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Aisha Summers-Burke takes leadership over BET Studios and network creative programming

BET named Aisha Summers-Burke to unify studio and network creative operations, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

The short version

  • BET President Louis Carr announced Aisha Summers-Burke as head of BET Studios and BET Creative Programming.[The Hollywood Reporter]
  • The promotion unifies BET's studio and linear creative divisions under a single executive for the first time.[The Hollywood Reporter]
  • Summers-Burke will manage linear programming and content destined for Paramount+, which recently incorporated BET+.[The Hollywood Reporter]

Key facts

  • BET President Louis Carr notified staff that Aisha Summers-Burke was appointed head of BET Studios and BET Creative Programming.[The Hollywood Reporter]
  • Summers-Burke will supervise all creative material across BET's linear network while maintaining oversight of BET Studios.[The Hollywood Reporter]
  • The change marks the first time BET has consolidated its studio and broadcast creative units under a single leader.[The Hollywood Reporter]
  • Content developed under Summers-Burke will stream on Paramount+, which recently absorbed BET+.[The Hollywood Reporter]
  • Summers-Burke has been with BET Studios since its 2021 inception, initially serving as executive vice president and head of creative.[The Hollywood Reporter]

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