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09.30.16 Good morning. It’s Friday September 30, and this is your first early morning digital briefing.
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It’s not TV, it’s…Playstation? An app for HBO Now, HBO‘s à la carte SVOD service, just became available on Sony’s Playstation 3 and Playstation 4. On top of that, both HBO and HBO’s Cinemax have debuted on Playstation Vue, Sony’s internet-based TV service. Playstation Vue is also debuting the new "Ultra" plan, which includes HBO, Cinemax, Showtime, and more than 100 other cable channels. It costs $65 monthly — or $75 for those who live in a major metro market where Sony also offers local broadcast TV access. Vue subscribers will have to pay $15 per month for a standalone version of either HBO and/or Cinemax as standalones.
Nielsen is rolling out digital content ratings starting today. It makes available the daily measurement of audience across digital sites, including text and video ratings. This information isn’t explicitly being released to the media and will only be available in full syndication for clients. However, some of it will likely come out. The new ratings are based on Nielsen’s census data platform, SDKs and Cloud API and will measure all connected devices from game consoles to Rokus to mobile devices like smartphones and tablets. Client participants include Mashable, Vice, Buzzfeed and Discovery.
LeEco is preparing to make a splash in the U.S. Formerly called LeTV, the Chinese consumer electronics giant has sent out an official invitation to journalists, announcing an October 19th launch event. Along with the invite came artist’s renderings of a phone, a TV, a car, a bike, and a VR headset. In other words, the company is likely to debut all of its major products for U.S. consumers. The news isn’t exactly shocking; LeEco had been visibly laying the groundwork to enter the U.S. market. This year, LeEco opened an HQ in San Jose; named three former Samsung execs and one former Qualcomm exec to major U.S. roles; and announced the $2 billion acquisition of U.S. electronics company Vizio.
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Programmatic TV has grown in fits and starts, but Videa is trying to move the space forward. The Cox Media Group-backed supply-side platform has officially debuted. Advertisers can now use it to purchase local broadcast TV inventory the same way they might purchase a digital ad. The platform even allows buyers to buy and plan full TV schedules ahead of time. The SSP, which was beta tested in 2015, says that it’s now working with over 200 TV stations.
Facebook really, really wants users to use Facebook Live. According to a report from the Wall Street Journal, the social media giant is planning a massive ad campaign to persuade its 1.7 billion users to stream live video. The planned campaign is said to include billboards and, much more importantly, TV spots. Facebook Live initially launched in April. Since then, Facebook has urged brands and celebrities to use the product. (Actually, in many cases it’s paid them to.) But a lot of ordinary users still aren’t touching the product, or are using it very little. For Facebook, that’s a problem. For one, CEO Mark Zuckerberg has made it very clear that he’d like to see Facebook become a "video-first" company. A big reason for that push is advertising. And if Facebook Live is to become a lucrative platform for targeted interstitial video ads, first it needs eyeballs. A ton of them.
So now we have a clearer idea of why E.W. Scripps saw fit to buy the humor site Cracked. Cracked just moved a little closer to Scripps’ TV wheelhouse, launching an OTT channel for Roku devices. The new Cracked channel will feature original content, which will ultimately debut on Cracked.com and YouTube as well.
According to a survey from cg42, cord-cutting could cost pay-TV providers almost $1 billion in revenue over the next year. The survey, which contacted 1,119 U.S. customers, estimates that pay-TV providers could stand to lose $1,248 per cord-cutter each year, and that as many as 800,000 customers might become cord-cutter within the next 12 months. One other notable finding from the study: Contrary to the assertions of many analysts, the average consumer may indeed be saving money by cutting the cord. That’s because most cord-cutters tend to spend no more $15 per month on steaming services.
Vdeo marketing platform Innovid announced some new findings. According to the company’s data, interactive political and advocacy video ad campaigns earn 336 percent more engagement than traditional video ads in the same vertical. Innovid pulled its data from all the advocacy and political video ad campaigns it supported in 2015 and 2016. The campaigns ran across mobile, desktop, Facebook, Snapchat, and connected TV devices.
