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11.23.16
Good morning. It’s Wednesday November 23, 2016, and this is your first early morning briefing.
Tonight’s Premieres:
Discovery: Legend of Croc Gold at 10p
Food Network: Cooks vs. Cons at 9p
HGTV: Brothers Take New Orleans at 9p
Great American Country: Extreme RVs at 9p and 10p
Lifetime: Little Weddings at 9p
Tonight’s Finales:
IFC: Stan Against Evil at 10:30p
TLC: Toddlers & Tiaras: Game On at 8p, Toddlers & Tiaras at 9p
Thursday’s Premieres:
Great American Country: We Bought the Farm at 9p
TLC: Long Lost Family: Together Again at 8p
TV One: Donnie After Dark at 11p
Friday’s Premieres:
ID: Wives With Knives at 9p, Truth Is Stranger Than Florida at 10p
Nat Geo WILD: Savage Kingdom at 9p
TLC: A Haunting at 9p
Friday’s Finale:
OWN: Tyler Perry’s For Better or Worse at 9p
Saturday’s Premiere:
RFD-TV: Mecum Auctions at 11:30a
Saturday’s Finales:
ID: Deadly Women at 10p
OWN: Oprah: Where Are They Now? at 10p
Sunday’s Premieres:
Destination America: My Haunted House at 8p
TLC: Sister Wives at 8p, Married by Mom & Dad at 10p
truTV: Hack My Life at 10p
Sunday’s Finales:
CNN: This Is Life with Lisa Ling at 10p
HBO: Insecure at 10:30p
PBS: Poldark on Masterpiece at 9p
Carpool Karaoke king James Corden (The Late Late Show) will be steering the 59th Annual Grammy Awards, after presiding over a 2016 Tony Awards that had its largest audience in 15 years. Corden follows a five year Grammy hosting run by LL Cool J, and Jack Sussman, EVP, specials, music and live events, was quick to give to give Cool J his due. “LL was a dynamic host who guided our broadcast to great success with charisma, gravitas and poignancy when the moment called for it,” said Sussman. The 2017 edition airs live on CBS Sunday, February 12 at 8p.
CBS will not be adding to its original 13-episode order of Pure Genius, though the medical drama remains on the schedule. The show, averaging .9 among A18-49 Thursdays at 10p, is the only CBS frosh not to get an add-on order.
Donald Trump slammed the media Monday night for reporting on possible conflicts of interest when he takes on the role of President. After meeting with leaders from CNN, Fox News, ABC, NBC and CBS earlier in the day, Trump tweeted, “Prior to the election it was well known that I have interests in properties all over the world. Only the crooked media makes this a big deal!”
Cablevision owner Altice Group is in the midst of a carriage dispute with AMC Networks, according to the New York Post. AMC is owned by the Dolan family, which sold Cablevision to Altice this year for $17.7 billion. “We have a long history of working with and creating value for Cablevision and Suddenlink and their customers,” said AMC Networks in a statement. “We are seeking nothing more than fair value for our programming, consistent with all of our recent distribution agreements.”
The cast of Friends might not have liked The Rembrandts’ “I’ll Be There for You” as much as you did. “No one was a really big fan of that theme song,” said Jennifer Aniston during an interview on BBC One’s The One Show. As for the opening sequence, “Dancing in a pond, or like, a fountain, felt a little odd,” said Aniston. “But we did it.”
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Mobile programmatic video spends will likely surpass desktop by next year. eMarketer projects that it will reach $15.45 billion in the U.S. by the end of this year. That’s 69% of all programmatic digital display ad spending. Are you up to speed on this technology? If the answer is no, then register today to hear from Assembly, Centro, Mindshare and The Weather Company during the latest Cynopsis Digital webinar on December 13.
Wattpad, the multiplatform entertainment company, and Universal Cable Productions are teaming to develop original content, with UCP will producing TV projects based on custom data and insights gleaned from Wattpad’s community of 2.3 million storytellers and research. “Wattpad data will help spot compelling stories with massive built-in audiences, and fans will influence the development process,” said head of Wattpad Studios Aron Levitz. “There’s no place for hunches and guesses when it comes to content development these days. Data- and community-driven entertainment is the future.”
