Today’s Premieres
Acorn TV: Queens of Mystery
Discovery: Street Outlaws: OKC at 8p; Street Outlaws: Farmtruck and AZN at 10p
Magnolia Network: The French Chef at 7a
Netflix: Undercover
Newsy: The Why at 10p
TLC: Darcey & Stacey at 8p; David & Annie: After the 90 Days at 9p; Loren & Alexi: After the 90 Days at 9:37p
Vice: Black Market With Michael K. Williams at 10p
IN THE NEWS
Renovation series “Home Work” has been yanked from just-launched cable net Magnolia Network. The move follows allegations of shoddy work, unsafe conditions, soaring budgets and lack of communication by former clients of Utah-based hosts Andy and Candis Meredith. “Magnolia Network is aware that certain homeowners have expressed concerns about renovation projects undertaken by Candis and Andy Meredith. Within the last few days, we have learned additional information about the scope of these issues, and we have decided to remove ‘Home Work’ from the Magnolia Network line up pending a review of the claims that have been made,” said network President Allison Page. “Home Work” debuted in July on discovery+, with Magnolia’s digital launch. Responded the Merediths to client complaints, “We can only say that there are two sides to every story.”
Amid soaring Covid-19 cases, NATPE has canceled its 2022 in-person conference, which had been scheduled to take place in Miami January 18-20. “Although this decision from a financial point of view will cost the organization a great deal of money, that was secondary to our primary concern, which is to put the welfare of our members first,” said JP Bommel, NATPE President and CEO. “We put a great deal of safety protocols in place, but it is just not enough given the intensity of this virus.” NATPE is in the process of developing a plan to create both virtual and in-person events throughout the year.
Prime Video has canceled “I Know What You Did Last Summer” after one season. The YA horror series was a refresh of the 1973 novel and 1997 slasher film.
Disney and Pixar’s “Turning Red” will premiere exclusively on Disney+ on Friday, March 11, rather than debut in theaters. “Given the delayed box office recovery, particularly for family films, flexibility remains at the core of our distribution decisions,” said Kareem Daniel, Chairman, Disney Media & Entertainment Distribution. In international markets where Disney+ is not yet available, the film will be released theatrically.
Discovery shares rose 17% on Friday, after a Bank of America analyst upgraded the company from “neutral” to “buy.” Raved Jessica Reif Ehrlich of the company’s planned $43 billion merger with WarnerMedia, “Under the right management—which we believe Warner Bros. Discovery has/will have—the combination of these highly complementary assets, has the potential to create a global media powerhouse driven by creative and content leadership. As a combined entity, we believe Warner Bros. Discovery has the potential to be the most dynamic global media company.”
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| PRODUCTION & DEVELOPMENT
A female-driven reimagining of 1955-56 sitcom “The Honeymooners” is in development at CBS. The project comes from Two Shakes Entertainment and CBS Studios, with EPs Lindsey Shockley (“Mixed-ish”) writing and Kelly Park (“Country Comfort”) directing.
PBS Masterpiece and UK’s Channel 5 have ordered seasons three and four of “All Creatures Great and Small.” The hit reboot from Playground (“Wolf Hall”) drew 10 million US viewers for season one and over 5 million across the pond.
NEW & RETURNING SERIES
Season two of Syfy’s “Resident Alien” lands Wednesday, January 26 at 9p. The series is based on the Dark Horse comics.
“The Boys” returns to Prime Video with a three-episode season three premiere on Friday, June 3. New episodes will drop Fridays, leading to the season finale July 8.
Also headed for a sophomore run is “Animals with Cameras, A Nature Miniseries” on Wednesday, January 19 at 8p on PBS (check local listings). First up is a look under the sea at turtles, seals, sharks and more.
Women face a unique challenge in today’s financial environment, notes Jennifer Halloran, Head of Brand and Advertising at MassMutual. “They remain vastly underserved and underinsured, often because the subject, as it is for everyone, is so daunting. But also because of lack of knowledge about how to handle their finances,” Halloran says. See the steps MassMutual is taking to remedy that, in Cynsiders.
COMING UP
Decades Network remembers Sidney Poitier, who died January 6 at age 94, with an episode of “The Dick Cavett Show” today, January 10 at 9p. Weigel Broadcasting sib Movies! Network will jump in with Poitier’s first credited screen role, “No Way Out,” on Monday, February 7. The network will also air a special Icon-A-Thon presentation of three of the screen legend’s films on Monday, February 28: “No Way Out,” “Edge of the City” and “Blackboard Jungle.”
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| SPORTS MEDIA AWARDS: ENTRY CATEGORIES RELEASED NEXT WEEK
Stay tuned as Sports Media Awards, celebrating its 10th anniversary, releases this year’s award categories on Monday, January 10th.
