV Networks (1984–2011)
  • Viacom Media Networks (2011–2019)
  • ViacomCBS Domestic Media Networks (2019–2022)
Company typeDivision
Industry
FoundedDecember 1, 1977; 46 years ago (1977-12-01) (as Warner-Amex Satellite Entertainment)
June 25, 1984; 40 years ago (1984-06-25) (as public company)
FounderRobert Pittman
Headquarters1515 Broadway,
New York City, New York
,
U.S.
Key people
Brands
Parent
Subsidiaries
The original prototype logo for MTV Networks.
The logo for MTV Networks.
The logo for Viacom Media Networks.
The first logo for ViacomCBS Domestic Media Networks.
The second logo for ViacomCBS Domestic Media Networks.

Paramount Media Networks[1] is an American mass media division of Paramount Global that oversees the operations of its television channels and online brands. The division was originally founded as MTV Networks in 1984, named after the MTV cable network.[2] It would be known under this name until 2011; when it would be thereafter known as Viacom Media Networks until 2019; and ViacomCBS Domestic Media Networks until 2022.

The division's television assets are managed through three units: the MTV Entertainment Group, Showtime Networks, and the Nickelodeon Group. Paramount's international assets are overseen by Paramount International Networks.

  1. ^ "Paramount+ Orders More '1883' and Another 'Yellowstone' Prequel". The Hollywood Reporter. February 15, 2022.
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