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Today’s Premieres
A&E: Butchers of the Bayou at 9p
BET+: Zatima
Freeform: Good Trouble at 10p
Netflix: Shadow & Bone
Peacock: Queen’s Court
WE: Grown & Gospel at 9p
Today’s Finales
Paramount+: Wolf Pack
IN THE NEWS
Drew Barrymore has been tapped to host the 2023 MTV Movie & TV Awards. The event will air live from the Barker Hangar in Los Angeles on Sunday, May 6 at 8p on MTV. It will also air on MTV internationally in more than 150 countries.
Disney+ has nixed a second season of “Willow,” the live-action original series based on the 1988 fantasy film, according to Deadline. The news comes two months after it ended its debut run on the streamer.
Peacock renewed “Days of our Lives” for two additional seasons. The move takes the long-running soap opera through its 60th season. The show has consistently been a top 10 title on Peacock since its move from NBC last year.
Great American Family’s Christmas movie slate is expanding with 21 new original titles, up from 18 in 2022. “Great American Christmas” will kick off in October. Actors slated to appear this year are Trevor Donovan and Merrit Patterson, who will reunite in the new “Christmas By Chance.”
Hallmark Media is returning to the Upfronts. Beginning March 21 through mid-April, the company will host a variety of branded engagements and curated experiences for advertisers. “We look forward to celebrating Hallmark Media’s distinct value proposition in the marketplace by reconnecting with our partners, while taking the time to meet, listen and learn more about their needs,” said Ed Georger, Executive Vice President, Ad Sales & Digital Media. “Our longstanding investment in the development of original content that brings both comfort to our viewers and trust among our advertisers allows us to continue to deliver and experience that is renowned by fans and uniquely Hallmark.”
Tubi will host its first-ever conference for advertisers, Tubi Connect on Thursday, March 23 at Spring Studios in Manhattan. It will consist of a half-day of programming that will dive into how ad-supported video-on-demand service is connecting diverse stories, brands and data with the right audiences and delivering brand impact at scale.
Charity Lawson was named the lead in the upcoming 20th season of “The Bachelorette.” Sent home by Zach Shallcross following her hometown date on the current season of “The Bachelor,” the 27-year-old will begin handing out roses when the series returns this summer on ABC.
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2023 Sports Media Awards
2023 Brands of the Year announced!
Congratulations to our 2023 Brands of the Year:
Media Brand of the Year: Amazon
Event Brand of the Year: USAA
Engagement Brand of the Year: Ally Financial
Celebrate these brands’ achievements in NYC on April 18th!
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PRODUCTION & DEVELOPMENT
Peacock has issued a premiere date for “Bupkis,” the comedy series inspired by Pete Davidson’s life. All eight episodes will drop on Thursday, May 4. The “Saturday Night Live” alum co-wrote, executive produced and stars in the project along with Edie Falco and Joe Pesci.
Netflix has ordered three-part series “American Manhunt: The Boston Marathon Bombing,” as per Deadline. It delves into the tragedy which saw terrorists bomb the race’s finish line. It’s set to bow on April 12, nearly 10 years to the day of the attack.
Two-time NBA champion J.R. Smith has a new focus in the upcoming four-part docuseries for Amazon. “Redefined: J.R. Smith” follows the retired basketball star as he pursues a college education and new athletic passion – golf – at North Carolina A&T. The series will launch on April 4.
Drake Doremus (“Like Crazy”) is making the move into television with “One Day in December.” The series, based on the Josie Silver novel of the same name, is being developed at Netflix. Lucy Boynton (“Bohemian Rhapsody”) is attached as executive producer and star.
NEW & RETURNING SERIES
Bravo makes a splash with the Season 4 premiere of “Below Deck Sailing Yacht” on Monday, April 10 at 8p. Returning this season are Capt. Glenn Shephard and veteran department heads Daisy Kelliher, Gary King and Colin MacRae.
