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Today’s Premieres
ESPN: The Captain at 10p
Lifetime: Phrogging: Hider in My House at 10p
National Geographic: Shark Attack Files at 8p
Netflix: My Little Pony: A New Generation: Singalong; Storybots: Laugh, Learn, Sing
VH1: Caught in the Act: Unfaithful at 9p
IN THE NEWS
Comedy Central’s “Tha God’s Honest Truth” will have a new name – “Hell of a Week” – and a new format for season two. “I’m thinking enough shows talking about problems; I want to discuss solutions,” said Lenard “Charlamagne” McKelvey. “Regardless of if the conversation is politics, entertainment, or just some random f**k sh** going on in the culture, ‘Hell of A Week’ will be a safe space for free speech & a safe space for comedy. Basically, if you don’t want to be ‘canceled,’ this isn’t the show for you.” The late-night series is executive produced by Charlamagne Tha God and Stephen Colbert.
Media agency Palisades Media Group, whose clients included Netflix and Orion Pictures, abruptly shut its doors after 26 years. An email was sent to staffers of the self-described “Employee-Friendly company!” alerting them its offices were closing, effective immediately.
HBO Max has canceled adult animated comedy “Close Enough” after three seasons. “We are so proud of the series and grateful to creator JG Quintel and our partners at Cartoon Network Studios, who made this show an instant fan favorite on HBO Max,” said a statement from the streamer. “Close Enough” was ordered to series by TBS in 2017, moving to HBO Max for its debut in 2020.
Four months after surviving a deadly attack in Ukraine, in which two of his colleagues were killed, Fox News correspondent Ben Hall “looks incredible,” said Fox News CEO Suzanne Scott. Scott was among those visiting Hall in Texas’ Brooke Army Medical Center to deliver a 40th birthday card. “He is truly an inspiration,” wrote Scott to the Fox News staff. “His progress over the last four months has been nothing short of remarkable.”
Prime Video’s upcoming spin-off of series “The Boys” has a name. Set in a college for young superheroes, R-rated “Gen V” explores the lives of “hormonal, competitive Supes as they put their physical, sexual and moral boundaries to the test, competing for the best contracts in the best cities.”
As LA moved to a high-level community spread of COVID, guilds including SAG-AFTRA and the Directors Guild of America extended COVID protocols until September 30. “The Agreement keeps in place the workplace protocols and protections that have allowed for a sustained and successful return to work while at the same time allowing flexibility to address the changing nature of the virus,” said a statement from the groups.
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2022 Top Women in Media
Save the date
Registration for this year’s Top Women in Media Awards gala opens in four days, on July 18th! Mark your calendar to attend this magical night as we celebrate women!
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PRODUCTION & DEVELOPMENT
Ánima is partnering with Green Kids Club on its original property, “Victor and The Infinite & Mysterious Hallway of Loos.” The comedy action-adventure celebrates the challenges and victories of a middle school “Every Kid” who finds his inner hero and a sense of belonging, when flung into a blended-family of diverse “ethnic and immortal” backgrounds.
Production companies spent a record $855 million in New Mexico on TV series and other media in the fiscal year ending June 30, up 36% from the previous year. “Due to the work we’ve done to foster a successful environment for production and build a thriving base of talented local crews, film and television productions from around the world are putting money directly into New Mexico communities, supporting our small businesses and creating jobs for thousands of New Mexicans,” said Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham. Projects filming in the state include Netflix’s “Stranger Things” and AMC’s “Dark Winds”; Netflix and NBCUniversal have production hubs in Albuquerque.
Casting notes: Andrew Garfield (“Under the Banner of Heaven”) is set to portray entrepreneur Richard Branson in “Hot Air.”… Martin Lawrence (“Martin”) will recur in AMC’s comedic sci-fi series “Demascus,” set to launch in 2023…Rafael Casal (“Blindspotting”) landed a role in Disney+’s “Loki,” if photos from the set of season two are an indication…Jonno Roberts (“Wrecked”) has joined season two of NBC’s “La Brea” in a recurring role…Netflix live-action series “Yu Yu Hakusha” will star Takumi Kitamura (“Tokyo Revengers”).
