ViacomCBS Domestic Media Networks

ViacomCBS Domestic Media Networks

ViacomCBS Domestic Media Networks headquarters at One Astor Plaza in New York City
Formerly	Warner Cable Communications (1977–1979) Warner-Amex Satellite Entertainment (1979–1985) MTV Networks (1984–2011) Viacom Media Networks (2011–2019)
Type	Division
Industry	Entertainment, cable and satellite television
Founded	December 1, 1977 (1977-12-01) (as Warner Cable Communications) July 18, 1984 (1984-07-18) (as MTV Networks)
Founder	Robert Pittman
Headquarters	1515 Broadway, New York City, New York , U.S.
Key people	Chris McCarthy (President; MTV Entertainment Group) Scott Mills (President, BET Networks) David Nevins (Chairman and CEO, Showtime Networks) Brian Robbins (President; Nickelodeon Group)
Brands	BET CMT Comedy Central Flix Logo MTV Nickelodeon Nick Jr. Nicktoons Paramount Network Pop TV Showtime Smithsonian Channel TeenNick The Movie Channel TV Land VH1
Owner	Independent (1977–1986) National Amusements (1986–present)
Parent	Warner Communications (1977–1985) American Express (1979–1985) Viacom (1985–2006, 2005–2019) ViacomCBS (2019–present)
Subsidiaries	MTV Entertainment Group Showtime Networks BET Networks Awesomeness Paws, Inc. Avatar Studios

ViacomCBS Domestic Media Networks (formerly known as Warner Cable Communications, Warner-Amex Satellite Entertainment, MTV Networks, Viacom Media Networks, and ViacomCBS Domestic Media Networks) is a media company formed in New York City in 1984. Viacom oversees the operations of many television channels and Internet brands. This includes the original MTV (Music Television) channel in the United States. the division is owned by Paramount Global.

Programming

• SpongeBob SquarePants (1999–present)
• The Backyardigans (2004–13)
• Yo Gabba Gabba! (2007–16)