Media Mogul Byron Allen Steps Into Sinclair Sports Deal

Byron Allen discusses his media ventures, including Sinclair's acquisition of Fox's regional sports networks and his plans to buy TV stations in Indiana and Louisiana. He shares his interest in acquiring Tribune Broadcasting and his relationship with Sinclair. Allen outlines his investment strategy, emphasizing personal investments and content provision. He aims to build the largest media company, leveraging assets like The Weather Channel and a vast TV library.

What was the value of Sinclair Broadcast Group's acquisition of Fox's regional sports networks?

• $10 billion

• $8.5 billion

• $9.6 billion

• $165 million

Which company did Byron Allen express interest in acquiring but was ultimately unsuccessful?

• Sinclair

• Tribune Broadcasting

• Disney

• Comcast

What did Rupert Murdoch reportedly say was the ultimate leverage in television?

• Reality Shows

• Sports

• Drama

• News

How did Byron Allen start his media company?

• From his dining room table

• With a large investment

• By acquiring a major network

• Through a partnership with Disney

What is Byron Allen's approach to investing in projects that Allen Media does not fully control?

• He avoids such investments

• He makes personal investments

• He uses Allen Media's capital

• He seeks external investors

What is Byron Allen's ultimate goal for his media company?

• To focus solely on sports content

• To be the biggest media company in the world

• To have the largest market cap

• To be the most innovative

How many television shows did Byron Allen's company end up with?

• 43

• 50

• 30

• 60