Fox is developing Visual Intelligence, based on the book by Amy Herman about using works of art to help experts from different fields sharpen their perception and find hidden clues. Project comes from Liz Garcia and Josh Harton (Memphis Beat), Blindspot EP Mark Pellington and 20th Century Fox Television.
Why is podcasting an effective way to reach new viewers? “TV networks are using podcasts for tune-in campaigns because this is where their audience is,” Lex Friedman, CRO of Midroll Media, tells Cynopsis. “Hearing a podcast host earnestly recommend to his or listeners that they tune into a show – with that custom, personal recommendation – really motivates listeners to watch (or at least to set their DVRs!).” Not only that, podcasting serves as a marketing vehicle for advertisers who want to reach desirable demos. To get the facts and insights you need to determine how podcasting fits into your marketing strategy, register for next week’s Cynpsis webinar, How to Use Podcasting to Amplify Your Brand.
Thin Ice landed a pilot order from Fox. The comedy, written by Liz Meriwether (New Girl), Ed Macdonald and Mark Grimmer, focuses on a woman surrounded by a group of brilliant misfits in Antarctica. Meriwether is exec producing with New Girl’s Katherine Pope; studio is 20th Century Fox Television.
ABC is developing a comedy from Breckin Meyer (Men at Work), Jamie Tarses and Scott Stuber and ABC Studios, about a newly single dad living in the guest house of his ex-wife’s new love.
Lifetime’s The Rap Game launches season three on Friday, January 13 at 10p. This go-round will feature a special appearance by social activist Bernice King, daughter of Coretta and Martin Luther King Jr.
Animal Planet’s Ocean Warriors, from executive producers Robert Redford and Paul Allen, launches Sunday, December 4 at 9p and 10p, continuing on December 11 and 18. Six-parter follows activists and scientists as they track down outlaw mercenaries threatening marine life.
Season 2 of ID’s Barbara Walters Presents debuts Tuesday, December 6 at 9p. Mixing interviews past and present, Walters delves into the lives of Michael Jackson, Leona Helmsley and Gary Hart.
IFC’s first (slightly off) seasonal event, Joe’s Pub Presents: A Holiday Special will tape in front of a live NYC audience on Wednesday, November 30 and air on the network Wednesday, December 21 at 10p. Comedy and music special will star Tony Hale (Veep) and feature Bridget Everett (Inside Amy Schumer), Jo Firestone (Broad City), Jen Kirkman (Drunk History), Nick Thune (Comedy Bang! Bang!) and more.
The CW will air the first-ever televised Hollywood Walk of Fame Honors ceremony, tonight at 8p. Joe Mantegna (Criminal Minds) hosts.
ABC freshman drama Designated Survivor centers on a low-level cabinet member who is appointed President after an attack on the Capitol. Tonight’s special edition of 20/20 explores what would happen in a real-life scenario in which a catastrophic event threatened to potential line of succession (secret bunkers! underground cities!). “The Real Designated Survivor” airs tonight at 10p.
RFD-TV is serving a Thanksgiving marathon that starts with FarmHer from 9a-12p, followed by The Andy Williams Christmas Special.
Viceland is showing late night hosts Desus & Mero the light on Black Friday, with an all-day marathon of the free-form, unscripted comedic commentary on November 25. The binge opportunity follows a half-hour “best of” episode Thanksgiving night at 11p.
Animal Planet is asking viewers to tune in to drive donations to a rescue center featured on Pit Bills & Parolees. In “You Watch. We Give.”, the donation of up to $50,000 will be determined by the number of viewers who watch the show on Saturday, November 26 at 9p.
Shannen Doherty, one of the Heathers in Heathers, will play a character in a TV Land reboot pilot of the 1988 black comedy. “Jealous much?” Doherty posted on Instagram.
Penelope Ann Miller (The Birth of a Nation) will star in Lifetime movie Prison Break: The Joyce Mitchell Story, reports Deadline, focused on the woman seduced by two convicted murderers who helped them break out of jail. Mountainair Films is producing.
SNL alum Molly Shannon wlll guest on CBS comedy Life in Pieces, reports Variety. The episode, in which Shannon plays a private chef hired to cook Jen (Zoe Lister-Jones) and Greg (Colin Hanks) a romantic dinner, is slated to air in February.
