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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.

Charter to integrate BET Plus, Discovery Plus into Spectrum TV packages
Charter will include access to more network-backed apps like Discovery Plus and ESPN Unlimited within its Spectrum TV Select package by the end of the year.

Paramount TV business still biggest earner, but streaming gains ground in 2024
The company's traditional TV business accounted for nearly 65 percent of Paramount's overall revenue last year.

The Roku Channel adds ad-lite tier of BET Plus
Roku streamers can now purchase a subscription to the ad-supported tier of Paramount's BET Plus through The Roku Channel

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.

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.

Charter inks new deal with Paramount with streaming perks for Spectrum TV customers
Spectrum TV subscribers will soon get the ad-supported tiers of Paramount Plus and BET Plus for free.

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

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.