08/25/21: Josh Sapan stepping down at AMC Networks

 

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Wednesday August 25, 2021

Today’s Premieres
A&E: Neighborhood Wars at 10p
discovery+: The Program: Prison Detox
FX: American Horror Story: Double Feature at 10p
FXX: Archer at 10p
HGTV: 40 Year Old Property Virgin at 9p and 9:30p
Netflix: Clickbait, Motel Makeover, John of God: The Crimes of a Spiritual Healer, Post Mortem: No One Dies in Skarnes, Open Your Eyes

IN THE NEWS

After 26 years as President and CEO of AMC Networks, Josh Sapan is transitioning to the role of Executive Vice Chairman. Matthew Blank, former Chairman and CEO of Showtime Networks, will serve as interim CEO while the company conducts a search for Sapan’s replacement. “There has perhaps been no more exciting time for the company than right now,” said Sapan. “I look forward to continuing to work with the outstanding team at AMC Networks, as well as Matt, my great colleague and friend, to focus on how we maximize our unique content to accelerate our streaming goals.”

Rachel Maddow’s new contract with NBCUniversal calls for her to continue to host “The Rachel Maddow Show” weeknights for now, but at some point next year the show will shift to weekly, according to CNN sources. A change would allow Maddow to focus on other projects in the NBCUniverse.

In just one month, executives spanning the television media ecosystem will converge (virtually) for That Big TV Virtual Conference to connect, and take a deep dive into the latest solutions and insights that are propelling the industry forward. Over 30 sessions will highlight Adtech, Measurement, Programming, DEI, Streaming Success, and more. PLUS, each day ends in a sweepstakes giveaway. Time is running out, save your spot now.

Mobile news brand NowThis and Corona Extra are teaming for a “Protect Our Beaches BOX’D” sweepstakes giveaway. The initiative, including a recyclable box containing products with plastic-free packaging, marks Group Nine’s first sustainable BOX’D offering, a direct-to-consumer product delivered to fans’ doorsteps.

“Debuting movies simultaneously in theaters and in the home is devastating to our collective business,” said Josh Greenstein, President of Sony’s Motion Picture Group, at CinemaCon. Sony’s movies will be seen first in theaters, said Greenstein, adding, “Movie theaters and the theatrical experience will triumph.” Making a surprise appearance at the event, Tom Rothman, Chairman of Sony Pictures Entertainment Motion Group, seconded the motion. “You remember Bill Clinton and ‘it’s the economy, stupid?’ It’s the window, stupid!” he said. “We’re not too bright out in Hollywood but we’ll figure it out.”

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PRODUCTION & DEVELOPMENT

Showtime’s season two order for “Your Honor,” starring Bryan Cranston, was one of several announcements made at the TCA Summer Tour. Also picked up for a sophomore season was comedy “Flatbush Misdemeanors,” an adaptation of the digital series, while late night talk show “Desus & Mero” scored a fourth season order. Special “Return of the Taliban: A Vice Special Report” on Friday, September 10 at 8p will be followed by the Showtime Documentary Films premiere of “Detainee 001,” unpacking the mysteries surrounding John Walker Lindh, the young American found on the battlefield in Afghanistan alongside the people who were supposed to be his enemy.

Also in the works at Showtime: A pilot order was issued for “The Wood,” based on the feature film written and directed by Rick Famuyiwa (“The Chi”). Famuyiwa will direct the pilot and executive produce with Justin Hillian (“The Chi”), who will write the script. The project is a production of Paramount Television Studios.

Netflix ordered three new UK unscripted shows, the streamer announced during the Edinburgh TV Festival. Naked’s “Snowflake Mountain” takes “a bunch of clueless kidults” to a survival retreat, where they realize how pampered their lives have been. Dancing competition “Dance Monsters,” from Lime Pictures, uses the power of VFX to energize the action. And in dating series “Dated and Related,” from Great Scott Media and Main Event Media, siblings help each other search for “the one.”