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| RATINGS
With Christmas Movies all day every day through Christmas Day, the last week of the year was UPtv’s strongest week of 2021 in HH. Christmas Movies reached 18.4 million P2+ viewers during the holiday season, with viewership year-over-year up in HH (+30%), W35-64 (+29%) and P35-64 (+25%).
Nearly 5 million total viewers tuned in on Sunday, January 2, for HGTV’s “Home Town.” The episode delivered a .65 Live+3 rating among P25-54, up 86% from prior six week levels, and a .86 Live+3 rating among W25-54, a 102% increase. It also was the #3 cable premiere among upscale P25-54, upscale W25-54, and upscale households.
Fox News Channel’s coverage on the one-year anniversary of the January 6 attack on the Capitol garnered 1.6 million total viewers and 245,000 among 25-54 in total day. Between the hours of 9-11a, FNC earned 1.6 million viewers and 232,000 in the demo for the remarks by President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris.
Discovery’s “Dirty Jobs,” featuring Mike Rowe, returned after a nearly decade-long hiatus and was a top 10 cable telecast among P25-54 (#9), M25-54 (#7), P18-49 (#10), and M18-49 (#8).
Seven shows in TLC’s juggernaut “90 Day Fiancé” franchise hit or topped 2.0 million viewers in 2021, according to Nielsen Live+7 data, including “Happily Ever After: Tell All” (3.3 million), “90 Day Fiancé: Tell All” (3.2 million), “90 Day Fiancé” (3.1 million), “The Other Way: Tell All” (2.8 million), “Happily Ever After” (2.7 million), “The Other Way” (2.6 million), and “Before the 90 Days” (2.2 million).
Broadcast Nielsen Ratings for Thursday, January 6
Show, P2+ 000s, (A18-49)
ABC: Women of the Movement 3.13 (0.4), Women of the Movement 2.81 (0.4), Let the World See 2.68 (0.4)
CBS: Young Sheldon 7.18 (0.7), United States of Al 5.35 (0.5), Ghosts 6.23 (0.6), B Positive 4.82 (0.4), Bull 4.60 (0.4)
CW: Walker 0.55 (0.1), Legacies 0.30 (0.1)
FOX: Joe Millionaire: For Richer or Poorer 3.44 (0.4), Joe Millionaire: For Richer or Poorer 2.57 (0.3)
NBC: The Blacklist 3.44 (0.4), Law & Order: SVU 3.96 (0.6), Law & Order: Organized Crime 3.22 (0.5)
Source: Nielsen, live + same day time period averages
EXECUTIVE MOVES
FreeWheel has appointed Mark McKee as General Manager. McKee was most recently U.S. Chief Revenue Officer. McKee succeeds Dave Clark.
Allen Media Group has named Shaun Williams to the newly-created position of Chief Financial Officer of Allen Media Studios. Williams was most recently Chief Financial Officer at Solstice Studios,
Michelle Mendelovitz is stepping down as SVP and Head of Drama Development at 20th Television. Mendelovitz, who joined the company from Apple TV+ in March 2020, will stay until the end of the month to assist with the transition.
Also headed for the exit is Scott Rosenberg, SVP and GM of Platform Business at Roku. The exec, who plans to depart in the spring, called his almost ten years at Roku “the most rewarding time of my career, without a close second.”
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This Day in History
1929 – The first Adventures of Tintin comic book was published.
Answer to Our Last Trivia Question
Which TV and Hollywood multihyphenate made a cameo as Admiral Robert Bennett in the 2009 “Star Trek” reboot? Tyler Perry. Kudos to: Louis Lewow-FITE/Atlanta; David Garber-Loyola Marymount University/Playa Vista, CA; Marcy Natkin-Disney/LA; Randall Bosley-Studio Talent Group/Santa Monica, CA; Dan Whitford-CTTW/Chicago; Sandy Spiegel-WTTW/Chicago; Susan Nessanbaum-Goldberg-M and S Entertainment/LA
Today’s Trivia Question
Which 1960s medical drama had the same name as an episode of “Doctor Who” that aired years later? (Email [email protected] with your answer and be sure to include your name, company, city and time zone. Unofficial rules: a limit of four answers per time zone.)
