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Today’s Premieres
Amazon Freevee: Moonshine
Apple TV+: Real Madrid: Until the End
Disney Channel: Kiff
Hulu: UnPrisoned
Netflix: Outlast; Rana Naidu; The Glory
The Roku Channel: Most Dangerous Game: New York
Sunday’s Premieres
discovery+: Naked and Afraid: Solo at 10p
MGM+: A Spy Among Friends at 10p
Travel Channel: Alien Abduction: Travis Walton at 9p
Sunday’s Finale
HBO Max: The Last of Us at 9p
IN THE NEWS
Succession is “at the top of the list” for Bob Iger. Before the end of the Disney CEO’s two-year contract, Iger is looking to name a new chief executive, with the help of the board of directors. So who’s on the short list? “It’s between me and the board,” said Iger at a Morgan Stanley’s TMT conference on Thursday. On the topic of EPSN, Iger said, “We know the power and the popularity of live sports and we know how attractive it is. Not just to consumers but to advertisers.” Still, he noted, “It doesn’t mean that we’re not going to be open-minded about its future, but right now, we’re bullish about it.”
“Shrinking” is getting bigger, thanks to a season two renewal at Apple TV+. “We have loved the engaging, touching and hilarious world of ‘Shrinking’ since the beginning, and it has been wonderful to watch as audiences around the world continue to connect with these big-hearted characters,” said Matt Cherniss, Head of Programming at Apple TV+. The comedy stars Jason Segel and Harrison Ford.
The second annual IAB PlayFronts brought advertising and gaming together this week in New York City. How could IAB’s VP of the Experience Center, Zoe Soon, tell the event was a success? “The room is full after lunch on day two,” she said, adding, “And anecdotally, that people are finding info really useful. Last year people talked about trying out ideas, and this year we saw real activations.” With examples from Maybelline New York and Doritos, among others, the event provided an in-person platform to showcase brands and agencies, while taking stock of current advertising inventory.
Twenty “SNL” post-production editors plan to walk beginning April 1. After failing to reach an agreement with NBCUniversal, reportedly regarding pay and health benefits, the crew members who edit pre-filmed shorts for the sketch comedy show plan to go on strike, making good on a threat first issued in October. The guild said in a statement, “NBCU wants to shut us up – so we will yell louder.”
Warner Bros. Discovery has rebranded its directors program. Intended to develop television directing talent through workshops and shadowing, Access Directors Program ensures graduates receive an opportunity to direct a full WBD television episode. Previously housed within Warner Bros. Television, the company’s DEI team will now spearhead the program, which will include new opportunities for participants – including working on shows across the WBD portfolio, shadowing directors on up to two TV episodes, a virtual curriculum highlighting best practices and equity, and a childcare stipend for directors while shadowing. The submission portal is currently open through March 20.
SHOWTIME released a new trailer for “Yellowjackets.” Teasing the continued story of a high school soccer team’s fight for survival following a plane crash in the wilderness, the trailer also featured Florence + The Machine’s newly-released cover of No Doubt’s 1995 song “Just A Girl.” The upcoming sophomore season of the Ashley Lyle and Bart Nickerson-created drama premieres March 24 on streaming and on demand for subscribers, followed by its broadcast debut on March 26 at 9p.
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First Look 2023: OTT Virtual Conference
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PRODUCTION & DEVELOPMENT
“Batman: Caped Crusader” is taking flight at Prime Video. One of the six series to be axed at HBO Max last year, J.J. Abrams’ animated series has moved to Amazon with a two-season order. Warner Bros. Animation, Bad Robot Productions and 6th & Idaho, with creators Abrams, Matt Reeves, Bruce Timm, as well as Sam Register and Ed Brubaker, are set to executive produce the reimagined Batman mythology story.
Paramount+ greenlit “Vice City” from Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson. The series chronicles three friends when they return to Miami, after being dishonorably discharged from the military, and form a heist crew. The original series from Lionsgate Television, Paramount Television Studios and G-Unit Film & Television hails from writers and executive producers Darnell Metayer and Josh Peters.
