Paramount Media Networks

Paramount Media Networks, called MTV Networks from 1984^[1] until 2011, is a media company. It was formed in New York City in 1984. It manages the operations of many television channels and Internet brands. This includes the original MTV (Music Television) channel in United States. The division is owned by Paramount Global.

Paramount Media Networks

Formerly	MTV Networks (1984–2011) Viacom Media Networks (2011–2019) ViacomCBS Domestic Media Networks (2019–2022)
Company type	Division
Industry	Entertainment, cable and satellite television
Founded	July 18, 1984; 41 years ago (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 Noggin Paramount Network Colors Pop TV Showtime Smithsonian Channel TeenNick The Movie Channel TV Land VH1
Owner	Independent (1984–1986) National Amusements (1986–present)
Parent	Warner Communications (1984–1985) American Express (1984–1985) Viacom (1985–2006, 2005–2019) Paramount Global (2019–present)
Subsidiaries	MTV Entertainment Group Showtime Networks BET Networks Awesomeness Paws, Inc. Avatar Studios