Logo’s Global Ally Examines the Less Sunny Side of Jamaica
“Growing up, my mother was always saying that [if] any of her child become gay or lesbian, she would take them out personally,” says the unidentified man in the red tank top, his head sliced from the...
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Make America Fierce Again: What a Ratings Surge Tells Us About RuPaul’s Drag...
After strutting from Logo to VH1, RuPaul’s Drag Race’s ninth season premiered Friday, March 24. Critics say it’s as fabulous as ever—with a fierce cast delivering a whole new level of charisma, nerve,...
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The Commerce of Inclusion: Take a Look at Logo’s List of 25 Trailblazing...
What do Target, Google, Nike, AT&T, and American Express have in common? They’re among the 25 most LGBT-friendly companies in the U.S., according to Logo, Viacom’s network inspired by the LGBT...
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Logo’s Trailblazer Honorees “Stood On the Shoulders of Giants” to Become...
Throughout history, art has defended the human spirit. Especially in times of political crisis, art and activism become inextricably related. This was clear after attending Logo’s Trailblazer Honors,...
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Viacom Signs Historic Legal Petition Defending LGBT Rights
No one deserves to be fired for their sexual orientation. This is the logic behind Viacom and 49 other companies’ decision to sign a formal legal petition asking the U.S. 2nd Court of Appeals to...
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LGBT-Friendly Companies, Ireland’s Gay Prime Minister, Play in the...
Welcome to the July issue of the Viacom Global Insights Digest, bringing you Viacom’s latest consumer insights from around the world. For Pride Month (June), we published stories on the most...
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How CMT Transformed Nashville Into Its Most Successful (And Progressive) Show
In 2015, Rolling Stone said ABC’s Nashville “reflects real-life struggles in the entertainment industry.” This was in reference to the country soap’s gay characters, Will Lexington (Chris Carmack) and...
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Viacom Earns 6 GLAAD Nominations For Out and Proud Storytelling On CMT,...
Inclusive and diverse storytelling are deeply rooted in Viacom’s social ethos, and its shows and movies are frequent contenders at the GLAAD Media Awards, which honor accurate and inclusive...
View ArticleViacom Welcomes Diversity Consultants for a Stirring Workshop on Transgender...
“Hey, guys!” This is a fairly acceptable way to address teammates, regardless of gender. Right? Well, it’s complicated. In March, Viacom’s Talent Acquisition team invited employees to an event called...
View ArticleViacom Takes 5 Daytime Creative Arts Emmy Awards
Viacom took five categories (and earned one special recognition), at the 45th Daytime Creative Arts Emmy Awards, with Nickelodeon, Logo TV and MTV snagging statuettes for dazzling short-form digital...
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