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Today’s Premieres
Discovery: Contraband: Seized at the Border at 9p
Fox: Beat Shazam at 8p; Don’t Forget the Lyrics! at 9p
HGTV: Windy City Rehab at 9p
Max: SmartLess: On the Road; Clone High; What Am I Eating? With Zooey Deschanel; How to Create a Sex Scandal; Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai;
Max/discovery+: Growing Floret; Maine Cabin Masters
Netflix: MerPeople
Science: Mission: Unexplained at 10p
Today’s Finales
CBS: FBI at 8p; FBI: Most Wanted at 10p
NBC: The Voice at 9p
IN THE NEWS
Here’s a record you don’t want to break: The European Union hit Meta with a $1.3 billion privacy fine, the EU’s largest ever, and ordered the company to stop transferring user data across the Atlantic by October. Calling the decision flawed and unjustified, Meta said it would appeal and asked courts to put the decision on hold.
Streaming services’ reliance on scripted programming could mean trouble if the writers’ strike doesn’t end soon. According to data from Diesel Labs, 64% of programming from the nine major streamers released in 2022 was scripted, led by Apple TV with 79% and Netflix, with 76%. Likely least affected by the strike will be discovery+, where just 11% of its titles fell into the scripted category last year.
Cinedigm Corp. is rebranding to Cineverse, part of the company’s evolution into a streaming content and technology company. “We have come a very long way from the Cinedigm of 10 years ago, which specialized in digital innovation within the cinema industry,” said Chris McGurk, Chairman and CEO of Cineverse. “We officially turn the page to become Cineverse, a pure-play business in the exciting and dynamic streaming content and technology space.”
Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment transactional VOD service Redbox had its largest revenue week in the company’s history with its debut of “The Super Mario Bros. Movie.” “It’s clear that movie fans have a voracious, pent-up demand for big new release movies, which is something we’ve long expected,” said William J. Rouhana Jr., CEO of CSSE. “Starting this week, we will have major releases coming to our kiosks every week through the end of the year.”
Disney’s third and final round of planned layoffs is underway, reports Deadline. About 700 positions are expected to be impacted as the company grapples with changing media and economic conditions.
On the subject of changing media conditions and Disney, as cord-cutting continues, the company is quietly preparing to launch a standalone ESPN streaming service, reports The Wall Street Journal. That includes adapting ESPN’s deals with cable providers and sports leagues to allow for streaming. The linear version of the sports net would continue after the streaming option debuts, according to WSJ.
Nickelodeon announced the US launch of Our World, a global initiative to inspire kids. With partners that include 4-H, Ashoka, Association of Children’s Museums, ChangeX and The Aspen Institute, Nickelodeon is providing resources and best-practices for kid-driven philanthropic opportunities that inspire them to take action in their communities and beyond. The multiplatform initiative will live across Nickelodeon’s linear, digital and social platforms.
The 2023-24 Upfront season marked a milestone for The Impact Network, led by Creative Director and EVP Royal Jackson, as it transitions from a faith-based channel to a general entertainment network that provides entertainment serving the Black audience with programming made for multi-generational family viewing. The Upfront holds “great opportunity for brands to really support authentic diverse owned media such as Impact TV,” said Jackson. “We hope that fulfilling their diversity commitments will not only bring new hope to the publishers but new audiences to brands.”
President Biden plans to nominate Anna Gomez to serve as FCC commissioner. Gomez is a senior adviser for International Information and Communications Policy in the Bureau of Cyberspace and Digital Policy, and served as the National Telecommunications and Information Administration Deputy Administrator from 2009 to 2013. She also served for 12 years in various positions at the FCC.
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PRODUCTION & DEVELOPMENT
FilmRise and France’s Canal+ Docs have boarded a documentary from director Sabrina Van Tassel (‘The Silenced Walls,” “The State of Texas vs. Melissa”), “Missing From Fire Trail Road.” The film delves into the case of Mary Ellen Johnson-Davis, a Native-American woman who disappeared in 2020, and exposes how hundreds of Indigenous women continue to go missing in the US, perpetuating transgenerational trauma on Indian reservations.
NEW & RETURNING SERIES
It’s getting real for CBS later this summer than usual. With the writers’ strike in week four, the network is setting premiere dates that could stretch into fall. Season three of “Secret Celebrity Renovation” premieres Friday, July 28 at 9p, and season 25 of “Big Brother” kicks off with a 90-minute special on Wednesday, August 2. New musical game show “Superfan” makes its debut on August 9 at 9p (moved from June 9), followed the next night by season two of “The Challenge: USA” at 10p.
