BET Media Group | |
Formerly | BET Holdings Inc. (1983–2001) BET Networks (2001–2022) |
Company type | Subsidiary |
Industry | Entertainment |
Founded | 1983 |
Founder | Robert L. Johnson |
Headquarters | , U.S. |
Key people | |
Products | Pay television, television production |
Brands | |
Owner | Paramount Global |
Number of employees | 11,949 |
Parent | CBS Entertainment |
Website | www |
Black Entertainment Television LLC (doing business as the BET Media Group, and formerly known as BET Networks) is a subsidiary of American media conglomerate Paramount Global under its CBS Entertainment unit. BET oversees television channels and premium services aimed at African Americans, including its namesake cable channel.