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Today’s Premieres
HBO: The Vow at 9p
ID: No One Can Hear You Scream at 9p
Netflix: Waffles + Mochi’s Restaurant
Univision: La Madrasta at 10p
Today’s Finales
TLC: sMothered at 9p
VH1: Love & Hip Hop Miami at 9p
IN THE NEWS
Rupert Murdoch is considering reuniting News Corp. and Fox Corp. The companies, which were split in 2013, have formed a special committee to review proposals of a potential combination. “At News Corp., we are constantly pursuing ways to enhance our performance and expand our businesses, and the upheaval in media presents both challenges and opportunities,” wrote News Corp. CEO Robert Thomson in a memo. “However, I would like to stress that the Special Committee has not made any determination at this time, and there can be no certainty that any transaction will result from its evaluation.” News Corp. owns publishing titles including The Wall Street Journal, The New York Post and London-based tabloid The Sun, while Fox Corp. encompasses Fox News and Fox Sports.
“Sheer joy, that’s what we’ve been seeing all weekend long.” That’s how Jamie Cutburth, SVP of One Platform Creative and Development at NBCUniversal, described the atmosphere at BravoCon, which returned to NYC’s Javits Center for the first time since 2019. “Bravoholics” flocked to the three-day event for what Ann Scheiner, NBCU EVP of Agency Partnerships, called the “ultimate connection” for advertisers, noting, “Not all viewers are fans, but all fans are viewers.”
Peacock took advantage of BravoCon to unveil an interactive video feature that allows users to immerse themselves directly into the storytelling. Built with customizable capabilities that enhance new content discovery and choice, the streaming feature was on display to select attendees. “Combining culture-defining content with cutting-edge innovation, this experience is about giving fans the choice to dive deeper into the most dramatic Housewives moments on their own terms,” said John Jelley, SVP, Product & UX, Peacock and Direct-to-Consumer, NBCUniversal. “It transforms viewing into an interactive journey of discovery and personalization through multiple vantage points.”
Speaking of Bravo’s Housewives, news broke over the weekend that a spinoff series of “The Real Housewives of New York” is on the way. The original show’s Sonja Morgan and Luann de Lesseps team for “Luann and Sonja: Welcome to Crapple Lake,” following the socialites as they work to spiff up the small town of Benton, Illinois.
Heavy is “The Crown” for Netflix right now. Season five of the drama series, which includes the ugly chapter of the divorce of the Prince and Princess of Wales, is slated to premiere November 5. But the recent death of Queen Elizabeth has provoked commentary in the UK that the timing would be inappropriate; Jemima Khan, who was attached as a consultant to the show, requested that her name be removed, once she learned of the subject matter. Netflix had also expected to debut a documentary about the Duke and Duchess of Sussex in December, but Harry and Meghan have reportedly asked for a possible postponement until next year.
The Ad Council is launching a 5-week career accelerator program today, providing 15 students and graduates from HBCUs with education and hands on experience in adtech, analytics, communications, creative development, influencers, media, research, social, strategy and more. dentsu, LiquidSoul, Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, and Makers are among the companies involved with the initiative.
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2022 Tempest Awards
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Best Collegiate/Amateur/Semi-Pro Event
XP League
Collegiate Esports Commissioner’s Cup
2022 EGF High School National Championships
LevelNext 2021
Verizon Collegiate Esports Series Invitational
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PRODUCTION & DEVELOPMENT
Jason Kim (“Barry”) inked an overall deal with 20th Television and Onyx Collective to develop TV projects. “Jason is equally adept at delivering sophisticated comedy and dramatic stories, and is one of the most dynamic and savviest young voices in our industry,” said Karey Burke, President of 20th Television. “We have wanted to be in business with him for an incredibly long time and can’t wait to get started with him at the studio.”
Sara Hess (“House of the Dragon”) has extended her overall deal with HBO for two years. “We’re thrilled to have Sara in an exclusive partnership with HBO. She’s an exceptional talent who writes with great depth and complexity while never failing to bring humor and wit to her work,” said Francesca Orsi, EVP, HBO Programming and Head of HBO Drama Series and Films.
Adrienne Bailon-Houghton has signed a talent and development deal with NBCUniversal Television and Streaming. Bailon-Houghton, who was a co-host of NBC’s “The Real” from 2013 until it was canceled in April, was the first Latina host of a daytime talk show in the US, and hosts design show “House to Home” on CleoTV.
