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Today’s Premieres
Bravo: Below Deck at 9p
CW: All American at 8p, 4400 at 9p
Today’s Finale
Food Network: Halloween Baking Championship at 9p
IN THE NEWS
With no carriage agreement in sight, YouTube and YouTube TV may well be yanked from Roku devices, warns Google. “Since we haven’t been able to continue our conversations in good faith, our partnership for all new Roku devices will unfortunately end on December 9,” Google said in a statement. “We are, however, giving Roku the ability to continue distributing both YouTube and YouTube TV apps to all existing users to make sure they are not impacted.” Responded Roku, which has accused Google of anticompetitive conduct, “While not surprising, this kind of blatant retaliation and monopoly conduct is likely why the U.S. Department of Justice and 30 State Attorneys General are investigating Google for violating fair competition laws.”
Dave Chappelle is willing to talk to Netflix employees offended by transphobic jokes in his comedy special, “The Closer.” Controversy over the special led to protests at the streamer last week. “Both sides of the street are talking and Dave is listening,” said a rep for the comedian. “At some point, when everyone is open, I’m sure our communities will come together. As Dave said in his special, ‘No more jokes about transgenders until we can all laugh together.'”
Several media companies made it on Newsweek’s Most Loved Workplaces for 2021. Spotify was #1, with employees noting “big on discussing company mission and values,” and benefits like six months paid parental leave. ViacomCBS came in at #29, with kudos for town hall meetings, and A+E Networks landed at #40, lauded as “a great place for LGBTQ+ employees.”
Internal Facebook documents show the degree to which the company was aware that extremist groups on its site were trying to polarize American voters before the election, and that Facebook employees believed the company could have done more to stop it, reported The New York Times and others on Friday night. In a blog post, Facebook VP of Integrity Guy Rosen noted the measures Facebook took to protect the platform, and said of critics who blame the social media site for the January 6 attack on the Capitol, “We are a significant social media platform so it’s only natural for content about major events like that to show up on Facebook. But responsibility for the insurrection itself falls squarely on the insurrectionists who broke the law and those who incited them.”
The 2021 Top Women honorees and Distinguished Companies have been announced and this week it’s time to celebrate them! Join us in person this Wednesday at the Awards Gala in NYC. Vaccine mandate and all CDC protocols in effect to gather safely in person. Industry leaders, inspiring speeches and a chance to dress up and go out again! Hurry, save your seat today!
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| PRODUCTION & DEVELOPMENT
Octavia Spencer (“Hidden Figures”) is set to star in and executive produce “The Bobby Love Story,” a drama in development at FX. The true story of escaped convict Bobby Love and his wife, who never knew his secret, comes from Simpson Street Productions and ABC Signature.
A family comedy starring George Lopez and his daughter, Mayan, has been picked up to pilot at NBC. The studio for working class comedy “Lopez Vs. Lopez,” from Bruce Helford and Debby Wolfe (“The Conners”), is Universal Television.
Guest roles added to Starz series “Gaslit,” the story of Martha Mitchell’s role in exposing Watergate, include Nate Corddry (“For All Mankind”); Amy Landecker (“Transparent”); Lauren E. Banks (“Maniac”); Ahna O’Reilly (“The Morning Show”); Beth Hall (“Mom”); and Bill Duke (“Black Lightning”).
Hayden Christensen will reprise his role as Anakin Skywalker in Disney+ “Star Wars” spinoff “Ahsoka,” which starts production in 2022.
ABC’s “The Rookie” has banned “live” guns on the set, in a move likely to be replicated after last week’s tragic shooting on the set of the film “Rust.” “As of today, it is now policy on The Rookie that all gunfire on set will be Air Soft guns with CG muzzle flashes added in post. There will be no more ‘live’ weapons on the show,” wrote “The Rookie” showrunner in a memo to staff obtained by THR. “The safety our cast and crew is too important. Any risk is too much risk.”
NEW & RETURNING SERIES
British crime thriller “Hollington Drive” premieres on Sundance Now and AMC+ on Thursday, November 18. The four-parter focuses on the mystery of a missing child.
It’s miners versus mother nature when Discovery’s “Gold Rush: White Water” returns for a new season on Friday, November 5 at 9p.
“Real PD: Kansas City” captures real-life police drama in the heartland, starting Tuesday, November 9 at 10p on ID. First episode: “They Shot Him Good.”