“Real Housewives” stars Luann de Lesseps and Sonja Morgan help spruce up Benton, IL in Bravo’s fish-out-of-water spinoff, “Luann and Sonja: Welcome to Crappie Lake,” premiering Sunday, July 9 at 9p. The series moves to its regular 10p timeslot the following week.
Season two of “Power Book IV: Force” starring Joseph Sikora (“Power,” “Ozark”) will premiere on Friday, September 1 at midnight on the STARZ app, all STARZ streaming and on-demand platforms and internationally on the LIONSGATE+ across Brazil, Spanish-speaking Latin America, the UK and Ireland. On linear, the drama will debut on STARZ at 8p in the US.
NBC’s “LA’s Fire & Rescue” launches Wednesday, June 21 at 8p. The docuseries follows firefighters on actual calls.
TECH TALK
Digital marketing company Wunderkind announced the launch of WunderKIND Ads, building upon the company’s Post Content Ads solution introduced in 2017. WunderKIND Ads leverages the company’s proprietary technology that recognizes real-time consumer behavior to give brands the ability to serve ads to potential customers.
OpenVault announced that a patent application for helping cable and fiber broadband providers to define and apply targeted policies dynamically has been approved by the United States Patent and Trademark Office. “System and Method for Applying CMTS Management Policies Based on Individual Devices” describes how a provider can fully automate policy management and enforcement to align with network conditions and subscriber behavior. A patent number is expected to be awarded in the near future.
SPORTS ROUNDUP
The European League of Football has partnered with Endeavor Streaming to develop its media distribution and OTT strategy, and enhance its streaming service, Game Pass. The partnership will also see Endeavor Streaming offer marketplace strategy, product strategy and end-to-end technical deployment to help ELF grow and expand its fanbase across Europe. Launching ahead of the 2023 season, the renewed Game Pass platform will provide fans with an integrated digital offering available across web, mobile and supported Smart TVs. For the first time, fans will be able to watch multiple ELF games concurrently, powered by Endeavor Streaming’s multi-view technology, and access localized commentary. ELF will also be able to leverage deeper consumer insight metrics and analytics to develop its marketplace strategy in key emerging markets for the sport.
Tennis Channel will have live coverage every day of the 15-day French Open again this year, its 17th year in Paris, from May 28-June 11. Between the network, Tennis Channel Plus and FAST channel T2, over 1,750 live hours of matches at Roland Garros will air. Action on all platforms begins Sunday, May 28, at 5a.
Burritos, anyone? Chipotle Mexican Grill is holding a “Wear Your Hockey Jersey” program that will offer a buy one, get one deal on entrees to in-restaurant diners wearing a hockey jersey today after 3p local time. “Our Hockey Jersey BOGO offer will help celebrate one of the most thrilling postseasons in all of sports,” said Chris Brandt, CMO at Chipotle. “As a longtime favorite among the hockey community, Chipotle continues to serve up real food to fans and athletes alike on their collective mission to have their teams hoist the Stanley Cup.”
Navy Federal Credit Union and the National Hockey League have teamed up to recognize the outstanding community service of hockey fans and military members with the NHL Stick Tap for Service Program. The grand prize winner of the NHL Stick Tap for Service program will have a $30,000 donation made in their honor to a charity of their choice and a trip for two to a 2023 Stanley Cup Final game.
GOING GLOBAL
Hat Trick International has closed pre-sales for docuseries “Police Rescue Australia” to More 4 in the UK and TVNZ in New Zealand, ahead of its premiere on Channel 9 in Australia next month.
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RATINGS
The premiere of Food Network’s new series, “Summer Baking Championship, averaged a .75 P18+ / 1.07 W18+ Live+3 rating, up + 114% and +128%, respectively, versus prior six-week timeslot benchmarks and helping the network rank as the #1 non-news/sports cable network in Prime among P/W 18+.
