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Prescription for Election Jitters
Once a week, Rachel Maddow and Jon Stewart lure viewers back to basic cable. Lear Center Director Marty Kaplan explain why in this New York Times article.
Sentinel Call for Entries
Hollywood, Health & Society is accepting submissions for the 2024 Sentinel Awards, which celebrate some of the best and most challenging TV entertainment of the past year that made a difference in viewersβ lives.
Mental Health on Television
We worked with SHOWTIME/MTV Entertainment Studios to understand the impact of mental health depictions in entertainment. We found that quality and nuanced TV storylines can destigmatize mental health treatment and promote help seeking.
Understanding MENA Audiences
Audience survey research in Egypt and Saudi Arabia reveals significant opportunities for content creators to connect with MENA audiences eager for expanded scripted programming across multiple genres and platforms.