Byron Folks

Chief Executive Officer at BUZZFEED, INC.

65 year

Consumer Services

Technology Services

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Byron Allen Folks is the founder of Allen Media Group LLC, founded in 1993, holding the title of Chairman & Chief Executive Officer.
Current jobs include Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at BuzzFeed, Inc. starting in 2026; CEO, Chief Financial Officer & Director at Entertainment Studios Media, Inc.; Chairman at Allen Media Broadcasting LLC since 2020; and Chief Executive & Financial Officer, Director at CF Entertainment, Inc.

Byron Folks active positions

Companies	Position	Start
BUZZFEED, INC.	Chief Executive Officer	26/05/2026
CF Entertainment, Inc. CF Entertainment, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Produces television programs	Chief Executive Officer	-
Allen Media Broadcasting LLC Allen Media Broadcasting LLC BroadcastingConsumer Services Operates an American television station	Chairman	-
Entertainment Studios Media, Inc. Entertainment Studios Media, Inc. Media ConglomeratesConsumer Services Provides entertainment group services	Chief Executive Officer	-
Allen Media Group LLC Allen Media Group LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a global media, content and technology company & provides a mobile streaming platform	Chief Executive Officer	01/01/1993

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Private companies	5
BuzzFeed, Inc. (New York) BuzzFeed, Inc. (New York) Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Operates as a digital media company	Technology Services
CF Entertainment, Inc. CF Entertainment, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Produces television programs	Consumer Services
Allen Media Group LLC Allen Media Group LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a global media, content and technology company & provides a mobile streaming platform	Commercial Services
Allen Media Broadcasting LLC Allen Media Broadcasting LLC BroadcastingConsumer Services Operates an American television station	Consumer Services
Entertainment Studios Media, Inc. Entertainment Studios Media, Inc. Media ConglomeratesConsumer Services Provides entertainment group services	Consumer Services

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