Top 10 Streaming Shows for the week of May 15
Program, Platform, Total Actions, Total Content, Actions per Content, Fans & Followers
Bridgerton (Netflix), 1.8m, 25, 71.7k, 4.0m
Gossip Girl (HBO Max), 761.8k, 5, 152.4k, 16.0m
Power Book II: Ghost (Starz), 601.9k, 40, 15.0k, 1.0m
Manifest (Netflix), 592.2k, 17, 34.8k, 1.2m
The Boys- Season 3 (Amazon Prime), 458.4k, 8, 57.3k, 3.4m
The Kardashians (Hulu), 448.4k, 39, 11.5k, 2.1m
Succession (HBO Max), 369.3k, 33, 11.2k, 577.5k
Outlander (Netflix), 338.5k, 23, 14.7k, 4.7m
Never Have I Ever (Netflix), 292.2k, 14, 20.9k, 1.1m
Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story (Netflix), 280.7k, 10, 28.1k, 17.0k
Source: Comscore Social Powered by Shareablee
Broadcast Nielsen Ratings for May 19
Show, P2+ 000s, (A18-49)
ABC: Shark Tank 3.35 (0.35), 20/201.60 (0.19)
CBS: S.W.A.T. 4.65 (0.35), Fire Country 5.23 (0.35), Blue Bloods 5.78 (0.34)
CW: Penn & Teller: Fool Us 0.53 (0.06), Whose Line Is It Anyway? 0.47 (0.06), The Great American Joke Off 0.32 (0.05)
FOX: WWE Friday Night SmackDown 2.13 (0.53)
ION: Hawaii Five-0 086 (0.09), Hawaii Five-0 0.90 (0.09), Hawaii Five-0 0.74 (0.08)
NBC: That’s My Jam 1.47 (0.21), Dateline NBC 2.65 (0.30)
Telemundo: Top Chef VIP 0.76 (0.19), El Senor de los Cielos 0.93 (0.29), Juego de Mentiras 0.72 (0.16)
Univision: Perdona Nuestros Pecados 1.29 (0.30), El Amor Invencible 1.28 (0.30), Mujer 0.89 (0.23)
Source: Nielsen live + same day time period averages
IN MEMORIAM
Actor Ray Stevenson died May 21 at age 58. Stevenson’s TV credits include “Rome” and “Vikings.”
Director Leon Ichaso died May 20 of a massive heart attack. He was 74. In addition to film work, Ichaso directed numerous TV series, including “Miami Vice,” “Medium,” “Saturday Night Live” and “Queen of the South.”
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This Day in History
1845 – The New York City Police Department was formed, replacing a night watch system.
Answer to Our Last Trivia Question
Which summer of 2000 series was a spin-off of “Dawson’s Creek” (1998-2003)? “Young Americans.” Kudos to: David Westberg-SAG-AFTRA Credit Union/Burbank; Tom Moore-Kalt Productions/LA; Jordan Overington-Figure 8 Films/Carrboro, NC; Amy Peccorino/NYC; Erik Rankin-Cox Reps/NYC; Jill Penuel-Lion Television/NYC; Aaron Paquette-AccelerateSG/Fort Worth, TX; Susan Nessanbaum-Goldberg-M and S Entertainment/LA
Today’s Trivia Question
Which series starred former NYC mayor Ed Koch for part of its run? (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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EXECUTIVE PRODUCER >>
NEWSMAX MEDIA INC/BOCA RATON FL: Determine best news stories for the program and create daily rundown. Work with show host in program preparation and execution. Identify compelling news stories. Delegate responsibilities as appropriate to producers, associate producers, and casting producers. 3+ years executive producing experience or overseeing newscast production. Full info HERE
STAGE MANAGER >>
NEWSMAX MEDIA INC/WASHINGTON DC: Works with Production management to maintains cast and crew lists and manages local rehearsal and show calendar. Oversee daily technical run-throughs directly prior to shows. Willing and able to work shifts between 12noon to 11pm and occasional Weekends and some longer hours during election and special events. Full info HERE
BROADCAST ENGINEER >>
NEWSMAX MEDIA INC/WASHINGTON DC: Troubleshooting, repair, and preventative maintenance of television broadcast equipment, computers, and broadcast computer networks in a 24x7x365 environment. Serve as E.I.C. during live and taped shows. Electrical Engineering, or other technical degree preferred. 5+ yrs as broadcast engineer, or equivalent knowledge. 5+ yrs in live TV production. Full info HERE
PRODUCER >>
NEWSMAX MEDIA INC/NEW YORK: Generate story ideas through research of news reports, social media, websites & contacts. Strong understanding of Newsmax brand & talent. Identify impactful news stories that result in provocative, compelling television. Delegate responsibilities as appropriate to associate producers, assignment editors & video editors. Bachelor’s degree preferred. Full info HERE
DIRECTOR, GENERAL AUDIENCE PUBLICITY >>
PBS/ARLINGTON VA, Hybrid: Leads the strategy, development & implementation of external communications to support PBS’s general audience content & provide support for PBS’s reputation & executive visibility. Manage relationships w/notable on-camera talent, producers – including partner agencies, managers, or agents supporting their programs. 8+ yrs of public relations exp. Full info HERE
AD SALES COORDINATOR, DIRECT RESPONSE
TV ONE
NYC, Hybrid, Remote
Work with account executives & sales planners utilizing internal computer system to fulfill sales orders through the execution of client schedules. Serve as the primary point of contact for ad agencies & TV One to resolve discrepancies, confirm schedule changes & distribute post & pre-logs. Bachelor’s degree or 2 yrs of exp. in advertising sales. Full info HERE
MANAGER OF ENTERPRISE CONTENT, WTKR
SCRIPPS NETWORKS
NORFOLK, VA