SPORTS
DAZN Group has partnered with KSI and his promotional company Misfits Boxing, in association with the Sauerland brothers, Wasserman Boxing and Proper Loud to launch the “MF & DAZN: X Series.” The series will showcase big names in entertainment, sport, and lifestyle facing each other in boxing events. The premiere will be headlined by KSI, as the British phenom look to avenge his brother’s loss against American YouTube sensation Alex Wassabi, on Saturday, August 27.
UCLA’s plan to decamp the Pac-12 for the Big 10 conference is facing objections from the state of California. Gov. Gavin Newsom told Fox News he learned about the move by reading the news in the paper, because the school “didn’t even have the decency to give advance warning” to the University of California System Board of Regents” – of which Newsom is Chair. “Trust me when I say this: we’re not going to investigate,” said Newsom. “We are investigating.”
NESN and Jomboy Media have struck a content partnership that includes the creation of content exclusively for NESN’s new streaming service, NESN 360. Right off the bat: five-part mini-series “Unrivaled: Red Sox vs. Yankees.”
The Professional Fighters League is launching PFL Europe, a new international league debuting in 2023 with events that will all be staged in European countries, broadcast and streamed primetime in Europe, and feature the top emerging European MMA fighters. Top fighters from Europe will compete on both the August 13 Cardiff and August 20 London cards, in hopes of earning a contract in PFL Europe.
NBC Sports reports that it has scored its most-watched Open Championship through two rounds, with Thursday and Friday’s viewership on USA Network up 20% vs. 2021 and up 22% vs. 2019. Cam Smith took home the championship on Sunday.
Major League Baseball agreed to pay minor leaguers $185 million in a move to end a federal lawsuit alleging violations of minimum wage laws. According to reports, early estimates project that perhaps 23,000 players could share the money with an average payment of $5,000 to $5,500. If approved, $120,197,300 will be split among the players, $55.5 million will go the players’ lawyers and up to $5.5 million will cover reimbursement costs of the suit.
NEW & RETURNING SERIES
Season two of preschool series “Marvel’s Spidey and his Amazing Friends,” from Disney Branded Television, premieres Friday, August 19 with a simulcast on Disney Channel and Disney Junior (8:30a). An initial batch of episodes will also be rolled out on Disney+ and on-demand platforms this fall.
Dramedy “Send Help” makes its debut Thursday, August 11 on ALLBLK. The series follows a first-generation Haitian actor (Jean Elie) struggling to conquer his feelings of imposter syndrome, the Hollywood community, and high maintenance family.
Allison alters her plan to escape her miserable marriage in season two of “Kevin Can F**k Himself,” kicking off with two episodes Monday, August 22 on AMC+. Subsequent episodes will be released one week ahead of AMC.
A new season of “My Big Fat Fabulous Life” launches Tuesday, August 9 at 10p on TLC.
STREAMING
To mark the 15th anniversary of AMC drama “Mad Men” on Tuesday, July 19, viewers can revisit all seven seasons of the series commercial-free on AMC+. Fans are also encouraged to share their favorite moments from the series on, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, via the AMC and Mad Men social handles.
The monthly price for ESPN+ will be hiked from $6.99/month to $9.99/month, effective August 23. “While it is a significant change to the price, it’s reflective of the increased scope, scale and value of ESPN+ as we continue to add significantly to both live sports and original programs and series, and it is part of an established plan to ensure ESPN+ is a profitable and strong long-term business,” said a statement from an ESPN rep. The price jump of the subscription will not affect the price of the Disney Bundle, which includes ESPN+.
GOING GLOBAL
Canada’s Sphere Media is collaborating with with Mojumbi Entertainment on “Rock Girl,” a live-action musical series for children 8-12. The original creation comes from Matthew Gerrard and Mladen Alexander of Mojumbi Entertainment.
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2022 Esports Business Summit
More Learning, Networking & Takeaways
New platforms, emerging trends, and fresh takes on topics such as esports betting, brand activations, and content cultivation are just some of the items that will be discussed Nov 1-3 in LV.
