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Dear NAMIC Supporter:
Season's Greetings!
As we prepare to enjoy the holidays and the year comes to a close, on behalf of NAMIC, I would like to extend a special "Thank You" to all of our
Diversity Digest readers. In this week's edition of
Diversity Digest, we are excited to highlight Comcast for being named a "Best Workplace for Diversity" by
Fortune Magazine. Checkout the special Comcast Diversity & Inclusion section featuring breaking news, expert commentary and the Comcast 2016 Diversity and Inclusion Report.
Give yourself the gift of NAMIC membership! 6 Days Left to Join or Renew for a Chance to Win!
Advance your career by honing your leadership skills, developing valuable mentoring relationships and networking with industry influencers.
Join NAMIC or renew your membership
by December 20 at 11:59 P.M. to receive 20% off with promo code NAMIC20 and for a chance to win incredible holiday prizes:
- Grand Prize - American Express Gift Card Valued at $1,000.00
- Second Prize - PlayStation 3: Harry Potter - 3D Movie Pack (courtesy of TV One)
- Third Prize - Game of Thrones Gift Basket (courtesy of HBO)
Read! Watch! Share! Post! Like! Tweet! Retweet!
Susan Waldman
Senior Manager, Membership and Publications
NAMIC
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Entry Deadline December 16
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COMCAST DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
"Each quarter, our Corporate D&I team will curate compelling stories demonstrating the business impact that D&I has on companies today. We will highlight teams whose inclusive cultures drive innovation, share new trends and best practices that are driving our industries forward, and partner with leaders from inside - and outside - our organization to bring fresh and unique perspectives to the dialogue." David L. Cohen, Chief Diversity Officer
One month after announcing plans to launch two Hispanic-targeted networks in 2016, Comcast Cable on Thursday said it is accepting proposals for two African-American owned and independent networks it plans to launch in January 2019.
Comcast
"At Comcast NBCUniversal, diversity and inclusion is part of the DNA of our company. Our commitment to D&I is built into everything that we do, and has become an important part of the foundation for our innovation. That's why I am extremely proud that, this year, we have been recognized as one of Fortunemagazine's 50 Best Workplaces for Diversity." David L. Cohen, Chief Diversity Officer
DiversityInc
We are pleased to present the 2016 Comcast NBCUniversal diversity progress report, Our Foundation for Innovation, which illustrates our year-end 2015 Diversity & Inclusion progress.
NBCUniversal
NBC UNIVERSO is pacing to close 2016 as the fastest growing Spanish-language entertainment cable network during Monday-Sunday primetime, up 37% year-over-year among adults 18-49 (41,000), up 38% year-over-year among adults 18-34 (22,000) and up 33% year-over-year among total viewers (69,000), according to Nielsen, marking the network's highest rated year ever since 2013.
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LATEST DIVERSITY NEWS
Quartz
Mitú may be the fastest-growing digital-media brand you've never heard of. The English-language web channel, which just joined Snapchat's Discover platform, produces online videos for young Latinos, taking advantage of the rise in digital video viewing among this group.
Deadline
CBS has announced the 12 participants selected for its Drama Diversity Casting Initiative. The 12 were chosen from a nationwide search from over 10,000 submissions. Out of those 10,000 submissions, there were 450 call-backs, resulting in 12 actors traveling to Los Angeles for a network screen test for CBS's current series, upcoming pilots and beyond.
La La Land - which opens Friday in limited release - is poised to steal millions of hearts with a seamless blend of artistry, music and romance that filmmakers consistently strive for. In India, that combination is the go-to recipe for filmmaking, as Hindi-language Bollywood films combine all three in major global blockbusters.
Vulture
Fox's latest drama from Empire creator Lee Daniels, Star, centers on a young white woman who flees foster care, her biracial sister, and their rich black friend who move to Atlanta to try to make it big as a girl group. Vulture sat down with Daniels to discuss what he's learned about making television over the last two years, why he's railed against the diversity debate in Hollywood, and his dream of someday doing a Disney movie.
DiversityInc
A first-of-its-kind study analyzes how parents contribute to their children's online media use, including social networking, watching television and video gaming.
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PROGRAMMING
HispanicAd
To complement ESPN Deportes' coverage of the NBA during Christmas Day and in an effort to serve a broader Hispanic audience, ESPN2 will simulcast ESPN Deportes' Spanish-language coverage of the L.A. Clippers vs. Los Angeles Lakers as the two teams meet for the first time this season, live at 10:30 p.m. ET.
CBS
"There is a lot of dialogue these days about diversity and representation onscreen and the roles that Asian Americans are getting to play, and though I agree with the general point of the lack of representation and the stereotypes that are out there for us, I have to say that I've been lucky to have played a character like Chin Ho."
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MULTICULTURAL MARKETING
Fast Company
An exhaustive new report from Free Press highlights the ongoing digital divide among U.S. racial groups and the impact of systemic discrimination on Internet adoption.
The demise of America's iconic gayborhoods is big news. As the LA Times recently put it, the LGBT community has either been "priced out" by the rising rents of gentrification or has "evolved out" due to the rising tide of equality.
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MOVERS AND SHAKERS
Congratulations to NAMIC-Atlanta member, Son Pham, Director, University Relations Strategy, Cox Communications on being named NAMIC-Atlanta's December Member of the Month.
NAMIC-New England member, Helen Baskerville Dukes, Artistic Director, Inspired By Grace Productions is the producer of an upcoming production, MEN HURT TOO The Play. Purchase tickets here.
Are you a NAMIC Member who was recently promoted? Have you and your team won an award for your efforts in the industry? We want to highlight your achievements!
Click here to let us know how you're becoming a mover and shaker.
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JOB BANK
The NAMIC Job Bank provides access to the best employers and most diverse candidates in the communications industry
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