Today’s Premieres
ABC: Bachelor in Paradise at 8p
Food Network: Ben & Jerry’s Clash of the Cones at 9p
HBO Max: Hard
Today’s Finale
ABC: The Celebrity Dating Game at 10p
IN THE NEWS
The Media Rating Council responded to a formal request from Nielsen to proactively enter an accreditation hiatus period for its National Television measurement service. The VAB had petitioned the MRC to suspend the measurement company’s accreditation for what it deemed violations of the MRC’s standards during the pandemic, and the MRC had scheduled a vote on the matter. George W. Ivie, Executive Director and CEO of the MRC, pointed to “deep-rooted, ongoing performance issues” at Nielsen, and said the matter “requires further consideration by the full MRC Board” before a conclusion on accreditation status is reached. Nielsen said it is taking the hiatus to focus on its auditing process, and is “confident in the integrity” of its data.
A Hazmat crew was summoned to Fox News Media headquarters on Friday, after an employee on the 21st floor of the building opened an envelope that contained a white powdery substance. “We immediately notified the NYPD’s Hazmat unit and the FDNY, both of which responded accordingly and the floor was evacuated,” said FNC. “The substance was determined to be non-hazardous and we are very grateful for their swift attention to the incident.”
TV One and CLEO TV have inked a syndication deal with Kin to bring digital series “Tia Mowry’s Quick Fix” to TV One’s sister cable network, CLEO TV. Beginning in October, CLEO TV plans to roll out 80 episodes in a multi-year agreement.
Behavior by actor Vincent Kartheiser on the set of HBO Max’s “Titans” led to at least two internal investigations, reports Deadline. Described as “disruptive, juvenile behavior and inappropriate comments,” the incidents were investigated by WBTV’s Labor Relations Board and led first to a reprimand, and later a representative to monitor Kartheiser on set. “Vincent Kartheiser vehemently denies the allegations,” said a spokesperson for the actor. “Warner Bros. investigated this matter and made clear to Mr. Kartheiser its expectations for behavior on the set, and he agreed to comply with their directives.”
“Bar Rescue” host Jon Taffer apologized after saying on “The Ingraham Angle” that “a hungry dog is an obedient dog,” in response to Ingraham suggesting that cutting off unemployment benefits could motivate people to find employment again. The comment “was an unfortunate attempt to express a desire for our lives to return to normal,” wrote Taffer on social media.
Creating big ideas & impactful content in a world where diversity and inclusion are essential to your viewers is no easy feat. So, how can you hit the right notes? Attend Discovery and Cynopsis’ virtual Diversity & Inclusion event on September 13 to hear speakers from Food Network, HGTV, Oprah Winfrey Network, and more share how they’re telling culturally relevant, authentic stories that resonate with their audience. Register now (it’s free)!
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FINAL CALL FOR ENTRIES
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The Cynopsis Digital Model D and It List Awards final deadline is TOMORROW.
These awards recognize outstanding work in Video Content, Ad Tech, Creative Campaigns, Individuals and Teams – the influencers and those working behind the scenes.
Nominate yourself, your team and your work.
One more day to finish your submission!
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FX has ordered limited series “Retreat,” from Brit Marling and Zal Batmanglij, following an amateur sleuth as she attempts to solve a murder at a secluded retreat. Marling and Zal Batmanglij (“The OA”) will write the series and both will direct. Marling will also play a key role in the series. “Retreat” is executive produced by Marling, Batmanglij and Andrea Sperling (“Transparent”), and will be produced by FX Productions.
FX also renewed “What We Do in the Shadows” for season four, set to debut in 2022. “Fans can’t seem to get enough of What We Do in the Shadows and FX is ready to feed that appetite by setting up the series for a fourth season,” said Nick Grad, President, Original Programming,FX Entertainment. Season three of the vampire comedy premieres Thursday, September 2 at 10p.
One more day to submit your entries for the Cynopsis’ Digital Model D + It List Awards. We’ll be celebrating outstanding work in marketing, advertising, social media, and video content. Act fast. The final deadline is tomorrow, 8/17!
