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Today’s Premieres
HGTV: Windy City Rehab: Alison’s Dream Home at 9p
Nat Geo: Primal Survivor: Extreme African Safari at 10p
Netflix: Sintonia
Today’s Finale
HBO: The Golden Boy at 9p
IN THE NEWS
What does Twitter CEO Linda Yaccarino think about the platform’s rebrand to X? Count her in. “It’s an exceptionally rare thing – in life or in business – that you get a second chance to make another big impression,” she tweeted. “Twitter made one massive impression and changed the way we communicate. Now, X will go further, transforming the global town square…. There’s absolutely no limit to this transformation. X will be the platform that can deliver, well….everything. @elonmusk and I are looking forward to working with our teams and every single one of our partners to bring X to the world.”
As for what tweets should be called: “x’s”, Musk told a user. When it comes to retweets, “that whole concept should be rethought,” offered Musk.
Beneath the Waves, a scientific research institute, and advocacy organization Oceana join new partners Van Leeuwen, Crumbl Cookies, Australian Gold, Bark Social, Eventbrite, Ripley’s Aquarium and Valpak for Discovery’s Shark Week. “Shark Week has been at the forefront of summer entertainment for 35 years and our partner brand alignments allow fans to experience their love of the event on and off the screen,” said Karen Bronzo, CMO, US Networks Group, WBD. “Social good is an important aspect of many of the partnerships and supports the core mission of Shark Week, which is to celebrate these amazing creatures and inspire viewers to delve deeper into their world.”
CNBC’s former senior White House correspondent Kayla Tausche has taken on that role at CNN. Tausche was also a co-anchor of CNBC’s “Squawk Box.”
Altice USA is considering the sale of Cheddar News, the streaming news network it purchased in 2019 for $200 million, according to The New York Times. Goldman Sachs has been hired to assist with the process of exploring strategic options, reports the Times, which may or may not result in a sale.
STRIKE UPDATE
“I have a bad feeling that this strike will be long and bitter,” said George R.R. Martin (“Game of Thrones”) in a blog post. “These strikes are not really about name writers or producers or showrunners, most of whom are fine; we’re striking for the entry-level writers, the story editors, the students hoping to break in, the actor who has four lines, the guy working his first staff job who dreams of creating his own show one day, as I did back in the 80s),” he wrote. Martin also explained season two of his “House of Dragons” has continued filming because scripts had been completed before the strike, filming is taking place in Europe, and actors are members of the British union, not SAG-AFTRA.
Season eleven of Hallmark Channel drama “When Calls the Heart” is the latest of 68 projects granted interim agreements by SAG-AFTRA to resume filming. Season ten kicks off July 30.
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Cynopsis Best of the Best & Rising Stars Awards
Barbie’s having a moment…
Are you ready for yours? You could be one of the winners accepting an award in front of cheering friends and peers in NYC. Today is the FINAL day to enter the ‘Best of the Best’ Awards – give it a shot!
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PRODUCTION & DEVELOPMENT
Maximum Effort Channel, a partnership between Fubo and Maximum Effort, announced the channel’s first series of “Maximum Moments” with “ALF” (1986-1990), creator Paul Fusco and Shout! Studios. “ALF” will premiere on Maximum Effort Channel on Saturday, July 29, surrounded by sponsored content for Mint Mobile, Fubo, Hims, MNTN, and Ring featuring ALF himself. “At Maximum Effort, we love taking risks and blurring the lines between shows and sponsorship because we believe both can be equally entertaining,” said Maximum Effort Co-founder Ryan Reynolds. “Besides my irrational love of ALF growing up, one of the reasons we licensed this show was precisely because Paul, Shout! Studios and our intrepid brand partners wanted to plot with us to bring ‘ALF’ back to life. Tune in this Caturday!”
ESPAT TV & Studios, producer of gaming-centric content, has reached an agreement with Washington DC’s Office of Cable Television, Film, Music & Entertainment to develop gaming-influenced content for video game enthusiasts, originating from inside OCTFME studios.
NEW & RETURNING SERIES
The season three premiere of CBS’ “Secret Celebrity Renovation” sees Phil Keoghan, host and EP of “The Amazing Race,” surprise his former neighbor with a renovation of the local hospice center where she volunteers. The two-hour opener airs Friday, August 4 at 8p.
HGTV’s newest renovation series, “What’s Wrong with That House?”, kicks off Tuesday, August 15 at 10p. Home inspector Joe Mazza and designer Noel Gatts will help clients uncover and repair hidden issues in their homes before they take on their dream renovations.
“Tia Alison,” telling the story of a woman who goes from being the cool aunt to the mom of three orphaned nephews, premieres Thursday, July 27 on ViX.
Season two of “Shakespeare & Hathaway: Private Investigators” premieres Saturday, July 29 at 7p on Ovation TV.