Names….dropped! Last week, we dropped the best of the best in the esports industry live at the Tempest Awards in the HyperX Esports Arena in Las Vegas. See what it takes to make the winners list here.
COMING UP
Shudder Original special “The Last Drive-in: The Walking Dead” premieres Friday, October 29 on Shudder and AMC+. Horror host Joe Bob Briggs and special guest, TWD EP and Special Effects Make-up Supervisor/Designer Greg Nicotero watch the first two episodes of season one of the zombie drama and talk about the introduction and evolution of walkers, as well as iconic walkers from the series.
Lifetime’s movie reboot of “Highway to Heaven” premieres Saturday, November 6 at 8p. The contemporary take on the 1984-89 series stars Jill Scott as an angel sent back to earth to help people in need.
Yahoo Finance’s “2021 All Markets Summit: A Path Forward” takes place live today, October 25, and can be accessed at YahooFinanceAMS.com at 9a.
Keiran Culkin (“Succession”) will make his first appearance as host of “SNL” on November 6. He’ll be joined by third-time musical guest Ed Sheeran.
STREAMING
FilmRise has licensed children’s programs for placement on its North American, AVOD based FilmRise Streaming Network. The deal includes non-exclusive licenses to seasons 10-14 of “Barney and Friends,” the first four seasons of “Angelina Ballerina,” and the first three seasons of “Camp Lakebottom.”
Tubi has added ABC News Live as part of its “News on Tubi” offering. In addition, Tubi recently launched five additional local news channels from TEGNA (WBNS Columbus, WFMY Greensboro, KSDK St. Louis, KUSA Denver and WXIA Atlanta), and 27 local channels from Hearst, across DMAs including Boston, New Orleans, Orlando, Pittsburgh, Baltimore and more, bringing the platform’s total local news offering to more than 55 live channels, covering 37 of the top 50 DMAs.
Redbox has completed its previously announced business combination with SPAC Seaport Global Acquisition Corp. As a result of the merger, the entity will be known as Redbox Entertainment Inc. “Today marks the beginning of Redbox’s next chapter,” said Galen Smith, CEO of Redbox. “Today, we are building on our legacy and reaffirming our commitment to delivering a wide range of choice and convenience for consumers, as well as value for our Redbox stakeholders.”
GOING GLOBAL
Piers Morgan is exiting ITV’s “Life Stories” after 12 years, as he prepares for his new role at Fox News Media. Morgan, who inked a deal with News Corp. in September, will host a daily Fox Nation show starting in early 2022.
Fremantle today announced a new co-production between Fremantle Australia Archipelago Productions for crime-thriller “Bay of Fires.” The series will be distributed internationally by Fremantle.
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| RATINGS
The season five finale of Hallmark Channel’s “Chesapeake Shores” propelled the network to be the #1 most-watched network in Weekend Total Day among Women 18+, averaging 2.1 million Total Viewers and 226,000 W25-54 in Live+3 Nielsens.
Discovery’s “Gold Rush” was the #1 cable telecast of the night among M25-54 during primetime in Live+3 Nielsens, as well as the #1 non-sports telecast across the entire week for M25-54.
TLC’s “90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way” took the #1 spot on cable for the night among W25-54 and hit a Live+3 season high among P/W25-54.
OWN’s “ Queen Sugar” delivered a season-high 966,000 P2+ and has grown 11% over the past 2 weeks. It ranked #1 in its timeslot across all of cable for African-American W25-54/18+, Households, and P2+.
Broadcast Nielsen Ratings for Thursday, October 21
Show, P2+ 000s, (A18-49)
ABC: Station 19 4.65 (0.6), Grey’s Anatomy 3.91 (0.6), Big Sky 2.78 (0.4)
CBS: Young Sheldon 6.36 (0.6), United States of Al 4.39 (0.4), Ghosts 5.20 (0.5), B Positive 3.76 (0.4), Bull 3.81 (0.3)
CW: Coroner 0.48 (0.1), Legacies 0.34 (0.1)
ION: Chicago PD 1.08 (0.2), Chicago PD 1.00 (0.1), Chicago PD 0.97 (0.1)
FOX: NFL Football 12.99 (3.72)
NBC: The Blacklist 3.11 (0.4), Law & Order: SVU 3.89 (0.6), Law & Order: Organized Crime 3.02 (0.5)
Telemundo: La Casa de los Famosos 1.19 (0.3), Hercai: Amor y Venganza, 1.28 (0.4), Malverde: el Santo Patron 0.88 (0.3)
Univision: Disenando Tu Amor 1.25 (0.4), Vencer el Pasado 1.41 (0.4), La Desalmada 1.62 (0.5)
Source: Nielsen live + same day time period averages
EXECUTIVE MOVES
Kevin Hamburger has joined STARZ as Senior Vice President of Production. He was previously VP, Production at Warner Horizon Television.