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DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMMING
CIRCLE MEDIA
NASHVILLE TN
Development, as well as enhancement, of workflows for a linear broadcast, and FAST/AVOD OTT channel. Establish the goal setting and success of the long-term programming analysis and moving Circle Media towards a “rated” channel and ensure successful and timely program delivery. Point of contact for all live events in the Linear and OTT feed. Full info HERE (1/24)
SR. DIRECTOR, INTERNATIONAL, LEGAL & BA
A+E NETWORKS
NY or REMOTE
Focus on international commercial transactions, including content sales, program license, output agreements as well as international compliance, regulatory matters. Provide counsel on formation, structuring, maintenance, of JVs and partnerships. 7+ yrs legal exp including IP, domestic/int. content licensing, linear/on-demand rights and distribution. Full info HERE (1/24)
SENIOR SALES PLANNER >>
REELZ, NY: Create/revise upfront/scatter media plans, account stewardship & serve as agency liaison. Should be comfortable presenting and cultivating agency relationships. A min. 5 yrs ad sales/agency exp. Strong written and verbal communication skills, strong media math skills. Proficient in Wide Orbit, MS Suite. Full info HERE (1/24)
JUNIOR SALES PLANNER >>
REELZ/NYC, NY: Create upfront/scatter media plans, account stewardship & serve as agency liaison. Maintain agency accounts including upfront and scatter order entry, campaign changes, and product allocations. Assist Account Executives and work closely with the Director of Inventory Control. A min 2 yrs ad sales/agency exp. Proficient in Wide Orbit, MS Suite. Full info HERE (1/24)
PRODUCTION COORDINATOR
NYC, NY
Support Production Management team, Production Office support and assist with props for creative segments. Travel Management: Book, track and reconcile daily car services for hosts and guests; flights and car services for guest talent; special event travel for staff for key events. Prior Production Coordinator experience required. Full info HERE (1/17)
BRAND DIRECTOR, FailArmy
JUKIN MEDIA
LOS ANGELES
Help set strategy for and execute business plan for your brand, define and manage brand voice and tone and hire, train, manage and develop team. Formulate and execute audience growth plan. 8+ yrs in the marketing and packaging of digital video brands, with success in content creation, content and performance marketing, distribution, and management. Full info HERE (1/16)
MANAGER, AUDIENCE DEVELOPMENT AND ANALYSIS, SOCIAL
JUKIN MEDIA
LOS ANGELES
Manage audience development and content strategy. Analyze the performance of all published content, including views, watch time, etc., and establish effective feedback loops with team members. Define and implement best practices for social media channel optimization. 4+ yrs work experience with 2+ yrs in programming and/or audience development. Full info HERE (1/16)
SENIOR DIRECTOR, PRODUCTION RISK MANAGEMENT
A+E NETWORKS
LOS ANGELES or REMOTE
Involves evaluating and advising exposures, confirming coverage, and reviewing contractual insurance requirements to manage production related risk. 5 years in high-risk production, extensive knowledge of prod. safety practices, Covid-19 safety, prod. claims and GL & E&O process/renewals. Full info HERE (1/15)
DIRECTOR, FINISHED PROGRAM ACQUISITIONS AND DISTRIBUTION, STREAMING TV
JUKIN MEDIA
LOS ANGELES
Source and identify finished TV program and digital series acquisitions for Streaming FAST Channels. License our TMB/Jukin original Streaming Channel productions for distribution. This position is responsible for negotiating and closing both inbound and outbound deals. 7 yrs of relevant work experience required. Full info HERE (1/15)
VP, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
JUKIN MEDIA
NYC, LOS ANGELES
Lead Business Development efforts in the US and beyond. Source, negotiate and close distribution deals for brands like People Are Awesome, FailArmy, Pet Collective, etc. Develop business plans and drive growth around new businesses such as streaming channels, podcasts, self-service licensing platforms, etc. 7 yrs bus. development experience req. Full info HERE (1/15)
PHOTO DIRECTOR
DISCOVERY-MAGNOLIA NETWORK
TX, TN, NY
Experienced Photo Director 7+ Years experience. Excellent grasp of great visual communication and the ability to stretch creatively with each new project. Full info HERE (1/14)
VIDEO EDITOR
DISCOVERY-MAGNOLIA NETWORK
TX, TN, NY
Expert editor in Avid and Final Cut Pro Software, Premiere CC.Technical, organized, uber creative. 6+ yrs exp. Full info HERE (1/14)
DESIGNER, BRAND CREATIVE
DISCOVERY-MAGNOLIA NETWORK
TX, TN, NY
Excellent eye for great design and the ability to stretch creatively with each new project. 4+ years of graphic design experience, preferably within a TV network, studio or agency. Full info HERE (1/14)
VP, DEVELOPMENT >>
