April Ryan To Join Black-Owned Media Matters Webinar The veteran television journalist will interview Byron Allen, owner of The Weather Channel, Entertainment Studios and Allen Media Group, about his progress at convincing major marketers to devote 2% of their annual advertising spend on Black-owned media. Allen’s efforts have convinced General Motors to commit to a long-term advertising investment and Verizon announced it is planning to partner with Allen in a summit in May. To join the webinar, register here. By TVN Staff | April 8, 2021 | 11:00 a.m. ET. Reporter, author and White House correspondent April Ryan will take the virtual stage to interview entrepreneur Byron Allen about his crusade to convince big marketers and their advertising agencies to reverse systemic racism in the way they plan their media buys.