Nia Long (Uncle Buck) will recur on Fox hip-hop hit Empire, as a cold-blooded woman who runs a club in Las Vegas.
Parker Posey (Cafe Society) has boarded Netflix reboot Lost in Space, slated for 2018, as Dr. Smith.
James Remar (Dexter) will recur on Fox drama Gotham as Jim’s (Ben McKenzie) uncle.
AT&T, Dish Network and WPP Group struck a deal to acquire addressable TV advertising platform provider Invidi Technologies, which will operate independently under the agreement. “Maintaining our independence and deepening our existing relationships with AT&T, Dish and WPP is a big move for our company and our people,” said Dave Downey, Invidi CEO. AT&T will hold a controlling interest; financial terms were not disclosed.
NFL national TV advertising dipped just 2 percent through November versus last year, reports iSpot.tv, to $1.95 billion impressive, given double digit declines in ratings, and the loss in ad revenue from sports fantasy leagues. Verizon has been the biggest spender, with $93.7 million, followed by Geico ($52 million), Toyota ($51.7 million), the NFL ($47.6 million) and Chevrolet ($42.1 million).
Bravo landed three new sponsors for Top Chef. BMW North America has signed on as official automotive partner, Patron Tecquila is exclusive tequila partner and Newest Secret Resorts & Spas in Mexico will serve as the location for the final two episodes. The reality show will features BMW’s X5 xDrive40e plug-in electric hybrid sports activity vehicle in six episodes, and Patron will be integrated into a Quickfire and Elimination challenge, as well as sponsor vignettes created by Bravo. Cooking competition returns for season 14 on December 1.
Freeform has launched comedic short-form Oh My Josh! on Freeform.com, the Freeform app and Hulu. Original unscripted series focuses on the professional and personal life of dancer and choreographer Josh Horner. The Aussie will look familiar to fans of Freeform reality show Ben & Lauren: Happily Ever After?, where he was seen teaching Ben how to dance last night.
Amazon reports The Grand Tour, starring Top Gear alums Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May, is its most streamed original show ever. “Their creativity, along with the amazing production quality and 4K HDR streaming, has Prime members responding in a big way,” said Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos.
Amazon is in talks with the NBA, MLB and NFL, among others, for live sports, according to the Wall Street Journal. One possibility reportedly being discussed is an exclusive premium sports package that would draw new members to Amazon Prime.
NBCUniversal, Verizon and Macy’s are teaming for a 360 livestream of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on Verizon’s YouTube page, featuring a special curated program hosted by Marlon Wayans and Olivia Culpo. Five 360 cameras along the parade route will show viewers the livestream from different angles, along with graphic pop-ups featuring facts about the parade. The livestream will be synced with the start of the parade on November 24 at 9a on NBC and live on Verizon’s YouTube page.
FXX is promoting its “Simpsons 600 Marathon” of the first 600 episodes of The Simpsons, starting Thanksgiving Day at noon, with Snapchat-themed filters and promos during the 13-day stunt. Bart, Homer, Marge, Lisa and Maggie will also appear on billboards and bus stops.
Entertainment Studios cable nets Comedy.TV and JusticeCentral.TV will be available on streaming service DirecTV Now when it launches later this month. The service will offer over 100 channels.
Hulu grabbed exclusive streaming rights to the entire franchise of Cartoon Network’s The Powerpuff Girls, including the reimagined series that premiered earlier this year.
The International Emmy Award winners were announced Monday, with German and British programs leading the pack with three Emmys each. Winning programs and performances were: The Man Who Shot Hiroshima, Dustin Hoffman (Best Performance by an Actor), Christiane Paul (Best Performance by an Actress), Hoff The Record (Comedy), War of Lies (Documentary), Deutschland 83 (Drama Series), Francisco, El Jesuita (Non-English Language US Primetime Program), The Great Swedish Adventure (Non-Scripted Entertainment), Hidden Truths (Telenovela), and Capital (TV Movie/Mini-Series).
