Viacom

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This paper provides an overview of the Viacom company and then discusses its historical background. The paper offers a brief overview of financial data, mergers and acquisitions, competition, foreign interests and its future expectations. It concludes with an explanation of whether or not stock should be bought in the company. The author shows how Viacom is the world's third largest media conglomerate, making it a recognizable force in today's society and explains that as long as Viacom continues to integrate into new mediums and does not fall behind in the technological advancements that have yet to come, it will remain as a leader in the global media industry.

Contents:
Introduction
Historical Background
Competition
Foreign Interests
Future Expectations
My Opinion on Stock Purchase
Conclusion

From the Paper:

"This brief overview of Viacom's history reveals that Viacom historically has been shaped by a series of anti-trust moves and leveraged buyouts, many of them occurring decades before Viacom was actually formed. Viacom's history reveals that the company has programming that appeals to audiences in every demographic category. This has made Viacom the leader in the creation, production and distribution of entertainment, news, music and comedy. Viacom's history can be best understood via a breakdown of several of the segments that the company owns. CBS Television Network is the No. 1 most-watched network with more than 200 affiliated stations providing viewers with some of the nation's best entertainment, news and sports programming. Popular programs include CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, Survivor, The Late Show with David Letterman and 60 Minutes. Sports franchises include the NFL and the NCAA Basketball Championship; daytime drama The Young and The Restless leads a daytime programming lineup that has been No. 1 for more than 15 years."

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