IN MEMORIAM
Actor Peter Scolari died October 22 after battling cancer. He was 66. Scolari rose to fame in “Bosom Buddies,” and appeared in numerous series, including “Newhart,” “Murphy Brown” and “Evil,” winning an Emmy for “Girls.” Robert King (“The Good Fight”) said Scolari “was one of the funniest—sneakily funny—actors we’ve worked with. He always took a nothing scene and found different ways to twist it, and throw in odd pauses that made it jump….He was just wonderful.”
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This Day in History
1978 – The John Carpenter film “Halloween” was released.
Answer to Our Last Trivia Question
Which spin-off series switched from a procedural to a paranormal format for its second (and last) season? “Baywatch Nights” (1995-97). Kudos to: Pete Hazell-Discovery/London; Dan Whitford-WTTW/Chicago; Taj Moorjani-The Walt Disney Company/.NYC; Richard L. Mann-Mann Marketing/Dumont, NJ; Greg West-WATC TV/Atlanta; Tom Moore-Kalt Productions, LA
Today’s Trivia Question
What was the name of the nursing student who rented Mike and Gloria’s old room on “All in the Family” (1971-79)? (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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PLANNER, AD SALES
TV ONE
NYC, NY
Create Upfront/Scatter media plans. Prepare Pre & Post Analysis. Account stewardship: Monitor performance of media schedule and assign ADU. Actively track and arrange liability schedules. Update/Maintain/Validate internal reporting. Prior Sales and/or Media Planning experience strongly preferred. Full info HERE (11/8)
SR. ANALYST, RESEARCH
TV ONE
NYC, NY
Analyze, interpret & craft stories on viewing patterns, national & local markets, potential programming acquisitions & competitors; detecting & illustrating trends. Create, design & supervise all research daily, weekly, monthly & quarterly reports, efficiently. BA/BS degree and 2+ years research experience at a media company, agency or advertiser. Full info HERE (11/8)
SALES PLANNER
UP tv
NYC, NY
Work with advertising agency contacts & other advertising sales personnel to ensure that administration aspects of accounts are in order. Build, revise and maintain all sales proposals for AEs. Assist in the compilation & enhancement of upfront and scatter pricing and planning tools: reweight charts, pricing guide, etc. 1+ years related cable exp. Full info HERE (11/6)
ACCOUNT MANAGER
JUKIN MEDIA
NYC, NY
Responsible for pre-sale planning and post-sale management & execution. Working closely with operations & sales on trafficking & QA for ad campaigns including scheduling, inventory requests, and production timelines. Helping sales and marketing put together pitch decks for client meetings and formal RFPs. 2-5 yrs prior exp. in the advertising/media. Full info HERE (11/5)
SENIOR SOLUTIONS CONSULTANT >>
TVSquared/NYC, REMOTE: You’ll be a part of our global and nurturing team and have regular contact with your international counterparts. You will work closely with Product, Marketing and Sales teams. The ideal candidate will work well under pressure and be able to easily adapt to new circumstances in a dynamic and demanding work environment. Full info HERE (11/5)
SOLUTIONS ANALYST >>
TVSquared/NYC, REMOTE: The role is a hybrid of product support and basic client-facing consultancy. You will ensure that our clients are brought on board successfully and have ongoing success with the TVSquared platform. This is a fantastic role for a junior candidate interested in progressing their career within a rapidly growing global tech company. Full info HERE (11/5)
MANAGER, CONSUMER MARKETING
A+E NETWORKS
NYC, NY
Crafting and implement communication plans and marketing strategies across paid and emerging media platforms for the History Channel. Experience working with consumer marketing and creative groups with media agencies and data/analytics. 3+ years experience in the entertainment industry, ideally TV networks. Full info HERE (11/4)
DIRECTOR OF CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP AND INDIVIDUAL GIVING
FRED ROGERS PRODUCTIONS
PITTSBURGH, PA
Assist President & CEO in the development and implementation of a comprehensive corporate sponsorship strategy. Analyze trends in corporate sponsorship and philanthropic giving. Identify corporate sponsorship programs nation-wide whose giving priorities align with our mission. 5 to 10 years of experience in sponsorships, sales, or advertising. Full info HERE (11/3)
DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS ASSOC
LONG STORY SHORT MEDIA
