In today’s Global Bulletin, Sky reports its latest Diamond diversity data, Abacus Media sells “Trickster” abroad, Channel 4 commissions a new home remodeling format and Pier 21 announces two execut…
diversity data, reporting progress towards diversity targets for original U.K. productions. The Diamond system was created by the TV industry’s to allow broadcasters to collect and use data to track representation across a wide range of characteristics.
Updated numbers show that 25% of Sky’s on-screen talent now comes from Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic backgrounds, surpassing the broadcaster’s initial 20% target. Sky has also reported improved minority representation in senior production roles, reaching 10% for the first time ever. Among writing positions, BAME representation in drama and comedy reached 17%, 9 points up from Sky’s full-year report shared earlier this summer.
Results come just three months after Sky committed £30 million to support the fight against racial injustice and invest more in diversity and inclusion. “We are encouraged by the most recent data, but we know we still have a lot of work to do in reaching and maintaining all our inclusion targets.,” said Sky Studios CEO. “As more and more productions return to set, ensuring cast and crew fill out their Diamond data forms is a critical task alongside daily temperature checking and other safety measures.
“Diamond can only be as effective and useful to the industry as the data it is able to collect. As productions start back up again, I encourage all of us to redouble our efforts on gathering data that will help make long-lasting change for the better.”
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