“American Horror Stories,” which debuted as the most successful launch to date of any FX on Hulu series, will be back for a second season in 2022. The weekly anthology series is a spin-off of Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk’s “American Horror Story.”
Speaking of, FX and 20th Television have closed a deal for two “American Story” spinoff limited series from Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk, Nina Jacobson and Brad Simpson – “American Sports Story” and “American Love Story.” “What began with American Horror Story has spawned some of the best and most indelible programs of our generation, most notably ‘American Crime Story’ which created a beautiful partnership between Ryan, Brad, Nina and Brad,” said John Landgraf, Chairman of FX. “Their alchemy and the way in which they construct these stories is done with such care, such clarity and such dimensionality.”
Alums from Bravo’s “Real Housewives” franchise are converging for a crossover series on Peacock. Dorinda Medley, let go from RHONY last year, is onboard, along with her former co-star Jill Zarin; former Orange County star Vicki Gunvalson; RHOBH pot-stirrer Brandi Glanville; and Atlanta alum Phaedra Marks, among others.
“It’s a shame and I feel for everyone who has put their hearts into this production,” said David Strong, CEO of the New Zealand Film Commission, responding to the surprise news that Amazon Studios is moving production of its pricy “Lord of the Rings” series from New Zealand to the UK for season two. The decision “aligns with the studio’s strategy of expanding its production footprint and investing in studio space across the UK, with many of Amazon Studios’ tentpole series and films already calling the UK home,” said Amazon. Season one of the untitled series is set to premiere in September 2022.
Australian actor Sam Reid (“The Hunting”) will play vampire Lestat de Lioncourt in AMC’s series adaptation of Anne Rice novel Interview with the Vampire. Tom Cruise played the role in the 1994 film version.
NEW & RETURNING SERIES
Season two of Bravo’s “The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City” kicks off Sunday, September 12 at 9p. The women are joined by new housewife Jennie Nguyen, a businesswoman who sold her medical spas to become a stay-at-home mom.
HGTV’s “Curb Appeal” will get a fresh spin in new series “Curb Appeal Xtreme,” premiering Wednesday, September 8, at 8p. The spin-off will tackle the overhaul of home exteriors and yards to maximize each property’s potential and value.
HBO’s “NYC Epicenters 9/11?2021½,” a four-part documentary essay produced and directed by Spike Lee, debuts Sunday, August 22 at 8. The following two episodes air on subsequent Sundays leading up to the finale on September 11 at 10p.
“Street Outlaws: Gone Girl” features seven of the fastest women in street racing, starting Monday, September 6 on discovery+.
COMING UP
Conversation special “The Tyler Perry Show” will peek behind the scenes at Perry’s series. Taped at Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta in front of a live, socially distant seated, fully vaccinated, and COVID-19-tested audience, the first special will spotlight “Tyler Perry’s Sistas.” The two-hour television event will start Wednesday, August 18 at 9p with the midseason finale, followed by “The Tyler Perry Show: The Sistas After-Show Edition” at 10p on BET and BET Her.
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SESSION SPOTLIGHT | Made to Measure: Exploring the New Cross Platform Measurement Solutions
Audience measurement capabilities continue to advance as consumers increasingly migrate across multiple platforms. Marketers can no longer take a siloed approach to their video plans, but in a fast-evolving landscape, which solutions are most effective right now… and what’s next?
On Wednesday, September 22, gain insights from executives representing A+E Networks, Discovery, Spectrum & the VAB.
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RATINGS
Fox’s coverage of the “Field of Dreams” Yankees/White Sox game on Thursday averaged 5.9 million viewers and 1.3 among A18-49, the largest audience for a regular-season game on any network since 2005.
The week of August 1 marked TLC’s second-highest-rated week in Live+3 Prime among W25-54 for YTD. The season six finale of “90 Day Fiance: Happily Ever After” hit a season high among P/W25-54 and W18-49/18-34 and averaged over 3.0M P2+ viewers. It was the #1 program of the week among P/W25-54/18-49/18-34 and P2+ viewers. “Doubling Down with the Derricos” hit a series high among P/W25-54 and W18-49, while “You, Me & My Ex” hit season highs among W25-54/18-49.