CBS is developing “The Porch,” a comedy starring and exec produced by Jaime Pressly (“Mom”), from Kapital Entertainment and CBS Studios. The series centers on a divorced woman who returns to a home she couldn’t wait to leave to bury a mother she couldn’t stand.

Jenny Klein has been bumped up to showrunner of NBC limited series “The Thing About Pam” following the exit of Jessika Borsiczky over creative differences. The true crime story stars Renee Zellweger and Josh Duhamel.

“Noah Beck Tries Things” was renewed for a second season by AwesomenessTV. The docu-series stars TikTok star Beck, who co-developed and executive produces.

NBC has found its Annie. Celina Smith (“Young Dylan”) landed the role of the plucky orphan in “Annie Live!”, airing Thursday, December 2 at 8p. Smith joins Taraji P. Henson as Miss Hannigan, Harry Connick Jr. as Daddy Warbucks, Nicole Scherzinger as Grace and Tituss Burgess as Rooster.

Netflix shared the voice cast for “Maya and the Three,” the story of a rebellious warrior princess. Among the stars onboard the animated series are Zoe Saldaña, Gabriel Iglesias, Allen Maldonado, Gael García Bernal, Alfred Molina, Kate del Castillo, Danny Trejo, Cheech Marin, Rosie Perez, Queen Latifah, Wyclef Jean, Gutiérrez, and Rita Moreno….Brandon Routh (“Superman Returns”) has been set as lead in the voice cast of another Netflix animated series, ”Magic: The Gathering.”

Logan Marshall-Green (“How It Ends”) landed a series regular role on season two of ABC drama “Big Sky.”

NEW SERIES

Docuseries “The Canvas: Los Angeles” premieres Wednesday, October 6 on Fuse. Season one’s eight half-hour episodes feature a different artist each week, offering a look at the diverse communities and culture of LA.

Adult Swim coming-of-age comedy “Teenage Euthanasia” launches Sunday, September 19 at midnight. Set in near-future Florida, the series centers around the owners of the Tender Endings funeral home.

Showtime’s “Yellowjackets,” following a team of female high school soccer players who get stranded in the wilderness, makes its debut Sunday, November 14 at 10p.

COMING UP

The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s 50th Annual Legislative Conference events will air on BET on Friday, September 17 (aka Foundation Day). Coverage kicks off at 7p with the National Town Hall, followed by the Phoenix Awards, hosted by Angela Bassett.

Netflix special “Attack of the Hollywood Clichés!” premieres Tuesday, September 28. Hosted by Rob Lowe, the show from Charlie Brooker and Annabel Jones (“Black Mirror”) promises to “examine the origins of everything from ‘Walking Away from an Explosion,’ to the ‘Meet-Cute,’ and ‘Females Running in Stilettos’.”

Shudder has acquired the horror films “Slapface” and “The Advent Calendar” ahead of their FrightFest premieres in London later this month. Shudder will release the films exclusively in North America, the UK, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand.

The newest selection for the Paley Center for Media 2021 programs, Paley Front Row presented by Citi: “Never Have I Ever,” offers a behind-the-scenes look at the Netflix series. Among those on hand will be creator Mindy Kaling.

STREAMING

The first half of 2021 saw a shift in how people watch video, with the growth of CTV viewership and the launch of new streaming platforms offering more quality programming, according to FreeWheel’s latest Video Marketplace Report. During this period, ad views continued to increase 50% year over year, driven by the increase in streaming. Streaming services accounted for 45% of recorded ad views, greater than TV Everywhere, Set-Top Box Video on Demand and Virtual MVPDs as a distribution platform. Connected TV accounts for 60% of total ad views, with Roku and Fire TV devices continuing to lead with 43% and 26% of CTV views, respectively.

“Outside of traditional linear TV, streaming services have grown exponentially in the 18 months, boosted by the pandemic’s effects of more time spent at home,” James Rothwell, VP of Marketing, Comcast Advertising, tells Cynopsis. “This significant growth is illustrated by both the 50% annual growth we saw in ad views on our platform as well as the fact that streaming services now make up almost half of the impressions we serve on behalf of our programmer and operator clients.”