Bomanbridge Media acquired 3 arts documentaries from Italy’s Nexo Digital: VR experience St. Peter and the Papal Basilicas of Rome; Leonardo Davinci: The Genius in Milan, and Florence and the Uffizi Gallery.
Multicast network Bounce TV announced plans to syndicate its original series internationally, starting with licensing agreements with Viacom International Media Networks for Saints & Sinners, In the Cut, Mann & Wife and My Crazy Roommate and with Afrostream for In the Cut, Mann & Wife, My Crazy Roommate, Family Time and Off the Chain.
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Syndicated talkers Live with Kelly and Ellen DeGeneres both hit season highs to tie for second place behind talk leader Dr Phil; new entry Harry hit its best weekly averages yet in Washington DC, Cleveland, Providence, Tulsa, Knoxville, Dayton and Cincinnati, where it beat year-ago time slot occupant Wendy Williams by 48 percent.
Unimas delivered its highest-rated week in the 2016-17 season, with increases of 37 percent among total viewers (623,000), 43 percent among A18-49 (311,000) and 64 percent among A18-34 (141,000) during broadcast prime the week of November 14.
It’s happy holidays at Hallmark Channel, with new movie premieres ranking the network the highest-rated for the weekend of November 19 among HHs, W25-54, W18-49 and total viewers. My Christmas Dream earned a 3.9 HH rating and 4.5 million total viewers, while A December Bride averaged a 3.6 HH rating and 4.3 million total viewers. Over on sister net Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, Operation Christmas averaged a 1.7 HH ratings and 1.5 million total viewers, the net’s most-watched telecast ever among W18-49, W25-54, A18-49 and A25-54.
Up’s Gilmore Girls marathon reached 3.1 million total viewers its first three days, lowered the network’s median age to 40 (down 7 years for the quarter to date) and gave Up its best weekend ever in W18-34 and W18-49 delivery. Shows run until Friday at 3a.
Telemundo biopic Hasta Que Te Conici averaged 2.7 million total viewers and 1.3 million among A18-49 during its run, ranking as the highest-rated weekend scripted series ever on Spanish-language television among total viewers and adults. On finale night, Hasta Que Te Conoci delivered 2.87 million total viewers and 1.35 million A18-49.
Broadcast Evening News Shows Weekly Averages the week of November 14, 2016
ABC World News Tonight: 9.047 million total viewers, 1.6/7 A25-54
NBC Nightly News: 8.885 million total viewers, 1.8/7 A25-54
CBS Evening News: 7.258 million total viewers, 1.3/5 A25-54
Source: The Nielsen Company, NTI Total Viewers, Adults 25-54, Live+SD
Broadcast Sunday Morning News Show Ranking on November 20, 2016
CBS: Face the Nation: 4.076 million total viewers, 1.06 million A25-54
NBC: Meet the Press: 3.636 million total viewers, 1.079 million A25-54
ABC: This Week: 3.411 million total viewers, 887,000 A25-54
CBS: Face the Nation 2: 2.276 million total viewers, 637,000 A25-54
Fox: Fox News Sunday: 1.95 million total viewers, 568,000 A25-54
Source: The Nielsen Company, NTI Total Viewers, Adults 25-54, Live+SD
Late Night Broadcast Weekly Average Ratings the week of November 14, 2016
NBC: Tonight 3.005 million viewers, .77/4 A18-49
CBS: Late Show 2.733 million viewers, .52/3 A18-49
ABC: Jimmy Kimmel Live 2.285 million viewers, .47/3 A18-49
Broadcast Morning Shows Weekly Average Ratings the week of November 14, 2016
ABC: Good Morning America: 4.76 million total viewers, 1.2/10 A25-54
NBC: Today: 4.664 million total viewers, 1.5/12 A25-54
CBS This Morning: 3.839 million total viewers, .9/8 A25-54
