Viacom Inc. · New York, NY United States ·(NYSE: VIA)
Company Description
Phone: 212-258-6000
Fax: 212-258-6464
Toll Free: 800-516-4399
Rankings
- #473 in FT Global 500
- #177 in FORTUNE 500
- S&P 500
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This link will open in a new window Viacom might not be a household name, but its famous entertainment brands are welcomed into most living rooms on a daily basis. The company is a leading media conglomerate with an extensive portfolio of cable TV and film production assets. Its MTV Networks unit runs such cable networks as Comedy Central , Nickelodeon , and the family of MTV channels (MTV, MTV2, VH1 ). Viacom also owns Black Entertainment Television , which airs programming on BET, BET Gospel, and BET Hip Hop. In the film business, Viacom operates through Paramount Pictures , which includes imprints Paramount Pictures and Paramount Vantage . Chairman Sumner Redstone controls a majority of Viacom through his National Amusements movie theater chain. To read the full description, subscribe now.
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Key Viacom Inc. Financials
| Company Type | Public - NYSE: VIA Headquarters |
| Fiscal Year-End | December |
| 2008 Sales (mil.) | $14,625.0 |
| 2008 Employees | 11,500 |
Viacom Inc. Executives
21 executives listed for Viacom Inc.'s New York, NY location.
| Title | Name & Bio | Contact |
| Executive Chairman and Founder | Sumner Redstone | Network |
| Vice Chairman | Shari Redstone | Network |
| President, CEO, and Director | Philippe Dauman | Network |
Competition
Competitive Landscape for Viacom Inc.
Demand is driven by technological innovation and by growth in business activity and consumer spending. The profitability of individual companies depends on efficient operations and good marketing. Large companies have big economies of scale in providing a highly automated service to large numbers of customers, and have the financial resources required to build and maintain large networks. Smaller companies can compete effectively in small markets or by providing specialty services. Due to a large degree of automation, average revenue per employee is a high at about $500,000. To read the full description, subscribe now.Top Viacom Inc. Competitors
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