Today’s Premieres
Food Network: Grill of Victory at 10p
HGTV: Celebrity IOU at 9p
IN THE NEWS
“Dad Stop Embarrassing Me!”, starring and produced by Jamie Foxx, was not renewed for a second season on Netflix. The comedy was inspired by Foxx’s relationship with his daughter.
Fox officially canceled “The Moodys.” The net yanked the low-rated comedy, starring Denis Leary and Elizabeth Perkins, off the schedule in April after the fifth episode of season two, and brought the final episodes back this month to end the show’s run.
The US ad market jumped 56% year-over-year in May, according to new data from Standard Media Index. That follows a 53% rise in April and a 22% jump from March, versus pandemic-impacted 2020. For TV, the numbers were up 16% in March, 32% in April and 42% in May; digital grew by 38% in March, 84% in April and 69% in May.
Streaming accounted for 26% of time spent on TV during May, according to Nielsen’s new monthly measurement, The Gauge. Broadcast had an audience share of 25%, cable 39%, and “other” 9%. “The past year has categorically shifted the television viewing landscape,” said Brian Fuhrer, SVP, Product Strategy. “Even as people begin to dive back into their pre-pandemic activities, based on the changes many made to enable streaming coupled with the variety of newly introduced services, we expect people to keep sampling and exploring their options.”
Gray Television has created a new entity, Gray Sports + Entertainment Sales, to manage revenue generation for Gray-owned TV stations and digital assets. “One of the great strengths of Gray Television is the passionate communities we represent through the broad array of content we produce and distribute across many different platforms,” said Pat LaPlatney, President and Co-CEO of Gray Television. “This initiative showcases our unique programming to marketers through high-impact sponsorships and will help us serve our customers more effectively.”
New advertisers onboard for Discovery’s Shark Week (July 11-18) include Devour Frozen Foods, T-Mobile, Sonic Drive-In, and Vrbo. They join returning partners Cooper Tires, Wayfair, Geico, The Gorilla Glue Company and Home Depot. “We continue to innovate and provide unique sponsorships and organic opportunities for clients to communicate to our highly engaged audience,” said Scott Kohn, EVP, Ad Sales at Discovery, Inc. “We are thrilled with the creative and custom sponsorships that will seamlessly complement this year’s Shark Week programming across all of our linear and digital properties, including the very first Shark Week on discovery+.”
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| PRODUCTION & DEVELOPMENT
Netflix gave a straight-to-series order to a workplace comedy inspired by the front office of the Los Angeles Lakers. The show comes from Mindy Kaling (“The Office”), Elaine Ko (“Modern Family”), Lakers President Jeanie Buss and Warner Bros. Television.
Some crew members on the set of TBS’ upcoming cooking competition series “Rat in the Kitchen” went on strike after they said producers were unresponsive over requests about health benefits. The series is produced by Thinkfactory Media.
MTV renewed “The Challenge” for season 37. The news comes on the heels of the competition series scoring its best monthly share in over 13 years.
Anniew Ilonzeh (“Chicago Fire”) scored the lead in NBC drama pilot “Gertaway,” centered on a destination wedding at a isolated resort that’s taken hostage by criminals.
NEW & RETURNING SERIES
Turkish drama “Hercai: Love and Vengeance” premieres Tuesday, June 22 at 9p, with a two-hour episode. The series offers a mix of romance, rivalry and twists, steeped in cultural traditions.
Food-obsessed comedian Sebastian Maniscalco stars in new discovery+ series “Well Done with Sebastian Maniscalco.” Along with his wife Lana and mom Rose, Maniscalco explores culinary topics starting Thursday, August 12.
Food Network cake competition “Buddy vs. Duff” is back Sunday, July 18 at 9p. The net is also offering a sneak peek at new Kal Penn-hosted series “Money Hungry” on Sunday, July 25 at 10p, before the home cooking contest moves to its regular timeslot on Tuesday, July 27 at 10p.