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RATINGS
The penultimate episode of AMC’s “Dark Winds” delivered 2 million total viewers in Nielsen Live+3 ratings and also marked season high viewership in the A25-54 and A18-49 demos. “Dark Winds” is also the #1 new series for viewership and acquisition in the history of AMC+.
Broadcast Nielsen Ratings for Thursday, July 14
Show, P2+ 000s, (A18-49)
ABC: Press Your Luck 3.65 (0.4), Generation Gap 3.44 (0.4), Fatal Flaw 2.10 (0.2)
CBS: Young Sheldon 3.51(0.3), Ghosts 2.79 (0.3), Big Brother 3.21 (0.7), CSI: Vegas
CW: Walker 0.40 (0.0), The Flash 0.30 (0.0)
FOX: MasterChef 1.07 (0.2), Welcome to Flatch 0.62 (0.2), Welcome to Flatch 0.54 (0.1)
NBC: Law & Order 2.58 (0.2), Law & Order: SVU 2.58 (0.3), Law & Order: Orgaized Crime 1.89 (0.2)
Telemundo: La Casa de los Famosos 1.30 (0.3), Amore Valiente 0.92 (0.2), Infiel: Historia de un Engano 0.95 (0.2)
Univision: La Mexicana y el Guero 1.04 (0.3), La Herencia 1.46(0.5), Mujer de Nadie 1.27 (0.4)
Source: Nielsen live + same day time period averages
EXECUTIVE MOVES
Warner Bros. Discovery renewed the contracts of two senior executives. The term of CFO Gunnar Wiedenfels has been extended through July 10, 2026, while Chief Revenue and Strategy Officer Bruce Campbell has re-upped through July 8, 2025.
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This Day in History
1976 – Nadia Comaneci became the first Olympic gymnast to score a perfect 10, a feat she accomplished 7 times at the Montreal Games.
Answer to Our Last Trivia Question
Who played Rudy Giuliani in a 2003 TV movie? James Woods, in “Rudy: The Rudy Giuliani Story.” Kudos to: Louis Lewow-FITE/Atlanta; Heather Allen-WWE Corporation/Stamford, CT; Mary Moonen-The Classical Station/Wake Forest, NC; Kathryn Tesoriero-GroupM/NYC; Joe Leydon-Cowboys & Indians Magazine/Houston; Ken DuBow-Access Entertainment/LA; David Garber-Loyola Marymount University/Playa Vista, CA; Andy Ehlen-Grady Britton/Portland, OR; Sandy Spiegel/Chicago; Susan Nessanbaum-Goldberg-M and S Entertainment/LA
Today’s Trivia Question
Guest stars Jason Bateman, Bob Odenkirk, Maya Rudolph and Cheryl Hines appeared on which series as themselves? (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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COORDINATOR, DISTRIBUTION OPERATIONS
PARAMOUNT GLOBAL
NYC/Hybrid
We are looking to add a Coordinator to our team! The US Networks Distribution (“USND”) team is responsible for the monetization and multi-platform distribution of Paramount’s portfolio of linear networks, VOD content, and streaming products to MVPDs, virtual MVPDs, and mobile platforms. Minimum 1+ years industry experience. Full info HERE (7/30)
VP, ADVERTISING SALES & MARKETING
TV ONE
NYC
Oversee the management and direction of sales executives servicing the east coast region with an emphasis on New York ad agencies. Work collaboratively with Chicago & LA offices to execute network sales priorities. 15+ yrs of advertising sales exp. in a broadcast or cable network environment 10 + yrs successfully management advertising sales teams. Full info HERE (7/29)
SR. COORDINATOR/ASSOCIATE MANAGER, INTEGRATED MARKETING
TV ONE
NYC
Respond to RFP, RFI & general Sales Requests: concept & formulate both large & small-scale ideas into innovative, marketable programs that are custom-made for specific client initiatives & their associated KPIs. Champion & help implement the vision & go-to-market strategy. Min 2-yrs at a media company or sales/marketing organization. Full info HERE (7/29)
AD SALES COORDINATOR
TV ONE
NYC
Work with account executives and sales planners utilizing system to fulfill sales orders through the execution of specific allocations and flowcharts. Serve as the primary point of contact for ad agencies and TV One to resolve discrepancies, schedule changes and facilitate make goods. Bachelor’s degree and 1 year of working experience. Full info HERE (7/29)
YIELD ANALYST, REVENUE OPERATIONS >>
