Byron Allen[2] (born Byron Allen Folks on April 22, 1961) [3] is an American businessman, film and television producer, and comedian. He is the founder of the U.S. media company Allen Media Group (formerly Entertainment Studios), which has interests in television production, broadcasting, film production, and digital media. Born in Detroit and later moving to Los Angeles, he initially pursued ...

Chairman and CEO Byron Allen founded Allen Media Group (Entertainment Studios) in 1993. After starting the company, Byron Allen set out to produce low-cost non-fiction television programming. The first show, Entertainers with Byron Allen, …

6 days ago · The Byron Allen-owned media company is reportedly hitting pause on its plan to lay off local meteorologists. Getty Images for Tribeca Festival Now, the media group is hitting pause on its plan to ...

With television experience as being a former co-host of the NBC series Real People from 1979 until 1984, stand-up comedian Byron Allen launched his own weekly syndicated late-night talk show, The Byron Allen Show, in 1989.

In 1993, comedian, producer, media mogul, and philanthropist Byron Allen founded his Los Angeles-based global media company, Entertainment Studios. The company has additional offices in New York, Chicago, Atlanta, and Raleigh.

May 3, 2023 · Byron Allen, the founder, chairman and CEO of Allen Media Group, will receive the Fred Dressler Leadership Award at the 2024 Mirror Awards on June 13 in New York City.

Dec 14, 2023 · Byron Allen (Folks) is an American businessman, television producer, and comedian born in Detroit, Michigan, on April 22, 1961. His media company, Entertainment Studios, owns assets in television production, broadcasting, film production, and digital media.

Jan 29, 2024 · Allen Media Group (AMG) ‘s “AMG Upfront” is planned for Wednesday, April 24, from Noon to 2pm at Avra Rockefeller Center. At the event, AMG will present its latest programming news, technology...

Nov 21, 2024 · Byron Allen’s HBCU GO, a free-streaming digital platform, will air 20 college basketball games this upcoming season. The platform will showcase men’s and women’s games including double-headers from the CIAA, SIAC, and SWAC.

Sep 13, 2023 · The billionaire media mogul’s company, Allen Media Group (AMG) recently announced its free-streaming digital platform, HBCU GO — has secured a 10-year media rights partnership with the Central...