Bet has named Scott M. Mills as the network’s new president. Current president Debra L. Lee will stay on as chairman and CEO, the Viacom-owned asset announced Thursday. Mills will take on day-to-day tasks and strategy at Bet starting Jan. 1, 2018, with Lee set to focus on relationships with their external stakeholders and communities. Michael Armstrong will remain general manager and report to Mills. “Today, Bet is thriving as the #1 network for African American audiences, and we continue to see strong growth in ratings, share and social engagement,” Lee says. “I have spent more than 20 years leading this incredible enterprise.
- 12/14/2017
- by Jennifer Maas
- The Wrap
Bet Networks has named Viacom executive and former Bet boss Scott M. Mills as president, a role in which he will oversee overall strategy and day-to-day operations of Bet Networks including oversight of the brand's programming, ad sales and digital teams. Debra Lee will continue in her chairman and CEO role but is stepping back from running the network, and will serve as an advisor to Mills. Michael Armstrong will continue in his position as Gm, and as part of the…...
- 12/14/2017
- Deadline TV
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