Is RLJ a black owned company?
RLJ Entertainment, Inc. marks the third time Johnson has successfully taken a company public. Two of Johnson’s holding companies are ranked among the top Black-owned companies in the country on the Black Enterprise 100s list: RLJ-McLarty-Landers Automotive Holdings, LLC and RLJ Equity Partners, LLC.
Who is Rlj?
RLJ Entertainment, Inc. is a privately owned subsidiary of AMC Networks, RLJ Entertainment, Inc. is a premium digital channel company serving distinct audiences primarily through its popular OTT branded channels, Acorn TV (British TV) and UMC (Urban Movie Channel), which have rapidly grown through development.
What does Rlj stand for?
RLJ
| Acronym | Definition |
|---|---|
| RLJ | Red Light Jumper (auto driving habit) |
| RLJ | Racing Limoges Judo (French martial arts club) |
| RLJ | Radio Limonadovy Joe (Czech Internet radio) |
| RLJ | Russian Livejournal Community (website) |
What companies does Robert L Johnson own?
Robert L. Johnson is the Founder and Chairman of The RLJ Companies, LLC, an innovative business network, and owns or holds interests in businesses operating in hotel real estate, private equity, 401k fintech services, automobile dealerships, content streaming, gaming and sports betting.
Who founded RLJ Lodging Trust?
Robert L. Johnson
RLJ Lodging Trust/Founders
RLJ Development was co-founded in 2000 by Robert L. Johnson, our Executive Chairman, and Thomas J. Baltimore Jr.. In August 2017, the company completed its merger with FelCor Lodging Trust, further diversifying the company’s footprint through the addition of 37 high quality properties.
Who owns RLJE entertainment?
RLJ Entertainment
AMC Networks
RLJE Films/Parent organizations
RLJ Entertainment is now a privately-owned subsidiary of AMC Networks, with Mr. Johnson and his affiliates owning a stake of 17%.
Who owns Black Entertainment?
BET Networks
ViacomViacomCBS
BET/Parent organizations
Who owned bet before Viacom?
| Robert L. Johnson | |
|---|---|
| Johnson in 2018 | |
| Born | Robert Louis Johnson April 8, 1946 Hickory, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Alma mater | University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign (BA) Princeton University (MPA) |
| Known for | Co-founder of BET |
Who bought Acorn TV?
AMC Networks
When AMC Networks acquired a majority stake in RLJ Entertainment in 2016 for a reported $60 million, it did so primarily for the home entertainment distributor’s two SVOD services— Acorn TV and Urban Movie Channel (now ALLBLK)—and control of the Agatha Christie Limited intellectual property.
What company owns Acorn?
Acorn is now one of six streaming services from AMC Networks, which still sees the bulk of its nearly $3 billion in annual revenue come from cable subscriber fees and advertising. The company offers Sundance Now, which has films, dramas and true crime stories. Shudder is for horror fans.
Who is the vice president of RLJ Companies?
Ernita Thomas serves as the Executive Vice President of Finance of The RLJ Companies, LLC, a holding company founded by Robert L. Johnson that provides strategic investments in a diverse portfolio of companies that includes real estate, private equity, 401k fintech services, automobile dealerships, content streaming, gaming and sports betting.
What kind of company is RLJ Lodging Trust?
RLJ Lodging Trust is a self-advised, publicly traded real estate investment trust focused on owning premium-branded, focused-service and compact full-service hotels.
What kind of company is RLJ Equity Partners?
RLJ Equity Partners is a middle-market private equity firm focused on generating long-term capital appreciation by investing in profitable and growing businesses led by strong management teams.