“Home in a Heartbeat with Galey Alix” premieres Wednesday, April 19 at 9p on HGTV and will be available to stream the same day on discovery+. The series follows the Wall Street executive and social media personality as she uses her do-it-yourself skills to provide renovations for homeowners.
Award-winning talent competition series “Tengo Talento, Much Talento” returns to Estrella TV on Monday, April 17 at 9p. A record number of contestants auditioned to be part of Season 27, with more than 20 cities hosting in-person auditions.
Timed to Earth Day, “Chasing the Rains” premieres Saturday, April 22 at 8p on BBC America and via AMC+. Viewers will get to follow three animal matriarchs as they protect their families in the wilds of Kenya while surviving the trials of one of the worst droughts in 20 years.
FX’s “Class of ‘09” debuts on Hulu on Wednesday, May 10. Starring Brian Tyree and Kate Mara, the limited series thriller follows a class of FBI agents set in three distinct points in time, grappling with changes in the U.S. criminal justice system altered by artificial intelligence.
COMING UP
UPtv is celebrating Easter season with “Bring the Spring.” The offering contains more than 80 hours of programming, including contemporary premiere movies, fan-favorite series, classic Bible films and more. “God Bless the Broken Road” bows Sunday, March 19 at 7p and tells the story of a young mother who loses her husband in Afghanistan and struggles to raise their young daughter. Documentary “I Go to the Rock: The Gospel Music of Whitney Houston,” premiering Friday, March 24 at 8p, explores the late singer’s faith and love of gospel music.
TMZ Investigates: 9/11: The Fifth Plane premieres Monday, March 20 at 9p on FOX. The special explores what could have been an additional plane targeted by hijackers on 9/11. It features interviews with the flight attendants, the pilot and others who believe their aircraft might have become a weapon of mass destruction.
“Operation Appreciation: Bowling Green” airs Saturday, March 18 at 8:30p on Circle Network. Hosted by country music star Lauren Alaina, the benefit concert will honor the Kentucky community, which was struck by devastating tornadoes in December 2021.
Hulu bows “The Pope: Answers” on April 5. The original Spanish special, featuring Pope Francis and directed by Jordi Evole and Marius Sanchez, was shot in Rome and focuses on the meeting between the head of the Catholic church and ten young adults.
“John Mulaney: Baby J” bows globally on Netflix on April 25. The standup special is Mulaney’s third on the streamer, following “The Comeback Kid” and “Kid Gorgeous.”
STREAMING
After more than a decade, the Standard Terms & Conditions for internet advertising, last updated in 2018, will be significantly overhauled. Launching in April 2023, the 4As, the ANA, and the IAB will create a joint task force that includes advertising agencies, marketers, publishers and ad tech companies. The goal is to reduce friction, increase buying efficiency, and acknowledge the many changes in the digital ad marketplace.
Allen Media Group’s free streaming platforms have added Speedvision FAST Channel, expanding its motorsports and automotive entertainment content library. On Local Now, Sports.TV and theGrio, the channel features car build shows, garage content, automotive history, and auction programming.
CordCutting.com’s annual State of Streaming report finds that 93% of American adults access streaming video platforms, while only 40% have cable or satellite service. The average streamer spends $50 monthly on streaming services across four different platforms, with Netflix being the most popular. One battle still impacting the industry is password sharing, which costs the industry approximately $2.4 billion a year. Twenty-one percent of streamers “mooch” passwords, with Netflix the most affected.
GOING GLOBAL
Abacus Media Rights acquired global sales rights, excluding the UK, to new arts documentary “Decoding Turner.” The film, scheduled to air in June, reveals what may be hidden codes within many of JMW Turner’s works.
S4C and BBC Cymru Wales commissioned “Pren ar y Bryn/Tree on a Hill.” The dark comedy tells the story of Margaret and Clive Lewis, whose quiet lives change in an instant when they find themselves on the wrong side of the law.
The Story Collective has made its first investment in scripted production companies with the Steven Knight 12-part series, “A Thousand Blows” (wt). The project stars and is being executive produced by Stephen Graham for Disney+.