Broadcast Nielsen Ratings for Thursday, August 12
Show, P2+ 000s, (A18-49)
ABC: Holey Moley 2.74 (0.4), When Nature Calls With Helen Mirren 1.65 (0.3), The Hustler 1.68 (0.3)
CBS: Big Brother 4.58 (1.0), Love Island 2.69 (0.6), Bull 2.23 (0.3)
CW: Walker 1.20 (0.1), The Outpost 0.61 (0.0)
FOX: MLB Baseball 5.9 (1.3)
ION: Chicago PD 0.97 (0.1), Chicago PD 1.11 (0.1), Chicago PD 1.06 (0.1)
NBC: Brooklyn Nine-Nine 2.74 (0.6), Brooklyn Nine-Nine 2.32 (0.5)
Telemundo: Exatlon Estados Unidos 0.89 (0.2), Hercal: Armor y Venganza 1.31 (0.4), Cafe Aroma du Mujer 0.82 (0.3)
Univision: Disenando tu Amor 1.43 (0.4), Si Nos Dejan 1.45 (0.5), La Hija del Embajador 1.49 (0.5)
Source: Nielsen live + same day time period averages
EXECUTIVE MOVES
Electric Entertainment has named Anthony Tapay to the newly created position of Director of Programming and Operations. Tapay will oversee programming, strategy and operations for ElectricNOW’s FAST linear service, as well as the ElectricNOW app.
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This Day in History
1904 – Building began on NYC’s Grand Central Station.
Answer to Our Last Trivia Question
Which talent left “Silver Spoons” (1982-87) after one season to star in two other sitcoms? Jason Bateman. Kudos to: Stephanie Bonk-ESPN/Disney Ad Sales/NYC; Heather Allen-WWE Corporation/Stamford; Louis Lewow-FITE/Atlanta; Rob Casalaina-ITN/NYC; Tom Moore-Kalt Productions/LA; Jacob Ullman-Fox Sports/LA; Joe Leydon-Cowboys & Indians/Houston; Dave Braxton-DveBVO/Las Vegas; Lorrie Shilling/El Segundo, CA; Dan Whitford-WTTW/Chicago; Eric Litt-Nexstar/Chicago; Susan Nessanbaum-Goldberg-M and S Entertainment/LA
Today’s Trivia Question
On which sitcom did Thomas Haden Church recur while he was working on “Wings”?(1990-97)? (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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PRODUCTION MANAGER
EARTHXTV
DALLAS
Ability to interface with production partners and ultimately responsible for all the crew, talent, locations, and all the contracts associate with the production. Will hire crew, heads of departments, etc, over-seeing the onboarding process and ongoing paperwork. Bachelor’s degree and/or a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience required. Full info HERE (8/30)
DIRECTOR OF TRAFFIC & SCHEDULING
EARTHXTV
DALLAS
Responsible for scheduling all programming, commercials, and promos.
Oversee completion of programming grid – Building formats and maintaining program schedules in the traffic system. Assign all house numbers to content as it is delivered and coordinate all logs. Bachelor’s degree and/or a minimum of 3-5 years of relevant experience required. Full info HERE (8/30)
BRAND MANAGER, BLUEY >>
BBC STUDIOS AMERICAS/NYC, NY: Put in place & deliver the Bluey Brand Marketing plan for the Americas. Ideate and implement marketing activations including partnerships, advocacy & campaigns. Put in place performance KPIs, monitor success & implement findings in future campaigns. 5 years brand marketing experience within FMCG or entertainment sector required. Full info HERE (8/27)
CHIEF CONTENT OFFICER, APM STUDIOS >>
AMERICAN PUBLIC MEDIA GROUP/LOS ANGELES, NYC, ST PAUL or Remote: Significantly increase national and international audience by developing an expanded and diverse podcast portfolio, collaborate with the GM and COO in setting and driving organizational and editorial vision and build a highly inclusive and creative culture that ensures team members can thrive. 10+ yrs exp in media, 4+ yrs management exp required. Full info HERE (8/26)
ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE >>
MARATHON VENTURES/EAST COAST NYC/WHITE PLAINS (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 (8/24)
EVP, HR & ADMINISTRATION
CROWN MEDIA FAMILY NETWORKS
STUDIO CITY, CA
Key strategic advisor to the Exec Leadership Team, and has oversight for all HR, D&I and Admin Policies and Programs for the business. BA Degree in a related field, Entertainment or Media experience, and 20 yrs. HR experience with 10 yrs. in an HR leadership capacity required. An advanced degree & experience leading admin services highly desirable. Full info HERE (8/21)
INVENTORY ANALYST >>
