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Robert Louis Johnson (born April 8, 1946) is an American entrepreneur, media magnate, executive, philanthropist, and investor. He is the co-founder of BET, which was acquired by Viacom in 2001. He also founded RLJ Companies, a holding company that invests in various business sectors.
Apr 2, 2014 · Robert L. Johnson is an American entrepreneur best known as the founder of the BET channel and as the country’s first African American billionaire.
Feb 29, 2024 · Robert L. Johnson became a billionaire after selling BET to Viacom in a $3 billion deal. He said his best business advice came from the billionaire businessman John Malone.
Feb 26, 2018 · Today, Johnson is the owner and chairman of asset management firm RLJ companies, which he founded in 2004. He also sits on the board of many prominent organizations including Lowe’s Co. and the...
May 23, 2018 · Robert L. Johnson founded Black Entertainment Television (BET), the first U.S. television network aimed at African American audiences. Starting in 1979 with a $15,000 loan, Johnson turned BET into one of the richest franchises in the cable industry.
Apr 26, 2024 · Robert L. Johnson (born April 8, 1946, Hickory, Mississippi, U.S.) is an American businessman, founder of Black Entertainment Television (BET), and the first African American majority owner of a major professional sports team in the United States.
Robert L. Johnson. Black Entertainment Television. 1980–2001. Industry: Entertainment & Broadcast Media. Era: 1980. Johnson created the first and only cable television station with programming for and about black Americans. Though he struggled to gain a subscriber base in the early eighties, Johnson persevered and built a viable enterprise.
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