VIZIO announced it has successfully closed its 2022 upfront negotiations, topping $100 million in brand and agency commitments, a fourfold increase over 2021. “We’ve developed an advertising business model that is unique in the industry,” said Mike O’Donnell, Chief Revenue Officer of VIZIO’s Platform Business. “We’re providing agencies with access to premium CTV inventory, the ability to target and measure with precision and access to insights that can inform their investment strategies for all linear and CTV.” VIZIO noted its upfront success is supplemented by its growing direct advertising business, which in the last year has doubled participating unique brands and tripled average revenue per advertiser.

DirecTV’s offer of a free HBO Max trial has been cut from one year to three months. “Across DirecTV our premium trial periods are now consistent for three months and this move provides a more predictable experience for customers. We will keep assessing and adjusting our offers to give our customers more choice and control over any premium service they wish,” said a DirecTV spokesperson.

Documentary streaming platform Documentary+ is now available on XUMO, marking its entrance into the AVOD space. The new channel features curated content from Documentary+’s collection of nonfiction films and series.

Africanews is the latest addition to Haystack News’ on-demand world news providers, as a result of an expanded content distribution agreement with the Euronews group. “Adding Africanews to our growing content roster reflects Haystack News commitment to seek out valuable new content partnerships to fuel our growth and add value for our viewers,” said Daniel Barreto, Co-Founder and CEO at Haystack TV.

Qwest TV has partnered with AVOD Local Now. “By presenting this music in a new format to new audiences, we’re striving to tear down the barriers that separate different cultures and limit our listening habits,” said Qwest TV CEO and Co-founder Reza Ackbaraly. “Partnering with an innovative company like Local Now solidifies Qwest TV’s position as the global leader working to ensure openness, curiosity, and inclusivity in our artistic and cultural consumption.”

TECH TALK

Viamedia’s video platform QTT announced the launch of QTT Marketplace, an open-platform destination for advertisers and agencies accustomed to digital platforms to access directly premium, curated local and national television inventory. “Buyers and sellers can now take advantage of their investments in data-driven audience planning tools by activating at scale through QTT’s seamless translation platform,” said John Piccone, President of QTT. “As a result, we now have an array of partners offering premium television inventory through demand- and sell-side platforms to connect them directly with traditional and new digital advertisers.” Initial television participants include A+ Networks, Fox, Reelz and Magnite.

Shopify and TikTok are partnering to allow consumers to buy products directly in the TikTok app. In a pilot program, Shopify merchants will be able to add a shopping tab to their profiles and link to products within TikTok posts.

TransUnion has launched TruAudience solutions, the culmination of 2.5 years building a suite of identity, addressability and data solutions, integrating the technology from three acquisitions TransUnion completed throughout 2019 and 2020, including Tru Optik, Signal Digital and TruSignal. “The marketing and advertising sector is on the precipice of reinvention with the demise of third-party cookies, the rise of privacy-centric solutions and the overarching need for brands to break down silos and communicate to consumers across channels — from connected TV and audio, to direct mail and linear TV,” said Matt Spiegel, EVP of Marketing Solutions and Head of Media and Entertainment Vertical, TransUnion. “TruAudience addresses all of these factors which is why industry leaders leverage the TruAudience identity graph as the backbone of their data and identity capabilities.”

GOING GLOBAL

Fremantle fashion format “Project Runway” will be locally produced in Thailand by JKN Best Life Co., to air e on JKN18. This will be the fifth Asian edition of the franchise,

Beyond Rights kids’ show “Turbozaurs” is heading to China in a two season deal with Youku, the streaming platform of Alibaba Digital Media and Entertainment Group. The series will launch on Youku in November.

WarnerMedia announced that “Who’s By Your Side,” a new series from Taiwan, will premiere later this year exclusively on both HBO and the streaming service HBO GO in Southeast Asia, Hong Kong and Taiwan. The series explores relationship issues and marital challenges.