WASHINGTON, DC
Writer for social media and short-form content, project managing, and gathering data and analytics that inform digital content strategy. Ideal candidates will be able to think about content across the multimedia spectrum. Full Info HERE (11/3)
PRODUCTION ASSISTANT >>
LONG STORY SHORT MEDIA/WASHINGTON, DC: Support all around production needs, responsible for executing multiple tasks from project conception to finalization. Excellent opportunity for a go getter to participate in all aspects of production. Full Info HERE (11/3)
SALES AND MARKETING MANAGER >>
BLUE ANT MEDIA/CA, NY, MARYLAND or MIAMI: Develop sales materials and plan pitches to platforms and affiliates. Key account management and new account development. Present carriage and distribution opportunities to clients and negotiate deals under the supervision of the SVP, Latin America & U.S. Channel Distribution. Minimum of 3-5 years of sales and marketing experience. Full Info HERE (11/3)
MEDIA TRAFFIC ASSISTANT
CIRCLE MEDIA
NASHVILLE TN
Perform a variety of administrative tasks & should have experience with data entry background & attention to detail. Broadcast or Radio Traffic experience, & a bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred. Wide Orbit or related program & Microsoft office expertise is a plus. B.A. Degree or equivalent, preferable w/a marketing or business focus. Full info HERE (11/2)
FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT
CIRCLE MEDIA
NASHVILLE TN
Performs daily and monthly accounting and control procedures in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) including reconciliation of systems, month-end close, intercompany transactions, journal entries, and accruals. Financial accounting background and experience in television or network broadcasting, linear & OTT platforms. Full info HERE (11/2)
CONTENT EDITOR-MOTION GRAPHICS
CIRCLE MEDIA
NASHVILLE TN
Responsible for editing a variety of content, including but not limited to: acquired and original programming, network promos and graphics. Experience with Adobe editing suite and Motion graphics is a must. Create original programming for the linear network, AVOD platforms and social media as needed. Min of 2 yrs exp in broadcast/digital editing. Full info HERE (11/2)
MANAGER OF BRAND COMMUNICATIONS >>
FOX SPORTS / LOS ANGELES, CA: Communicate with outside voices, media, and other influencers to raise the profile of FOX Sports, its programming, executives & talent – garnering press coverage, securing speaking opportunities and conference participation to raise brand awareness. Full info HERE (10/28)
ACCOUNT MANAGER – ADVANCED TV >>
VEVO/NY, NY: Provide expertise on Vevo capabilities, products & offerings across programmatic & CTV. Shape new capabilities, strategies, products & partnerships across the exploding programmatic ecosystem. Understand marketplace trends to grow incremental revenue streams. Full info HERE (10/28)
ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE, SALES >>
VEVO/CHICAGO, IL: Develop, grow & manage local/regional book of business throughout the Midwest. Forecast/track/report sales performance, including budget, dates & probability to close. Full info HERE (10/28)
MANAGER, AD OPERATIONS >>
VEVO/CHICAGO, IL: Manage & drive development of Chicago Ad Operations team. Ensure successful campaign implementation and performance & proactively think about potential roadblocks to meeting campaign performance goals. Full info HERE (10/28)
SENIOR ANALYST, TV AUDIENCE RESEARCH
E.W. SCRIPPS COMPANY
ATLANTA, NYC
Report & evaluate existing metrics, develop new metrics and reports, & provide strategic recommendations to assist with driving decision-making & measuring performance for key stakeholders. Perform analyses for network programming & competitive analysis for programs on other networks. Minimum 3+ yrs Media and/or TV audience research experience. Full info HERE (10/28)
SENIOR MANAGER OF PROMO PLANNING AND STRATEGY >>
FOX SPORTS/LOS ANGELES, CA: Responsible for strategy & scheduling of all Sports promotional content, including promo spots & graphic elements. Accountable for maintaining reporting database of FOX Sports contractual & Marketing Promo Priorities. Collaborate with In-Game team members to strategically schedule in-game elements for all broadcast sporting events. Full info HERE (10/27)
LEAD MOTION GRAPHICS DESIGNER >>
