Allen Media Group is an American media and entertainment company founded in 1993. The company produces and distributes motion pictures and content across all platforms, and operates television networks, broadcast stations, and digital platforms. It is organized into multiple business units including The Network Group, The Broadcast Group, The Syndication Group, The Weather Group, Entertainment Studios Motion Pictures, and Freestyle Digital Media.
The company's portfolio includes ten 24-hour HD television networks, such as The Weather Channel, Comedy.tv, Cars.tv, and Pets.tv. It also operates digital platforms including TheGrio, a news platform for African-American audiences, and Local Now, a free streaming service for local news and other content. The group reaches millions of consumers daily.
Allen Media Group was founded by Byron Allen and is recognized as the first African-American owned multi-platform media studio. It is headquartered in Century City, Los Angeles, with additional offices in New York, Chicago, Atlanta, and Raleigh.
