Allen Media Group

One of the largest Black-owned media companies in the U.S., operating a significant portfolio of broadcast TV stations, cable networks, and digital properties with a strong multicultural audience focus.

Allen Media Group (AMG) is a privately held, fully integrated media company founded by entertainment mogul Byron Allen. The company owns and operates one of the largest independently owned portfolios of broadcast television stations in the United States, reaching over 90% of U.S. television households. AMG's holdings include 27+ local broadcast TV stations, a suite of cable and streaming networks (including The Weather Channel, HBCUGo, Comedy.TV, Recipe.TV, and others), and a robust digital media division through Entertainment Studios. In the AdTech and advertising ecosystem, Allen Media Group is significant as a major multicultural and general market media owner that offers advertisers direct access to diverse audiences across linear TV, streaming, and digital platforms. The company has been vocal about diversity in media buying and has pushed major advertisers to increase spending with Black-owned media companies. AMG's scale across broadcast, cable, and digital gives it a unique cross-platform advertising proposition. Allen Media Group has pursued an aggressive acquisition strategy, purchasing The Weather Channel television network in 2018 and acquiring numerous local TV stations from companies like Tegna and others. The company competes with major broadcast groups like Nexstar, Sinclair, and Gray Television for local advertising dollars, while also competing in the cable and streaming space. Its emphasis on multicultural content and ownership diversity distinguishes it from many peers in the media landscape.