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Viacom competitors & alternatives

Media, Entertainment, Communication ServicesNew York City, United States

The 12 closest competitors and alternatives to Viacom among media, entertainment, communication services companies — ranked by similarity to what Viacom actually does, not by market-cap band.

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About Viacom

Paramount Global, formerly ViacomCBS, is a multinational mass media and entertainment conglomerate. It creates and distributes premium content across television, film, and streaming platforms, including CBS, Paramount Pictures, Nickelodeon, MTV, and Paramount+. In 2025, it merged with Skydance Media to form Paramount Skydance Corporation.

Viacom at a glance

Viacom is a media, entertainment, communication services company headquartered in New York City, United States. Xcout tracks 19 named people at Viacom, including David Ellison (Chairman & Chief Executive Officer).

Viacom leadership

  • David EllisonChairman & Chief Executive Officer
  • Andrew GordonChief Strategy Officer, Chief Operating Officer & Director
  • Andy GordonChief Strategy Officer and Chief Operating Officer
  • Bryon RubinChief Operating Officer & Chief Financial Officer at CBS Entertainment Group
  • Dennis K. CinelliChief Financial Officer
  • Dane GlasgowChief Product Officer

13 more named people on record for Viacom, with roles, board committees and tenure — see the full roster →

Top 12 Viacom competitors

Ranked by semantic similarity — how close each company is to Viacom by what it does, using Xcout's live company graph. Click any company for its full profile, or its competitor set.

Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD)Media & EntertainmentNew York City, United States
60% match

Media & Entertainment

Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. operates as a prominent global media and entertainment conglomerate. Its operations are structured across three key divisions: Studios, Network, and Direct-to-Consumer (DTC). The Studios segment is responsible for the creation and theatrical release of feature films. It also develops and licenses television programming, serving both its internal network infrastructure and external partners, including direct-to-consumer platforms. Further, this segment manages the distribution of its film and television catalog to various third-party outlets and its proprietary television channels. Additionally, it encompasses streaming services, home entertainment distribution, licensing for themed attractions, and the creation of interactive games. The Network division oversees a comprehensive portfolio of television channels, both domestically and internationally. Its Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) segment focuses on delivering premium subscription television and streaming content directly to consumers. Beyond its operational structure, Warner Bros. Discovery commands an extensive intellectual property portfolio. This encompasses a vast array of iconic content, brands, and franchises spanning television, film, streaming, and gaming. Noteworthy examples include properties from the Warner Bros. Motion Picture Group and Television Group, DC, HBO, Max, Discovery Channel, CNN, HGTV, Food Network, TNT Sports, TBS, TLC, OWN, Warner Bros. Games, as well as beloved sagas like Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, Harry Potter, Looney Tunes, Hanna-Barbera, Game of Thrones, and The Lord of the Rings. The company distributes its content through a multitude of channels, ranging from traditional linear, free-to-air, and broadcast television to authenticated digital applications, various digital distribution partnerships, content licensing agreements, and proprietary direct-to-consumer subscription offerings. Established in 2008, Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. maintains its corporate headquarters in New York City.

Valuation—
Employees35,500
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