Viacom (2005–2019) | Vibepedia

Viacom (2005–2019) was a colossal American mass media conglomerate, a direct descendant of the original [[viacom-1952-2005|Viacom (1952–2005)]] and a dominant force in television, film, and digital content for over a decade. Headquartered at [[one-astor-plaza|One Astor Plaza]] in New York City, this iteration of Viacom was born from the strategic split of [[cbs-corporation|CBS Corporation]] and its predecessor, [[viacom-inc|Viacom Inc.]], in 2005, aiming to unlock shareholder value by separating its faster-growing cable networks from the more stable broadcast and publishing assets. Under the stewardship of figures like [[sumner-redstone|Sumner Redstone]] and later [[robert-bakish|Robert Bakish]], it amassed an unparalleled portfolio including [[mtv|MTV]], [[nickelodeon|Nickelodeon]], [[comedy-central|Comedy Central]], and the iconic film studio [[paramount-pictures|Paramount Pictures]], generating billions in revenue and employing thousands globally. Its influence permeated youth culture, music, and entertainment, shaping trends and launching careers, before its eventual re-merger with CBS Corporation in 2019 to form [[paramount-global|Paramount Global]].