30-Year Media Veteran Michele Ghee Joins Athlete Fan Owned media company PlayersTV as First-Ever Chairwoman Spearheading a Bold New Era in Athlete Media and Distribution
Mar 27, 2024
Athlete, Entrepreneur, and Media Personality Chiney Ogwumike Teams Up with 3-Time WNBA Champion Alysha Clark to Empower Diversity in Athlete Media with Investment in PlayersTV, Unveiling Exciting New Content During Women's History Month ` PlayersTV has 70+ athlete owners and investors across the NFL, NBA, WNBA, and MLB including Chris Paul, Damian Lillard, Travis Kelce, Dwyane Wade, Carmelo Anthony, Vernon Davis, Kyrie Irving, AJ Andrews, Deandre Jordan, Natasha Cloud and many more. DALLAS, March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- PlayersTV, the first ever athlete owned media network and content provider dedicated to lifestyle and culture, proudly announces the appointment of Michele Ghee, CEO of Expectant Media, as its first Chairwoman of the Board. With an esteemed career spanning three decades in media and entertainment, Ghee's extensive expertise will drive innovation and growth for PlayersTV. Furthermore, PlayersTV is extremely excited to welcome WNBA stars Alysha Clark and Chiney Ogwumike as investor owners, reinforcing the network's commitment to diversity and excellence. "I'm honored to guide and direct this brilliant team of forward thinking individuals to accelerate their growth," said Ghee. "Deron, Collin and the 70-plus athlete owners are more than passionate about sports; they are passionate about the human beings and the stories that transcend the game!" She continued, "I'm excited and ready to hold the marketplace accountable and help them solidify the partnerships they need to grow and thrive while providing significant value to the brands that support us." Game on! As Chairwoman of PlayersTV, Ghee will steer the network's strategic direction, engaging athlete fans globally. Her appointment marks a new era of growth and advancement for PlayersTV under her visionary leadership. Ghee currently serves as CEO and Co-founder of Expectant Media, dedicated to supporting the growth of black-owned media. Her commitment to empowering black voices emphasizes her dedication to diversity and inclusion in the media industry. Ghee is a transformational leader that has generated over $1B in revenue while working for some of the most powerful media companies in the world including EBONY and Jet, EBONY Studios, WME, CNN, A&E, The History Channel, and BET Networks. While at BET, Michele created and ran the first and only network for Black women: BETHer. Joining Ghee as investors and owners, Chiney Ogwumike and Alysha Clark bring a distinct perspective and passion for sports, lifestyle and culture to PlayersTV. Chiney Ogwumike, a two-time WNBA All-Star for the Los Angeles Sparks, a full-time Sports Broadcaster, and host of The Chiney Show, epitomizes excellence both on and off ...Full story available on Benzinga.com
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