CBS News
CBS News delivers premium, brand-safe news audiences across linear TV, CTV, and digital platforms, backed by Paramount Advertising's cross-portfolio targeting and first-party data capabilities.
Last updated Oct 6, 2026 by ATDb automated enrichment · Connections updated Oct 12, 2026
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At a glance
- Employees
- 1001-5000
- Revenue
- Part of Paramount Global; CBS News-specific revenue not separately disclosed
About
One of the top three legacy broadcast news networks in the U.S., with a growing streaming and digital advertising presence under Paramount Advertising.
CBS News is one of the oldest and most recognized broadcast news organizations in the United States, operating as a division of Skydance (formerly Paramount Skydance and Paramount Global). Founded as part of the Columbia Broadcasting System, CBS News has evolved from a traditional television news network into a multi-platform media company spanning linear TV, streaming (CBS News Streaming Network, formerly CBSN), digital properties, and podcasts. Its flagship programs include CBS Evening News, CBS Mornings, 60 Minutes, Face the Nation, and 48 Hours. In the AdTech ecosystem, CBS News functions as a premium publisher and media owner, offering advertisers access to large, brand-safe audiences across linear television, connected TV (CTV), and digital platforms. The network leverages Paramount's broader advertising infrastructure, including Paramount Advertising, to offer advanced audience targeting, programmatic buying, and data-driven ad solutions. CBS News inventory is available through both direct sales and programmatic channels, including Paramount's own ad tech stack. CBS News competes directly with ABC News, NBC News, and Fox News for both viewership and advertising dollars. Its streaming news channel provides a growing CTV advertising opportunity as cord-cutting accelerates. Paramount's ownership gives CBS News access to significant first-party data assets and cross-portfolio advertising packages, making it an attractive partner for brand advertisers seeking reach and contextual relevance in a news environment.
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Media Network / Advertising-Supported Publisher
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What they offer
CBS News Streaming Network
Free, ad-supported 24/7 streaming news channel (formerly CBSN) available on CTV devices, mobile, and web, offering significant CTV advertising inventory.
CBS Evening News
Flagship nightly broadcast news program with large linear TV audiences and premium advertising slots.
60 Minutes
Long-running primetime newsmagazine with high-value advertising inventory and broad reach.
CBS Mornings
Morning news program offering high-reach advertising opportunities in a premium daypart.
Face the Nation
Sunday political affairs program attracting engaged, high-income audiences sought by brand advertisers.
CBSNews.com
Digital news property offering display, video, and native advertising inventory with audience targeting capabilities.
CBS News Podcasts
Portfolio of news and investigative podcasts extending the CBS News brand into audio advertising inventory.
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Limited
- 1941 · Founded
- 2025Came under Paramount Skydance
- 2026Moved to SkydanceCurrent parent