Black Entertainment Television Company Description
You might say this network gives cable TV some street cred. Black Entertainment Television (BET) is the leading cable channel targeting African-American audiences with a mix of entertainment, music, and news programming. Reaching more than 85 million US homes, BET boasts a line up that includes 106 & Park (music videos), College Hill (reality show), and BET News. The network is the flagship property of BET Networks, which includes sister outlets BET Gospel, BET Hip Hop, and BET J (jazz and R&B music programming). Launched in 1980, BET is owned by media conglomerate Viacom through BET Holdings.
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The Company Description provides a historical perspective of Black Entertainment Television's organization from inception to current status.
Produced by Hoover's in-house editorial team, the Company Description tracks ownership transitions, company progress via mergers and acquisitions, major growth milestones, and strategic initiatives, to provide a holistic view of Black Entertainment Television's evolution in the marketplace.
