In episode 3 of The Culture Niche Podcast, we interview Amy Dubois Barnett, an industry veteran, multi-platform storyteller, digital strategist, author, and brand Builder. We discuss Amy’s historic media career and journey from her days of being editor-in-chief at Ebony Magazine, to her current role as SVP-General Manager of BET Digital. 

About Amy Dubois Barnett:

Multi-Platform Storyteller, Digital Strategist, Brand Builder

Senior Vice President and General Manager of BET Digital where she oversees all aspects of digital content of BET non-linear platforms, BET’s digital and social strategy, content development, social programming, editorial, business development/partnerships, and digital business operations.

Most recently, Barnett was the Chief Content Officer for theGrio and Executive Vice President, Digital for Entertainment Studios, theGrio’s parent company. Prior to Entertainment Studios, Barnett was recruited by ESPN to lead the development and launch of The Undefeated.

Before her stint at ESPN, Barnett served as editor-in-chief of Ebony magazine, as well as editor-in-chief of Honey and Teen People magazines, and the deputy editor of Harper’s Bazaar.

Barnett has appeared weekly as an on-air correspondent for CNN and has been featured on national television shows including The Today Show, Good Morning America, CNN Tonight with Don Lemon, The Early Show, The Katie Show, Nightline, and on various programs on MSNBC, VH1, MTV, and BET. She is also the author of an NAACP Image Award-nominated advice book for women, Get Yours! How to Have Everything You Ever Dreamed of and More (Doubleday/Broadway Books).

Follow Amy: 

LinkedIn (hyperlink text https://www.linkedin.com/in/amydbarnett)

Twitter (hyperlink text https://twitter.com/amydbarnett)

Instagram (hyperlink text https://www.instagram.com/amyduboisbarnett/) 

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