Joel McHale (“Community”) will star in as well as executive produce Fox’s “Animal Control,” Fox Entertainment’s first wholly-owned live-action comedy series. The show created by Bob Fisher, Rob Greenburg and Dan Sterling received a straight-to-series order in July.
Casting notes: Timothy Dalton (“License to Kill”) has joined Paramount+’s “Yellowstone” prequel, “1923. set to debut in December….Hannah New (“Black Sails”) has been cast in season three of Netflix’s “Bridgerton.” New will play a young widow at the helm of her late husband’s estate.
NEW & RETURNING SERIES
Season two of “Mickey Mouse Funhouse” premieres Friday, November 4 at 11a on Disney Channel and Disney Jr. The episodes will stream on Disney+ early next year.
YA drama “Bocetos” launches on Canela.TV on October 27. The six-episode series focuses on a talented but insecure illustrator who draws every night about the things that happen with his friends.
Why are federal elections always held on Tuesdays? Who is Uncle Sam? New HITN-TV short form series “What the Fact?” offers answers to questions about the US to help the Hispanic community gain a better understanding of historic and civic traditions.
“Inclusive marketing—not just to Hispanics—is no longer just nice to have,” says Donne Speciale, President, US Advertising Sales and Marketing for TelevisaUnivision. “Even so, there are hundreds of marketers, if not thousands, that still do not lean into marketing to Hispanics. This is particularly critical when seeking to engage with the 31 million Latina consumers in this country who deserve to be seen, heard and recognized for the massive growth they are contributing to the US economy.” Find out what Speciale is doing about that, in the latest Cynsiders.
COMING UP
The Critics Choice Association announced select honorees for the 2nd annual Celebration of Latino Cinema & Television, taking place November 13 in LA. TV winners include Gloria Calderon Kellett (“With Love”); Laz Alonso (“The Boys”); Cristo Fernandez (“Ted Lasso”); Jenna Ortega (“Wednesday”); Catalina Sandino Moreno (“FROM); Guillermo Rodriguez (“Jimmy Kimmel Live”); and Gina Torres (“9-1-1: Lone Star”). Desi Arnaz will be posthumously honored.
TCM will celebrate Angela Lansbury with a 24-hour programming tribute on Monday, November 21, starting with 1944 film “National Velvet” at 6:15a. Lansbury died October 11 at age 96.
SPORTS
MLB’s new post-season format reeled in audience upticks as ESPN’s exclusive coverage of the Wild Card games (9 games spanning Oct. 7-9), averaged 2.8 million viewers. That number marks a 64% uptick from the previous MLB Wild Card Series round in 2020 which included 18 games.
The NHL and its international media partners will bring live game broadcasts in prime time to hockey fans in Europe during the 2022-23 season. A record 41 NHL Saturday presented by SAP and NHL Sunday presented by SAP games will be broadcast to fans this season in more than 30 countries and territories, SAP returns as the presenting sponsor and will continue to provide statistical insights for use in game broadcasts and other custom content and promotions throughout the season.
Paramount+ will carry complete coverage of the 66th edition of the Ballon d’Or today. The ceremony, which will be hosted by Didier Drogba and Sandy Heribert live from Paris, begins at 2:30p on the platform. Red carpet coverage starts at 12:30p.
The BIG3 announced that the league has been officially certified as a Black-Owned and Operated business by ByBlack and the U.S Black Chambers Inc., marking the first and only professional sports league to be certified. “Myself and the entire league are honored to be officially certified by ByBlack and the U.S. Black Chambers,” said Ice Cube, BIG3 CEO and co-founder. “From day one, the league has been dedicated to providing opportunities for Black players, fans, investors, and partners, and we are proud to be a part of a nationwide network of Black business owners. Supporting Black enterprise is a lifelong passion of mine and the BIG3 will continue to build upon its successes and lift up other Black entrepreneurs.”
Next League revealed a multi-phase strategic partnership with the LPGA designed to provide “both strategic and technical counsel that will help reposition the LPGA as an innovative, technology-driven organization that keeps the best interests of its players – and fans – at the forefront.” The partnership will include the development of prioritized business requirements, product strategy and roadmap, and plans for assembling and operating a world class approach to technology that will assist the LPGA in achieving both short and long term growth goals.
