Byron Allen takes control of BuzzFeed
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CBS announced its deal with Allen in April, giving him the full 11:35 p.m. hour to air back-to-back episodes of “Comics Unleashed” Mondays through Fridays. Allen will also continue to own the following hour, as his comedy game show “Funny You Should Ask” shifts its schedule.
Byron Allen is worth about $1B. He built a vast media empire with Alen Media Group from his stand-up comedy career, through decades of smart business moves.
*Byron Allen is stepping into one of digital media’s most recognized brands. The Los Angeles-based founder of Allen Media Group has reached an agreement to acquire a controlling interest in BuzzFeed, committing $120 million to the deal and assuming the ...