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A CYNOPSIS MESSAGE FROM WARNER BROS. DISCOVERY
NHL ON TNT SCORES BIG:
THE 2023 DISCOVER CARD NHL WINTER CLASSIC AT FENWAY PARK
IS THE MOST-WATCHED NHL REGULAR SEASON GAME
OF ALL-TIME ON CABLE:
– AVG 1.8 MILLION VIEWERS
– UP 31% VS 2022’S WINTER CLASSIC
AND THE *PUCK* DOESN’T STOP HERE:
STANLEY CUP PLAYOFFS BEGIN APRIL 2023
WITH TNT AS THE EXCLUSIVE U.S. HOME OF STANLEY CUP FINAL
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Today’s Premieres
HBO Max: The Climb; Velma
HGTV: Christina in the Country at 8p; Married to Real Estate at 9p
Hulu: How I Caught My Killer
Netflix: The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House; Kung Fu Panda: The Dragon Knight Season 2; Vikings: Valhalla
Peacock: The Traitors; The Makery
ViX+: La Loca de los Perros
IN THE NEWS
NBC’s first airing of the Golden Globes since 2021 delivered 6.3 million total viewers, down from 6.9 million last time around and 18.3 million viewers in 2020. Among A18-49, the telecast had a 1.1 rating, versus 1.5 in 2021. This year’s show aired on a Tuesday night instead of the usual awards show perch of Sunday.
“The Bear,” “Severance” and “Better Call Saul” scored the most WGA Awards nominations. Each show received three nods; winners will be honored at the annual ceremony on March 5.
Fox News correspondent Rick Leventhal was hospitalized following a car accident. The former reporter and husband of Kelly Dodd, former cast member of “The Real Housewives of Orange County,” shared in a video on Instagram that he suffered four broken ribs, a fractured bone in his right foot and “wounded pride.
Black History Month call for submissions: Cynopsis is producing a guide highlighting programming coming up in February that marks Black History Month. If your company has relevant content, please send up to five programs/specials/movies along with premiere dates and times to [email protected].
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2023 Measurement & Data Conference
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Measurement & Data Conference has expanded into a three-part, two-day conference, featuring:
-Measurement & Data Conference
-Measurement & Data Bootcamp
-MeasureUp! Awards
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PRODUCTION & DEVELOPMENT
Class will remain in session for “Abbott Elementary.” The day after it won three Golden Globe awards, it was announced that the hit comedy will have a third season on ABC.
Freeform has renewed “grown-ish” for season six. The series returns for the second half of its fifth season on January 18 at 10:30p.
“Wheel of Fortune” and “Jeopardy!” aren’t going anywhere, either. Disney has committed to renewing the two most-watched game shows in syndication through the 2027-2028 season.
ABC will bring back three unscripted series and a “Jeopardy!” spinoff. “Claim to Fame,” hosted by Kevin and Frankie Jonas; “Celebrity Family Feud,” hosted by Steve Harvey; and “Press Your Luck,” hosted by Elizabeth Banks, will return for new seasons. The network also ordered the primetime spinoff series “Jeopardy! Masters,” with all-star contestants facing off.
“The Jennifer Hudson Show” was greenlit for season 2. The one-hour daytime program from Warner Bros. Discovery will return to Fox this fall.
“All American” made it to season six on The CW. Season five of the network’s top-ranked linear series among adults 18-49 will debut on January 23.
Fox renewed “Sherri” through 2025. “I launched this show with the mission to give daytime viewers a ‘good time,’ just like my theme song says,” said host Sherri Shepherd..
NEW & RETURNING SERIES
“Mayor of Kingstown” season two will premiere on Sunday, January 15. Set in the wake of the Kingstown Prison riot, chaos ensues in the tented city. The Paramount+ series will release new episodes weekly, with two debuting for the premiere.
Freeform’s unscripted dating show “Love Trip: Paris” premieres Tuesday, February 14 at 9p with a two-episode debut, and will then air weekly at 10p.