CRACKLE PLUS/NY: Manage the inventory and revenue analysis across the entire portfolio of properties. Also manage ongoing and ad hoc reporting and interact regularly with a cross-functional team of internal stakeholders, including Ad Sales, Ad Operations, Product, Marketing and Finance. Full info HERE (7/29)
MANAGER, DISTRIBUTION MARKETING >>
INSP/CHARLOTTE, NC: Develops strategy & annual goals for the Affiliate Monthly Campaign, executes the strategy & oversees the implementation of other assigned campaigns. Provides reporting, analysis & recommendations on assigned campaigns and oversees development of creative & content to support network distribution. 5+ yrs of related exp., 3+ yrs of management exp. Full info HERE (7/28)
RESEARCH ANALYST >>
REELZ/NYC: Position supports the needs of both Programming & Ad Sales including competitive information, network performance & industry trends. 2+ years media research exp. Ability to analyze & interpret data for reports, presentations and development of ratings estimates. Working knowledge of Nielsen & StarMedia. Full info HERE (7/28)
DIRECT RESPONSE ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE – AD SALES
GAME SHOW NETWORK
NYC
Drive advertising sales demand across new & existing clients & agencies with a primary focus, but not limited to, SPT’s syndicated & third-party business. Understand client needs & prepare sales proposals & presentations using audience data & consulting with internal resources as needed. 6+ yrs of exp actively selling Direct Response Advertising. Full info HERE (7/27)
REP, INTEGRATED MEDIA STRATEGY >>
UNIVERSAL PARKS & RESORTS/ ORLANDO FL: Support the development of integrated media plans (annual and trimester based) for all segments/audiences. Collaborate with Integrated Media Activation Team during the Activation process to ensure alignment on overall strategy and budget allocations. 3-5 yrs min. of marketing experience w/Media Industry and/or integrated media strategy/planning. Full info HERE (7/27)
COORDINATOR, SOCIAL CONTENT COMMUNITY
GSN
SANTA MONICA
1 yr exp. Day to day community & implementation coor. across all platforms. Troubleshoot issues as they arise. Monitor social channels; listen/engage with followers, identify real-time opp to create convo. Ensure consistent messaging across all networks. Assist with content creation/strategy calendar. Source clips, graphics, writing copy for posts. Full info HERE (7/25)
COMMUNITY MANAGER (SOCIAL MEDIA COORDINATOR)
UP ENTERTAINMENT
ATLANTA (Hybrid)
Maintain a positive, entertaining & culturally informative dialogue with aspireTV and aspireTV LIFE viewers and potential viewers through aspireTV’s digital and social media channels, with particular emphasis on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram YouTube and Pinterest. Promote original online content through social channels. 2-3 yrs of industry exp. req. Full info HERE (7/25)
SALES ASSISTANT – NATIONAL
UP ENTERTAINMENT
NEW YORK, NY (Hybrid)
Maintain agency accounts including upfront &scatter order entry, inventory moves, & product allocations and Electronic Data Interchange, flowcharts, change notices, handling program changes, booking billboards for marketing sponsorships. Assist Account Executives, Sales Planner and Pricing Inventory in managing day-to-day Ad sales responsibilities. Full info HERE (7/25)
SR. WRITER/PRODUCER
UP ENTERTAINMENT
ATLANTA (Hybrid)
Conceive, write, produce and edit breakthrough on-air promotional spots, launch campaigns, marketing sales tapes and on-going episodic on-air promotions as assigned. Create digital-first content across brands for social media and streaming services including, but not limited to: Instagram stories, branded filters, GIFs and videos. 7 yrs exp. req. Full info HERE (7/25)
DIRECTOR OF SALES >>
NEXSTAR MEDIA GROUP/MEMPHIS: Create unique & customized media plans for high profile buyers leveraging Nexstar Digital’s full suite of products that can include but not limited to: OTT, Video, Social, Data, Addressable. Meet & exceed sales quota leveraging Nexstar’s products & manage a client pipeline & project revenue with a CRM. 3+ yrs exp. in selling TV, Video & Digital. Full info HERE (7/25)
