CBS — status

CBS.com is the primary online platform for the CBS television network, a subsidiary of Paramount Global. The website’s business model is a hybrid that combines advertising revenue with a strategy to drive subscriptions to its parent company's streaming service, Paramount+. Its history is tied to the evolution of the internet and digital media, as the site has transitioned from a simple informational page to a robust content portal offering on-demand video, live streaming, and a wide array of original web content. The core purpose of cbs.com is to provide a digital complement to the linear television channel, with a focus on a "catch-up" viewing model. It offers free, ad-supported access to recently aired episodes of many of CBS's popular shows, a key feature that appeals to viewers who have cut the cord or missed a broadcast. However, to access the full library of content, including past seasons of shows and live streaming of the CBS network, users are directed to subscribe to Paramount+. This strategic integration of a free, ad-supported service with a paid subscription model is a common approach for traditional media companies in the streaming era. The website also serves as a news and entertainment hub, with sections for CBS News, CBS Sports, and other branded content.