upfront meetings in NYC as the company brought out both David Letterman and Robin Williams to promote new shows while CEO Les Moonves took a number of well-placed shots at competitors. Media analysts see the fall lineup from CBS as strong enough to preserve
Television Consumer Freedom Act including a ban on networks converting to cable, the headaches of the industry have become a little more pronounced. Don't expect CBS head honcho Les Moonves to stay quiet on the latest development. 1 comment!
come with a vote.) By the same means, National Amusements also controls Viacom VIAB, where Redstone is also chairman. Les Moonves has served as CEO and president since CBS split off from Viacom in 2006. Setting aside various changes in the corporate structure
quarter and full year 2012 earnings call. Joining me for today's discussion are Sumner Redstone, our Executive Chairman; Leslie Moonves , President and CEO; and Joe Ianniello, Executive Vice President and CFO. Sumner will have opening remarks and will turn
our third quarter 2012 earnings call. Joining me for today's discussion are Sumner Redstone, our Executive Chairman; Leslie Moonves , President and CEO; and Joe Ianniello, Executive Vice President and CFO. Sumner will have opening remarks and will turn
CBS ( CBS +1.2% ) is buying, only Sony ( SNE -3.8% ) isn't selling: After the company's top exec, Les Moonves , expressed an interest in buying Sony's TV and movie businesses, execs with the Japanese company all but quashed the
that the company won't back down from offering its Hopper DVR service that zaps commercials. Though execs such as CBS CEO Les Moonves continually try to hammer away at Dish over the feature, is a seismic shift in the advertising-supported TV model already
hosted by Bank of America, with the controversial ad hopper service from Dish Network a big topic of conversation with CEO Les Moonves . The exec is adamant that CBS will not do business with Dish as it's model isn't how the ecosystem works. He also says
LOS ANGELES, Aug 2 (Reuters) - CBS Corp is not looking to sell its outdoor advertising business but will consider any offers at the "right price," Chief Executive Les Moonves said on Thursday.
quarter 2012 earnings call. Joining me for today's discussion are Sumner Redstone, our Executive Chairman; Leslie Moonves , President and CEO; and Joe Ianniello, Executive Vice President and CFO. Click here for the full transcript