MARQUEE SPORTS/CHICAGO: Lead graphics efforts to elevate sports viewing experience across multiple platforms. Design work for live television events and programs, advertiser features, brand marketing efforts and more. Experience as a motion graphics designer or animator at a media company, sports property, brand, or agency. Full info HERE (10/27)
BRAND DIRECTOR, FAIL ARMY
JUKIN MEDIA
LOS ANGELES, CA
Help set strategy for and execute business plan for your brand. Define and manage brand voice and tone. Hire, train, manage and develop team. Formulate and execute audience growth plan and use rapid testing, data and audience feedback to iterate and optimize content for the brand. 8+ yrs in the marketing and packaging of digital video brands req. Full info HERE (10/26)
SALES MANAGER >>
comScore/NYC, Remote: Individual contributor role responsible for selling our unique data services to agencies and brands; leveraging Comscore’s core audience, advertising measurement and activation capabilities to address clients’ strategic and tactical marketing challenges. Drive sales growth and grow existing agency and advertiser clients. 4-7 yrs related exp req. Full info HERE (10/26)
MEDIA PLANNER >>
VLADIMIR JONES/DENVER, COLORADO SPRINGS: Preparing and implementing client media plans of all types for existing and prospective clients. Includes audience identification, research, development, and presentation of media plans & buys. Possess and maintain an understanding of media planning and buying across mediums. 3+ years of agency experience in media planning and buying. Full info HERE (10/26)
ACCOUNT MANAGER – DEALMAKER >>
MEDIAOCEAN/NYC, NY: Execute a coordinated account plan for driving growth and adoption of Mediaocean solutions. Maintain a regular cadence of on-site visits to consult end users, identify and address business needs and challenges. Act as a trusted advisor and partner with customer contacts. 5+ years of experience in client services or consulting. Full info HERE (10/26)
MBUY MEDIA ASSOCIATE/MEDIA PLANNER/ACCOUNT MANAGER >>
MEDIAOCEAN/CHICAGO, IL: Identify and recommend relevant media opportunities as well as potential upsell opportunities. Assist in management of day to day communication with client point of contact and vendors. Manage implementation of media management tools and software. 2+ years of media experience across planning, buying and optimization. Full info HERE (10/26)
CUSTOMER SUCCESS DIRECTOR >>
MEDIAOCEAN/CHICAGO IL: Prioritize and deliver on key customer objectives: understand business requirements, identify challenges, manage development projects and actively recognize cross-sell and up-sell opportunities. Define desired business outcomes and KPIs for each customer and manage overall customer health. 7+ years of experience in customer-facing role/consulting. Full info HERE (10/26)
TECHNICAL PRODUCT MANAGER >>
WEATHER GROUP/ALLEN MEDIA/ATLANTA, GA: Manage & drive the full product lifecycle from digital product strategy to product development to product maintenance. Lead the evaluation & refinement of the existing technology stack & design the desired future-state products; and lead the release management process. 3-5 years of product management experience & technical product. Full info HERE (10/25)
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER >>
WEATHER GROUP/ALLEN MEDIA/ATLANTA, GA: Lead a team of producers & associate producers for live programming. Develop topical, engaging climate & sustainability content. Supervise the segment producers for all live and taped segments, making sure broadcast needs are consistently being met. 5 yrs recent and significant live television/control room & production/development experience req. Full info HERE (10/25)
SENIOR DIGITAL DATA ANALYST >>
WEATHER GROUP/ALLEN MEDIA/ATLANTA, GA: Produce dashboards with Looker, Excel to provide routine reporting to clients & internal stakeholders. Design & execute ad hoc analyses to answer questions about digital performance. Collaborate with internal & external stakeholders to manage data logistics. 4+ yrs of direct experience w/analytics, data mining & advanced analytical modeling req. Full info HERE (10/25)
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MONDAY OCTOBER 25
ABC: Dancing With the Stars, The Good Doctor
CBS: The Neighborhood, Bob Hearts Abishola, NCIS, NCIS: Hawai’i
CW: All American [p], 4400 [p]
FOX: 9-1-1, The Big Leap
NBC: The Voice, Ordinary Joe
PBS: Antiques Roadshow, Antiques Roadshow, POV
Telemundo: La Casa de los Famosos, Hercai: Amor y Venganza, Malverde: el Santo Patron
Univision: La Rosa de Guadalupe, Vencer el Pasado, La Desalmada |
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