TENNIS CHANNEL/NYC, NY: Work with the inventory and sales teams to help maximize the use of Commercial Inventory. Identify premium program opportunities and create packages to monetize high rated inventory and generate and distribute inventory reports. Bachelor’s degree or 2+ years of Network ad sales or media buying experience and proficient in Microsoft Excel required. Full info HERE (8/20)
TRAFFIC COORDINATOR >>
REELZ/NYC OR ALBUQUERQUE, NM: Manages the Program Log construction editing process, copy instructions & the playlist delivery to Master Control. Work w/Advertising Sales department to assist in placing of spots and create detailed reports. Demonstrated ability to work independently, with a high degree of accuracy & accountability required. Wide Orbit Network experience a plus. Full info HERE (8/20)
MARKETING MANAGER >>
SPECTRUM NETWORKS NY1/NYC, NY: Create integrated marketing plans for the region and execute based on the plans. Identify, develop and manage all aspects of sponsorships, community events, talent appearances and other community involvement and outreach. 5-7 years marketing experience required and familiarity with News and Politics preferred. Full info HERE (8/19)
DIGITAL MARKETING MANAGER >>
SPECTRUM NETWORKS NY1/NYC, NY: Work with regional teams to manage marketing campaigns from requirements gathering through post campaign analysis & documentation of learnings. Manage agencies (creative and media). Leverage best practices in digital marketing space, consistently using learnings to elevate campaign strategies & performance. 4-6 years Marketing experience required. Full info HERE (8/19)
LOCAL AD SALES ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE >>
ALTICE USA/OAKLAND, NJ: Meet with local businesses & key decision makers to determine their needs. Develop & recommend advertising strategies utilizing our suite of media & online solutions. Manage client accounts—from proposal to production to campaign activation & collections. Proven track record of closing sales & ability to build and maintain a strong sales funnel req. Full info HERE (8/19)
COORDINATOR, SOCIAL MEDIA CONTENT
GAME SHOW NETWORK
SANTA MONICA, CA
1+ yrs. w/social media content editing exp. is a plus, communicating, scheduling, curating content, engaging, community and implementation coordination, creating weekly social media status reports, asst w/content strategy calendar, source clips, writing copy, scheduling, team player w/strong attention to detail and strong time management. Full info HERE (8/19)
ACCOUNT MANAGER >>
BLOOMBERG MEDIA/MIAMI FL: Digitally savvy business sales person to help drive the growth of Bloomberg Media Distribution. Seeking an Account Manager who can leverage our broad portfolio of multi-platform media assets and create new opportunities with key accounts while driving new revenue streams through licensing, syndication, business development & strategic partnerships. Full info HERE (8/19)
VICE PRESIDENT & GENERAL MANAGER >>
NEXSTAR/MEMPHIS, TN: Min of five years of experience as a successful General Manager for a commercial broadcast station. Significant sales management experience in leading and driving revenue growth in broadcast and digital. Special emphasis on New Local Direct revenue growth, including self-created non-traditional revenue success and sports and community sponsorships. Full info HERE (8/19)
SALES MANAGER – MUSIC, US
MIRRIAD
NYC, NY
Build outstanding sales pitches and build equity with all external stakeholders to drive incoming briefs and pitches. Own all North & South America’s music responses and liaise internally to bring the best commercial propositions to market. Align on corporate messaging and own activation and launch. 5+ yrs of working in a business development req. Full info HERE (8/18)
MEDIA MANAGER >>
GAC MEDIA/FORT WORTH TX: Perform the processing and management of media assets in a results-driven environment and create and archive edit projects for the edit team. Accountable for MAM and S3 ingest activity and tracking, as well as ingest activity that may occur outside GAC Media’s MAM & S3 storages. Bachelor’s degree required or relevant work experience. Full info HERE (8/18)
COORDINATOR, LINEAR AND MULTI-PLATFORM SCHEDULING >>
