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Today’s Premieres
Cartoon Network: Bugs Bunny Builders at 8a
National Geographic: Running Wild With Bear Grylls: The Challenge; World of Flavor With Moe Cason at 10p
Netflix: Gabby’s Dollhouse
Today’s Finales
HBO: Irma Vep at 9p; Mind Over Murder at 10p
HGTV: The Great Giveback With Melissa McCarthy and Jenna Perusich at 9p
IN THE NEWS
The premiere of REELZ docuseries “On Patrol: Live” on Friday night was delayed, airing a little over an hour later in its entirety. “Anything can happen on live television and as everyone saw we had some technical issues that delayed Friday’s night’s premiere; but we got through it and in the end delivered a great live police show on Friday and Saturday and brought many new viewers to REELZ,” Stan E. Hubbard, REELZ CEO, tells Cynopsis. New viewers, indeed – among A25-54 on Friday, even with the technical glitch, the show delivered 396,000 viewers in fast nationals, a number that rose to 403,000 in the demo on Saturday, game-changing figures for the network.
St. Vincent, James Taylor and Joe Walsh will each sit in for a week-long musical residency with CBS’s “The Late Show” house band Stay Human. St. Vincent’s term starts tonight, July 25, followed by Taylor the week of August 1 and Walsh the week of August 8. It will be the first time the artists have performed with a late-night house band.
Atlice USA is exploring selling Suddenlink as it seeks to pay down its debt load, reports Bloomberg. The telecommunications company is working with Goldman Sachs Group on a sale for as much as $20 billion, a source told the news outlet.
NBC News’ Washington bureau announced changes as it prepares for the July 31 retirement of Pete Williams, who is leaving after almost 30 years. Ken Dilanian will be promoted to justice and intelligence correspondent, and Kelly O’Donnell, senior White House correspondent, will add to her duties coverage of the Supreme Court on an interim basis until a full-time correspondent is hired. Julia Ainsley will serve as NBC News’ homeland security correspondent.
Twitter went from a $66 million profit in 2021 to a $270 million loss, according to its latest quarterly report. Twitter counted 237.8 million monetizable daily active users, up 17% from last year’s quarter but lower than projected. The company pinned the blame for the disappointing numbers on ad industry headwinds and uncertainty about its acquisition by Elon Musk. And that’s about all that will be shared. “Given the pending acquisition of Twitter by an affiliate of Elon Musk, we will not host an earnings conference call, issue a shareholder letter, or provide financial guidance in conjunction with our second quarter 2022 earnings release,” said the company.
The media and entertainment industry is “notorious for excluding people from historically underserved backgrounds,” say House and Senate members in a call for the FCC to initiate rulemaking to establish new content vendor diversity reporting requirements. Reps. Joaquin Castro (TX-20) and Yvette Clarke (NY-09) and Senator Ben Ray Luján (NM) are leading an effort that would require broadcast, cable, and satellite services to collect diversity data from their content vendors. “When Congress has complete and accurate information about the industry, Congress can create informed legislation,” they wrote. “When the public has this information, the public can make informed decisions about which content to consume.”
A recession that starts by year’s end could drive a 9.6% decline in TV advertising this year, to $78 billion, according to MoffattNathanson Research. If the economy skirts a recession, TV advertising would rise 6% to $86 billion, projects the company, up from $81 billion in 2021. US digital media ad revenue is forecast to grow in either event – rising 5%, to $176 billion, in a recession, and up 15% if a recession is averted.
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2022 Tempest Awards
Don’t Wait!
These awards bring together the entire esports ecosystem to celebrate cutting-edge innovation in the competitive gaming industry. Open to individuals and teams worldwide, find out more and enter by August 12th to save!
ENTER NOW
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PRODUCTION & DEVELOPMENT
ABC’s “Abbott Elementary” scored a full-season, 22-episode order for season two. The breakout freshman comedy, which premiered as a midseason replacement, had gotten an early renewal in March for 13 episodes.
Apple TV+ renewed “For All Mankind” for season four. Production starts next month, with a 2023 launch likely; season three wraps up July 29.
Disney+ Marvel series “What If…?” scored a season three renewal ahead of its season two debut, set for early 2023. Director Bryan Andrews and writer-exec producer AC Bradley broke the news at San Diego Comic-Con.
Also at Comic-Con, Marvel Studios President Feige announced “Daredevil” is coming back to the screen in the form of “Daredevil: Born Again,” a Disney+ series premiering in 2024. Vicent D’Onorio will reprise his role as mob boss Kingpin.
Theodore Witcher will return behind the camera for the first time in two decades to direct two episodes of AMC Studios’ “Demascus.” In addition to directing, Witcher serves as a Consulting Producer on the series starring Okieriete Onaodowan (“Jack Ryan”) as Demascus, a 33-year-old Black man who goes on a journey of self-discovery using an innovative new technology that allows him to experience different versions of his own life.
