ViacomCBS adds cablenets to Hulu+ Live

ViacomCBS has expanded its distribution agreement with Disney-owned streaming service Hulu.

Ray Hopkins

The new deal brings 14 additional ViacomCBS cable networks to Hulu’s live TV subscription streaming service, Hulu+ Live TV, including BET, Comedy Central, MTV and Nickelodeon.

The multi-year pact, financial terms of which were not disclosed, includes the continued carriage of CBS broadcast stations, CBS Sports Network, Pop TV, Smithsonian Channel, The CW and Showtime.

Ray Hopkins, president of US networks distribution at ViacomCBS, said the agreement “underscores the value of our powerful portfolio of brands to next-generation TV platforms and viewers.”

“Hulu continues to be a great partner and this agreement ensures that Hulu + Live TV subscribers are now able to enjoy the full breadth of our leading content across news, sports and entertainment for the first time,” Hopkins added.