As reported by The Drum, Snapchat is critical to Nat Geo‘s identity – and bottom line. The brand’s Director of International Magazine Publishing, Ariel Deiaco-Lohr says, "Snapchat is now one of our key revenue drivers on social media," pointing to its focus on social issues and purpose. Want to learn more about how to develop a unique selling proposition using Snapchat? Then join the Cynopsis Snapchat Boot Camp on October 27. Prices increase in exactly one week, so register your team today: here
The Weather Company has added two new execs. Jana Friedman, previously of Twitter, has been named as VP of East Coast Ad Sales. And Tom Kersten, previously of Wanderful, has been named as VP of Partner Solutions. The Weather Company was officially acquired by IBM early this year, and has since moved to bring increasingly advanced analytics to its ad operations. "As The Weather Company continues to transform its business, the sales team is laser focused on identifying and maximizing opportunities that will increase advertising revenues," said Jeremy Steinberg, The Weather Company’s Global Head of Sales, in a statement. "Jana and Tom’s strong backgrounds in global and national sales will be critical as we continue to create innovative data-driven solutions for marketers."
Chris Messina, the co-star of Hulu‘s The Mindy Project, has directed one feature film. What’s it called? (Email [email protected] with your answer and be sure to include your name, company, city and state.)
Which co-star of Netflix‘s BoJack Horseman also co-starred in the NBC/Yahoo comedy Community and the AMC drama Mad Men? Answer: Alison Brie. Kudos to Andy Pittman-TAMU/TX, Dan Quitério-Understood.org/NY, Susan Nessanbaum-Goldberg-M and S Entertainment, Inc./CA, Scott Jenkins-Gracenote/NY, Sheena Das-Disney Media/NY, Matthew Willence-ITN Networks/NY, David Westberg-SAG-AFTRA/Federal Credit Union, Judy Margolis-The Ad Place/TX, Anjali Desai-Departure Films/NY, Amanda Nojadera-Common Sense Media/CA, and Jamie Bugner-AMC Networks/NY, and Aaron Paquette-MARU VCR&C/TX
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A few years back, some folks snickered when Netflix decided to become a platform for original programming. Now? It just spent a rumored 100 million dollars on a single original series. And there’s no question: It does look pretty. Check out the trailer for The Crown, a period drama about the early reign of Queen Elizabeth II, here.
Watcheroo Premieres and Tune-In Alerts
– Red Bull TV: Coverage of Austin City Limit‘s 15th anniversary festival begins today, September 30, at 3PM ET, and runs throughout the weekend. Musical artists include Mumford & Sons, LCD Soundsystem, Major Lazer, Flume, M83, Cage the Elephant, Two Door Cinema Club, Young the Giant, Local Natives, and Foals.
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.
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JOB OPENING: SR MGR, CORP COMMUNICATIONS/Viacom/NYC: Energetic & det oriented person to assess comm needs & to participate in plans & execution, incl finding story angles, writing press materials, prepping executives & pitching reporters. 4-7 yrs exp in media and/or ent ind. Full info/apply HERE (10/8)
JOB OPENING: MGR CORPORATE OUTREACH/A+E Networks/NYC: Highly orgnzd/det-oriented project manager. Implement (plan, budget, schedule, deliver) a broad spectrum of prod projects in support of Corp. Outreach dept. Min 2-3 yrs as AP/Proj Mgr/Prod Mgr & working in corp setting a +. Full info/apply HERE (10/8)
JOB OPENING: MARKETING SPECIALIST/Discovery/NY: Proactive in supporting dev/execution of ad based mktg elements & sponsorship packages thru linear & digital solutions. Assist in RFP response, create post-sell recap, maintain strong internal relationships. Full info/apply HERE (10/8)
JOB OPENING: MARKETING MANAGER/VICELAND/NYC: Be part of a core team developing the look, voice and promotion of VICE’s new TV network. Manage the development/execution of all consumer/brand, partner and promotional marketing for VICELAND’s TV series, brand and events. Full info/apply HERE (10/8)