Joining Danny DeVito in the voice cast of FXX’s “Little Demons” will be his co-star from the 1988 film “Twins,” Arnold Schwarzenegger. “Sometimes you gotta lean on your friends to appear in your shows,” joked DeVito at Comic-Con. Also onboard for voice work are Mel Brooks, Will Jackson Harper, Pamela Adlon, Rhea Perlman, Shangela, Patrick Wilson, Dave Bautista, June Diane Raphael, Toks Olagundoye, Lamorne Morris, and Sam Richardson.
SPORTS
WWE founder and CEO Vince McMahon formally announced his retirement from the company, with Stephanie McMahon moving into the role of chairwoman and co-CEO with WWE president Nick Khan. McMahon will remain majority shareholder, with the announcement coming amid an investigation by the company’s board of directors into allegations that he had sexual relationships with employees paid the women millions of dollars as part of severance packages. “As I approach 77 years old, I feel it’s time for me to retire as Chairman and CEO of WWE,” McMahon said in a statement. “Throughout the years, it’s been a privilege to help WWE bring you joy, inspire you, thrill you, surprise you, and always entertain you.”
Broadcaster David Feherty is lining up a new home at the LIV Golf Invitational Series, according to an official release on Friday. “As a storyteller, this is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to help write a new chapter in this sport’s history,” said Feherty in a statement. “LIV Golf is developing ideas and innovations that are going to grow the audience and engage the next generation of players and fans. I’m excited by the energy LIV Golf is creating and I’m eager to contribute to a world class broadcast production that has a vision towards the future.”
PokerGO announced a new show in No Gamble, No Future, with episodes set to begin airing at the beginning of August. The series will offer a “wide range of stakes will be offered from mid stakes to high stakes, and gambling is highly encouraged.” The show’s premiere episode will feature $200-$400 blinds with a $100,000 minimum buy-in. Commentary on the new show will be handled by the duo of Brent Hanks and Jeff Platt.
AEG and Socios.com launched a new marketing partnership for AEG’s inaugural Soccer Champions Tour, a new global soccer event running through July 30 that features five staple soccer clubs competing in matches in the span of only nine days across four major U.S. host cities including: Las Vegas, San Francisco, Dallas, and Los Angeles. The deal sees Socios.com becomes an official partner of the tour.
The weekend saw the NBA start carrying Drew League games, streaming play globally on the NBA app and NBA.com. The move marks the first time league platforms will carry a pro-am league, with programming running through the championship game on Aug. 21.
NEW & RETURNING SERIES
The first of the final eight episodes of AMC’s “The Walking Dead” premieres October 2. What to expect as the zombie drama wraps its eleventh season? “You wanna die quick, you wanna die screaming,” says Daryl Dixon (played by Norman Reedus) in the trailer played at Comic-Con.
“If you put a game show, late night talk show, and a food competition show in a blender, you get ‘Guy’s Ultimate Game Night’,” says Guy Fieri, host and EP of the new series set to premiere on Food Network on Wednesday, August 31 at 9p. “It’s the best dinner party you’ve ever been to…filled with food, booze, off-the-hook games and the funkiest live soundtrack around.”
New episodes from season 17 of “American Dad!” return to TBS on Monday, September 5 at 10p.
Classically trained chef and food anthropologist Casey Corn dives into the stories and cultures of different families to recreate their lost family recipes in Magnolia Network’s “Recipe Lost and Found,” debuting on discovery+ on Friday, August 5.
Big changes are in store for “7 Little Johnstons,” back for a new season on TLC on Tuesday, August 16 at 9p.
COMING UP
A SpongeBob Universe crossover special, “The Tidal Zone,” encompassing all three animated series within the SpongeBob Universe – “SpongeBob SquarePants,” the Paramount+ original series “Kamp Koral: SpongeBob’s Under Years” and “The Patrick Star Show” – follows GrandPat as he makes his way through each dimension. The one-hour event is slated to premiere in November on Nickelodeon.
The upcoming second season of “Star Trek: Strange New Worlds” will also include a crossover episode, with animated comedy series “Star Trek: Lower Deck” on Paramount+. The episode will feature both live action and animation.
Margot Robbie (“I, Tonya”), who appeared on Australia’s “Neighbors” from 2008-11, will appear in the series finale of the long-running soap opera.
“The Critic’s Choice Awards” returns to The CW next year, with a ceremony airing live from LA on January 15.
“Who is Alec Baldwin?” starts streaming today, July 25. The Fox Nation special spotlights the life of Alec Baldwin, from his acting career to the tragic shooting of Halyna Hutchins on the set of “Rust.” FOX News Channel’s Brian Kilmeade hosts.
