Byron Allen

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theGRIO.com
May 7, 2021
IPG Mediabrands officially commits a minimum of 5% of their media budgets to Black-owned media companies by 2023.
Byron Allen thegrio.com
April 29, 2021
Allen Media CEO and chairman Byron Allen acquires 12 stations from Gray TV in an all-cash deal for $380M it…
Byron Allen thegrio.com
April 20, 2021
Allen, owner of theGrio, proudly calls Local Now "the most localized news and entertainment free-streaming service on the planet."
April 8, 2021
On his REVOLT site, Combs joined the chorus calling out the racism behind General Motors' limited spending with Black media…
Byron Allen thegrio.com
April 7, 2021
"I'm very proud of Verizon," Allen told Deadline, "coming to the table to make sure we have real economic inclusion…
Byron Allen thegrio.com
April 5, 2021
Allen Media Group announced the recently purchased over-the-air 24/7 broadcast television network, This TV, has entered eight major markets.
Byron Allen thegrio.com
April 1, 2021
General Motors responded to allegations of racism by announcing plans to increase ad spending with Black-owned media,
General Motors Reports Quarterly Loss of 9.6 Billion
March 29, 2021
General Motors has responded to recent allegations of racism from a coalition of Black-owned media company leaders including Byron Allen.
March 29, 2021
Allen is among a group of seven Black media leaders who say they've been trying to meet with Barra for…
March 16, 2021
If major corporations didn't increase their investment in Black media, Allen — who owns TheGrio — told them, they'd soon…
Byron Allen thegrio.com
February 3, 2021
Byron Allen, chairman and CEO of Allen Media Group/Entertainment Studios, settled and withdrew his $10B suit against Charter Communications.
Byron Allen thegrio.com
February 3, 2021
Morehouse College announced that media mogul and philanthropist Byron Allen will be one of their prestigious Bennie and Candle honorees.
Byron Allen thegrio.com
January 22, 2021
Media mogul Byron Allen buys TV station in Hawaii, and donates $100K to combat food insecurity in the state.
Byron Allen thegrio.com
January 20, 2021
Byron Allen seeks to spend $10B on big four affiliates in 2021 as the businessman is ready to embark on…
April Ryan thegrio.com
December 16, 2020
April Ryan has signed with Byron Allen's Allen Media Group to serve as White House Correspondent, D.C. Bureau Chief for…
Dr. Fauci thegrio.com
December 9, 2020
Dr. Anthony Fauci said the Black community would be saving themselves and their loved ones by taking the COVID-19 vaccine.
Byron Allen thegrio.com
December 8, 2020
Comedian and media mogul Byron Allen's TheGrio.TV will be distributed on 11 major market Fox owned-and-operated television stations.
December 4, 2020
TheGrio.TV, which debuts on Friday, Jan. 15, "is especially important to me," says Allen, "as it will both serve and…
Pass the Light thegrio.com
November 5, 2020
Freestyle Digital Media, the digital film distribution arm of Entertainment Studios, has aquired the faith-themed drama Pass the Light.
November 2, 2020
Allen is joined by April Ryan, Dr. Jason Johnson, Dr. Christina M. Greer, Jody Amour and David A. Love for…