JOB OPENING: DIR, CONTENT DISTRIBUTION/Intersport/Chicago: Create online dist & pref’d vendor partnerships for Intersport video. Req’s extensive relationships w/ online sports & ent platforms; previous roles within ind, potentially in Sr level media plang or buying role. Full info/apply HERE (10/6)
JOB OPENING: SR DIRECTOR, CONTENT DEVELOPMENT & ORIG PROGRAMMING/Intersport/Chicago: Dvlp/pitch orig video concepts to ntwrks, dig publishers & brands. Rev-driving position req’s prior success & rolodex w/content decision-makers; strong creativity; strong leadership; 10+ yrs dvlpmnt exp. Full info/apply HERE (10/6)
JOB OPENING: TRAFFIC COORDINATOR/TRIFECTA MEDIA/NYC: Build synd. TV formats, liaise with outside agencies. Deadline & detail-based work, accuracy and strong communication skills are a must. Team Player. 1-3 yrs experience preferred. Contact Pam Eaton: [email protected] (10/6)
JOB OPENING: PUBLICIST/VH1 & LOGO/NYC: Create/ execute strategic comm plans incl effective pitches for consumer, trade, electronic, print, online/blogger media. 5-7yrs exp TV comm, PR, &/or media relations. Strong publicity skills w/strong knwlg of media platform & ind. Full info/apply HERE (10/6)
JOB OPENING: MGR, DIGITAL ADVERTISING INSIGHTS/ABC National TV Sales/NYC: Support sales efforts of both ABC Nat’l TV Sales & the Owned TV Stations. Resp for insights for each of Owned TV Stations, Interfacing w/ Dig Sales Mgrs @ each station, Sales Execs, Dig. rsrch, etc. Full info/apply HERE (10/5)
JOB OPENING: DEVELOPMENT EXECUTIVE wanted for established production company/Valley Location: Emphasis on young adult genre – adapting books to film. Please send resume to [email protected] (10/5)
JOB OPENING: VP, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT/IPSOS/NYC: Min 8 yrs of sales exp req’d. establishing & cultivating relationships w/SR mktg & media execs as well as, being resp for full-cycle consultative new bus. selling. Exp presenting syndicated & custom rsrch solutions is a+. Full info/apply HERE (10/5)
JOB OPENING: PARALEGAL/VULCAN PRODUCTIONS/SEATTLE OR LA: Temp to Hire. Exp’d entertainment paralegal to join our fast-paced team to analyze TV & feature documentary programming & distribution agreements. A min 2yrs exp reviewing & analyzing complex contracts. Full info/apply HERE (10/4)
JOB OPENING: PROGRAMMATIC ANALYST/ANALYTICS/NCC NY: Develop local cable tv packages, execute custom orders, monitor and analyze performance, assist development processes/methodologies, media exp prefd. Strong Math and Microsoft Excel Skills Reqd Resume to: [email protected] (10/3)
JOB OPENING: PRODUCTION MANAGER/LIVE SHOW/LA: oversee production budget, manage show related costs, book 3rd party crew, liason btwn prod/operations/studio crew, oversee prod logistics. 5+ yrs exp req. Resumes: [email protected] (10/3)
JOB OPENING: MARKETING MANAGER/BabyFirstTV/LA: Oversee cable TV and digital marketing initiatives. Support SVP Ad Sales agency pitches. Report to CEO. Prior millennial mom experience preferred. Mid 5-figure. Min 2 years experience. Reply to [email protected] (10/3)
JOB OPENING: ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE/Pac-12/LAX: Engage w/advertisers & their associated agencies to sell advertising in a multimedia capacity: TV, Digital & Conference Championship Sponsorships. 3 yrs exp media sales or an ad agency working on media plan’g or client/advertising relations. Full info/apply HERE (10/3)
JOB OPENING: SALES PLANNER, BRAND PARTNERSHIPS/AwesomenessTV/LA: Support Sales & mktg Solutions team in all aspects of sales process. 2-4yrs previous sales or media plan’g exp. in digital media. Integrity & a roll up your sleeves attitude needed. Exp in a client-facing role a +. Full Info/apply HERE (10/3)
JOB OPENING: JR CREATIVE DIRECTOR/AwesomenessTV/LA: Strong writing skills. Knwldg of digital media, content strategy, branded ent, advertising, social media & influencer mktg. Exp creating 4 360 campaigns. 2 – 4 yrs of Creative Director exp. Full info/apply HERE (10/3)
JOB OPENING: VP, ON-AIR PROMOTIONS/FS1/CHARLOTTE: Lead, inspire, manage creative On-Air promo team; direct workflows, partner cross offices to meet goals & key priorities for FOX Sports & FS1. 8 yrs’ exec mgt exp, hi-creative/sports acumen + quality net standards. Full info/apply HERE (10/3)