ID stunt “Killer 90s” in August offers a series of specials looking back at some of the most shocking cases of the decade. Among the offerings are “Menenedez Brothers: Misjudged?” premiering Sunday, August 7 at 9p, and “Who Killed Biggie and Tupac?” debuting Sunday, August 14 at 9p
STREAMING
All three seasons of sci-fi series “The Orville,” will be available to stream on Disney+ on August 10, as it continues to stream on Hulu. “Making this show has been one of the most satisfying experiences of my career, and I’m immensely grateful to Disney for providing us the opportunity to expand our Orville community further,” said Seth MacFarlane. “I can’t wait for new audiences to experience this series.”
Gordon Ramsay FAST Channel is now available as part of Tubi’s platform’s lineup, featuring episodes of “Hell’s Kitchen,” “Kitchen Nightmares,” MasterChef” and “MasterChef Junior.”
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Top Women in Media
Congrats to our Honorees – Reg Now Live!
Cynopsis Top Women in Media is proud to announce its site launch. Don’t miss the gala that brings together women honorees in the entertainment, tech, and sports arenas who are innovators and risk-takers in their respective industries. Join us on October 11th in NYC.
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RATINGS
The January 6th Committee hearing on Thursday reached 17.7 million viewers across ten networks, according to Nielsen estimates. MSNBC drew the biggest audience, with 4.7 million total viewers; ABC was the broadcast network with the most viewers (3.98 million). The committee’s last primetime hearing, in June, reached 20 million.
Broadcast Nielsen Ratings for Thursday, July 21
Show, P2+ 000s, (A18-49)
ABC: Attack on the Capitol 3.98 (0.4)
CBS: Capitol Hearing 2.68 (0.3)
CW: Walker 0.41 (0.0), The Flash 0.29 (0.0)
FOX: MasterChef 0.81 (0.2), Welcome to Flatch 0.49 (0.1), Welcome to Flatch 0.48 (0.1)
NBC: January 6 Hearing 2.69 (0.4)
Telemundo: La Casa de los Famosos 1.17 (0.3), Amore Valiente 0.93 (0.2), Infiel: Historia de un Engano 0.93 (0.2)
Univision: Premios Juventud 1.88 (0.7)
Source: Nielsen live + same day time period averages
EXECUTIVE MOVES
Douglas Bensimon and Edward Mejia have been promoted to vice president of Current Series, Disney Television Animation.
IN MEMORIAM
Comedy writer Kevin Rooney died July 19 after a lengthy illness. He was 71. “He was the greatest muse a comedian could ever have,” said Jay Leno.
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This Day in History
1946 – Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis performed their first show as a comedy team.
Answer to Our Last Trivia Question
Who played the biological father of the Grace’s first child on “Grace Under Fire” (1993-98)? Barry Bostwick. Kudos to: Linda Walker-Smith-Comcast Cable/Orlando; Gerry Bixenspan-TV Marketing Inc./NYC; David Westberg-SAG-AFTRA Credit Union/Burbank; Susan Nessanbaum-Goldberg-M and S Entertainment/LA; Lorrie Shilling/El Segundo, CA
Today’s Trivia Question
For which series did Keke Palmer win a Primetime Emmy Award? (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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SR. MANAGER, DIGITAL (Hallmark Channel)
CROWN MEDIA FAMILY NETWORKS
LA, STUDIO CITY
Responsible for consumer digital initiatives with a focus on Apps & sales campaigns including content creation . Min 5 yrs experience with digital content using content management systems and video platform management. BS/BA and prior cable or broadcast TV experience preferred. Full info HERE (8/9)
MANAGER, DIGITAL (Hallmark Channel)
CROWN MEDIA FAMILY NETWORKS
LA, STUDIO CITY
Responsible for content creation for consumer platforms with a focus on SEO . Min 3 yrs experience with digital content using content management systems and video platform management. BS/BA and prior cable or broadcast TV experience preferred. Full info HERE (8/9)
SENIOR MANAGER, PRICING AND PLANNING >>
TRUSTED MEDIA BRANDS/Remote: Responsible for owning the pre-sale planning process as it would transition to post-sale execution. Working closely w/others to build out packaging feasibly, delivery information, cost analysis & pricing tactics. Respond to RFPs based on agency/client goal objectives. 4-6 yrs exp. in Sales Planning, Revenue Operations, or Pricing & Analytics. Full info HERE (8/9)
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 (8/5)
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 (8/5)
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 (8/5)
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 (8/5)
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 (8/4)
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 (8/4)
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 (8/4)
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 (8/4)
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 (8/4)
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 (8/3)
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 (8/3)
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 (8/3)
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 (8/3)
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 (8/3)
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 (8/2)
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 (8/2)
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 (8/2)
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 (8/2)
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 (8/2)
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MONDAY JULY 25
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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