{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/624751b6fc4a850013681169/6a42979b81f451b905fa3f65?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Beyond the Stage: How the BET Awards Became a Blueprint for Cultural Brand Building","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/624751b6fc4a850013681169/1782748978995-796e0f5e-24c2-4f11-8281-4c5227e187be.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In this episode of The Speed of Culture podcast, Louis Carr, President of BET and founder of Waymaker Media, joins Matt Britton to discuss how one of the most influential media brands in the world is evolving for a new era. Drawing on nearly four decades at BET, Louis breaks down why the brands winning with multicultural consumers lead with growth targets, not purpose statements, and what that distinction means for marketers. The conversation covers BET's community, culture, and connection framework, the network's intentional approach to youth relevance, and what the BET Awards reveal about where black culture is heading next. Louis also gets candid about the $7 million mistake that nearly ended his career and the waymakers who shaped everything that followed.</p><p><br></p><p>Follow Suzy on Twitter: @AskSuzyBiz</p><p>FollowLouis Carr on <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/louiscarrtv/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">LinkedIn</a></p><p>Subscribe to The Speed of Culture on your favorite podcast platform.</p><p>And if you have a question or suggestions for the show, send us an email at suzy@suzy.com</p>","author_name":"ADWEEK & Suzy"}