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September 16 - The Reality TV Issue 

A source of gossip-driven, scandal-laced joy for many, Reality TV is also a cultural litmus test. In it, we see reflected back the dreams, contradictions and ambitions of society. Over recent years, large parts of the genre's content has increasingly taken place on social media platforms. As this happens, the Reality TV has come under pressure to diversify and find an authentic and inclusive voice that cuts through the fake tan, deep fakes and fake news. The genre is pivoting. What can brands learn from it about authenticity, inclusivity and innovation? Crowd are diving in.         

Getting Woke Wrong 
hollywoodreporter.com

New Reality TV show 'The Activist' has come under fire on social media for trying to cash in on real attempts to solve global problems.    

Body Diversity? Hurry Up. 
refinery29.com

Reality TV has a long way to go on body diversity, and the pressure is on. 
      

Race Representation  
bostonglobe.com

Reality TV has a deeply engrained race problem. So what can be done?   

Stranger Than Fiction 
nytimes.com

A new show is merging Reality TV with theatre. And it's good.   

Reality TV & Fashion Tech 
voguebusiness.com

Blending content with commerce, Amazon, Tiktok & Snapchat, are going for Reality TV  
 

Representation In Dating Shows 
crowddna.com

Check out Crowd DNA's very own Simi Olagundoye's advice to dating shows regarding their race and gender representation. 
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