FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

February 16, 2024

Contact: Anthony Mitchell(202) 570-7776
tvomb@tvguidelines.org
TV Parental Guidelines Monitoring Board Releases Annual Report Highlighting 2023 Activities
Washington, D.C. – The TV Parental Guidelines Monitoring Board (Monitoring Board) today released its
2023 Annual Report, which highlights the Monitoring Board’s unwavering commitment to maintaining
the uniformity of the TV ratings on traditional cable, broadcast, and streaming services.
Established in 1996, the TV Ratings were designed to help parents make informed decisions about what
programs are appropriate for their children. In conjunction with the ratings, the television industry
established the Monitoring Board to ensure that ratings are applied on a consistent basis.
“The 2023 Annual Report showcases yet another successful year for the Monitoring Board,” said Curtis
LeGeyt, President and CEO of the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) and 2023 chairman of theMonitoring Board. “The Annual Report details the pivotal role the Monitoring Board plays in upholding
the strongest industry standards and the accurate and consistent application of TV ratings for families
across the evolving video marketplace.”
Included in the annual report is a summary of Monitoring Board activities completed in 2023:
1. Chairman LeGeyt hosted the Annual Meeting at NAB, providing board members a platform toreview 2023 activities and correspondence, discuss the streaming task force and spot check
reviews and collaborate amongst entertainment representatives and public interest groups.
2. The Monitoring Board received and responded to 327 pieces of public correspondence,
facilitating discussion amongst Board members about the application of ratings and working toexpeditiously resolve concerns.
3. The Streaming Task Force met quarterly to discuss streaming-related correspondence, toenhance the effectiveness of the Streaming Best Practices guidelines, and to ensure a consistentstreaming experience for families across streaming services.
4. The spot check groups met quarterly to assess the consistent application of the TV Ratings
across networks, platforms, and time slots.
“I am honored to be part of the Monitoring Board and appreciate the dedication of our board members
over the past year,” said LeGeyt. “The Monitoring Board is resolute in its commitment to parents and toensuring the uniform application of the TV ratings. I look forward to strengthening our efforts in 2024
and reviewing the results of the biannual 2024 parent survey.”

For a downloadable copy of the annual report, please visit the TV Parental Guidelines website at
http://www.tvguidelines.org/resources/TV_Parental_Guidelines_2023AnnualReport.pdf###About the TV Parental Guidelines
The TV Parental Guidelines were created in 1996 to help parents monitor and control what their children watch on theincreasing number of TV channels available in American homes each day. Designed by leading organizations of the TV industry
to give parents more information about the age-appropriateness and content of TV programs, the Guidelines, modeled after
the familiar movie ratings, are easily recognizable and easy to use. They apply to most television programs, including those
geared towards young children. The TV Parental Guidelines Monitoring Board is responsible for overseeing the TV Parental
Guidelines and for ensuring uniformity and consistency in the application of the Guidelines. The Board is comprised of up to 24
members from the broadcast and cable television industries, as well as the program production and public interest
communities. The Board of Directors consists of the chief executive officers of the Motion Picture Association (MPA), NCTA –The Internet & Television Association, and the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB). For more information, please visit
www.tvguidelines.org.