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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 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 Publicity Clauses Can Shape Actors’ Awards-Season Obligations

How Publicity Clauses Can Shape Actors’ Awards-Season Obligations

Discover how networks and streaming services are embedding Emmy campaign duties into talent contracts, turning awards season into a strategic obligation.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Five Signals Awards Forecasters Use in Emmy Predictions

Five Signals Awards Forecasters Use in Emmy Predictions

Discover the secret methodology behind Emmy power rankings, from analyzing precursor awards to tracking industry buzz and expensive studio campaigns.
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Why Fans Take Emmy Snubs So Personally

Why Fans Take Emmy Snubs So Personally

Ever wonder why an Emmy nomination snub feels like a personal insult? It's a complex mix of identity, validation, and community in the digital age.