JOB OPENING: GM/ARIZONA PBS, ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY/Phoenix: Exp’d & energetic media leader for the daily operations of Arizona PBS. BA deg in a comm-related or business-related discipline & 8 yrs exp in media, incl 5 yrs of Sr mngmnt background. EOE/AA Full info/apply HERE (10/3)
JOB OPENING: SR MANAGER CONTENT ACQUISITIONS/CSI SPORTS/NY: Multimedia co. seeks energetic/driven ind. to acquire live and original content on a worldwide basis. Support expansion of live sports network. +7 yrs acquisitions exp. req. Sales/ Sports bckgrnd a +. Res/cvr to Rose: HERE (10/3)
JOB OPENING: MARKETING MGR/CYNOPSIS MEDIA/Norwalk CT: Working w/group dir on managing/executing mktg campaigns across our portfolio. 2-4 mktg exp as well as strong verbal & written communication skills a must. Logistical event exp a + plus. Full info/apply HERE (10/3)
JOB OPENING: DIRECTOR/EXEC PRODUCER/APL & SCI/NYC: Business & creative lead to dvlp/extend across social + digital platforms. Engage, delight & build community around shows/brands w/cross-functional stakeholders, direct reports. Dvlp audience, drive awareness, tune-in & monetization. Full info/apply HERE (10/3)
JOB OPENING: SR MGR/MGR DIGITAL AD PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT/A+E Networks/NY: Helping diversity A+E Networks ad product line up, creating ground breaking ad prods, certifying new partners, devices & pts of distribution, & owning the prod. education & maintenance process. Full Info/Apply HERE (10/3)
JOB OPENING: SR ADMIN ASST/FUSE MEDIA/NY: Manage Head of Ad Sales phone, calendar and travel. Gen. office/ admin responsibilities. Good comm, interpersonal & organzt’l skills Ability to multi task. Apply here: http://www.fuse.tv/ (10/3)
JOB OPENING: SR DIR MARKETING STRAT/NBC News & MSNBC/NYC: Looking for exp. marketing strategist to drive competitive consumer marketing initiatives. Full info/apply HERE (10/3)
JOB OPENING: PRODUCT SUPPORT SPECIALIST/WO PROGRAM/DENVER, DALLAS OR SAN FRANCISCO: Motivated/exp’d support specialist for our WO Prgrm software. 2+ yrs exp in a programming role in a TV, ntwrk or cable station is strongly pref’d. Good interpersonal & phone skills a must. Full info/apply HERE (10/3)
JOB OPENING: CREATIVE DIR/NBC NEWS/NYC: Exp. creative director to work on NBC News and MSNBC campaigns; ext. experience in collaborative environments, working across groups & functns. Full info/apply HERE (10/3)
JOB OPENING: MARKETPLACE DEVELOPMENT MGR/NYC: Resp for overall merchandising strategy for OpenX ad inventory, w/specific focus on driving Private Marketplaces. 3+ yrs exp at media agency, ad network, DSP, online publisher or similar co w/in digital media & programmatic adv., RTB. Full info/apply HERE (10/3)
JOB OPENING: TECHNOLOGY EDITOR/NBC News Group/NYC: 8+ yrs experience in journalism (but ideally more), with a heavy focus on technology or science and/or innovation for at least half of that. Full info/apply HERE (10/3)
JOB OPENING: EDITORIAL LEADER, POLITICS/NBC NEWS/NYC: 8 yrs experience in journalism, with a heavy focus on political coverage for at least half of that. At least 4 yrs working in digital journalism. Full info/apply HERE (10/3)
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FALL, WINTER, SPRING INTERNSHIPS CREDITS ONLY: Outside TV/Westport, CT: Mktg/Advertising of Broadcast & OTT Network. Social Media /Community Mgr for all OTV Social Media Properties, & brand new outsidetv.com. Digital/Video Production, Editing and Distribution of Programming. additional misc. Interested applicants should email [email protected] (10/3)
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SITUATION WANTED: ECOMMERCE DIRECTOR: 12+yrs exp launching and growing D2C media, entertainment and gaming online storefronts. Leadership across full lifecycle – store build, product development, marketing, fulfillment, customer service, crm, reporting, p&l. [email protected] (10/6)
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