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ESSENCE Is Getting A New Streaming Channel Thanks To A Partnership With Kevin Hart’s Media Company

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Hartbeat, the global entertainment company founded by Kevin Hart, and Sundial Media & Technology Group (SMTG), the parent company of ESSENCE, AFROPUNK, and Refinery29, have partnered to launch an ESSENCE-branded FAST (Free Ad-Supported Streaming Television) channel. This partnership comes at a crucial time, as Black viewership on Connected TV (CTV) and FAST platforms is experiencing significant growth; however, programs specifically targeted at Black women on major streaming platforms are limited. “We’re proud to introduce an ESSENCE-branded FAST channel that elevates the voices, experiences, and culture of our audience, offering access

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Kevin Hart Becomes His Company’s CEO After Two Leaders Exit

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Kevin Hart has become CEO of his entertainment company, Hartbeat Productions. Two CEOs left the company within 15 months, while nearly 20 employees were dismissed during the same period. The CEO’s exits were due to differences of opinion over the company’s strategic direction. However, they left the company on good terms, according to Bloomberg. Layoffs in Hollywood These layoffs speak to the challenges all independent production companies are experiencing during Hollywood’s time of austerity. Production companies struggle to sell many shows, forcing major studios and networks to limit their output

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