The Grambling State University and Southern University men’s basketball programs were tapped to play in the NBA HBCU Classic 2023, the NBA today announced. The Southwestern Athletic Conference matchup will take place on Feb. 18 at the University of Utah’s Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City as part of NBA All-Star 2023. The second NBA HBCU Classic will be simulcast on TNT, ESPN2 and NBA TV.
GOING GLOBAL
A+E Networks Global Content Sales will distribute seasons 2 and 3 of “Miss Scarlet and the Duke” in key markets worldwide (excluding the US, UK & Ireland, English-speaking Canada, Africa and Benelux). Season three of the detective drama set in 19th century London is set to premiere in the US on PBS on January 8.
Beyond Rights has extended its partnership with Crackit Productions, resulting in the acquisition of five new titles: “Key to a Fortune”; “When Luxury Holidays Go Horribly Wrong”; “When Luxury Cruises Go Horribly Wrong”; “When Day Trips Go Horribly Wrong”; and “When Hotel Holidays Go Horribly Wrong.”
Off The Fence scored a string of pre-sales for its new slate of history series, which ranges from OTF Studios to programming acquired from producers of historical documentary. Titles include “Queens of Ancient Egypt”; “Mongols: The Secret History”; “Military Masterminds”; and “History’s Ultimate Influencers.”
UK’s Channel 4 has commissioned a second season of “Come Dine With Me” spinoff, “Come Dine With Me: Professionals.”
FilmRise and Zig Zag Productions announced the co-production of “The Interrogation Room.” FilmRise is shopping the true crime title as an original and/or exclusive for broadcasters and streamers in the US.
Canada’s Epic Story Media has started production on animated series “Mia & Codie” and a second season of “Luna, Chip and Inkie: Adventure Rangers Go.”
Banijayb briefs: Banijay Rights has partnered with Banijay Benelux joint venture Scenery on “Lara vs. Escobar,” a feature documentary…. Banijay has acquired the global rights to Argentinian reality competition series “The Hotel,” and sold historical drama “Marie Antoinette” to PBS in the US.
Corus Studios has added paranormal investigation series “Repossessed” to its catalogue of content for international distribution.
French animation, production and distribution company Dandelooo has secured a deal with free-to-air television channel, Tiny Pop, for “Billy the Cowboy Hamster.” The preschool series is set to premiere exclusively on UK Free TV in May 2023.
Electric Entertainment closed a deal with AMC Networks International – Latin America for two seasons of “Leverage: Redemption,” the first season of SYFY series, “The Ark,” and all four seasons of “The Librarians.”
Cineflix Rights has presold Helium’s ten-part Australian crime drama “Last King of The Cross to Sky” in advance of the show’s official launch at MIPCOM 2022. The series will air exclusively in all Sky territories, in Italy, UK, Ireland and Germany.
All3media also shared presale news, with period drama “The Confessions of Frannie Langton” set to air on Telekom/Magenta TV in Germany and Dutch public broadcaster NPO in the Netherlands.
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RATINGS
Broadcast Nielsen Ratings for Thursday, October 13
Show, P2+ 000s, (A18-49)
ABC: Station 19 3.74 (0.5), Grey’s Anatomy 3.32 (0.5), Alaska Daily 3.07 (0.3)
CBS: Young Sheldon 7.27 (0.7), Ghosts 6.57 (0.6), So Help Me Todd 4.49 (0.4), CSI: Vegas 3.25 (0.3)
CW: Walker 0.67 (0.1), Walker: Independence 0.60 (0.0)
FOX: Hell’s Kitchen 1.98 (0.4), Welcome To Flatch 0.89 (0.2), Call Me Kat 1.12 (0.2)
NBC: Law & Order 4.08 (0.5), Law & Order: SVU 4.46 (0.6), Law & Order: Organized Crime 3.12 (0.5)
Telemundo: Exatlon Estados Unidos 0.92 (0.2), Fuego del Destino 0.90 (0.2), Infiel: Historia de un Engano 0.96 (0.2)
Univision: Herencia Legado Amor Herencia 1.60 (0.5), Ricos Tambien Lloran 1.42 (0.4)
Source: Nielsen live + same day time period averages
EXECUTIVE MOVES
TV distributor/producer/programmer Gary Lico has announced his retirement by June 2023. Lico is perhaps most well-known for CABLEready, a company he founded in 1992 and ran for over twenty years.
Beyond Rights has hired Steve Jones to fill the newly created role of SVP Development. Jones co-founded Big Little Fish Television in 2019.
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This Day in History
1973 – OPEC declared an oil embargo.
