On the surface, we can see that progress has been made towards creating a more inclusive media industry. However, once you start to look more closely and measure the representation of on-screen talent by gender, race, ethnicity and sexual orientation, it’s clear that there is still much more work to be done. According to Nielsen’s Being Seen on Screen: Diverse Representation and Inclusion on TV report, women make up 52% of the U.S. population but comprise only 38% of top recurring cast in popular broadcast, cable and streaming programming. Additionally, people of color account for 40% of the broader U.S. population but are present in only 27% of top TV roles.
While there is a strong industry push towards a more inclusive entertainment future, brands are in a unique position to really help drive forward progress. Maryl Widdows, VP, Product, Analyse de l'inclusion, Nielsen, met with Madeline Di Nonno, President & CEO, Geena Davis Institute during Nielsen’s Cannes LIONS Live 2021 virtual experience to discuss how brands can get involved to not only positively impact the industry, but society as a whole.
Together, they explored the importance of measuring content in order to strive toward more accurate representation, including:
- What is the value of visibility of underrepresented groups in content for viewers, and what role can brands play?
- Comment pouvez-vous utiliser les données pour dissiper les idées fausses largement répandues sur la représentation dans le secteur du divertissement ?
- Where are the biggest opportunities to advance the causes of creating equity, fostering inclusion and reducing negative stereotyping in entertainment media?
Regardez l'enregistrement à la demande de cette session pour en savoir plus sur les possibilités qu'ont les marques de contribuer à une meilleure représentation dans les médias.
Ne manquez pas de consulter les enregistrements à la demande des autres sessions de l'expérience virtuelle Cannes LIONS Live 2021 de Nielsen :