Blue Ant International has acquired the international licensing rights to “Secrets of the Imperial War Museum,” a six-part series exploring the UK’s Imperial War Museum, an institution with extensive collections covering conflicts involving Britain from the First World War to Afghanistan and Iraq.

Visual and animation studio DNEG announced plans for increasing its Canada-based VFX and animation operations and talent pool. DNEG is planning a new studio in the Greater Toronto Area that will initially employ up to 200, as well as expanding its existing Vancouver and Montreal offices, and adding a new studio for its Feature Animation division in Vancouver.

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RATINGS

 

Hulu limited series “Nine Perfect Strangers” was the most-watched Hulu original ever on premiere day, as well as after five days on the service. The series, based on the book by Liane Moriarty, stars Nicole Kidman and Melissa McCarthy.

Fox News topped broadcast networks with total viewers in primetime for the week August 16, averaging 2,980,000 total viewers in primetime, versus 2,684,000 for NBC, 2,491,000 for CBS and 2,372,000 for ABC.

“Aurora Teagarden Mysteries” scored ratings highs on Sunday night, propelling Hallmark Movies & Mysteries to be the #1 cable network in the 9p-11p time period and the #2 most-watched entertainment cable network in Total Day among Women 18+. The show averaged 1.9 million Total Viewers, 88,000 W25-54, and reached over 2.2 million Total Viewers, becoming the network’s #1 most-watched non-holiday original movie premiere to-date.

Broadcast Nielsen Ratings for Monday, August 23
Show, P2+ 0000s, (A18-49)
ABC: Bachelor in Paradise 3.22 (1.0)
CBS: The Neighborhood 2.68 (0.3), Bob Hearts Abishola 2.39 (0.3), Young Sheldon 2.31 (0.2), United States of Al 2.10 (0.2), NCIS: Los Angeles 1.97 (0.2)
CW: Roswell, New Mexico 0.65 (0.1), The Republic of Sarah 0.34 (0.0),
FOX: Hell’s Kitchen 2.44 (0.6), HouseBroken 0.95 (0.2), Duncanville 0.70 (0.2)
ION: NCIS: LA 1.17 (0.2), NCIS: LA 1.19 (0.2), NCIS: LA 0.87 (0.1)
NBC: American Ninja Warrior 3.27 (0.5), The Wall 2.70 (0.4)
Telemundo: Exatlon Estados Unidos 1.47 (0.5), Hercal: Amor e Venganza 1.32 (0.4)
Univision: Disenando Tu Amor 1.63 (0.5), Si Nos Dejan 1.73 (0.5), La Desalmada 1.71(0.4)
Source: Nielsen, live + same day time period averages

EDO Auto Share of Voice on Linear and Streaming Past 28 Days, Top Brands
Presented by EDO, Inc.
Platform, Top Brands, % of Auto Category Share of Voice (SOV)
Linear TV: Toyota (15%), Nissan (15%), Jeep (11%), Subaru (8%), Chevrolet (7%)
Hulu: Hyundai (22%), Subaru (17%), Chevrolet (13%), Buick (11%), Volvo (8%)
Paramount+: Kia (31%), Chevrolet (26%), Jeep (25%), Subaru (6%), Hyundai (3%)
Tubi: Chevrolet (49%), Buick (28%), GMC (15%), GM (7%), Honda (1%)
Peacock: Subaru (97%), Mercedes-Benz (3%)
PrendeTV: Toyota (96%), Ford (3%), Honda (1%)
discovery+: Subaru (54%), Jeep (45%), Chevrolet (1%)
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Footnote: Percentages total 100% for each platform out of automotive category; table to be read: Toyota had 15% of all auto ad impressions on Linear TV during this time period (July 26 to August 22, 2021).

EXECUTIVE MOVES

Will Gonzalez has been promoted to Executive Vice President and Chief Data Officer, Direct-to-Consumer at NBCUniversal. Gonzalez will be responsible for Peacock’s global data strategy.