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RATINGS
NHL viewership on ABC has seen double-digit increases versus 2021-2022 season, averaging 1.1 million Total viewers. That’s up 19% from the network’s full season average last year. Last Saturday’s Detroit Red Wings versus Boston Bruins game averaged 1.13 million viewers, peaking at 1.5 million.
Broadcast Nielsen Ratings for Tuesday, March 14
Show, P2+ 000s, (A18-49)
ABC: The Bachelor 2.48 (0.44), Will Trent 1.43 (0.15)
CBS: FBI 7.16 (0.45), FBI: International 5.54 (0.34), FBI: Most Wanted 5.14 (0.34)
CW: Superman & Lois 0.75 (0.13), Gotham Nights 0.61 (0.11)
FOX: 9-1-1: Lone Star 3.72 (0.47), Accused 1.86 (0.28)
ION: Chicago Fire 0.98 (0.1), Chicago Fire 0.96 (0.1), Chicago Fire 1.05 (0.1)
NBC: Night Court 3.54 (0.43), American Auto 2.00 (0.27), The Voice 4.97 (0.50), That’s My Jam 2.55 (0.34)
Telemundo: La Casa de los Famosos 1.24 (0.34), El Señor de los Cielos 1.08 (0.40), Juego de Mentiras 0.82 (0.27)
Univision: Perdona Nuestros Pecados 1.52 (0.44), Mi Camino es Amarte 1.69 (0.48), Cabo 1.34 (0.40)
Source: Nielsen, live + same day time period averages
EXECUTIVE MOVES
BBC Studios has tapped Sam Mellor as Vice President of Marketing, Ad Sales North America and Latin America. She last served as Vice President of Brand Marketing and Head of Retail at Everlywell.
DARE Pictures named Cassandra Johnson-Bekoe to the newly created position of Head of Scripted Development. She was previously Senior Development Executive at 59%, Daniel Kaluuya’s production company.
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This Day in History
1979 – CBS aired “Wings Over the World” with Paul McCartney.
Answer to Our Last Trivia Question
Who played the title role in the 2003 miniseries “Julius Caesar”? Answer: Jeremy Sisto. Kudos to: Heather Allen-WWE Corporation/Stamford, CT; Lewis Lewow-FITE/Atlanta, GA; Gerry Bixenspan-TV Marketing, Inc./NYC; Rev. Mark Wajda/Clermont, FL; Randall Bosley-Studio Talent Group/Santa Monica, CA; Tom Moore-Kalt Productions/Los Angeles, CA; David Westberg-SAG-AFTRA Credit Union, Burbank, CA; Lorrie Shilling/El Segundo, CA.
Today’s Trivia Question
Which actress turned down the role of Tyra Collette on “Friday Night Lights” (2006-2011) to concentrate on her film career? (Email [email protected] with your answer and be sure to include your name, company, city and time zone. Unofficial rules: a limit of four per time zone.)
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DIRECTOR OF SALES >>
NEXSTAR MEDIA GROUP WKRN -TV (ABC)/NASHVILLE TN: Being a Leader of the Sales Team and owning the position. Driving new business development. Managing inventory, rates, political sales processes & revenue forecasting. Developing and executing sales packages and projects to increase stations’ revenue. Performing other duties as assigned. Minimum five yrs experience in Television Station Management. Full info HERE
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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THURSDAY MARCH 16
ABC: Station 19, Grey’s Anatomy, Alaska Daily
CBS: 2023 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament, 2023 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament
CW: Walker, Superman & Lois
FOX: Next Level Chef, Animal Control, Call Me Kat
NBC: Law & Order, Law & Order: SVU, Law & Order: Organized Crime
PBS: This Old House, Ask This Old House, Margaret: The Rebel Princess, Margaret: The Rebel Princess
Telemundo: La Casa de los Famosos, El Senor de los Cielos, Juego de Mentiras
Univision: Perdona Nuestros Pecados, Mi Camino es Amarte, Cabo |
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