September 19, 2021Streaming services and TV channels saw huge spikes in consumption amid pandemic lockdown measures, as viewers turned to entertainment for respite from a challenging reality. Ahead of tonight’s awards ceremony recognizing the shows that moved us most, revisit our research to understand the lived experience of Black professionals in film and TV, and explore other industry insights, including: how the film and TV ecosystem can advance racial equity in entertainment and beyond the impact of digital streaming services on live entertainment and traditional media how literature—and TV binge-watching—can spark creativity and promote personal growth the importance of talent acquisition in the technology, media, and telecom sector Black representation in film and TV: The challenges and impact of increasing diversity How Hamilton stayed alive during the pandemic: An interview with producer Jeffrey Seller Author Talks: Angus Fletcher on the power of literature How tech, media, and telecom winners use talent to stay ahead Shattering the glass screen AI in storytelling: Machines as cocreators From our New at McKinsey Blog Mapping the Black experience in film and TV Our Black Voices: The journey to capture the perspectives of McKinsey’s Black colleagues