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Today, IMDbPro and ReFrame announced the 2024 ReFrame TV Stamp recipients and the ReFrame report findings, determined by ReFrame’s extensive analysis of IMDbPro data. The ReFrame TV Stamp is awarded to scripted series that hire women and other underrepresented genders in at least 50% of key roles. This year's report shows a decline of 8.5% in gender-balanced hiring compared to last year, with 77 of the 200 most popular series receiving the stamp. Despite this decline, several Emmy nominees met the gender-balanced production criteria, including "Abbott Elementary," "Fallout," "Hacks," "Mr. and Mrs. Smith," "Reservation Dogs," and "The Bear." Congratulations to all the ReFrame TV Stamp recipients this year on setting a powerful example for championing inclusivity and gender representation within the entertainment industry. IMDb and IMDbPro are committed to supporting hiring decisions and content that reflects the full diversity of our world. By amplifying these important stories and the talented teams behind them, we can inspire lasting change in the entertainment industry. To learn more about the 2024 ReFrame TV Stamp winners and the state of gender representation in TV, check out the full report: https://lnkd.in/gAXqdQm8 WIF Sundance Institute

We can look to international models for ways to address the systemic lack of diversity on and off our screens, writes Professor Olivia Khoo: _________ #screen #screenindustry #diversity #representation #media #screenmedia #film #tv #australianarts

'If you can see it, you can be it': How the media technology industry can take action to inspire more women to join. Read this TVBEurope article today about Telestream’s efforts in DEI from our Chief People Officer, Claudia Fuentes. https://bit.ly/4caIanp #Telestream #InternationalWomensDay #Broadcast #Broadcasting #TVBeurope

🍿Netflix’s strategic decision to release season three of Bridgerton in two parts, has proven triumphant. The series has secured the top spot for most viewed and enjoyed title in Q2 in Australia.     Focusing on racial and gender empowerment, this romance series not only attracts more females #GenZ and #Milennials than the Netflix average, but also appeals to a predominantly female audience.     Another Netflix show, Baby Reindeer ranked as the second most viewed and enjoyed show in Q2, drawing more male viewers and 35-54 year-olds than Bridgerton. Netflix led the quarter with four of the top five titles, including Eric and The Gentleman, and topped subscriber satisfaction at 38%, 10 points above average. Prime Video & Amazon MGM Studios’s Fallout was the third most enjoyed show and the top draw for new subscribers.    Read the latest #EntertainmentOnDemand Barometer for further findings and reach out to Andrew Northedge and Tamsin Timpson https://lnkd.in/dFE6wtgh

Introvert Guide : Philippine Television, Gender Gap and The Primetime Corridor? Is there a gender gap in terms of viewers within a stratified viewership based on the Primetime Corridor? Yes and No. The Raw data , educated observations and ratings reflect that the significant gaps are prevalent in both prime 1 and 2. In both primary and secondary viewers deviated by age and social class. Prime 1’s dominant viewers are middle-middle class , adult male, leaning conservative-populist, working class. Secondary are young adults, upper middle class, who are often entrepreneurs-small businesses. A labor class-OFWs are intertwined between the the primary and secondary dominant viewers. Prime 2’s primary dominant viewers are... young female adults, working class-Non Diploma. Secondary are adults, Female, leaning professionals with Diploma. What is interesting, these gender gaps, collective, disappear in the viewership progression as the timeline moves from Prime 3 to the newly defined Prime 5. Usually, groupings are no longer based on gender... instead— categorized by generational lines or leanings. Shift may occur within time slots or block as well as migration from one slot to the next. Depending on derivatives based on taste, interests or motives by the end users #BGYO #SB19 #BINI #starmagic #pitchingideas #writing #gmastorytellers #GMAIntegratedNews #GMARegionalTV #GMA #GMAIntegratedNews #GMA #Ratings #GMARegionalTV #ratingsvsaward #engagement #television #tentpole #creative #streaming #CignalTV #ABSCBN #TV5 #Kapamilya #Kapatid #Kapuso #creative #promo #marketingdigital

Building on our Reflecting Me: Global Representation On-Screen research in 2021, and in support of Paramount’s global commitment to Content for Change, we're diving into Australians' evolving views on representation in media. General Manager of Data, Insights & Analytics, Gareth Tomlin, discusses the welcome surge in diverse stories being told in Australian television and film, with a broader representation of the people we see on screen. Yet, the question remains, is it enough? And what role do media and creative agencies play in ad-supported environments? https://lnkd.in/gDQzGBVE

