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07.18.16 Good morning. It’s Monday July 18, 2016, and this is your first early morning digital briefing.
The Optimizer: The Optimizer was a targeted advertising tool created and used by Barack Obama’s 2012 campaign for reelection. In addition to using Nielsen Media Research data, the Optimizer ingested data from voters the campaign had come in contact with. The campaign then took that data, as well as publicly available data about registered voters, and cross-referenced it against Rentrak set-top box data. With Rentrak’s help, the campaign’s advertising then targeted programs that voters – particularly persuadable voters – were frequenting.
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The next phase of Decision 2016 kicks of tonight with Day One of the Republican National Convention. It’s an historic election for many reasons. For one thing, campaigns are using digital advertising and data in unprecedented ways (in addition to the above item about the optimizer). Cynopsis Digital spoke with Google, CNN, AOL, Fusion and others to get a detailed lay of the land. Check out our new piece here.
Starting tomorrow, July 19, T-Mobile will offer a full year of free data for Pokemon Go gameplay. The offer is available as part of T-Mobile’s Tuesday free rewards promotion, and can be claimed in T-Mobile’s special rewards app. Anyone who claims the reward will be able to play Pokemon Go without eating into their monthly data plan. The free data allowance will last through the end of August 2017.
Very intriguing. John Hanke, the CEO of Pokemon Go-developer Niantic, recently told the Financial Times that Niantic will soon offer sponsored in-game locations to advertisers. Hanke didn’t provide much additional detail. Whenever these sponsorships roll out, you’d better believe people will be paying close attention to how they perform: They’ll give us a very good idea of just how successfully augmented reality gaming can be monetized through advertising partnerships.
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CBS News has launched a new Apple TV app. The app features curated video, as well as live programming from CBSN, CBS News’s digital news service. And cord-cutters can rejoice: The app doesn’t require pay-TV authentication.
Monday (7/18): We know you’ve produced some amazing work this past year when it comes to online content, advertising, and talent, so why not show it off? Start your entries for the Cynopsis Digital Model D Awards and take your place among past winners like SONY, Hulu, Fandango, MTV and many more.
Looks like Google will be sticking to mobile-based VR. According to a report from Re/code, Google has curtailed efforts to develop a high-end virtual reality headset to compete with devices like the HTC Vive and Oculus Rift. (Google never officially confirmed those plans in the first place, though they were reported.) Instead, Google will continue putting its resources toward Daydream, its in-development mobile-based virtual reality platform.
Virtual and augmented reality are undeniably cool, but monetizing the technology is complicated. (Even Google is still figuring it out.) This Thursday, July 21, learn the A-Z of VR and AR, courtesy of experts from The Weather Channel, IBB Consulting Group, National Geographic, and Virtually Live. Register here: http://www.cynopsis.com/webinar/monetize-virtual-reality/
This fall, TV network INSP will debut State Plate, a new culinary travel series series hosted by American Idol winner Taylor Hicks. This past Saturday, in advance of the series, Hicks took part in a Facebook Live chat on INSP’s Facebook page. During the live-stream, Hicks announced the premiere date of State Plate, as well as a new VIP Sweepstakes Package (one INSP viewer will have the chance to win a trip for two to Hicks’ October 29th concert in Memphis, TN). State Plate debuts on INSP Friday, October 21.
In a blog post, AT&T Chief Strategy Officer John Donovan wrote that, in the future, the telco aims to use drones to temporarily boost LTE networks. The initiative is to be geared toward concerts and other events attended by large groups of people. Donovan also announced that AT&T has launched a new national drone program, designed to focus on various drone-based solutions.
In its Global State of Play report for video, Google took a look at the state of ad viewability across the industry. The company found that viewability has improved; 66% of video ads are now viewable across the web and apps (excluding YouTube), and across desktop, tablets, and smartphones. (Google proudly says that about 93% of ads are viewable on YouTube.) The 2016 viewability rate for desktop sits at about 64%; for smartphones, it’s 73%; and for tablets, 81%. Google says that for YouTube, the numbers are, respectively, 87%, 95%, and 95%.
Pokemon Go may be less than two weeks old, but the Pokemon franchise was initially created in 1995. Who’s credited with creating it? (Email [email protected] with your answer and be sure to include your name, company, city and time zone.)