Hulu Originals expanded its unscripted slate with three new series. “Love in Fairhope,” “Royal Rules of Ohio” and “Secrets & Sisterhood: The Sozahdahs” follow groups of women from different parts of the world – five generations of women in Fairhope, Alabama, three first-generation Ghanaian sisters in Columbus Ohio and 10 Muslim American sisters in Los Angeles.
The “Creed-verse” is coming. With the help of the 2015 film’s star and filmmaker Michael B. Jordan, Amazon plans to expand the movie franchise across film and TV. Jordan has reportedly had meetings about “Creed”-related projects over the past year.
COMING UP
“Aurora Teagarden Mysteries” is moving ahead without Candace Cameron Bure. Skyler Samuels will replace Bure as Aurora in the prequel to the Hallmark Movies & Mysteries original series, “Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: Something New.” Bure caused a stir with her move to Great American Family, when she told WSJ. Magazine that she thought GAF would “keep traditional marriage at the core.” The HM&M spinoff is slated to premiere later this year.
Lifetime and A&E networks will simulcast a new two-hour documentary, “TLC Forever,” chronicling the journey of the top-selling American female group of all time who led the way with their music, their message, and their style.
STREAMING
“Americarna” with Ray Evernham is now streaming on Speedvision. The platform dedicated to automotive entertainment announced it will air all four seasons of the series that chronicles American history through the lens of the automobile. Hosted by the three-time NASCAR Cup champion crew chief and recent Motorsports Hall of Fame inductee, Evernham traces the cars that have had an impact on shaping the US national identity, beginning with the Woody wagons of the 1930s.
Wondrium will air “The Banjo: Music, History, and Heritage with Rhiannon Giddens.” The 10-part limited series, told through the perspective of the musician and with special guests, starts streaming March 10.
Paramount+ has joined Verizon +play. Verizon wireless and FWA customers who subscribe to the streamer via the phone network’s platform will get a year free of the $19.99/month service. Other services on the +play market include Netflix, Disney+, Hulu, ESPN+, discovery+ and AMC+, with newly-added services Hallmark TV, MasterClass, Blue Apron and more.
Sling TV and Cinedigm have expanded their partnership. With the addition of FAST channels Midnight Pulp, The Country Network and AsianCrush, more than a dozen Cinedigm channels are now available on Sling Freestream.
SPORTS
“Sports Illustrated” launched an esports coverage platform. “Esports Illustrated” is a media platform intended to provide exclusive coverage of esports with analysis, player and team interviews, and behind-the-scenes glimpses of competitive gaming events. “As ‘Sports Illustrated’ continues to expand its reach, we are thrilled to provide our audiences with a comprehensive look into the games, players, and communities shaping the Esports industry,” said Chris Pirrone, Senior Vice President & General Manager of “Sports Illustrated.”
Six-time NBA all-star Shawn Kemp was arrested. Charged in connection with a recent drive-by shooting near the Tacoma Mall in Washington, the Seattle SuperSonics power forward was booked into the Pierce County Jail Wednesday, without a set bail.
CASTING
Three actors joined a new drama pilot from NBC. Tituss Burgess (“Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt”), Tommy Dewey (“The Mindy Project”) and Siobhan Williams have signed on to star in the pilot, previously titled “Murder By the Book,” that follows an Instagram famous book reviewer-turned-detective in a seaside town. Burgess will play the protagonist’s younger brother, Dewey will play a homicide detective and Williams will play a bookstore employee.
GOING GLOBAL
BBC Select announced the US premieres of five documentaries coming to the streamer this month. The titles include: “India: The Modi Question” and “The Murder of Grace Millane: Social Media Murders” premiering March 9, “The Shamima Begum Story: The School Girl Who Joined ISIS” premiering March 15, and “The Bambers: Murder at the Farm” and “Daft Punk Unchained” on March 23. From true crime to music, the documentaries will be available to audiences in the US and Canada via Amazon Prime Video Channels, Apple TV+ and The Roku Channel.
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Cynopsis 2023 Sports Media Awards
Register today for our sports media industry celebration!
Join us in NYC on April 18th for a convergence of the industry’s best and brightest, where the room will be teeming with big names and even bigger personalities across production, marketing, and technology teams. Celebrate the hard work and innovation of your industry peers and register today!
