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Awards
Emmy Audience: Large Boost in Viewership
The 76th Primetime Emmy Awards drew 6.87 million viewers, a 60% increase from the strike-delayed January show and the largest audience in three years. Despite competition from NFL games and 60 Minutes, major wins went to The Bear, Shōgun, and Hacks.
International
Valuing the Industry: Discussion on London TV
At the RTS London Convention 2024, a panel highlighted that while launching new productions is tough, mergers and acquisitions could help sustain businesses by spreading costs, attracting talent, and adapting to AI-driven changes in the media industry.
Animation
Cartoons in Europe: Latest Forum in France
At the 35th Cartoon Forum in Toulouse, public broadcasters took center stage as streaming investments in European animation declined. Broadcasters were praised for supporting the industry, with a rise in female-led and adult-oriented content featured this year.
DEI
LGBTQ Representation: GLAAD Releases Latest Media Report
GLAAD's 12th annual Studio Responsibility Index showed that while prominent LGBTQ characters increased, films with LGBTQ representation dropped in 2023, along with declines in transgender and disabled character portrayals.
Streaming
Sharing Viewership Stats: Netflix Co-CEO Pushes for Transparency
At the Fast Company Innovation Festival, Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos stressed the importance of transparency in viewer data, urging other streamers to follow suit. He highlighted Netflix's global viewership and a shift in focus toward revenue over subscriber growth.
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