Source: The Nielsen Company, NTI Total Viewers, Adults 25-54, Live+SD
Top 10 Broadcast Programs among A18-49 rating/share for the week of November 14, 2016
NBC: NBC Sunday Night Football (11/20) 6.2/19
NBC: NBC + NFLN Thursday Night Football (11/17) 4.2/15
NBC: Football Night America Pt. 3 (11/20) 3.3/11
CBS: Big Bang Theory (11/17) 3.1/12
FOX: Empire (11/16) 3.1/11
CBS: 60 Minutes (11/20) 2.6/8
NBC: This Is Us (11/15) 2.6/9
ABC: American Music Awards (11/20) 2.4/7
NBC: The Voice (11/14) 2.3/8
ABC: Grey’s Anatomy (11/14) 2.3/8
Source: Nielsen Media Research, Galaxy Explorer, Live + SD Data
Top 11 M-F Syndicated Strip Series for the week of 10/31/16 ranked in order by HH Rtg
Judge Judy (CTD) 7.1AA
Family Feud (2/T) 6.6AA
Wheel of Fortune (CTD) 6.1AA
Jeopardy (CTD) 5.8AA
The Big Bang Theory (WB) 5.3AA
Dr. Phil (CTD) 3.5AA
Entertainment Tonight (CTD) 3.2AA
Inside Edition (CTD) 3.0AA
Modern Family (2/T) 2.7AA
Live With Kelly (DAD) 2.5AA
Ellen DeGeneres Show (WB) 2.5AA
Source: Nielsen Media Research
Top 10 M-F Syndicated Strip Series for the week of 10/31/16 ranked in order by A18-49 Rtg
The Big Bang Theory (WB) 2.4AA
Family Feud (2/T) 2.1AA
Judge Judy (CTD) 1.7AA
Modern Family (2/T) 1.5AA
Family Guy (2/T) 1.3AA
Wheel of Fortune (CTD) 1.3AA
Jeopardy (CTD) 1.3AA
How I Met Your Mother (2/T) 1.0AA
2 Broke Girls (WB) 1.0AA
Dr. Phil (CTD) .9AA
Top Ten Basic Cable Network Live+7 Performance among Total Viewers for the week of: 10/31/2016
Primetime (000)/Total Prog. Day (000)
FOXN 3150/FOXN 1811
ESPN 2336/NICK 1272
HALL 2081/HALL 1028
MSNBC 1667/ESON 989
AMC 1575/ADSM* 916
USA 1559/CNN 880
FX 1457/MSNBC 880
DISC 1312/DSNY 827
TBSC 1267/NAN* 823
CNN 1223/USA 791
Source: Turner Research from The Nielsen Company data. All ratings based on Total US Television Universe of 116,400,000 homes. * + Network broadcasts less than 51% of minutes in a 24 hour day. Notes: Data based on most currently available Nielsen Data stream; Preliminary: Live+7. Primetime is Mon-Sat 8p-11p and Sun 7p-11p. Total day is Mon-Sun 6a-6a for household and demographic performances.
Top Ten Basic Cable Network Live+7 Performance among A18-49 for the week of 10/31/2016
Primetime (000), Total Prog. Day (000)
ESPN 1005/ADSM* 542
AMC 916/ESPN 485
FX 821/NAN* 415
USA 607/NICK 396
TBSC 602/FX 299
BRAV 595/USA 286
ADSM 589/TBSC 281
HALL 515/FOXN 275
DISC 493/TNT 275
FOXN 455/AMC 269
Source: Turner Research from The Nielsen Company data. All ratings based on Total US Television Universe 116,400,000 homes. * + Network broadcasts less than 51% of minutes in a 24 hour day. Notes: Data based on most currently available Nielsen Data stream; Preliminary: Live+7. Primetime is Mon-Sat 8p-11p and Sun 7p-11p. Total day is Mon-Sun 6a-6a for household and demographic performance.
Top-Rated Cable Shows among A18-49 for the week of 10/31/2016 (000)
The Walking Dead (AMC) 11007
Minnesota/Chicago (ESPN) 4539
American Horror Story (FX) 3979
Talking Dead (AMC) 2919
Atlanta/Tampa Bay (NFLN) 2720
Oklahoma City/Golden State (TNT) 2286
The Real Housewives of Atlanta (BRAV) 2080
Gold Rush (Discovery) 1929
The Real Housewives of Orange County (BRAV) 1924
The Real Housewives of New Jersey (BRAV) 1855
Source: Turner Research from The Nielsen Company data. All ratings based on Total US Television Universe 116,400,000 homes. * + Network broadcasts less than 51% of minutes in a 24 hour day. Notes: Data based on most currently available Nielsen Data stream; Preliminary: Live+7. Primetime is Mon-Sat 8p-11p and Sun 7p-11p. Total day is Mon-Sun 6a-6a for household and demographic performance.