Our Last Trivia Question: Before creating the Amazon original series Transparent, Jill Soloway worked as a writer and co-executive producer on which mid-2000’s HBO series? Answer: Six Feet Under. Kudos to Andy Pittman-TAMU/TX, Stephen M. Fronk-Sidley Austin LLP, Susan Nessanbaum-Goldberg-Generate/CA, Holly Gabrielson Director-TBS & TNT/CA, David Westberg/SAG-AFTRA Federal Credit Union/CA, Aaron Paquette-MARU VCR&C/TX, Rob Ortiz EV-Entertainment & Integrated Media
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Virtual & Augmented Reality, From A-Z
Thursday, July 21 | 1:30 PM ET
Join executives from IBB Consulting Group, National Geographic The Weather Channel & Virtually Live to learn about:
VR Advertising + PlatformsAudience Demographics + Driving Tune-In
Content + Using AR On-Air
[REGISTER HERE]
When you launch the Pokemon Go app, the first thing you see is an admonition to remain attentive to your surroundings. Courtesy of CNET’s YouTube channel, you can check out a rundown of some of the people who didn’t heed that warning. Watch it here.
Watcheroo Premieres and Tune-in Alerts for the week of July 18 – 24:
– People Now at People.com, Monday-Friday at 8:30a ET and 11:30a ET: Guests include TV personality Bob Guiney (ABC’s The Bachelor), actress Abby Elliot (Bravo’s Odd Mom Out), and hip-hop artist Jermaine Dupri
– Acorn TV: Series 1 of the U.K. comedy Cradle to Grave makes its U.S. debut today, July 18
– Verizon’s Go90: T@gged, a social-media thremed thriller series from AwesomenessTV, debuts July 19
– People.com: The People Now Concert Series kicks of July 21 at 4PM ET, with a performance by Daya
– Netflix: Season 3 of the animated comedy BoJack Horseman debuts July 22
Watcheroo is Cynopsis Digital’s tune-in guide, categorized alphabetically by platform or network. Programming includes digital premieres, ongoing shows, live-streamed events and linear TV digital integrated series.
See you on tomorrow,
David Teich
07.18.16
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JOB OPENING: RESEARCH ASSOCIATE/Univision/LA: 2 openings. Resp for generating ratings and media consumption reporting across our platforms (Television, Radio, Digital). Analytical & creative skills. Comfortable reading, analyzing & interpreting data. Working knwldg of media rsach tools. [email protected] (7/27)
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JOB OPENING: DIRECTOR, BRAND MARKETING/NBCU/NYC: Implements & develops the creative execution of linear and SVOD sales & marketing for TV, Film, Cable & New Media Platforms in US & Canada. Full info/apply HERE (7/26)
JOB OPENING: COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER/Equal Justice Initiative, Montgomery, AL: Nat’l human rights org. Implement media strategy; manage news inquiries, web site, social media. BA, 3+ yrs. exp. Resume, writing sample, letter to: [email protected] (7/26)
JOB OPENING: PARTNER MANAGER, ESL/ESL Gaming/NYC: Dvlp/maintain client relations and act as the lead point of contact, ensure successful executions of sponsorship entitlements, connect with key business executive and stakeholders; 2+ yrs acct mngmnt exp; strong cust svc background ideal. Resume/cover: HERE (7/26)
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JOB OPENING: SR DIR, MKTG CONTENT DISTRIBUTION/Viacom/NYC: Dvlp strategy, creative execution & oversee implementation of Viacom initiatives in conjunction w/various Digital/OTT, cable, satellite and telco dist partners. 7 yrs mktg exp working w/ cross-functional teams. Full info/apply HERE (7/26)
JOB OPENING: SALESPERSON, DIGITAL & BRANDED CONTENT/Authentic Entertainment/Burbank: Must have 3+ yrs experience in Digital, Linear Cable, Broadcast/Syndicated Television and/or Advertising Sales. Motivated Deal Closers only. Send resume/references to: [email protected] (7/23)
JOB OPENING: RESEARCH MANAGER/Science Channel/NY: Experienced researcher to utilize Nielsen ratings+ consumer databases to inform/develop network strategy and lead primary research. Skill to turn data into stories. Exp w/Nielsen, 5+ yrs TV rsrch exp. Full info/apply HERE (7/23)