COMING UP
“General Hospital” will honor the late Sonya Eddy, the actor behind the character Epiphany Johnson, as the soap marks its 60th year on the air. Anniversary programming will begin in late March.
“Schoolhouse Rock! 50th Anniversary Singalong” will premiere on ABC on February 1. Hosted by Ryan Seacrest, the fifth installment of the franchise special will celebrate animated and educational songs, featuring the Black Eyed Peas, Derek Hough and Shaquille O’Neal.
STREAMING
While streamers are expected to spend over $6 billion on livestream sporting events rights in 2023, according to TMT Predictions from Deloitte Global, Amazon will offer advertisers refunds or alternate ad inventory after audiences for the “Thursday Night Football” 2022 season fell approximately 25% short of preseason viewership estimates. According to Nielsen data, viewership exceeded 10 million more than six times last year, and peak viewership over 15 games averaged 11.3 million, but the overall season average hovered around 9.58 million.
ViX+ reality series “La Loca de los Perros” debuts tonight, January 12. The eight-episode original series hosted by influencer, model, TV personality and “La Loca de los Perros” (“crazy dog lady”) Erika Fernández will follow her workday rescuing dogs through her foundation Amor sin Raza (Love Without Race).
The SAG Awards will stream live on Netflix in 2024. Under a new multi-year partnership, the event will be available on the streamer globally beginning next year. This year’s ceremony will broadcast online on February 26 at 8p, and stream on Netflix’s YouTube channel.
CASTING
Diego Boneta, Luis Gerardo Méndez and Belinda will lead an Amazon Original miniseries. The untitled project inspired by assassinated TV entertainer Paco Stanley will also feature Zuria Vega, El Chá, Bárbara López, Roberto Duarte and Jorge Zárate.
GOING GLOBAL
All3Media International will handle the global distribution rights for “The Kardashians: A Billion Dollar Dynasty.” The independent distributor partnered with Optomen on the two-part docuseries that launched last week, lifting the lid on how the Kardashian family made its fortune – “From Kim’s sex tape all the way to the White House,” according to Optomen CEO Nick Hornby.
Three BBC news anchors quit ahead of a reorg. As the network plans to integrate its international and domestic news channels, combining the UK 24-hour news service with BBC World News, David Eades, Joanna Gosling and Tim Willcox announced their departures after decades at the corporation.
Portugal’s TVI acquired the format rights to “Let’s Make a Deal.” The program will broadcast daily, with a launch date to be announced soon.
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Esports Business Summit
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RATINGS
Hallmark Channel was the most-watched entertainment cable network of 2022. Thanks to its holiday stunt “Countdown to Christmas,” which rose to the top in the fourth quarter, the network marked its ninth consecutive year as number one on the charts.
“The Late Show With Stephen Colbert” had its largest audience in over two years, courtesy of a guest appearance by Prince Harry. Tuesday night’s episode with the Duke of Sussex averaged 3.15 million total viewers, the most on a weeknight since former President Barack Obama sat opposite Colbert in November 2020, according to Nielsen.
EXECUTIVE MOVES
Noah Oppenheim will depart from his role as NBC News president to take a production deal with NBCUniversal. The network also hired Rebecca Blumenstein, New York Times deputy managing editor, as president of editorial. Blumenstein will oversee editorial, news gathering, bureaus, field operations, booking, “Meet the Press,” “Dateline” and NBC News Studios. Libby Leist and Janelle Rodriguez, NBC News executives, were also elevated into new roles.
CBS Studios’ Meg Liberman will retire after 47 years in casting. The Emmy-winning EVP and head of casting who oversaw “The Good Wife,” “Jane the Virgin,” “NCIS” and more announced her retirement “to embark on [her] next adventure,” according to Liberman’s farewell note to staff. Deborah Aquila, head of casting for PTVS, will serve as head of casting for both CBS Studios and Paramount TV Studios, and will take on responsibilities previously held by Liberman.
Mark G. Parker replaced Susan Arnold as chairman on the Disney Board. The succession reduces the Board size to 11 members, as Parker, director and executive chairman of Nike, takes a seat. Nelson Peltz was also nominated to the board by investor Trian Group, though Disney said in a statement, “The Board does not endorse the Trian Group nominee, and recommends that shareholders not support its nominee, and instead vote FOR all the Company’s nominees.”
