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Scott Mills Exits BET as Louis Carr Is Named President and BET Studios Moves to CBS Studios

The overhaul folds BET into George Cheeks’ TV Media structure to streamline operations.

Overview

  • Louis Carr will lead BET while continuing as president of media sales and will report to George Cheeks.
  • BET Studios will operate as a label within CBS Studios, with Aisha Summers-Burke expected to continue leading it, according to sources.
  • Cheeks said core corporate functions such as communications, finance, BALA, marketing and research will be shared across the TV Media division.
  • Cheeks’ memo did not address the organizational placement of BET+, leaving its oversight unclear.
  • Mills departs after 23 years, during which BET launched BET+, BET Studios and FAST channels to expand beyond linear cable.