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Television Academy Faces Backlash Over Emmy Category Reductions

Television Academy Faces Backlash Over Emmy Category Reductions

Television Academy Faces Backlash Over Emmy Category Reductions
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How Emmy Category Expansion Changed the Awards

How Emmy Category Expansion Changed the Awards

A look at how expanding the number of nominees per category has altered the Emmy Awards, from the shows that get picked to the prestige of the win.
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How Television Academy Peer Groups Shape the Emmy Ballot

How Television Academy Peer Groups Shape the Emmy Ballot

Ever wonder how Emmy nominees are chosen? A look inside the Television Academy's branch structure reveals how peer groups have the ultimate say.
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How Screeners, Q&As, and Industry Events Keep Emmy Contenders Visible

How Screeners, Q&As, and Industry Events Keep Emmy Contenders Visible

An inside look at how TV studios use a sophisticated multi-stage strategy of screeners, exclusive events, and targeted Q&As to win Emmy votes.
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Television Academy Reduces Emmy Categories, Streamers and Networks Express Discontent

Television Academy Reduces Emmy Categories, Streamers and Networks Express Discontent

Television Academy Reduces Emmy Categories, Streamers and Networks Express Discontent
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How Multiple Co-Stars Can Complicate an Emmy Race

How Multiple Co-Stars Can Complicate an Emmy Race

An explainer on the awards show phenomenon of vote-splitting, where co-stars cancel each other out, with examples from shows like 'Succession' and 'The Sopranos'.
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Common Traits Of Recent Emmy Contenders—Without A Guaranteed Formula

Common Traits Of Recent Emmy Contenders—Without A Guaranteed Formula

Beyond just good reviews, a specific recipe of serious themes, historical settings, and A-list talent often goes into creating an Emmy-worthy show.
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How To Make An Emmy Ballot Even When You Are Not An Awards Expert

How To Make An Emmy Ballot Even When You Are Not An Awards Expert

Feeling overwhelmed by your Emmy ballot? Here’s a simple guide to making smart, informed picks for TV’s biggest night, even if you’re not a critic.
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What Emmy Choreography Categories Show—and Miss—About Television Dance Labor

What Emmy Choreography Categories Show—and Miss—About Television Dance Labor

Awards like the Emmys have separate categories for different types of choreography, revealing a deeper story about how the industry values this labor.
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A Quick Guide to the Major Scripted Emmy Categories

A Quick Guide to the Major Scripted Emmy Categories

A clear, simple guide to the major Emmy Awards categories, from Outstanding Drama Series to Guest Actor, so you can finally tell them all apart.
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How Awards Publicity May Differ for Veteran and Breakout Performers

How Awards Publicity May Differ for Veteran and Breakout Performers

The path to winning an Emmy isn't one-size-fits-all; discover the different campaign strategies veteran actors and breakout stars must use.
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Why Emmy Supporting Categories Become So Crowded

Why Emmy Supporting Categories Become So Crowded

Ever wonder why your favorite supporting actor gets snubbed? A look at the campaign politics that shape TV's most competitive Emmy races.