NBCUniversal’s Will Gonzalez, EVP and chief data office, has been handed oversight of the company’s newly-created Television & Streaming unit, merging research and decision sciences teams.
LA-based production company Apploff Entertainment promoted Danielle Peress to VP of current and development. Peress will report to President and CEO Jeff Apploff.
IN MEMORIAM
Actor Ben Masters has died at 75. The “Passions” star died Wednesday after a battle with dementia and a recent bout of Covid. Masters is survived by his sister and nieces.
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This Day in History
2009 – Cristiano Ronaldo was awarded the FIFA World Player of the Year for the first time
Answer to Our Last Trivia Question
Which 1980s sitcom was based on a 1960s country song that also spawned a film? “Harper Valley PTA” (1981-82). Kudos to: Aaron Paquette-AccelerateSG/Fort Worth, TX, Kevin Moran-Blarney Productions/Pasadena, CA, Julie Stowell-Nielsen, Phyllis McQuillan-MSG Networks/NY, Louis Lewow-FITE/Atlanta, Dan Whitford-WTTW Chicago/Chicago, Jim Kelly-Jim Kelly Consulting/Central Islip, NY, Scott Duvall-Foster Web Marketing/Philadelphia, Andi Leston-Outdoor Sportsman Group/Waukesha, WI, Kerri Huyck/Kennewick, WA, Lorrie Shilling/El Segundo, CA, Wendy Holmes/Denver, Tom Moore-Kalt Productions/LA, David Westberg-SAG-AFTRA Credit Union/Burbank, CA, Tim Rank-Blueprint314/St. Louis
Today’s Trivia Question
What is the name of the ‘90s sitcom in which Melissa Joan Hart explains typical coming-of-age issues? (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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VICE PRESIDENT, MARKETING & ON-AIR PROMOTION >>
REELZ/ALBUQUERQUE, NM: Develop strategic approaches and tactical planning for on-air promotion, guiding the creative process from creation through post-production, and managing the execution of consumer marketing programs for on-air promotion and off-air advertising. Responsible for full on-air presentation and format management. Min of 8-10 yrs exp. Full info HERE (1/31)
PRODUCTION MANAGER, MARKETING
A+E NETWORKS
NYC, REMOTE
Lead production on campaigns for cable’s biggest shows across on-air, print, design, GFX projects from inception to completion on time and on budget. Campaign and project budgets planning, workflow, and reporting. 3+ yrs in a fast-paced, highly collaborative agency creative team. Exp. in project management of a variety of cable TV campaign assets. Full info HERE (1/28)
ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE – AD SALES >>
GREAT AMERICAN MEDIA
NYC, Hybrid, Remote
Strategically sells linear & digital properties to drive Ad Sales revenue. Works with agencies & clients to develop unique advertising solutions for their brands. Requires 3+ years of sales experience with established agency & client relationships. Seeking a motivated, self-starter with strong negotiation, communication & presentation skills. Full info HERE (1/28)
SALES ASSISTANT – AD SALES >>
GREAT AMERICAN MEDIA
NYC, Hybrid, Remote
Provides workflow support to ensure effective campaign delivery for advertisers. Verifies order and schedule accuracy and entry. Monitors accounts while booking and maintaining inventory. Works closely with Account Executives and Sales Planners. Seeking a motivated, self-starter with strong communication, analytical & problem-solving skills. Full info HERE (1/28)
PARTNERSHIPS MARKETING SPECIALIST >>
HEARST MEDIA PRODUCTION GROUP/CHARLOTTE, NC: Manage development of revenue-generating partnership solutions. Responsible for developing multi-platform media sales materials and partnership proposals for prospective partners including brands, non-profits, and high-net-worth individuals. Create and update sales materials. 5+ years of relevant marketing experience required. Full info HERE (1/28)
MANAGER, COMMERCIAL OPERATIONS
TV ONE
CHICAGO, NYC, Hybrid, Remote