STREAMING
Consumers are turning to curated collections and hubs to find content based on a theme, with eight in ten viewers watch content from a collection or hub at least occasionally, according to the “State of Media, Entertainment and Tech: Viewing Behaviors 2023” report from Horowitz Research. Black streaming customers are especially engaged, with 80% reporting using Black content collections/hubs at least occasionally. Among Asian streamers, 65% watch Asian content collections/hubs, while 59% of Latinx streamers report using Latinx content collections/hubs. Among LGBTQIA+ consumers, 52% of streamers report using LGBTQIA+ content collections/hubs. “Until the industry works collaboratively to deliver a truly integrated search and discovery experience that comprises content from all possible streaming sources, consumers will continue to struggle to find what to watch” said Adriana Waterston, Insights and Strategy Lead for Horowitz Research. “Professional curation, such as these hubs or collections, are playing an increasingly relevant role in easing some of those struggles’ consumers are facing.”
Netflix introduced “My Netflix,” a shortcut for mobile users that replaces the “Downloads” tab. The feature allows viewers to easily find the series and movies they want to watch.
About two thirds (64%) of all TV homes report using a smart TV to stream video, compared with 47% in 2020, according to Hub Entertainment Research’s “Evolution of the TV Set” study. “The evolution of the TV set is making valuable new features available to viewers, whether it be better quality picture and sound, streaming, apps, or voice control,” said David Tice, senior consultant to Hub and co-author of the study. “This also means challenges to incumbent firms in the TV ecosystem as alternative content providers, advertising sellers, and gatekeepers dramatically increase their presence through the growth of smart TVs.”
Brightcove is teaming with PubMatic to combine PubMatic’s programmatic advertising solutions with Brightcove’s video platform. The goal: enhance and bolster demand for the recently launched Brightcove Ad Monetization service.
Fuse Media is brining Fuse+ to Prime Video. The new offering on Prime Video is an expansion of Fuse Media’s agreement with Amazon for Amazon Freevee, which offers Fuse FAST channels Shades of Black, Backstage, Latino Vibes, and OutTV Proud.
TheSoul Publishing has partnered with Plex, bringing its content channels to Plex’s userbase in more than 180 countries.
COMING UP
AMC Networks, a presenting sponsor of the July 28-30 Harlem Festival of Culture through its ALLBLK and WE tv brands, will be sponsoring the Cotton Club inspired VIP area, which pays homage to the legendary Harlem nightclub of the same name, and will be supporting major partnerships with Shark Beauty and SheaMoisture. MC Lyte, star and executive producer of the ALLBLK original series “Partners in Rhyme,” is the festival’s host for the weekend.
Peacock’s “Chris Fleming: Hell” premieres Friday, August 18. The comedy special offers Fleming’s surreal take on the plight of being a live performer.
To mark the 100th episode of “On Patrol: Live” on Saturday, July 29 at 9p, two additional departments will appear on the Reelz docuseries. The Hazen Police Department in Arkansas and the Brookford Police Department in North Carolina will appear alongside Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office, Daytona Beach Police Department, Fullerton Police Department, Nye County Sheriff’s Office, Richland County Sheriff’s Office, Toledo Police Department, Volusia County Sheriff’s Office, and Wilkes-Barre City Police Department – for a total of 10 departments appearing for the first time in the show’s history.
SPORTS ROUNDUP
The International Ski and Snowboard Federation and Infront have agreed to terms for an exclusive agency agreement for the distribution of the international media rights to FIS World Cup events for all platforms starting in the 2026/27 season and covering eight seasons until and including 2033/34.
Canela Media launched its latest sports-focused original programs on Canela Deportes. “Campeonas” will cover women’s soccer happening in Australia and New Zealand this summer, airing Wednesdays at 6p. Weekly “El Score” explores events and news in American sports.
GOING GLOBAL
S4C is launching on Freeview Play, giving access to its Welsh language content including dramas, docs, and sports on S4C Clic.
Channel 5 has commissioned Wonderhood Studios to produce a four-part docuseries with exclusive access inside the London Hilton on Park Lane, the first Hilton hotel in the UK, as it undergoes a multi-million-pound renovation to mark its 60th anniversary.
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Cynopsis Top Women in Media Awards
Are You Born to Run…
For a place on the list of Top Women in Media? There’s still time – we’ve extended the deadline for entries to August 9, and we can’t wait to celebrate the heart-stopping, ceiling-breaking, reputation-making accomplishments of women across the industry. Who do you think is tougher than the rest?
ENTER NOW
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RATINGS
“The Chosen” slipped 7% its second episode on broadcast TV, on The CW, to 430,000 on Sunday. CBS’ “60 Minutes” delivered the most viewers with 4.7 million, while ABC’s trio of game shows, “The Prank Panel,” “Celebrity Family Feud” and “The $100,000 Pyramid” shared the demo win (0.3 apiece among A18-49).
