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CBS News

CBS News offers advertisers premium, brand-safe news inventory across linear TV, CTV, and digital platforms, backed by Paramount's first-party data and cross-portfolio targeting capabilities.

New York, New York, United StatesFounded 1941Parent: Paramount Global

Last updated May 13, 2026 by ATDb automated enrichment · Connections updated Jun 11, 2026

Industry
Digital Media & Broadcasting / AdTech Publisher
Business Model
Media Publisher / Advertising
Target Market
Enterprise
Employee Count
1001-5000
Revenue Range
Part of Paramount Global; CBS News-specific revenue not separately disclosed
Parent Company
Paramount Global
API Available
Limited
Market Position

One of the top three legacy broadcast news networks in the U.S., with a growing streaming and digital advertising presence under Paramount Global's ad ecosystem.

Overview

CBS News is one of the oldest and most recognized broadcast news organizations in the United States, operating as a division of Paramount Global (formerly ViacomCBS). 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, CNN, 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.

Products & Features

CBS News Streaming Network

Free, ad-supported 24/7 streaming news channel (formerly CBSN) available on connected TV devices, mobile, and web

CBSNews.com

Digital news destination offering articles, video, and live streams with display, video, and native advertising inventory

CBS Evening News

Flagship nightly broadcast news program with large linear TV advertising audience

60 Minutes

Premium long-form investigative news program offering high-value advertising adjacency

CBS News Podcasts

Audio content portfolio including news briefings and investigative series with host-read and programmatic ad options

Paramount Advertising Integration

Access to Paramount's unified advertising platform for cross-portfolio buys, audience targeting, and programmatic deals

Key Features
Premium brand-safe news environment across linear and digitalFree ad-supported streaming (FAST) channel on major CTV platformsCross-platform audience targeting via Paramount AdvertisingFirst-party data integration through Paramount's data stackProgrammatic and direct ad buying optionsLive news streaming with pre-roll and mid-roll video ad inventoryHigh-profile tentpole programming (elections, major events)
Use Cases
Brand awareness campaigns in a premium news contextCTV and streaming video advertising targeting news audiencesPolitical and issue advertising during election cyclesCross-platform reach extension via linear + digital packagesProgrammatic video buying against news contentPodcast advertising for engaged news listeners
Customer Segments
National brand advertisersPolitical campaigns and advocacy groupsFinancial services advertisersPharmaceutical and healthcare advertisersAutomotive advertisersMedia agencies and holding companies
Corporate history
  • 1941Founded
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