Supervise & train copy coordinators & log editors for accuracy & attention to detail of building a commercial log & reading agency instructions. Monitor employee performance & output; provide back-up for all desks including log editing, added value insertion & continued communication with marketing for all custom creations. Min of 3 yrs of exp. Full info HERE (1/27)
TRAFFIC MANAGER >>
WHYY/Hybrid, PHILADELPHIA: Create monthly programming grids for 12.1 and 12.3. Update programming grids when schedule changes are made. Prepare daily logs & submit to Centralcast Joint Master Control. Work w/WHYY Traffic Specialist who creates programming grids for 12.2 and logs for 12.2 and 12.3. 3-5 yrs of management exp. & working with data or traffic systems. Full info HERE (1/27)
LOCAL MULTIMEDIA SALES MANAGER >>
WALA FOX 10 TV/MOBILE AL: Build a steady stream of new business, constantly recruit to grow the sales team, developing client solutions with account executives using digital and television products. Generating a weekly forecast of revenue, regularly attend sales calls with account executives. Skilled negotiator and problem solver. Proven history of developing new business. Full info HERE (1/26)
IN-HOUSE COUNSEL
NORTHSOUTH PRODUCTIONS
Remote, must be licensed in NY or CA
Negotiating and drafting development deals, shopping agreements, amendments, talent deals, above-the-line contracts, PSAs, production release templates, trade-out agreements, specialty releases and other necessary documents. Shaping corporate and production legal policies. 5-10 yrs of entertainment legal exp. working with a law firm or production. Full info HERE (1/26)
INTEGRATED SALES MARKETING MANAGER
TODAY’S HOMEOWNER MEDIA
HYBRID/VIRTUAL
Manages pre-sale process in partnership with senior sales team to drive multi-platform revenue growth with advertisers. Sales mktg exp, 3+ yrs. Home improvement, & tv exp a plus. Digital experience a must. Full info HERE (1/25)
STANDARDS AND PRACTICES SPECIALIST >>
HEARST MEDIA PRODUCTION GROUP/CHARLOTTE, NC: Provide S&P notes on unscripted Educational/Informational series in development, production, and post, ensuring all content adheres to FCC regulations, HMPG’s internal standards, and network mandates. Contribute to bringing HMPG’s diverse slate of family-friendly series and positive programming to millions of viewers each week. Full info HERE (1/25)
SR. DIRECTOR, CONSUMER MARKETING
TV ONE
SILVER SPRING, Hybrid, Remote
Lead the Consumer Marketing media, promotion and marketing campaigns by prioritizing shows & campaigns across the brand, and support for each of those priorities. Work with internal research and marketing analytics team to gather and organize past performance and insights, construct goals and objectives, and develop target definitions. 7+ yrs exp. Full info HERE (1/25)
VICE PRESIDENT OF AD OPERATIONS >>
BRIGHTCOVE/Remote: Operate and analyze ad tech stack, optimizing on the partner level as well as overall enterprise level. Onboard and manage new programmatic (SSP and Ad Network) partners and assist in any troubleshooting around SSP setups, partner integrations and ad delivery. 7-10+ years of ad operations experience in the programmatic ad tech ecosystem. Full info HERE (1/24)
DISTRIBUTION COORDINATOR >>
BBC STUDIOS/NYC: Frequently liaise with senior level internal & external contacts, screening & prioritizing all forms of incoming communications, dealing with routine issues & coordinating more complex responses ensuring these are delivered in a timely and effective manner. 3+ yrs of exp. providing administrative assistance at Executive level in the Media industry. Full info HERE (1/24)
SENIOR ANALYST – MEDIA RESEARCH
LATITUDE
Remote
Latitude is searching for an experienced research analyst. This position will focus on client communications and managing projects across their entire lifecycles – from design/proposal through reporting and presentation. Ideal candidates will be experienced in media, and comfortable both analyzing research data and communicating with clients. Full info HERE (1/24)
DATA SCIENTIST >>
VEVO/Remote: Harness the power of Vevo’s data to provide better experiences for Vevo’s end users, advertisers, artist & label partners, along with deep insights for internal business groups. Full info HERE (1/22)