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RATINGS
Broadcast Nielsen Ratings for Wednesday, March 8
Show, P2+ 000s, (A18-49)
ABC: The Conners 3.74 (0.42), The Goldbergs 2.46 (0.30), Abbott Elementary 2.79 (0.43), Not Dead Yet 2.11 (0.25), A Million Little Things 1.84 (0.19)
CBS: Survivor 4.95 (0.69), Lingo 2.03 (0.26), True Lies 2.60 (0.25)
ION: Blue Bloods 1.05 (0.1), Blue Bloods 1.09 (0.1), Blue Bloods 0.98 (0.1)
FOX: The Masked Singer 4.02 (0.65), The Farmer Wants a Wife 2.46 (0.35)
NBC: Chicago Med 3.67 (0.27), Chicago Fire 3.69 (0.27), Chicago P.D. 2.86 (0.26)
Telemundo: La Casa de los Famosos 1.15 (0.27), El Señor de los Cielos 1.15 (0.42), Juego de Mentiras 0.82 (0.24)
Univision: Perdona Nuestros Pecados 1.42 (0.40), Mi Camino es Amarte 1.60 (0.44), Cabo 1.26 (0.36)
Source: Nielsen live + same day time period averages
EXECUTIVE MOVES
Octagon Sports and Entertainment Network named Stephen Macias as the new inclusive diversity lead for OSEN Worldwide. Macias will take on the expanded role while continuing in his current position as president of multicultural marketing and communications at R&CPMK.
IN MEMORIAM
Robert Blake died Thursday at the age of 89. Blake won an Emmy for his portrayal of Tony Baretta and as the title character in, “Judgment Day: the John List Story.”
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This Day in History
1997 – “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” premiered on WB Television Network
Friday Fun Fact
Halloween Is Irish; Halloween’s origins date back to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain
Answer to Our Last Trivia Question
In which 1960s sitcom did Julie Newmar play a robot? “My Living Doll” (1964-65). Kudos to: Randall Bosley-Studio Talent Group/Santa Monica, CA, Andrew Goldman-Grooveee, LLC/NYC, Gerry Bixenspan-TV Marketing Inc./New York, Ted Linhart-NBCUniversal/NYC, David Rubinsohn-American Public Television/Boston, Lorrie Shilling/El Segundo, CA, John Kukla-KDFW FOX 4/Dallas, TX, Susan Nessanbaum-Goldberg-M and S Entertainment/LA, Tom Moore-Kalt Productions/LA, Dan Whitford-WTTW Chicago/Chicago, Tom Boyd-WGN/Chicago,
Today’s Trivia Question
Which New York City park is “Russian Doll” (2019-) commonly filmed in? (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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MANAGER, RIGHTS CLEARANCES, STANDARDS & PRACTICES
TV ONE
SILVER SPRING MD, Hybrid, Remote
Pre-screen broadcast programs, commercials and other content to ensure compliance with TV One’s current Content Standards, Federal Trade Commission/Federal Communications Commission regulations. Assign parental ratings to all TV One programming based on content review. 3+ yrs exp. in a rights clearances and standards and practices is preferred. Full info HERE
DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT, UNSCRIPTED >>
LIGHTHEARTED ENTERTAINMENT/NORTH HOLLYWOOD, Hybrid, Remote: Responsible for overseeing the development of unscripted programming from concept to delivery. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of identifying, developing, pitching and producing successful unscripted projects across a range of genres and networks. 5+ years of experience in unscripted television development. Full info HERE
AD SALES MARKETING MANAGER >>
REELZ, NYC: Drive advertiser revenue growth on a TOP 25 network. Develop sales materials, presentations, one-sheets. Manage B2B marketing projects & execute sponsorships. Strong deck-writing abilities, positive attitude, self-motivated, collaborative, creative, superior communication skills with a keen eye for detail. 5+ yrs in Sales Marketing preferred. Full info HERE
DIRECTOR, AD SALES RESEARCH
E.W. SCRIPPS
NYC
Collect, analyze, & interpret audience data (Nielsen, MRI, iSpot, etc.) for recurring sales reports & ad hoc requests. Synthesize large data sets from multiple sources into compelling & strategic insights for our Linear, CTV, and Distribution sales teams to drive revenue. 10+ yrs of exp. in a TV research role, including managing & leading staff. Full info HERE
RESEARCH ANALYST >>
