BET Media

Scott Mills departing Paramount’s BET Media after two decades
BET Media Group President and CEO Scott Mills is stepping down from the role after more than two decades with the company.

Paramount appears willing to keep cable networks for now
Company executives have discussed ways to refresh the brand identities and programming of MTV, Nickelodeon, Comedy Central and BET to attract younger viewers, most of whom no longer pay for cable TV.

Paramount to keep BET Media, CEO David Ellison says
Paramount is no longer exploring a sale of BET Media, the company's new chief executive David Ellison told reporters on Wednesday.

BET Media launching Tyler Perry-centric FAST channels
BET Media and Tyler Perry are teaming up on two new FAST channels that will offer replays of certain BET sitcoms and dramas.

Skydance reaches tentative deal to acquire Paramount for $1.75 billion
The deal would involve a purchase of National Amusements, then an immediate merger with the famed movie studio.

Paramount looks to sell BET for around $1.7 billion
Paramount Global is engaged in conversations to sell BET Media for up to $1.7 billion, according to a report on Tuesday.

Paramount hires bankers to explore sale of assets
Paramount has hired investment bankers to explore the potential sale of certain assets, according to the company's co-CEOs.

BET Media to license Tyler Perry shows to other services
Eight series will be offered to subscription-based and ad-supported streaming services.

Analyst thinks Warner Bros Discovery should buy Paramount
Laura Martin with Needham cautioned mega mergers between large media companies was unlikely as long as Democratic lawmakers are in power.

Paramount abandons plan to sell stake in BET Media
Paramount has abandoned plans to sell a majority stake in BET Media, according to a report published late Wednesday evening.

Paramount to offer ad-supported version of BET Plus
The cheaper version will cost $6 a month and include ad breaks between 15 and 30 seconds long.