Live + Same Day Household Ratings: Monday, November 14, 2016 time period averages.
Source: NTI, Galaxy as dated. Live+SD
ABC: 6.0/10
Dancing With the Stars 7.6/12, Conviction 2.8/5
NBC: 4.8/8
The Voice 5.7/9, Timeless 3.0/5
CBS: 3.9/7
Kevin Can Wait 4.2/7, Man With a Plan 3.7/6, 2 Broke Girls 3.4/5, The Odd Couple 3.0/5, Scorpion 4.5/8
FOX: 2.2/4
Gotham 2.1/3, Lucifer 2.3/4
CW: 1.1/2
Supergirl 1.6/3, Jane the Virgin 0.7/1
UNIVISION: 1.1/2
Despartar Contigo 0.9/1, Tres Veces Ana 1.2/2, Secretos Tres Veces Ana 1.1/2
TELE: 1.1/2
Silvana Sin Lana 0.9/1, Sin Senos Si Hay Paraiso 1.1/2, Senora Acero 3: La Coyote 1.2/2
Monday A19-49: NBC 1.8/6, ABC 1.4.5, CBS 1.3/4, FOX 1.1/4, TELE .8/3, UNI .7/2, CW .7/2
Content Media appointed Tom Bairstow as Vice President of Sales and Distribution. Bairstow joins from Sony Pictures Television, were he was Executive Director, Distribution Nordics and Benelux. In addition, Vicky Ryan was promoted to Executive Vice President, Commercial Affairs and Jennifer Brinkworth to Executive Vice President, Marketing and Communications.
Discovery Networks International promoted Michael Lang to President, International Development, Digital and Discovery Nordics. In his expanded role, Lang will lead the overall business of the Nordic region.
Jocelyn Aqua has joined PwC’s technology, information, communications, media and entertainment industry practice, advising clients on cybersecurity and privacy strategy. Prior to PwC, Aqua held senior level policy positions in the Justice Department.
Alkemy X added Brittany George as Manager of TV & Digital and Maria Allen as Controller. George was most recently at Leftfield Entertainment, while Allen joins from Comcast Corporation.
Emmy-winning visual effects specialist Ron Thornton died November 21 after a brief illness. He was 59. Among Thornton’s numerous credits were Star Trek: Voyager and Star Trek: Enterprise, Babylon 5, Superfire and Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
This Day in History: 1889 – The jukebox was introduced, in San Francisco.
Answer to Our Last Trivia Question: Which TV duo attended four Thanksgiving dinners in one episode? Two correct answers: Will and Grace (with Karen and Jack) on Will & Grace (1998-2006), and Lorelai and Rory on Gilmore Girls (2000-2007). Kudos to: Amy Kleinman-JL Media/Union, NJ, Eric Emeric-AMC Networks/NYC, Nicole Langella-Fox Networks/NYC, LaKendra Kennedy-Sinclair Broadcast Group/Hunt Valley, MD, Paul Schur-Animal Planet/Science Channel/NYC, Rose Kopec-University of Notre Dame/Notre Dame, IN, Melissa Friedman/LA, Richard G. Murphy-Manor Productions/W. Toluca Lake, CA, Peter Steckelman-Tennis Channel/Santa Monica, CA, Michael A. Lever-FOX/LA, Charlie Connor-KOKI/KMYT/Tulsa, OK
Today’s Trivia Question Thanksgiving Theme Week: Which series had a Thanksgiving episode that ended with a beachside bonfire and a character saying, “I feel like I’m I the middle of the Charlie Brown Christmas special”? (Email [email protected] with your answer and be sure to include your name, company, city and time zone. Unofficial rules: A limit of four correct answers from each time zone will be selected.).
1990s Comedy Anagram: Me Remove Moth Pin (Email [email protected]; first three respondents with the correct answer who aren’t in trivia – will be posted along with the answer on www.Cynopsis.com.)
