Byron Allen Says BET Should Be Black-Owned

The transcript discusses a potential deal involving BET, with the speaker being a potential bidder alongside others like Tyler Perry and P Diddy. The speaker emphasizes the importance of returning BET to black ownership. They highlight the benefits of acquiring BET, such as integrating human capital and promoting equity and inclusion. The speaker also expresses interest in acquiring local broadcast network affiliates, emphasizing the importance of local news. Lastly, the speaker mentions that their business is not affected by the current writers strike due to their focus on lifestyle content.

What is the main reason the speaker is interested in acquiring BET?

• To expand their sports broadcasting rights

• To return it to black ownership

• To merge it with another media company

• To focus on international markets

How does the speaker view the human capital at BET?

• As irrelevant to their business strategy

• As a reason to avoid the acquisition

• As a valuable asset to integrate

• As a challenge to manage

What is the speaker's priority when acquiring a BIG4 network affiliate?

• To become a leader in local news

• To dominate international news

• To focus on entertainment content

• To reduce operational costs

What percentage of viewers get their news from local broadcasting, according to the speaker?

• 80%

• 70%

• 60%

• 50%

How is the speaker's business affected by the writers' strike?

• It is significantly impacted

• It is not affected at all

• It faces minor disruptions

• It benefits from the strike