JOB OPENING: CONTENT Specialist/CSI SPORTS/NY: Multimedia co. seeks energetic/driven ind. to license content to int’l networks & operators worldwide. Also work on content acquisition/mktg strat. +7 yrs int’l sales exp. req. in media ind. Sports bckgrnd a +. Res/cvr to Rose: HERE (7/23)
JOB OPENING: ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE/Twentieth Television/NYC: Looking for a strategic, motivated Account Executive to join the dynamic NY sales team. Minimum 1 yr Direct Response experience preferred in sales or planning. BA Degree required. Full info/apply HERE (7/23)
JOB OPENING: ADVANCED ADVERTISING ANALYST/Discovery/NYC: Implement & deploy TV & video data platform w/focus on improvement of targeted delivery of brand impressions and ad campaign optimization on Discovery nets for advertisers. 1+ yrs media indstry exp w/strong attention to detail. Full info/apply HERE (7/23)
JOB OPENING: METADATA & DIGITAL DIST MGR-ENCODING/A+E Networks/Stamford CT: Resp: tech support & administration of all metadata & partner/vendor publishing related req’s; incl XML schema support, new partner on-boarding, publishing error resolution, reporting & UAT support for Prod Full Info/Apply: http://www.aenetworks.com/careers (7/22)
JOB OPENING: SR DIRECTOR, INTEGRATED MEDIA RESEARCH/NFL/Culver City CA: Drive vision, strategy, & execution for rsrch related to NFL media & content. Ideal candidate is creative thinker w/both TV/digital exp. 12+ yrs exp @ media agency, brdcst/cable ntwrk, rsrch supplier, or advertiser. Req# 2172 Full info: www.nfl.com/careers/about (7/22)
JOB OPENING: MGR, MARKETING SOLUTIONS/The Clear Channel Outdoor/NYC: Dvlp mktg strategies & compelling sales stories for clients & their agencies to increase awareness. 3-5 yrs Media mktg exp. Knwlg of digital OOH along w/mobile, social & other forms of media a +. Full info/apply HERE (7/22)
JOB OPENING: PROGRAMMING COORD/WFAA/Dallas: Asst in all aspects of daily prgrming operations & communication. Communicate all prgrmng changes internally/externally (i.e. sales, traffic & TV listing services). 5 yrs exp in TV or related comm field. Full info/apply HERE EOE (7/22)
JOB OPENING: ACCOUNT MGR/WFAA TV/Dallas: TEGNA Media Inc. Co., & ABC Affiliate, has opening for exp’d Accct Mgr to join sales team. Driven & solutions-based candidate to represent our vast range of brdcst/digital products. Min 2 yrs acct service support in media ind. Full info/apply HERE EOE (7/22)
JOB OPENING: TRAFFIC & FORMATTING SPECIALIST/MLB/NYC: Schedule commercial units on broadcast log in accordance with established traffic guidelines and procedures. Min 3-5 yrs of Traffic exp, pref in a nat’l ntwrk. BA deg req’d; Comm or related major is pref’d. Resume HERE (7/21)
JOB OPENING: MGR, BRAND MARKETING/Comedy Central/NYC: Support dvlpmt/execution of off-channel traditional, digital & paid social ad campaigns for original series, specials & tent pole events 3-5 yrs exp brand mktg role TV Ntwk or film studio & comfortable in fast-paced envir. Full info/apply HERE (7/20)
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JOB OPENING: VP DEVELOPMENT EXEC/NYC or DC: Calif. based production company wants east coast presence (NY or DC) to develop and sell content for cable networks and OTT. Monthly travel to headquarters required but most of the work is back east. 5 years VP experience required. [email protected] (7/19)
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INTERNSHIPS – These positions are for credit only – nobody gets paid here. These ads are always posted for free, and students work for school credit only. For more information on the specs for posting an Internship ad, email Trish at [email protected].
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SITUATION WANTED: CREATIVE DIRECTOR, ON-AIR PROMOS: Emmy award-winner with 15+ years experience in network, cable and agency with writing, producing, editing exp. [email protected] (7/22)
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