Jeanne Mau has joined NBCUniversal as SVP TV Programming Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. Mau had been SVP Global Inclusion at ViacomCBS.

Centro has hired Lois Castillo as Head of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Castillo was previously director of talent and inclusion at Highdive Advertising.

National CineMedia announced that Daniel Hahn is joining the company as Senior Vice President, East Coast Sales, on September 1. Hahn joins NCM from Adobe, where he led sales for Ad Cloud TV.

Jasmine Teng has joined Quartz as an associate membership editor. Teng was most recently at CB Insights.

This Day in History
1958 – Momofuko Ando marketed the first package of instant Ramen noodles.

Answer to Our Last Trivia Question
Which series’ theme song by Merle Haggard was a #1 single on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart in1975? “Movin’ On” (1974-76). Kudos to: Dan Whitford-WTTW/Chicago; Rev. Mark Wajda/Clermont, FL; Gerry Bixenspan-TV Marketing Inc./NYC; Charles Lore/NYC; Kyle Krebs-CBS42/Birmingham, AL; John Kukla-KDFW/Dallas; Erik Rankin-Cox Reps/NYC; Paul Blutter-Walk and Talk Production Rentals/Burbank; Susan Nessanbaum-Goldberg-M and S Entertainment/LA; Lorrie Shilling/El Segundo, CA; David Westberg-SAG-AFTRA Credit Union/Burbank

Today’s Trivia Question
On “Lost” (2004-10), who first took care of Vincent, the Labrador retriever, after Walt had to leave him behind? (Email [email protected] with your answer and be sure to include your name, company, city and time zone. Unofficial rules: a limit of four.)

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WEDNESDAY AUGUST 25
ABC:
Press Your Luck, The $100,000 Pyramid, Superstar
CBS: Big Brother, House Calls with Dr. Phil, 48 Hours
CW: Riverdale, In the Dark
FOX: MasterChef
NBC: America’s Got Talent, Family Game Fight!, Chicago Med
PBS: Nature, When Whales Walked: Journeys in Deep Time
Telemundo: La Casa de los Famosos, Hercal: Amor e Venganza, Café con Aroma de Mujer
Univision: Disenando tu Amore, Futbol Central, MLS All-Star Game 2021

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Thursday October 3, 2024    IN THE NEWS Warner Bros. Discovery and All Elite Wrestling inked a multi-year renewal of their five-year relationship. WBD’s networks and platforms will remain the exclusive home of “AEW Dynamite” (TBS) and “AEW Collision” (TNT), with enhanced distribution rights across social platforms as well as building opportunities for additional AEW […]

Cynopsis Digital Out of Home 10/02/24: GSTV hits the gas on retail media; DPAA goes “Back to the Future”

Wednesday October 2, 2024 Billups announced the launch of contextual and creative attention metrics for OOH media. The AI-based billups Analytics™ Attention Dashboard is a privacy-compliant platform that provides depth to the quality of OOH impressions, evaluating and adjusting for site-specific features that may impact a viewer’s ability to see and recall an ad. The […]

10/02/24: Cynopsis Jobs

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SENIOR INTEGRATED MARKETING CAMPAIGN PROJECT MANAGER BEACON MEDIA GROUP NY/NJ Seeking a diligent, organized, and enthusiastic individual to join our team as we manage Integrated Marketing Campaigns for a candy manufacturer. Responsibilities include ensuring client satisfaction, managing project timelines, and optimizing campaign effectiveness. If you’re proactive and enjoy collaborating with teams, we want to hear […]

Cynopsis 10/02/24: John Amos dies at 84

John Amos dies at 84

Wednesday October 2, 2024    IN THE NEWS Disney is combining its ABC and Hulu scripted drama and comedy teams under Simran Sethi, who was promoted to President of Scripted Programming of Hulu Originals and ABC Entertainment. ABC Signature will be folded into 20th Television headed by current 20th Television President Karey Burke. ABC Signature […]

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