Answer to Our Last Trivia Question
Which 1970s drama series was based on the life of a New Jersey police detective? “Toma” (1973-74). Kudos to: Kevin Moran-Blarney Productions/Pasadena, CA; Alan Dorfman-Super Impulse USA/Bristol, PA; Ted Linhart-NBCU/NYC; Robert Tombs-Effectv/Bloomfield, NJ; Andrew Goldman-Grooveee/NYC; John Kukla-KDFW/Dallas; Susan Nessanbaum-Goldberg-M and S Entertainment/LA; David Westberg-SAG-AFTRA Credit Union/Burbank; David Garber-Loyola Marymount University/Playa Vista, CA
Today’s Trivia Question
For which series role was Annie Potts nominated for an Emmy? (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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MANAGER, RESEARCH >>
REELZ/NEW YORK: Strategic, hands-on research professional to work in a fast-growing, entrepreneurial environment. Position supports Programming, Ad Sales, Affiliate Sales, Marketing and Finance. Applicant must be forward-thinking, have strong communication and personal skills. 5+ years exp, proficient with Nielsen systems. Full info HERE (11/1)
DIRECTOR, RESEARCH >>
REELZ/NEW YORK: Strategic, pro-active thinker with strong communication skills. Hands-on research position providing support to all departments. Strong analytical skills to interpret the data and help guide management. 7+ years exp, proficient with Nielsen systems. Full info HERE (11/1)
SALES ASSISTANT >>
REELZ/NYC, NY: Entry-level position in Advertising Sales. Join the team at a Top 20 network with fast-growing ratings. Maintain agency accounts including upfront and scatter order entry, campaign changes, and product allocations. Assist Account Executives and work closely with the Director of Inventory Control. B.S./B.A. required, proficient MS Suite. Full info HERE (11/1)
ASSOCIATE MANAGER, INTEGRATED MARKETING
INTERACTIVE ONE
NYC
Respond to RFP, RFI and general Sales Requests: concept and formulate both large- and small-scale ideas into innovative, marketable programs that are custom-made for specific client initiatives and their associated KPIs. Min 4-yrs at a media company or sales/marketing organization, preferably in an Integrated Marketing or Sales Development role. Full info HERE (10/27)
PROGRAMMING DIRECTOR, FAST CHANNELS
FREMANTLE
BURBANK, CA
Will oversee program planning & scheduling, execute all programming priorities & stunts and manage day to day operations for Fremantle’s linear and FAST programming channels. Bachelor’s degree and 5+yrs experience programming within digital or traditional media co.
Full info HERE (10/25)
SEGMENT PRODUCER/RESEARCHER
GOOD MORNING FOOTBALL
NYC
Work with both talent and producers to create content for a daily live show. Additionally, you will be at the studio in the morning to work closely with talent, providing them with any knowledge that is crucial to the entire show. Full info HERE (10/24)
PROGRAM MANAGER, NEWS >>
SPECTRUM NETWORKS/NYC: Develops the OKR program strategy, supporting business case and various high-level program plans. Also serve as a subject matter expert and mentor to educate and assist with implementing program processes and making improvement/changes to overall OKR program. Full info HERE (10/24)
DIRECTOR of SALES >>
NEXSTAR MEDIA GROUP INC/SALT LAKE CITY: Provides leadership for the broadcast/web sales teams. Makes decisions regarding hiring, evaluation, promotion and termination of employees. Develops and executes sales strategies which result in exceeding revenue targets in local, national, eMedia and new product revenue and drives new business development. Min of 5 yrs exp. in media sales. Full info HERE (10/24)
ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE DIRECT RESPONSE >>
OPPORTUNITY MEDIA/NY(REMOTE/HYBRID): Seeking an energetic achiever with excellent written & organizational skills for role to assist in growing revenue for dynamic Direct Response Team: BA Degree, Min 2 yrs DR Experience req. Wide Orbit Exp a +. Full info HERE (10/23)
SALES PLANNER >>
REELZ/NY: Create/revise upfront/scatter media plans, account stewardship & serve as agency liaison. A min. 3 yrs ad sales/agency exp. Assist Account Executives and work closely with the Director of Inventory Control & SVP of Pricing & Planning. Strong written and verbal communication skills, strong media math skills. Proficient in Wide Orbit, MS Suite. Full info HERE (10/23)
CONSUMER MARKETING COORDINATOR >>