DIRECTOR, AD TECH >>
VEVO/NYC: Play a vital role in the success of the Ad Operations group by helping to drive revenue across key business initiatives. Responsible for helping to lead the technical ad implementation strategy across our ever growing distribution landscape. Full info HERE (1/22)
SALES & TRADE MARKETING MANAGER: PARTNERSHIPS & EVENTS >>
VEVO/NYC: Develop and position Vevo’s B2B brand among the advertising and buying community. Responsible for planning and executing strategic marketing initiatives that drive sales and further Vevo’s brand objectives. Full info HERE (1/22)
DIRECTOR, DIGITAL CONTENT & EMAIL MARKETING
INSP
CHARLOTTE
Lead strategic design and user-experience vision for the current website, INSP.com. Make front-end and back-end design recommendations and evaluate the potential for a reimagined user-experience for the site. Manage multiple project timelines and executions simultaneously for maximum efficiency. 5+ yrs exp. leading management of a website property. Full info HERE (1/21)
VICE PRESIDENT, CREATIVE MARKETING & PROMOTION
INSP
CHARLOTTE
Responsible for all elements of the creation, pre-production, production, and post-production of all on-air promotion videos, off channel ads, digital/social video content and other video projects created for other departments. Manage Creative Marketing & Promotion department. Min 10 yrs exp. at a broadcast or cable entertainment network. Full info HERE (1/21)
CREATIVE SERVICES DIRECTOR >>
HEARST MEDIA PRODUCTION GROUP/CHARLOTTE, NC: Lead promotion and brand management for our national marketing and digital content strategies. This role will interface with the management team, show producers, our national network and streaming partners, and program sponsors. Full info HERE (1/21)
RESEARCH DIRECTOR >>
HEARST MEDIA PRODUCTION GROUP/CHARLOTTE, NC: Support with audience and consumer information related to our national programming. This role will compile and analyze linear, digital and OTT cross platform viewership for the purposes of strategic planning and to create actionable internal insights and client presentations. Full info HERE (1/21)
SR. PRODUCER >>
MATTER OF FACT WITH SOLEDAD O’BRIEN/WASHINGTON, DC: Must have highly developed program production skills, a keen eye for visual and graphic show elements, and an editorial commitment to amplifying diverse voices in the conversation about the nation’s future. The Senior Producer will assist with production scheduling and budget. Full info HERE (1/20)
ASST. PROF. OF PRACTICE IN EMERGING CREATIVE MEDIA TECHNOLOGIES >>
TEXAS TECH UNIV./LUBBOCK, TX: Practitioner/teacher with min. 5 yrs. exp. In VR/AR/MR, virtual production, digital world-building, interactive media, human-computer interaction, motion graphics, VFX, etc. Apply by Dec. 1. Full info HERE (1/20)
PUBLICIST >>
STARZ/SANTA MONICA: Identify and successfully pitch programming to media, including long leads, dailies, weeklies and online publications; as well as secure electronic bookings; respond to media requests timely for information and interviews. Develop and maintain close working relationships with members of the press. 3+ years of entertainment exp. in public relations. Full info HERE (1/20)
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THURSDAY JANUARY 12
ABC: Celebrity Jeopardy!, The Parent Test, The Chase, Jimmy Kimmel Live!
CBS: Young Sheldon, Ghosts, So Help Me Todd, CSI: Vegas, The Late Show With Stephen Colbert
CW: Walker, Walker Independence
FOX: Hell’s Kitchen, Welcome to Flatch, Call Me Kat
NBC: Law & Order, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Law & Order: Organized Crime, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
PBS: This Old House, Ask This Old House, La Otra Mirada, This Old House
Telemundo: Al Rojo Vivo, Exatlón Estados Unidos: All-Stars, La Reina del Sur, Amor y Traición
Univision: El Gordo y la Flaca, La Rosa de Guadalupe, Vencer la Ausencia, Mi Camino es Amarte, Cabo |
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