REELZ, NYC: 2+ years exp generating & analyzing competitive viewing & advertiser information. Support sales, programming, marketing and finance. Working knowledge of NPower, StarMedia, iSpot TV and MRI. Expertise in Excel & PowerPoint. Full info HERE
DIRECTOR OF AD SALES – PLATFORM PARTNER
BBC GLOBAL DIGITAL NEWS & STREAMING
NYC, Hybrid
BBC Global Digital News & Streaming is looking for a highly skilled, NY based, Director of Ad Sales – Platform Partner. The purpose of the role is to launch BBC Studios Youtube and social advertising proposition across the Americas, deliver advertising revenues across the BBC Studios global portfolio and build a best in market Partner Sales team. Full info HERE
LOG EDITOR, COMMERCIAL OPERATIONS
TV ONE
CHICAGO, IL, NEW YORK, NY – Hybrid, Remote
Prepare and update the daily assigned program log for TV One or Cleo TV. Manage the placement of key clients by using detailed instructions to ensure correct placement as ordered by the Advertising Sales team. Bachelor’s degree in a related field or 2+ years of experience in Broadcast Cable Log Operations. Full info HERE
SR. PROMO EDITOR
TV ONE
SILVER SPRING, Hybrid, Remote
Video editing, with primary responsibility in marketing and digital media. Work with creative marketing teams to complete their production assignments. Contribute creative ideas that will help elevate the brand. Organize, Manage and Archive Avid Media Projects and files. 10 years of video editing exp. including 5 years of promo editing exp. Full info HERE
ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE – AD SALES >>
GREAT AMERICAN MEDIA/CHICAGO Remote: Strategically sells linear & digital properties to drive Ad Sales revenue. Works with agencies & clients to develop unique advertising solutions for their brands. Requires 5-10 years of sales experience with established agency & client relationships. Seeking a motivated, self-starter with strong negotiation, communication & presentation skills. Full info HERE
SALES PLANNER – AD SALES >>
GREAT AMERICAN MEDIA/NEW YORK, Hybrid/Remote: Works with Account Executives to service clients daily. Builds sales plans, maintains media schedules & handles client requests such as stewardship, liability, and traffic concerns. Seeking a motivated, self-starter with strong communication, problem-solving & time management skills. Must have 1+ year of planning experience. Full info HERE
MOTION GRAPHIC DESIGNER >>
LONG STORY SHORT MEDIA/WASHINGTON, DC: Bring creative concepts to life through design and animation. Motion Designer will work in a team environment to share fresh design perspectives and create engaging high-quality content for a variety of subjects and media. Full Info HERE
SALES MANAGER >>
NEXSTAR MEDIA GROUP/INDIANAPOLIS: Provides leadership for the broadcast/digital sales teams. Makes decisions regarding hiring, evaluation, promotion and operation of account executives and sales assistants. Develops and executes sales strategies that exceeds revenue targets in local, new business and digital revenue. Min 5 yrs of media sales exp; management exp. preferred. Full info HERE
SENIOR MANAGER, ACQUISITION AND OUTREACH >>
TELEVISION ACADEMY/LOS ANGELES, Hybrid: Develop, build, and execute member acquisition plans (monthly, quarterly, and annual) with measurable targets, optimize program performance and deliver strategic plans to achieve/exceed specific campaign KPIs. Identify and implement A/B tests & tactics, innovating & continually seeking to drive and improve. Min 4 yrs’ exp. in an acquisition role. Full info HERE
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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FRIDAY MARCH 10
ABC: Shark Tank, 20/20
CBS: S.W.A.T., Fire Country, Blue Bloods
CW: Penn & Teller: Fool Us, Whose Line Is It Anyway?
FOX: WWE Friday Night SmackDown
NBC: Lopez vs Lopez, Grand Crew, Dateline NBC
PBS: Washington Week, Firing Line With Margaret Hoover, Icon: Music Through the Lens
Telemundo: La Casa de los Famosos, El Señor de los Cielos, Juego de Mentiras
Univision: Perdona Nuestros Pecados, Mi Camino es Amarte, Cabo |
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