New animated comedy “Tom and Jerry in New York” premieres on HBO Max Thursday, July 1, with Tom the resident mouser at a Big Apple hotel, and Jerry stirring up trouble.
AccuWeather Network has a new live 2-hour show, “AccuWeather Prime,” weeknights at 8p. Senior TV Weather Broadcaster Adam Del Rosso hosts.
Peacock has added three 8-part true crime series from Law&Crime: “Buried With Love,” “Vanished” and “Trial File.” The Law&Crime linear channel launched on Peacock in March.
COMING UP
AMC Networks content initiative “Can We Talk About This?”, hosted by Jordan Carlos (“The Nightly Show”), invites conversation around difficult issues, from dated content in classic movies to timely documentaries. Up next: “That’s Wild,” telling the story of three at-risk African American teens on a journey from the streets of Atlanta to the the outback of Colorado. The film airs Monday, July 19.
The 41st annual “A Capitol Fourth,” the Independence Day celebration on PBS, will be hosted by Vanessa Williams. The show was pre-recorded due to the pandemic with a live fireworks presentation, in lieu of the traditional live concert on the West Lawn of the US Capitol.
AXS TV is offering an “All Day Concerts” block on July 4 weekend, beginning Friday, July 2 with Ringo Starr.
The three-part reunion for the cast of Bravo’s “Married to Medicine” begins Sunday, June 27 at 9p, with host Andy Cohen moderating the drama.
Action movie “Jolt,” starring Kate Beckinsdale, will debut on Amazon on Friday, July 23. The film also stars Stanley Tucci, Bobby Cannavale, Laverne Cox and Susan Sarandon.
STREAMING
Roku reported a record number of accounts watched Roku Originals series (much of it from the library of shuttered Quibi), launched on May 20. The streamer said more than one in three users of The Roku Channel streamed a Roku Original series.
Fox News Media is teaming with Apple Podcast Subscriptions to launch a subscription-based channel, Fox News Podcasts+. For $2.99/month, the channel offers exclusive content in addition to ad-free versions of Fox News podcasts, and Fox News shows.
Redbox has teamed with Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment to add the Popcornflix Channel to Redbox Free Live TV. Launching later this month, the channel will feature programming including “Robert the Bruce,” “The Clearing,” and “King Solomon’s Mines” (2004), among many other titles.
GOING GLOBAL
A+E Networks UK announced the commission of “River Hunters” from Hello Halo Productions for Sky History, for a third season.
Moritz Polter and ITV Studios have unveiled the name of their new scripted label in Germany as Windlight Pictures, and announced three hires: Simone Ruff and Cosima Degler as Producers and Development Executives, and Georg Höss as Head of Legal & Business Affairs.
All3Media International struck a deal with NBCUniversal for game show format “Cash at Your Door,” which has been licensed to E! in the US, with All3Media International’s sister company Lion USA producing.
“LEGO Masters” has been picked up in two new European markets. Spanish broadcaster Atresmedia ordered a first series run from Banijay Iberia’s Shine Iberia, and TV 2 has commissioned the debut Norwegian adaptation from Mastiff Norway.
Viasat World has signed a renewal deal with Digi Group for its portfolio of factual and entertainment channels to air on Digi TV’s digital cable, satellite and Digi Online platforms, in Hungary and Romania, and on IPTV, in Hungary.
Saloon Media has started production on a 20-part docu-series, “History By The Numbers,” to be produced in association with Jupiter Entertainment. The series looks at the world’s collective global history by revealing surprising numerical facts about major historical events.
Principal Media has entered into an agreement with Taylor Street Films to represent worldwide broadcast and digital rights to six films on race and social justice.
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New Trends, New Categories
The 9th Annual Cynopsis Digital Model D Awards and the It List reflects the evolution of the industry in this year’s categories. Put your best work on the map by winning a Model D or It List award…but you can’t win if you don’t enter.