FINANCE DIRECTOR (Hallmark Channel)
CROWN MEDIA FAMILY NETWORKS
NYC or LA, STUDIO CITY
Responsible for financial planning, analysis & ad hoc decision support. Determine financial/business forecasts, assess new business opportunities, program acquisitions & new content strategies. BA/BS in Accounting, Finance or equivalent exp., 7+ yrs of financial planning & analysis exp. in media/entertainment & exp. with film forecasting/modeling. Full info HERE (7/20)
AD SALES BRAND MARKETING, COORDINATOR (Hallmark Channel)
CROWN MEDIA FAMILY NETWORKS
NY, NY
Assist the VP, Director, and Managers of the Ad Sales team & provide administrative support including client communications, materials, PPT decks, event coordination, advertiser sponsorship opportunities, premiums & promotions. BA/BS in marketing or related field and 1-3 yrs experience in marketing or advertising at an entertainment company req. Full info HERE (7/20)
ADVANCED ADVERTISING ACCOUNT MANAGER (Hallmark Channel)
CROWN MEDIA FAMILY NETWORKS
NY, NY
Will support Account Executives to understand agency and client goals and objectives by building digital and linear sales proposals that leverage Crown Media platforms to drive maximum revenue. Experience with digital ad serving systems including FreeWheel, 3-4 yrs experience in advanced TV ad platforms for an agency, network or publisher req. Full info HERE (7/20)
ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE, ADVERTISING SALES (Hallmark Channel)
CROWN MEDIA FAMILY NETWORKS
NY, NY
The AE will solicit ad sales from prospective clients and implement advertising sales strategies and sales marketing campaigns. BA/BS in Marketing or related field 3-5 yrs. AE experience and strong PC skills required. Full info HERE (7/20)
TRAFFIC COORDINATOR (Hallmark Channel)
CROWN MEDIA FAMILY NETWORKS
NY, NY
Will edit daily broadcast logs and execute agency traffic instructions while maintaining commercial inventory. BA/BS in communications, advertising, business or related field & min 2 yrs television/radio traffic experience required. Wide Orbit a plus. Full info HERE (7/20)
ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE, AFFILIATE DISTRIBUTION
GSN
SANTA MONICA
2+ yrs in a cable network role. Experience in affiliate sales/marketing within TV. Responsible for reaching distribution and marketing goals within assigned accounts for GSN and Sony US Nets. Establish/manage day-to-day relationships with clients/sales prospects/and current affiliates. Strong sales-orientated person needed. Full info HERE (7/19)
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
GSN
SANTA MONICA
1+ yr exp in an admin type role. Entertainment experience is a plus. Coordinate calendar mgmt, logistics, prepping materials for meetings, ad hoc projects, research in the game show realm, creating ppt presentations, creating weekly agendas, participate in the dev process, general admin duties – phones, calendar mgmt., expenses. Full info HERE (7/19)
COORDINATOR, CURRENT PROGRAMMING
GSN
SANTA MONICA
1-2 yrs ex in a similar role. Serve as dept liaison, manage communications w/ internal teams and in-house productions. Maintain files, status reports, logging notes, watch final lock cuts, coordinate between post dept. organize and participate in the notes process for casting and presentation, actively participate in production dept meetings. Full info HERE (7/19)
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MONDAY JULY 18
ABC: The Bachelorette, Claim to Fame
CBS: The Neighborhood, Bob Hearts Abishola, NCIS, NCIS: Hawai’i
CW: Roswell, New Mexico, In the Dark
FOX: Don’t Forget the Lyrics!, Beat Shazam
NBC: American Ninja Warrior, Weakest Link
PBS: Antiques Roadshow, Antiques Roadshow, POV
Telemundo: La Casa de los Famosos, Amor Valiente, Infiel: Historia de un Engano
Univision:, La Mexicana y el Guero, La Herencia, Mujer de Nadie |
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