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Study: Ethnic groups’ entertainment priorities

Entertainment data and insights company Luminate has released its latest quarterly Entertainment 365 study, presenting an in-depth look into how different US audience groups engage with and prioritise various types of entertainment across TV, music, film, gaming and social media. The report specifically provides insights on underrepresented populations in the US, including Black audiences, Hispanic […]

August 18, 2022

Gola-Ebue names Global Head of Advertising & Partnerships at HER

HER, the LGBTQ+ dating & community app, is strengthening its growth strategy with the appointment of advertising expert, Angie Gola-Ebue to Global Head of Advertising and Partnerships. Gola-Ebue has over 20 years’ experience assisting organisations achieve rapid growth including Tinder, VICE Media and i-D. HER currently provides a platform for over 10 million queer women, […]

August 16, 2022

Research: World Cup viewers expect diversity & sustainability ads

Research from Teads, the global media platform, reveals brands need to show diversity, promote gender equality, and sustainability in their ads during the men’s football World Cup 2022 if they are to win the hearts and minds of consumers. The research also found that leveraging high-attention premium publishers during the tournament will be key for […]

August 9, 2022

BBC Studios reports record profit

BBC Studios, the BBC’s principal commercial subsidiary, thas published record set of results for the year. Overall sales were at £1.63 billion (€1.92bn), a jump of 30 per cent, thanks to a very healthy year for production and UKTV. EBITDA was up 50 per cent year-on-year to £226 million (2020/21: £151 million), the first time […]

July 12, 2022

Say It With Pride: Disney+ Celebrates Pride 365 on Disney+’s Youtube, Facebook

In honor of LGBTQIA+ Pride Month, Disney+ will celebrate its community of employees, talent, and fans with “Say It With Pride: Disney+ Celebrates Pride 365” premiering on June 30 at 8 PM ET / 5 PM PT on Disney+’s YouTube and Facebook. Through song and storytelling, the second annual iteration of Disney+’s Pride variety show […]

June 24, 2022

Roku Brand Studio, Mast-Jägermeister US announce The Lesbian Bar Project

Roku has announced that the Roku Brand Studio and Mast-Jägermeister US will create a new limited streaming series, “The Lesbian Bar Project,” directed by Erica Rose and Elina Street, and hosted by Lea DeLaria (“Orange is the New Black”) who also serves as Executive Producer along with The Katz Company. The series will spotlight Lesbian […]

June 16, 2022

Pluto TV, Têtu partner to launch Têtu TV

Pluto TV, a Paramount company and FAST service, has announced a partnership with Têtu, the LGBTQ+ media brand in France and in the French-speaking world. The companies said that the partnership, which brings the Têtu brand to streaming for the first time, reflects their “shared mission to foster diversity and inclusion through the power of […]

June 1, 2022

Warner Bros Discovery celebrates Pride Month

Warner Bros Discovery will celebrate Pride Month this June with a range of new commissions, on-air and social activities as 2022 marks 50 years of Pride in the UK. A dedicated content collection celebrating the LGBTQIA+ community is available now via discovery+ in the UK & Ireland. The collection includes four discovery+ Originals; Trixie Motel, […]

June 1, 2022

Playing with Pride premieres on BT Sport on May 27th

BT Sport is proud to present Playing with Pride, premiering on BT Sport on May 27th. In the show, Clare Balding hosts an epic line-up of guests in a round-table discussion, who hold a wealth of experience in the sporting world and beyond. Conversations on the evolution of LGBTQ+ opinion in sport and society are brought […]

May 26, 2022

BBC Three orderes gay dating show

BBC Three has announced I Kissed a Boy (working title), a new dating show produced by Twofour and hosted by singer and TV star Dannii Minogue. This eight-part reality event follows ten single men as they head to Europe to find their perfect partner – and before they arrive, they will be paired up with […]

May 20, 2022