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JOB OPENING: NATIONAL ACCOUNT EXEC/FMG, The Onion/Chicago: Persuasive, disciplined self-starter w/passion for hitting sales goals and high-volume activity to generate advertising revenue w/agency partners. Dvlp a deep understand of product & content capabilities. https://theonion.recruiterbox.com/ (12/5)
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JOB OPENING: PUBLICIST/AMC & SUNDANCETV/NYC: Develop PR strategies, publicity campaigns and execution resulting in media coverage for AMC and SundanceTV programming and digital initiatives. 3-5 years PR experience with strong TV/media knowledge. Full info/apply HERE (12/5)
JOB OPENING: VP MARKETING/Animal Planet/NYC: Strong marketer across platforms resp for the daily mgmt of the positioning/messaging for Animal Planet shows. Analyze and synthesize research to inform consumer positioning, dev strong & strategic on/off air media plans, identify strategic partnerships, manage events. 10+ yrs mktg exp. Full info/apply HERE (12/5)
JOB OPENING: DIRECTOR DIGITAL RESEARCH/A+E Networks/NY: Drive Dig. Revenue growth by overseeing the Dig. Ad Sales Research team efforts, KPI reporting, aud. profiling, competitive positioning, RFP responses, sales collateral & ad effectiveness research Full Info/Apply HERE (12/2)
JOB OPENING: MANAGER, MULTIPLATFORM PROGRAM RESEARCH/NBC/Univ. City, CA: Collect & analyze digital and linear prog. data from a variety of internal and external sources. Min 3 yrs TV/digital req. Full info/apply HERE (12/2)
JOB OPENING: RECEPTIONIST/OFFICE ASST, POST PROD WORKFLOW MGR, JR EDITOR/Hollywood: Entry level med exp young professional for Promo & Content Ent Mktg boutique agency hiring several spots, freelance to staff. Motivated, team player, multi-tasker. Cable Ntwk & Media Exp a +. Res/cvr: HERE (12/2)
JOB OPENING: MANAGER, PLATFORM SOLUTIONS/NBCU/NYC: Assist w/program overview of Digital Ad Sales process & systems for digital video & inventory. 4-5 yrs. exp. Full info/apply HERE (12/2)
JOB OPENING: MEDIA PLANNER/BUYER/NYC: Min 1-2 yrs relevant paid search & digital exp req. s/b well-versed in the Google Ad Words platform. prior paid search knowledge to help inform paid search strategy; media team of 9. full info/apply HERE (12/2)
JOB OPENING: MGR, SR ANALYST TV RESEARCH/CAA/LA: Produce written analysis & presentations for represented properties for brdcst/cbl/synd/OTT programs. Min 3-5yrs exp TV rsch related to synd TV pref’d. Brdcst/cble ntwk exp a +. BA deg in comm or related field. Full info/apply HERE (12/1)
JOB OPENING: PRGRM PLANNING & SCHED ANALYST/UP/ATL: Love for TV.Prior cable ntwrk exp req. Exp. conducting prgrmng needs analysis. Exp. sched eps, specials & movies according to prgrm strategy. Effective verbal & written skills. Strong attn to details. Wrking knwldg of Sims prgrm mgt sys a + Send res: HERE (12/1)
JOB OPENING: NATL TRAFFIC COORD-(temp job Jan-April)/Outside TV, Westport CT: Resp for coordinating all commercial traffic for nat’l feed. Sched programs; create logs for Master control; mng assets going to air. BA deg. 1+ yr exp/traffic & Wide Orbit exp a must. Working knwlg of TV brdcstg. FULL INFO/APPLY HERE (12/1)
JOB OPENING: SR DIRECTOR CREATIVE SERVICES/WETA/VA (DC): Build strategic TV channel branding with creativity innovation teamwork. 8 yrs TV prod’n incl. budget mgmt. & 3 yrs supv exp. Strong TV technology communications, leadership skills. Full info/apply HERE (12/1)
JOB OPENING: PRGRM ACQUISITIONS MGR/Films Media Group/NY: 3+ yrs exp acquisi.; factual prgmng knwlg; solid ind contacts; exp: educ & learning; self-starter & deal-maker; BA/BS req 2+ years of experience. Excellent benefits package. EOE Res: HERE (12/1)
