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Byron Allen Allen Media Group
August 26, 2022
The new carriage deal means HBCU GO will now be available in 70% of Black households and 60% of households across…
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August 23, 2022
Michele Ghee, the former CEO of Ebony and Jet, is joining Byron Allen's Allen Media Group as president of multicultural…
August 11, 2022
Malone, who joined the AMG family in June, was crucial to the financing of its significant transactions over the previous…
August 5, 2022
Marc Lamont Hill has been a mainstay in mainstream media for more than a decade and he's now joining theGrio…
Byron Allen thegrio.com
August 1, 2022
It’s official: After the acquisition of Black News Channel, Byron Allen hopes to mark a bold new era for Black-owned media.
Byron Allen Allen Media Group
July 22, 2022
HBCU GO, the media provider for the nation’s HBCUs that is owned by Byron Allen’s Allen Media Group, has announced…
Byron Allen Allen Media Group
July 20, 2022
Allen acquired the network for $11 million after approval from a Florida bankruptcy court, according to a company press release.
Byron Allen thegrio.com
April 29, 2022
TheGrio, Allen Media Group’s multi-platform news, entertainment, and lifestyle brand, will recognize 25 years of White House coverage by its
April 12, 2022
The upcoming MOBE symposium for Black entrepreneurs explores opportunities, but there's still a lot of "lip service" from corporations.
April 6, 2022
Yvette Moyo founded MOBE in 1992 to connect Black entrepreneurs in marketing, business and entertainment, providing support and guidance.
Byron Allen thegrio.com
March 17, 2022
Byron Allen is taking legal action against Nielsen, accusing the data company of “fraudulent misrepresentation and fraud by concealment."
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March 15, 2022
The historic deal grants HBCU GO cable, linear, streaming, broadcast, VOD and pay-per-view rights to SWAC sporting events.
Byron Allen thegrio.com
February 20, 2022
Media mogul Byron Allen sat with CBS "Sunday Morning" to discuss being a role model for Black entrepreneurs in an…
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February 7, 2022
Allen Media Group acquires the VOD rights for Ernest Dickerson's film, 'Double Play,' premiering via Freestyle Digital Media on Feb.…
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January 27, 2022
Byron Allen’s Allen Media Group, parent company of theGrio, has tapped Sydnie Karras for the position of Chief Accounting Officer.
January 26, 2022
Horror fans are in for a treat as Freestyle Digital Media has acquired The Touched One, a supernatural-horror dramatic feature.
Byron Allen thegrio.com
January 18, 2022
Allen Media Group has announced its new strategic partnership with Google to accelerate growth across all of its portfolio.
January 6, 2022
Subscribers will be able to purchase tickets and access pay-per-view events, as well as buy merchandise and place sports bets.
Byron Allen thegrio.com
December 16, 2021
Acquisition of the outlet will bring Allen Media Broadcasting’s holding to 36 television stations in 21 U.S. markets.
Byron Allen thegrio.com
November 5, 2021
Byron Allen sent an open letter to McDonald's Board of Directors calling for the resignation of President and CEO Chris…