Collaborates w/other newsroom managers to leverage the Scripps content strategy as the foundation for market-specific local content strategy. Leading a team of people to regularly & reliably produce targeted enterprise & investigative stories of impact & importance to our community. 3 yrs of exp. in digital media, journalism, broadcast preferred. Full info HERE
SR. DIRECTOR, DIGITAL PLATFORMS AND PARTNERSHIPS
TV ONE
SILVERSIDE MD, NYC, Hybrid Remote
Develop, cultivate, and socialize vision, mission, and strategy for Digital Business, Programming Visibility, Content Creation and Content Partnerships & Data Governance. Lead and facilitate cross-functional and cross-company project teams. 12 yrs in the media & emerging platform landscape with building digital platforms and vMVPD growth strategy. Full info HERE
VP OF BROADCAST ENGINEERING >>
NEWSMAX MEDIA, INC./NYC, NEW YORK: Oversee the planning, management, installation & maintenance of the networks technical infrastructure: studios, transmitters, digital production platforms & automated systems. Ability to deploy in the field to coordinate special events. 8+ yrs of broadcast troubleshooting in a television network environment, preferably in a network News environment. Full info HERE
MEDIA RESEARCH MANAGER
CIRCLE MEDIA
NASHVILLE, TN
Evaluate programming for our linear and FAST channel schedules to provide insights for content strategy and audience growth. Analyze & interpret media research for programming, ad sales, marketing, and affiliate sales. Research, & preferably Nielsen background is a strongly preferred. Media Research with linear, or similar platforms, is required. Full info HERE
SCHEDULING ASSISTANT- PROGRAMMING DEPARTMENT
CIRCLE MEDIA
NASHVILLE, TN
Partner with the Programming Director to perform scheduling tasks for our Linear and FAST Channels. This includes data entry and distributing weekly schedules. Strong attention to detail and love for data entry/meta data is a plus. This role is ideal for someone looking to break into the media world. Full info HERE
TRAFFIC ASSISTANT- AD SALES METADATA ENTRY
CIRCLE MEDIA
NASHVILLE, TN
Performing a variety of administrative tasks to provide support to the Traffic Department. The majority of this role will focus on metadata entry and must have strong attention to detail. This role will also assist team members with projects and serve as an idea source during team meetings. Full info HERE
VIDEO EDITOR- MOTION GRAPHICS
CIRCLE MEDIA
NASHVILLE, TN
Responsible for editing a variety of content, including but not limited to: network promos, show promos, sponsor ads and graphics. The ideal candidate is highly skilled in the Adobe editing suite and is highly motivated and organized. After Effects/Motion graphics skills are needed and coding is preferred, but not required. Full info HERE
VICE PRESIDENT, COMPENSATION
A+E NETWORKS
NYC, Hybrid, Remote
Review current compensation programs to identify changes needed for a true best in class compensation approach. Develop simple tools that can be used by recruiters, candidates, & employees to effectively communicate all aspects of a compensation package. Minimum of 10 + years of experience in compensation. Full info HERE
DIRECTOR OF SALES
NEXSTAR
COLCHESTER, VT
Leader of the Sales Team. Drive new business & digital sales development. Manage inventory, rates, political sales processes & revenue forecasting. Develop and execute integrated marketing packages and projects to increase stations’ revenue. Resolve customer complaints regarding sales and service. Min. 5 years’ exp. in Television Sales Management. Full info HERE
NETWORK ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE
WEIGEL BROADCASTING CO.
CHICAGO
Building and managing relationships with existing and potential new clients and agencies through routine communication; actively grow industry relationships to gain marketplace intelligence. Generate revenue for the networks & meet monthly goals through effective outside sales techniques. 5 yrs of National Network selling and sales development exp. Full info HERE
AD SALES PLANNER >>
SINCLAIR BROADCASTING GROUP/NYC, Hybrid: Responsible for creating, analyzing & communicating sales proposals to the Sales team for presentation to advertising agencies and/or clients. Collaborate w/all media platforms & departments to create proposals, execute campaigns, manage stewardship & pacing of linear & digital deals. Point of contact post sale & provide excellent client services. Full info HERE
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 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
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TUESDAY MAY 23
ABC: Jeopardy! Masters, Judge Steve Harvey, Celebrity Family Feud
CBS: FBI [f], FBI: International, FBI: Most Wanted [f]
CW: Superman & Lois, Gotham Knights
FOX: Beat Sahazam [p], Don’t Forget the Lyrics! [p]
NBC: The Voice, The Voice [f]
PBS: Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates, American Exeperience, Frontline
Telemundo: Top Chef VIP, Secretos de Sangre [p]
Univision: Perdona Nuestros Pecados, El Amor Invencible |
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