GAC MEDIA/FORT WORTH TX: Responsible for episodic scheduling of specific series, implement multi-platform scheduling on VOD and primary scheduler for GAC Family and GAC Living. Wide Orbit (scheduling software), including air schedules, revisions, formats, piece number creation, etc. Bachelor’s degree in communications, film, television, or related field preferred. Full info HERE (8/18)
VICE PRESIDENT OF BRAND PARTNERSHIPS >>
EDO/NY/CHICAGO/LA: Drive sales to new clients and engage with leaders at Fortune 500 brands to understand their needs and our value. Develop a targeted list of prospect accounts, and maintain a solid pipeline of meeting and proposal activity. 7+ yrs of sales experience within the adtech, marketing, data/analytics, and/or advertising research industries required. Full info HERE (8/17)
CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER >>
FANDOM/NYC or LOS ANGELES: Build our external brand through securing press coverage in the B2B space. Daily pitching and regular cadence of secured press coverage in B2B space and develop and maintain a comprehensive database of industry conferences and awards. 6+ years in a communications function at a global entertainment company required. Full info HERE (8/17)
SALES ASSISTANT
UPtv
NYC, NY
Maintain agency accounts including upfront and scatter order entry, inventory moves, and product allocations and Electronic Data Interchange, flowcharts, change notices, handling program changes, booking billboards for marketing sponsorships. (B.A.) in Communication or equivalent; Prior internship experience in sales and/or media industry a plus. Full info HERE (8/17)
PR & MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER >>
EDO/NYC, NY: Lead public relations and create marketing materials to contribute to brand awareness and revenue growth. Design and execute PR strategies and campaigns; Write compelling and informative content to engage customers and prospects. 3+ years B2B marketing and/or public relations experience required. Full info HERE (8/16)
COORDINATOR, ACTIVATION
VELOCITY
NYC, NY
Work with Managers and Directors to develop best-in-class multiplatform marketing campaigns for Viacom’s advertisers. Actively participate in brainstorming sessions and assist on RFP responses, and conceptualizing creative ideas. Degree with 1-3 years’ exper working in entertainment, advertising or marketing required. Full info HERE (8/16)
MTV, VH1 & CMT INTEGRATED MARKETING and SOCIAL STRATEGY MANAGER
VELOCITY
NYC, NY
Activation point on RFP responses including but not limited to leading creative briefings and collaboration, vetting concepts with all necessary teams and assisting with presentation as needed. Social Strategy point across the group. 4-6 years of experience developing integrated marketing programs preferably focused on digital/social platforms required. Full info HERE (8/16)
PRODUCTION MANAGER
VELOCITY
LOS ANGELES, CA
Support the Production team in office, on shoots and post projects. Manage and distribute call sheets, calendars, shoot schedules. Facilitate video conference calls, arrange meetings and guest lists for security. Contract routing: location agreements, guest releases, and contracts. 2 Years + production management on-set experience required. Full info HERE (8/16)
ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE, SALES & BRAND PARTNERSHIPS
MIRRIAD
NYC, NY
Sell new ad product and create detailed business plans designed to achieve goals and revenue quotas. Manage the entire sales cycle and effectively present Mirriad’s advertising solution to prospective clients. Develop/maintain relationships and collaboratively work across various business groups. Great fixed salary, upside and healthcare benefits. Full info HERE (8/16)
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MONDAY AUGUST 16
ABC: Bachelor in Paradise [p], The Celebrity Dating Game [f]
CBS: The Neighborhood, Bob Hearts Abishola, Young Sheldon, United States of AI, NCIS: Los Angeles
CW: Roswell, New Mexico, The Republic of Sarah
FOX: Hell’s Kitchen, HouseBroken, Duncanville
NBC: American Ninja Warrior, The Wall
PBS: Antiques Roadshow, Antiques Roadshow, POV
Telemundo: Exatlon Estados Unidos, Hercai: Amor y Venganza, Cafe con Aroma de Mujer
Univision: Disenando tu Amor, Si Nos Dejan, La Hija del Embajador |
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