🎄 It's Day 1 of the TV Industry Human Rights Forum Advent Calendar each day we'll be sharing one of our free resources. So to start us off, here is our free resource on 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗧𝗩 🎁 🎥 TV production can involve situations that put some team members at greater risk because of an aspect of their identity or take place in countries which actively discriminate against individuals with certain characteristics or where cultural norms can create tensions if not respected. 🙂 This is one of several resources we have published several resources to help answer the question - How can security and production teams have better conversations that take into account gender, sexuality, race and ethnicity, disability, age and other identities to improve the safety of everyone on TV productions? https://lnkd.in/eimWTce6

Interesting read by new Gritty Talent COO Reema Lorford about CDN's Diamond Data report on diversity in television. 👏 Glad to see representation of over-50s being considered alongside other diversity issues but sorry to read that, as with disability, race, gender, etc, the proportions seem to be getting worse in many areas. It will be interesting to see the socio-economic data that CDN plan to capture in future reports - I suspect it won't be pretty. As for the Series Producer statistics quoted (women making only 41.2% of contributions in 2022/23 compared with 55.4% in 2019/20): even though I was working as a Series Producer in 2022 and 2023, I haven't yet been able to work in that role this year... so the decline may be continuing apace there, too. Tricky times! But the first step towards solving problems is to recognise what those problems are. Huge thanks to Creative Diversity Network (CDN), Gritty Talent and others for continuing to analyse, question and fight for diversity in the industry - it's good work that you do.

Women are "humans being" first. And should be treated as such. What a great talk (video below) on what Mary Tyler Moore said in 1966. I still see us marginalized as accessories to fulfill male egos (egos are not bad, just too self-serving when unbalanced). We're still the main contributors (80% of the time) to a loving home life. And then, of course, we are wives and mothers to the world's children... Are children even sacred anymore? I ask this as there is an alarming rise in #humantrafficking (surpassing drugs as the world's largest crime). I think the themes on how women are being treated are related to how children are being treated. Why do I say this? The average age of a human-trafficked person is 12. I believe this is related to our world's treatment of women, who consistently give (statistically, women in power are more philanthropic than men in power) and instinctually protect life. The overwhelming majority of us are like this. Yet children are treated like women. Having less power. So we take advantage of them as well. So if women can be treated so poorly in this world, why wouldn't our kids be treated this badly? It is all related. And sadly, 2,000 children, and young adults, are getting sold to have sex each and every evening in Seattle alone. 40,000,000+ worldwide. Imagine how many women were sold into this "business" throughout history as well. The majority of which, was against their will. This subject matter is pretty heavy. I'm not pulling any punches here because all I see in the media is news that positions itself to divide humanity. BEYOND male vs. female. I believe we truly can't be divided if we at least see what's happening to us. And our humanity. Do we see it? Yes, there are some shining examples where women are treated as equals to men. These women were lucky enough to have male and female mentors and guides in their corner. But not every woman is so lucky. Statistical fact is that 60% of women make less than than their male counterparts. In the same roles with the same amount of experience. Why are we still okay with this? We can say we're distracted by what's going on in the world. News serves itself up to be a "chaotic distraction". I think perhaps it's because we haven't do done the individual healing work required to see ourselves reflected in others. And truly treat others how we, men and women, want to be treated. First and foremost, women should be treated as human beings with equal rights and autonomy to govern our own lives. Are we?

Whether it’s a friend, mentor, or even yourself - who do you celebrate this #IWD24?  Period. End of Sentence. | FULL FEATURE | Netflix 🩸🎬 The content provided covers various aspects of menstruation, including the challenges faced by women in managing their periods, the importance of access to menstrual hygiene products, the efforts to break the stigma surrounding menstruation, and the empowerment of women through initiatives like producing and selling sanitary pads. It highlights the need for education, awareness, and support to ensure women's well-being and equality in society, showcasing stories of resilience, innovation, and determination in addressing menstrual health issues. Key Concepts Menstruation stigma and challenges faced by girls. 🚺 Arunachalam Muruganantham's mission to promote menstrual hygiene. 👨🔬 Women's empowerment through pad manufacturing. 👩🏭 Demonstrations on making and using sanitary pads. 📽️ Women's aspirations and challenges in the workforce. 💼 Company operations and pad production details. 🏭 Entrepreneurial efforts in selling sanitary pads. 💰 Gender equality and societal norms around menstruation. 🌐 Women's determination and resilience in pursuing careers. 💪 Importance of menstrual hygiene education and access. 📚 https://lnkd.in/gqa6ev8Z