BET Media Group
American media and entertainment group targeting African Americans.
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Overview
BET Media Group (formerly BET Networks) is an American media and entertainment company founded in 1980, headquartered in Washington D.C. It operates BET television, BET+ streaming service, etc., primarily targeting African American audiences. It is now a subsidiary of Paramount Global.
Products and positioning
Media brand for African Americans
Product categories. Television network · Streaming service
Controversies
Recent events
BET launches "Get Your Mind Right" mental health initiative[2]
BET announced "Get Your Mind Right," a year-round multi-platform mental health initiative to normalize conversations about mental wellness and connect Black communities to culturally relevant resources, and launched a national call for nominations for its Black Joy Is Healing Spotlight series.
- Unconfirmed
BET announces livestream partnership with TIDAL[3]
BET announced a partnership with TIDAL to livestream the “SAVING OUR SELVES: A BET COVID-19 RELIEF EFFORT” special for free. The special was scheduled to stream live starting at 8:00 pm EST.
Reported
BET announces COVID-19 relief broadcast[4]
BET announced a planned “Saving Our Selves: A BET COVID-19 Relief Effort” broadcast special for April 22, featuring virtual appearances and performances alongside information about managing and coping with the pandemic.
Reported
BET announces COVID-19 relief broadcast[5]
BET announced that it would air a COVID-19 relief broadcast on April 22, featuring virtual appearances and performances, and providing information about coping with the pandemic. The United Way would donate proceeds to affected Black communities in five U.S. cities.
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Reported
Screenwriter sues over What Men Want[1]
Screenwriter Joe Carlini sued Paramount and BET, alleging that the film What Men Want infringed the copyright in his screenplay and seeking a share of the film's proceeds.
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