Latest about diversity
Samba TV: Top TV Shows Became Less Diverse in 2024
By George Winslow published
Even though the U.S. is becoming more diverse, the number of non-white leads in TV shows declined by 12% in the 2023-2024 season
NAB Opposes FCC Plan to Make Workforce Data for Each Station Public
By George Winslow published
As part of an effort to track diversity, the FCC is reinstating the collection of radio and television stations’ workforce composition data on FCC Form 395-B
State Broadcasters Urge Passage of Broadcast VOICES Act
By George Winslow published
The legislation that would reestablish a diversity tax certificate program to incentivize capital investment in women and minority-owned broadcast stations, proponents say
Nielsen's Gracenote Launches “Diversity Spotlight” Feature
By George Winslow published
Gracenote is working with five leading media advocacy groups to make diverse content creators and talent more discoverable and accessible
Sinclair Opens Application Period for Annual Diversity Scholarships
By George Winslow published
The program has provided over $300K in tuition assistance since 2013 to students seeking careers in broadcasting
Amazon Launches Initiative to Provide Free AI Skills Training to 2M by 2025
By George Winslow published
Initiatives comes as a new AWS study finds strong demand for AI talent, with AI-skilled workers earning up to 47% more in salaries
NAB Leadership Foundation Receives Knight Foundation Grant
By George Winslow published
The $250,000 grant is for the organization’s broadcast industry recruitment efforts
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