CBS Beats in 1Q on Super Bowl, Grammy Ad Sales

The video discusses CBS's impressive advertising sales growth, driven partly by the Super Bowl, despite declining TV ratings. CBS is exploring strategic options for its radio division to reduce reliance on advertising. The Sumner Redstone competency trial is set to begin, with implications for CBS's share structure. Showtime, owned by CBS, is performing well against HBO, though it faces challenges in maintaining its competitive edge.

What was the percentage increase in CBS Network advertising sales, excluding the Super Bowl and additional football games?

• 31%

• 14%

• 49%

• 12%

Why is CBS considering selling its radio division?

• To focus more on television

• To reduce reliance on advertising

• To invest in new technologies

• To expand internationally

What legal situation involving Sumner Redstone was mentioned in the transcript?

• A merger trial

• A competency trial

• A financial fraud case

• A patent dispute

Which network is Showtime primarily competing with?

• HBO

• ABC

• NBC

• Fox

What was the year-over-year revenue change for Showtime?

• 5% increase

• 3% decrease

• 5% decrease

• 3% increase