Wednesday’s live “AEW: Dynamite” Blood & Guts show reached more than 2.5 million total viewers on TBS. The two-hour telecast garnered a 1.03 Live+3 rating among A25-54, a 17% percent increase over the prior week and TBS’ highest-rated, most watched Primetime in that demo in more than two months.
Top 10 Most Social Streaming Shows for the week of July 17
Program, Platform, Total Actions, Total Content, Actions per Content, Fans & Followers
The Summer I Turned Pretty (Netflix), 6.3m, 74, 84,734, 2.2m
The Chosen (Prime Video), 700k, 14, 49,985, 1.3m
The Witcher (Netflix), 557k, 14, 39,784, 2.3m
Good Omens (Prime Video), 514k, 50, 10,286, 460k
Only Murders in the Building (Hulu), 508k, 33, 15,384, 697k
Invincible (Prime Video), 449k, 24, 18,696, 421k
Outlander (Starz/Netflix), 423k, 55, 7,698, 4.8m
Gilmore Girls (Max), 319k, 14, 22,779, 4.9m
The Boys (Prime Video), 286k, 3, 95,44, 3.5m
And Just Like That (Max), 267k, 39, 6,835, 1.1m
Source: Comscore Social Powered by Shareablee
EXECUTIVE MOVES
Robert Blair, President of International TV Distribution for Warner Bros. Discovery, is leaving after 25 years with the company. “Seven months into 2023, although we remain confident about our trajectory as a business, we are at another inflection point, and one where the global economy has not rebounded as quickly as we had hoped,” said Gerhard Zeiler, WBD President of International, announcing the exit. Blair will not be replaced.
Also out at WBD is David McGuire, EVP of Programming & Development for Telepictures, after 33 years at the company. “I’ve loved my time here at Telepictures and will treasure the memories of all the successes we built here together,” said McGuire. “It’s an incredible team, and I know they’ll continue to flourish as they take on the many challenges and opportunities being posed by our always-changing business.”
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This Day in History
1871 – The carousel was patented.
Answer to Our Last Trivia Question
From which series was “Daria” (1997-2002) a spin-off? “Beavis and Butt-Head.” Kudos to: Anita Johnson-NBCUniversal/LA; David Garber-Loyola Marymount University/Playa Vista, CA; Ken DuBow-Access Entertainment/LA; John Kukla-KDFW Fox 4/Dallas; Richard Quan-Imaginary Time/San Francisco; John Hayden-Queer News Tonight/South FL; Bill Graff-BeIN Sports/Miami; Cristin DeVries-Paramount/NYC; Colleen McGovern-Vivvix/NYC; Adam Leston-Weigel Broadcasting/Milwaukee
Today’s Trivia Question
On which series did Demi Moore and Janine Turner play sisters? (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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SENIOR MANAGER, AD SALES MARKETING
NEXSTAR MEDIA GROUP, INC.
NYC
Manage the pre-sale client facing pitch process and post-sale activation of cross-platform television, streaming, digital & social media integrated marketing programs. Write & create compelling sales presentations, one-sheets & cross-platform sponsorship opportunities. 5+ yrs exp. with ad sales marketing, integrated marketing, brand advertising. Full info HERE
DIRECTOR, MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS
NEXSTAR MEDIA GROUP, INC.
NYC or LOS ANGELES
Manage messaging, vision and strategy in the marketplace and internally. Responsible for helping to build, execute and enhance ad sales brand reputation and to raise awareness of the organization both internally and externally. 10+ years’ related media experience and experience with an ad sales organization. Full info HERE
HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR >>
BIG FISH ENTERTAINMENT/NYC/NJ: Coordinating onboarding for all new hires.
Administering the benefits and payroll changes for employees accurately.