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RATINGS
Spectrum Networks reports it averaged more than 2.75 million daily viewing households in May, ranking as the most watched broadcast and cable news network by Spectrum customers across the networks’ nine-state footprint. “Our linear and digital audiences continue to grow, underscoring the value of local journalism that is accessible, reliable and trusted,” said Mike Bair, EVP of Spectrum Networks.
OWN’s “The Haves and The Have Nots” (1.237 million P2+) was Tuesday night’s #1 telecast on all of TV among African-American women (W25-54 & W18+). Over at Discovery sib TLC, “90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After” was the #1 cable program the week of May 31 among W25-54/18-49, and “Extreme Sisters” wrapped its freshman season with a season-high rating for key women demos.
Broadcast Nielsen Ratings for Thursday, June 17
Show, P2+ 0000s, (A18-49)
ABC: Holey Moley 3.05 (0.5), Holey Moley 2.57 (0.5), The Hustler 2.00 (0.3)
CBS: Young Sheldon 3.96 (0.4), United States of Al 3.85 (0.4), Mom 3.21 (0.4), B Positive 2.56 (0.3), Clarice 2.19 (0.3)
CW: Walker 0.97 (0.1), Legacies 0.52 (0.1)
FOX: Beat Shazam 1.74 (0.4), LEGO Masters 1.02 (0.3)
ION: Chicago PD 0.99 (0.2), Chicago PD 1.00 (0.2), Chicago PD 1.12 (0.2)
NBC: US Open Golf Championship 2.05 (0.3), US Olympic Trials 1.86 (0.4)
Telemundo: Exatlon Estados Unidos 0.90 (0.2), La Suerte de Loli 1.03 (0.3), Café Con Aroma de Mujer 0.84 (0.3)
Univision: Disnando Tu Amor 1.40 (0.4), Si Nos Dejan1.67 (0.5), La Hija Del Embajador 1.44 (0.3)
Source: Nielsen live + same day time period averages
EXECUTIVE MOVES
Vickie Burns has been named SVP of Content at BNC. Burns’ career includes leadership positions at NBC, Tribune and Scripps.
Quintus Studios has appointed Adam Jacobs as Creative Director. Before joining Quintus Studios, Jacobs was Development Consultant for CIC Media and Back2Back Productions.
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This Day in History
1978 – Musical “Evita” premiered in London.
Answer to Our Last Trivia Question
What song did Dave have an obsession with on “NewsRadio” (1995-1999)? “A Horse with No Name.” Kudos to: Louis Lewow-FITE/Atlanta; Rev. Mark Wajda/Clermont, FL; Kevin Noonan-A+E Networks/NYC; Charles Lore/NYC; Andy Pittman-TAMU/College Station, TX; Sandy Spiegel-WTTW/Chicago; Susan Nessanbaum-Goldberg-M and S Entertainment/LA; Tom Moore-Kalt Productions/LA; Paul Blutter-General American Group/Burbank; Milton Spurr-Bell Media/Toronto; David Westberg-SAG-AFTRA/Burbank
Today’s Trivia Question
Who replaced Joely Richardson – who appeared in the pilot – on legal drama “The Whole Truth” (2010)? (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 OF PROGRAMMING & OPERATIONS >>
ELECTRIC ENTERTAINMENT
LA, REMOTE: Managing the FAST channel, streaming platform and on-demand app, “Electric Now”. Main point of contact for all issues relating to site operations, tech issues and programming and maintaining Content Management System. Minimum two years working in the OTT space required. Full info HERE (7/7)
COPYWRITER
CROWN MEDIA FAMILY NETWORKS
LOS ANGELES
Will partner with cross-functional teams on copy development for all of Hallmark Channel’s digital platforms. 5+ years of experience in branding, creative agency, or entertainment in digital spaces preferred. BA Degree in marketing, advertising, communications or journalism required. Full info HERE (7/6)
ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE >>
MARATHON VENTURES/EAST COAST/REMOTE: Responsible for generating revenue and achieving sales targets and maintaining and developing our direct response account business. Analyze sales data, execute strategies for revenue growth, build relationships with existing accounts and consistently develop new business. Established relationships required. Full info HERE (6/30)
SVP, PRICING & PLANNING
CROWN MEDIA FAMILY NETWORKS
NYC. NY
Manages the execution of the pricing and planning function for all media and digital platforms.15 years progressive and related Ad Sales, Pricing & Planning and/or Operations experience. BA Degree in Communications, Advertising/Marketing, Business Admin, Finance or related field required. Full info HERE (6/27)
DIRECTOR, PROGRAM STRATEGY
JUKIN MEDIA
LOS ANGELES, CA
Oversees programming and on-air promo strategy and scheduling. Rapidly growing team that is at the center of the fastest growing area of the Streaming TV market. 8+ years in television or digital programming strategy required, in addition to a deep understanding and passion of television, streaming tv and digital content landscape. Full info HERE (6/26)
DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY >>
KHQ INC./SPOKANE, WA: Collaborate with, and support engineering departments at all stations and work with vendors to research, acquire, and maintain broadcast equipment. Work with chief engineers and the master control supervisor to comply with all FCC regulations; work with chief engineers to develop capital and expense budgets. Full info HERE (6/26)
SENIOR CONTENT PRODUCER >>
NESN/WATERTOWN MA: Format, edit and line produce a weekly 30-minute kids baseball show, NESN Clubhouse, throughout the Red Sox Season. Produces, writes and edits multi-shoot features and edits, writes and formats long-form interview, and documentary shows. 5 or more years of experience in sports television at a regional or national level required. Full info HERE (6/25)
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT, PRESIDENT & CEO
CROWN MEDIA FAMILY NETWORKS
LA, CA
Manages the day-to-day operations of the office of the President & CEO. All matters pertaining to the CEO including discrete handling of confidential and sensitive information. Undergraduate Degree or 4 years of equivalent executive administrative experience, preferably with Entertainment Industry and an expert level using MS Office Suite and building PowerPoint decks. Full info HERE (6/25)
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT, BUSINESS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS
CROWN MEDIA FAMILY NETWORKS
NYC, NY
Manages the day-to-day administrative work of the Business & Legal Affairs team, with focused support for the EVP, General Counsel. This position serves as a key coordinator for the Business & Legal Affairs team, as well as a key coordinator between the Crown Media Business & Legal Affairs team and the Hallmark Legal team. Full info HERE (6/25)
COORDINATOR, PARTNERSHIP MARKETING (ASSETS)
CROWN MEDIA FAMILY NETWORKS
LA, CA
Responsible for the execution and management of promotional materials utilizing image and video assets for merchandising of programming content across all Hallmark’s programming channels. Adobe Suite skills (Photoshop & InDesign) and a minimum of 2 years of experience in entertainment is required, cable preferred. Full info HERE (6/25)
SR. PRODUCT MANAGER-OTT/WEB, PANTAYA
HEMISPHERE MEDIA GROUP INC.
