Macro Acquires Allblk Streaming Service

Macro, the multi-platform entertainment company founded by Charles D. King, has acquired Allblk, the streaming distribution platform dedicated to Black audiences, from AMC Global Media. “At a time of significant disruption and consolidation across the media industry landscape, Macro sees an opportun

Charles D. King’s Macro is getting into the direct-to-consumer business, acquiring streaming service AllBlk from AMC Global Media. The service, which targets Black viewers, was launched in 2014 as UMC (short for Urban Movie Classics) by businessman and BET founder Robert L. Johnson. His compan