Maintaining an efficient filing system—paper and electronic, for employee and company records related to their job functions. Building a successful bridge between management and employees. 7 yrs entertainment exp. preferred. Full Info HERE
DIRECTOR, MEDIA SUPPLY CHAIN OPERATIONS >>
PBS DISTRIBUTION/ARLINGTON VA, Hybrid: Oversee media systems operations, including daily operations as well as development and implementation of overall media supply chain. Work with external vendors and internal stakeholders on design and implementation of hardware and software solutions for media systems. 7+ yrs of work exp. in the areas of television, media, or consumer products. Full info HERE
MANAGER, STREAMING GROWTH AND ENGAGEMENT >>
PBS DISTRIBUTION/ARLINGTON VA, Hybrid: Identify opportunities using content placements & promotions to drive usage, engagement, & subscriber retention. Create & maintain a comprehensive editorial calendar to track & leverage content & cyclical opportunities based on each channel’s needs. 5+ years’ experience in digital video distribution, streaming business, and content programming. Full info HERE
TV/VIDEO SPONSORSHIP-PRODUCT INTEGRATION SALES REPRESENTATIVE >>
GAME ON MEDIA SOLUTIONS/Remote: Game On Media Solutions is looking for an independent business development oriented sponsorship sales representative. Focus will be on TV/Streaming project opportunities for brands that include product integration and placement. This is an Independent Contractor performance compensated opening. Attractive fees can be earned for closed deals. Full info HERE
BRAND ASSISTANT >>
THE LEDE COMPANY/NYC: Full-service communication, strategy, and social impact consulting firm, specializing in corporate, brand, entertainment, and nonprofit sectors, is seeking a Brand Assistant to join the Brand team in our New York office. The Assistant will play an integral role in supporting accounts for a wide variety of Fashion, Beauty, CPG and Lifestyle clients. Full info HERE
TALENT ASSISTANT >>
THE LEDE COMPANY/LA: Full-service strategy, communications and social impact consulting firm, specializing in corporate, entertainment and nonprofit sectors. We are looking for a Talent Assistant to a Talent Publicist in Los Angeles. We are seeking enthusiastic candidates who can work in a fast-paced environment, are driven & have strong communication and writing skills. Full info HERE
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER FOR NATIONAL POLITICAL SHOW >>
BAHAKEL COMMUNICATIONS/CHARLOTTE NC: Develop and oversee the production of a daily or weekly national political show that covers the most important political news and events of the day. Develop and execute strategies to increase the show’s audience and engagement. At least 5 years of experience as an executive producer for a political show or similar program. Full info HERE
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER OF NEWS/ENTERTAINMENT >>
BAHAKEL COMMUNICATIONS/CHARLOTTE NC: Oversee all editorial and entertainment content, news production and presentation. Responsible for day-to-day operations of the show: producing, writing, and guiding creative. Develop content for the News @ TEN, plan, assign and create production schedules. 7 years of experience as executive producer or show producer. Network experience preferred. Full info HERE
SR. DIRECTOR, PRODUCT MANAGEMENT >>
SHOUT! FACTORY/LOS ANGELES: P&L responsibility, ownership over all aspects of a project, standalone releases or a licensed library of titles. Works w/production, publicity, creative services, distribution/sales, digital, finance, legal, acquisitions & licensors to best position the project for success. 7+ yrs of exp. in marketing, business development, or product management. Full info HERE
SALES OPERATIONS MANAGER >>
SHOUT! FACTORY/LOS ANGELES: Prepare accurate reports using data from internal & external sources for sales planning & analysis. Communicate w/our distributor on a regular basis with an understanding of their systems & deadlines. Announce release date, pricing confirmation & metadata for staff & distributor. 3+Yrs exp. in Sales Planning & Analysis/Finance Administration. Full info HERE
SENIOR CONTENT PRODUCER
INTERACTIVE ONE
NYC
Oversee video/creative production team thru ideation, production planning, crew/talent hiring, & budget/project management. Shepherd campaigns from development, pre-production, & production thru editing & delivery. Help w/shoots as well as postproduction team. 5+ yrs exp. spanning editorial, design, advertising agency, film, branded entertainment. Full info HERE
CREATIVE DIRECTOR
INTERACTIVE ONE
NYC
Respond to both RFPs and direct-to-client assignments from brands and agencies. Examine client brief and lead ideation or adapt pre-existing creative. Identify innovative storytelling and emerging video formats. Minimum of 7 yrs exp. producing compelling video, television and digital media content across multiple channels and platforms. 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, PRODUCTION LIFETIME/LMN MARKETING PRODUCTION OPERATIONS
A+E NETWORKS
Remote
Lead campaign planning & production oversight, ensuring best-in-class creative. Direct Campaign Planning rollouts & ensure production readiness of marketing initiatives. Oversee production on high-end graphics/design/editorial projects. 7+ yrs working in a fast-paced, highly collaborative team, with relevant work exp. in production management. Full info HERE
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER >>
NEWSMAX MEDIA INC/NYC: 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
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
SILVER SPRING 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
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TUESDAY JULY 25
ABC: Celebrity Wheel of Fortune, Jeopardy! Masters, Jeopardy! Masters
CBS: FBI, FBI: International, FBI: Most Wanted
CW: Down to Earth with Zac Efron, Fantastic Friends
FOX: Beat Shazam, Don’t Forget the Lyrics!
NBC: America’s Got Talent, Hot Wheels: Ultimate Challenge
PBS: Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates Jr., Southern Storytellers [p], Iconic America: Our Symbols and Stories with David Rubenstein
Telemundo: Los 50, Secretos de Sangre
Univision: Eternamente Amandonos, El Amor Invencible, Mujer |
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