The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) and the Television Academy have begun exploratory talks on a potential reunification of the two organizations.
Boards at both organizations voted overwhelmingly to evaluate what a unified Academy could make possible: a strong vision for the Academy’s future, more effective thought leadership for the industry, broader service and support for members coast-to-coast, and new momentum and opportunities across the full complement of national Emmy competitions.
There is no formal date or deadline set for the conclusion of the talks.
Because of the ongoing nature of these discussions, the Television Academy Board has also voted to extend all current sitting Governors’ terms by one year to ensure continuity in the deliberations.
Representatives from both NATAS and the Television Academy jointly stated, “Television remains the most powerful medium we have to shape culture and prompt conversations that define us—no matter the size of the screen. With the business of television undergoing such a monumental transformation, this is the right moment to explore a reunification of our Academies, providing our members and our industry with a bolder voice advocating for them and a stronger partner to navigate the future with them.”
About the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences
The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) is a service organization dedicated to the advancement of the arts and sciences of television and the promotion of creative leadership for artistic, educational and technical achievements within the television industry. It recognizes excellence in television with the coveted Emmy Awards for News & Documentary, Sports, Daytime and Children’s & Family programming, as well as achievements in television Technology & Engineering.
NATAS membership is made up of National members joined by more than 18,000+ broadcast and media professionals represented in 19 regional chapters across the country. Beyond awards, NATAS has extensive educational programs including its National Student Production Awards for outstanding journalistic work by high school students, as well as scholarships for aspiring filmmakers and broadcasters.
For more information, please visit the NATAS website.
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Contacts:
Jim Yeager
breakwhitelight for the Television Academy
jim@breakwhitelight.com
818-264-6812
Hillary Povar
for NATAS
hillary@smithhousestrategy.com
PR@emmyonline.tv
818-292-6035