CRG/INDIAN LAND SC: Assists in the brainstorming of off-channel, trade, & paid film campaign creative needs to deliver against strategic goals & objectives & serve as main point of contact for marketing asset requests. Help Senior Director/Senior Manager with day-to-day communications with internal key stakeholders and external agency partners. 2+ yrs of related exp. Full info HERE (10/23)
TRAFFIC MANAGER >>
WHYY-PBS/PHILADELPHIA: Create monthly programming grids for 12.1 and 12.3. Update programming grids when schedule changes are made. Prepare daily logs and submit to Centralcast Joint Master Control (JMCO) per their log schedule, and work with WHYY Traffic Specialist. 3-5 years of management experience and working with data or traffic systems. Full info HERE (10/22)
SENIOR MANAGER, METADATA OPERATIONS
A+E NETWORKS
NYC OR REMOTE
Focuses on strategic planning of resources, developing/executing metadata & video delivery best practices & optimizing workflows. Lead a team to maintain an enterprise level standard of metadata support for XML partner publishing, industry standards compliance like EMA. 5+ yrs of exp. w/enterprise metadata taxonomy, metadata curation & operations. Full info HERE (10/22)
GEN Z DIGITAL HOST/INFLUENCER/CONTENT CREATOR
QURATE
NYC
Host for live shopping app. Passionate storytellers with a love for lifestyle products. Host is credible, warm & entertaining. Work up to two to three days a week in our NYC studio sharing & selling products to a Gen Z focused audience. Payment is a competitive day rate on a temporary to possible permanent basis. Full info HERE (10/22)
MANAGER, DISTRIBUTION PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
A+E NETWORKS
NYC/Remote
Acts as key liaison with MVPDs to drive the value associated with A+E Networks’ VOD, TVE and other digital media products in the pay TV market. Coordinates delivery of content to clients, optimizes internal workflows, and monitors performance of content on clients’ sites/apps. Experience in project/product management within the TV/cable industry. Full info HERE (10/20)
SENIOR SPECIALIST, ADVANCED ADVERTISING SOLUTIONS
A+E NETWORKS
NYC/Remote
Assists with product development and specializing in quality control, user acceptance testing and optimization of advertising products across A+E Networks brands on web, mobile and OTT with a focus on new AVOD Platforms. Experience in Product Development, Revenue Management, Analytics in a media or ad tech organization. Full info HERE (10/20)
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE >>
THUNDER STUDIOS/LONG BEACH, CA: Superior knowledge of sales techniques including cold-calling, networking, lead generation, all with the ability to capture and close deals. Pursue new business while maintaining and growing existing client database. 3 or more years experience in sales, advertising, marketing, bidding for production jobs at any media related entity required. Full info HERE (10/20)
MARKETING MANAGER LEGACY LIT >>
HACHETTE BOOK GROUP/NYC: Work closely with authors and agents, as well as editorial and publicity, on about 12-15 book campaigns a year. Independently executes marketing campaigns for new hardcover titles from established and debut authors, optimizes campaigns for the paperback publications, and a keen eye for backlist opportunities. Prior marketing experience required. Full info HERE (10/19)
JR. ANALYST, AUDIENCE RESEARCH
FETV
NYC
Daily email sent to Executives outlining top program performances w/Households & Key Demos, with context. Daily update of excel based network programming grid. Develop a Weekly Schedule Analysis Report with insight into FETV schedule performance, with recommendations of possible changes. A strong understanding of Nielsen concepts & terminology req. Full info HERE (10/19)
SALES DIRECTOR
FETV
NYC
Develop sales strategies for new business development. Research emerging businesses to build a pipeline of potential new clients. Cultivate client relationships to bring to the network. Negotiate and close new business on behalf of FETV. Bachelor’s degree; 8+ years of television selling or related advertising sales experience. Full info HERE (10/19)
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MONDAY OCTOBER 17
ABC: Bachelor In Paradise, The Good Doctor
CBS: The Neighborhood, Bob Hearts Abishola, NCIS, NCIS: Hawai’i
CW: All American, All American: Homecoming
FOX: 9-1-1, The Cleaning Lady
NBC: The Voice, Quantum Leap
PBS: Antiques Roadshow, Rising Against Asian Hate: One Day in March, POV
Telemundo Exatlon Estados Unidos, Infiel: Historia de un Engano
Univision: La Herencia, Los Ricos Tambien Iloran, La Madrasta |
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