Madison Gray - Profile and Journalist Details

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Biography

I could tell you some corny-ass corporate sounding story about how I started in one place, accomplished, this or that. But that ain't who I am. I'm looking for compelling stories to tell and compelling ways to tell them. Everyone else wants to follow orders, but I'm out to change the game. Oh yeah, I'm from Detroit, so I can smell a phony a mile away. Square business.

Content

Total articles 1051

• Could former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms crack the smoked glass ceiling?

  By Madison Gray Verified

  Apr. 13, 2025

• 5 Popular Black Goods About to Soar in Cost Thanks to Trump's Tariffs

  By Madison Gray Verified

  Apr. 12, 2025

• Fair housing advocates claim a victory, for now, against HUD and DOGE

  By Madison Gray Verified

  Apr. 06, 2025

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Company Info

Black Entertainment Television (BET)

BET (Black Entertainment Television) is a prominent media company focused on African American audiences. Founded in 1979 by Robert L. Johnson, it started as a two-hour weekly programming block before becoming a 24/7 cable channel in 1983. BET made history as the first black-owned company listed on the New York Stock Exchange in 1991 and was acquired by Viacom in 2001. It now operates under BET Media Group, which includes various television networks, digital platforms, and production studios. BET offers a range of services, including original programming on its main channel, BET Her, BET Jams, and BET Soul. It also features a premium movie channel and a subscription streaming service, BET+. The company produces content through BET Studios and hosts major award shows like the BET Awards and Soul Train Awards. With a strong emphasis on cultural representation, BET targets adults aged 18–49, particularly Black women, and collaborates with various advertisers to engage its audience effectively.