VICE TV/BROOKLYN, NY: Know our current slate of on-air series, series under consideration for renewal, projects in the development. Implement a strategic development process while bringing new pitches to larger network group for discussion. Oversee projects from initial inception through production. Proven relationships with producers and production companies req. Full info HERE (1/14)
DIRECTOR SALES RESEARCH
CW
NYC, NY
Develop/execute linear, digital and VOD metrics into cross platform measurement system for companywide use. Work on upfront strategy and ongoing client presentations. Liaison with vendors on new product testing/rollouts. Manage team of 3. 6+ yrs national experience. Strong excel, Nielsen, ComScore, Rentrak, MRI. Full info HERE (1/13)
COORDINATOR, AD SALES
TV ONE
NYC, NY
Fulfill sales orders through the execution of specific allocations and flowcharts. Serve as the primary point of contact for ad agencies to resolve discrepancies, schedule changes and facilitate make goods. Create flowcharts, input advertiser schedules and revisions. Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of experience in advertising sales. Full Info HERE (1/13)
SENIOR SALES ENGINEER
INTERNATIONAL WIDEORBIT
NYC, NY
The Senior Sales Engineer will focus on our international business with a range of WideOrbit products and core WO OMNI solution. 8+ years experience in Broadcast Media required, with a strong preference for applicants with WideOrbit product experience and a strong understanding of the international landscape Canada/Mexico/LATAM. Full info HERE (1/13)
DATA VISUALIZATION MANAGER >>
UP ENTERTAINMENT/ATLANTA GA: Design, build, deploy, and maintain reports and dashboards and preparing data for ingestion into visualization tools to create desired visualizations. Maintain research data systems and sources with regular downloads and ingestions. 5-7 years relevant work experience working with data, reporting insights, and managing projects. Full info HERE (1/13)
MANAGER, AUDIENCE RESEARCH >>
WARNER MEDIA/ATLANTA GA, BURBANK CA, NYC NY: Forecasting audiences across linear & digital platforms to drive billion-dollar ad revenue ratecard. Analyzing audience trends optimizing 24/7 programming schedules. Investigating competitive landscape for potential series & movie acquisitions; providing recommendations via detailed analysis & long-term audience projections. 5+ yrs of work exp. Full info HERE (1/12)
SALES COORDINATOR >>
MARATHON VENTURES /REMOTE/HYBRID/NY/NJ/CT: Team-oriented, fast-paced, innovative environment to provide clients with the highest level of service. Ability to shadow and train with new sales assistant hires. Monitor and assist account executives with accounts and performance of campaigns. Resolve billing discrepancies, and manage all billing processes both pre- and post-campaign. Full info HERE (1/12)
SALES PLANNER >>
MARATHON VENTURES /REMOTE/HYBRID/NY/NJ/CT: Committed to a remote/hybrid work model, Marathon Ventures Media Sales is looking for Sales Planners to work in a team-oriented, fast-paced, innovative environment to provide clients with the highest level of service. Sales Planners ensure the execution of all advertising schedules, partnering with sales teams and ad agencies. Full info HERE (1/12)
SENIOR RESEARCH ANALYST SALES
CW
NYC, NY
Work primarily in the digital space but also Linear/VOD and Cross-platform. Develop/analyze metrics using syndicated & proprietary tools to show growth, trends and sales opportunities. 3+ yrs national experience. Strong excel, Nielsen, ComScore, Rentrak, MRI. Full info HERE (1/11)
DIGITAL MEDIA ANALYTICS MANAGER >>
REFUEL AGENCY/NYC: Responsible for collecting, analyzing, and reporting performance for multiple campaigns and clients. Improved campaign performance, quick response to client/sales requests and a willingness to adapt to the job role, driving results for our clients’ business. 3-5 years of professional experience in digital/marketing analytics required. Full info HERE (1/11)
SENIOR ACCOUNT DIRECTOR, BRAND PARTNERSHIPS SALES >>
attn:/NYC, CHICAGO: Deliver best-in-class work, manage the deal from initial outreach and creative prospecting, to negotiation, and to close on large scale, multi-platform branded partnerships. Ability to “think on your feet” by developing strategic integrated campaign across all native platforms. 10+ yrs leading digital or social content partnerships w/clients req. Full info HERE (1/11)
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MONDAY JANUARY 10
ABC: The Bachelor, Judge Steve Harvey
CBS: The Neighborhood, Bob Hearts Abishola, NCIS, NCIS: Hawai’i
CW: All American, 4400
FOX: 9-1-1: Lone Star, The Cleaning Lady
NBC: Kenan, Kenan, That’s My Jam, Ordinary Joe
PBS: Antiques Roadshow, Antiques Roadshow, Independent Lens
Telemundo: Por Amor o por Dinero, Hercal: Amor y Venganza, Malverde: El Santo Patron
Univision: La Rosa de Guadalupe, Vencer el Pasado, La Desalmada |
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