SANTA MONICA, CA
Design technology, content, customer service and marketing teams to deliver a best-in-class streaming experience across multiple device platforms. Own the user experience, feature set and AB testing for engagement campaigns. 2-4+ years’ experience designing, launching, and maintaining digital D2C products required. Full info HERE (6/24)
SALES PLANNER >>
MARATHON VENTURES LLC/NY, NJ, CT, REMOTE: Primary point of contact for our media partners, effectively anticipating and solving problems. Review client orders for accuracy and resolve discrepancies and reconcile logs and reports. Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office required. Full info HERE (6/24)
CAMPAIGN MANAGER – NATIONAL >>
AMPERSAND/NYC, NY: Input and transmit all new orders for the National business. Facilitate communication amongst stakeholders regarding order details, copy and traffic and collaborate with MVPD contacts on order confirmation and campaign activation to ensure all platforms are live. BS/BA Degree required. Full info HERE (6/23)
SALES ASSISTANT >>
REELZ/NYC, NY: 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. Bachelor’s Degree required. Proficient in Excel & PowerPoint. Full info HERE (6/23)
SR. SALES PLANNER >>
REELZ/NYC, 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 exp. Strong written and verbal communication skills, strong media math skills. Proficient in Wide Orbit, MS Suite. Full info HERE (6/23)
DIRECTOR GROWTH MARKETING-CONSUMER MARKETING
A+E NETWORKS
NYC, NY
Data-driven digital marketer needed to acquire and retain viewers for the A&E, HISTORY, and Lifetime apps. Own strategy and implementation for retention tactics including email, push notifications, and digital video house ads. Requires 7-10 years of experience, product marketing experience is a plus. Full info HERE (6/22)
LOCAL ACCOUNT MANAGER >>
AMPERSAND/LOS ANGELES, CA: Assist Account Directors with preparation of sales proposals, and work across functional groups such as MVPD’s, Partners, Research, etc. to assist in the creation of client proposals, presentations, and Media Plans. 2-3 years advertising related experience and thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office required. Full info HERE (6/22)
DIGITAL CAMPAIGN MANAGER >>
AMPERSAND/NYC, NY: Review and validate online insertion orders (IO) and obtain all creative materials from Sales and/or Advertisers. Process and transmit all digital orders through Ampersand applications and streamline communication to publishers. Knowledge of ad-serving and verification vendors and Bachelor’s degree required. Full info HERE (6/21)
SALES ASSISTANT
UP ENTERTAINMENT
NYC/NY
Maintain agency accounts including upfront and scatter order entry, inventory moves, and product allocations and Electronic Data Interchange. Assist Account Executives, Sales Planner and Pricing Inventory and compile information for Sales team. B.A. in Communications or equivalent required. Full info HERE (6/21)
PAID SOCIAL ANALYST >>
WARNERMEDIA/NYC or LA or ATLANTA or CHICAGO-currently REMOTE: Implement, plan, and measure paid social media campaigns for sponsored content across the WarnerMedia portfolio. Develop audience insights and analyze campaign performance. 1+ years working experience in paid social, digital marketing or social insights required. Full info HERE (6/19)
SVP, COMMUNICATIONS
OWN
WEST HOLLYWOOD
Design, lead, and manage all internal and external communication for the OWN brand. Work directly with talent, creatives, and more. Must have 15 years exp in comms/PR preferably with media (tv/streaming) exp. Full info HERE (6/19)
SR. MANAGER, PUBLICITY >>
PBS/ARLINGTON, VA: Develop and implement publicity campaigns for PBS primetime programs and digital initiatives. 6+ years exp in communications, publicity, and/or journalism. Broadcast/TV exp strongly preferred. Full info HERE (6/19)
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT & REGIONAL MANAGER >>
NEXSTAR/IRVING, TX: Direct oversight of several markets and will report directly to the President of Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc. Provide daily management and guidance of multiple General Managers and responsible for the achievement and growth of their assigned markets. Min. of 10 yrs in television management and sales required. Full info HERE (6/18)
QUALITY CONTROL TECHNICIAN – BROADCAST
A+E NETWORKS
STAMFORD
Bilingual Spanish Technician needed for the QC of AETN programs prior to Broadcast. Evaluate show and movie master files for technical quality, Standards & Practices, grammar, spelling and closed caption accuracy so AETN content meets network standards and air critical deadlines. Requires 2+ years of related experience and ability to read waveform/vector and audio scopes. Full info HERE (6/18)
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MONDAY JUNE 21
ABC: The Bachelorette, The Celebrity Dating Game
CBS: The Neighborhood, Bob Hearts Abishola, NCIS: New Orleans, Bull
CW: All American, The Republic of Sarah
FOX: Hell’s Kitchen, HouseBroken, Duncanville
NBC: US Olympic Trials, American Ninja Warrior
PBS: Antiques Roadshow, Antiques Roadshow, Independent Lens
Telemundo: Exatlon Estados Unidos, La Suerte de Loli, Café Con Aroma de Mujer
Univision: Disnando Tu Amor, Si Nos Dejan, La Hija Del Embajador |
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