JOB OPENING: MGR, MKTG & DIGITAL STRATEGY/Velocity/MD: Innovative leader w/360° perspective of strategic, creative & digital marketing needs including short form content & stills. Develop in-program messaging goals & strategy. Manage partnerships, barters & trade-outs for engaging brand campaigns. Full info/apply HERE (11/30)
JOB OPENING: SENIOR MANAGER, PR & Communications/Pac-12/San Francisco: Develop & implement strategic PR programs & strong story angles to increase brand awareness. 5-8 yrs of relevant sports & media exp in PR & communications. BS/BA degree. Strong ntwk contacts, B2B & B2C. Full info/apply HERE (11/30)
JOB OPENING: SR SALES PLANNER/beIN SPORTS/NYC: Create media plans while evaluating the pricing & inventory for all beIN SPORTS networks. Asst execs in strategy to maximize revenue/inventory & ensure campaigns are delivered in full. 2+ yrs exp sales plan’g or ad agency buying/plan’g. Full info/apply HERE (11/30)
JOB OPENING: SR CONTENT ACQUISITION MGR/beIN SPORTS USA/Miami: Focus on strategically growing viewership & expanding rev. Support Dir of Bus Dvlpmt/Strategy & help execute strategy for content acquisition & rights management . 7+ yrs exp licensing &/or bus. dvlpmnt in sports media ind. Resume HERE (11/30)
JOB OPENING: MANAGER, MULTIPLATFORM PR/NBC/Univ. City, CA: Collect & analyze digital and linear prog. data from a variety of internal and external sources. Min 3 yrs TV/digital req. Full info/apply HERE (11/30)
JOB OPENING: SVP, MARKETING/El Rey Network/Santa Monica: Lead creative, strategic initiatives for internal & external mktg that helps El Rey tell its story on-air, online & real time. 15+ yrs Sr level mktg exp, incl extensive exp on digital platforms & entertainment mktg exp. Full info/apply HERE (11/30)
JOB OPENING: PROJECT MGR, ACCT SERVICES/Viacom/NYC: Handling of Projects cross all media (print, digital, video, design & branding for Viacom & it’s properties. Min 3-5 yrs proj mngmnt exp w/ability to mng multi-platform projects from initiation thru completion within a fast-paced envir. Full info/apply HERE (11/30)
JOB OPENING: VICE PRESIDENT- HUMAN RESOURCES/DISCOVERY/LA: Strong influencer to coach/counsel employees & Sr executives of Discovery Channel, Animal Planet & Science Channel. Strategic member of nets leadership teams to dev & implement HR strategies. 10-15 yrs exp pref media ind. Full info/apply HERE (11/29)
JOB OPENING: MARKETING MGR/ATL: 3+ creative media exp. at cable network. Exp. dev. mkting strategies & creative briefs. Exp. working w/creative agencies and executing campaigns. Must have budget mgt exp. Exp. managing media trafficking for off channel. Send res: [email protected] (11/29)
JOB OPENING: PROGRAMMATIC ACCOUNT SPECIALIST/HGTV&Food Network/NY: establish/grow programmatic relationships with Agency Trading Desks, DSP’s, agency planning teams & direct clients. 3-4 yrs digital ad exp & buying/selling programmatic exp desired. Full info/apply HERE (11/29)
SITUATION WANTED: Global Ad Sales Director/Manager: 18+ years of experience, management and line sales, multinational executions, cable and digital. Excellent communication and presentation skills. Bilingual: English and Spanish. New York, NY preferred. Willing to relocate. Contact: [email protected] (12/7)
WHAT’S ON TONIGHT – WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 23, 2016
ABC: A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving, Modern Family [r], blackish [r], 20/20
CBS: Survivor, Criminal Minds, Code Black
CW: The Hollywood Walk of Fame Honors
FOX: Lethal Weapon [r], Empire [r]
NBC: Macy’s 90th Thanksgiving Day Parade Special, Saturday Night Live
PBS: Pearl Harbor – USS Oklahoma – The Final Story, Pearl Harbor – Into the Arizona, Soundbreaking
Telemundo: Silvana Sin Lana, Sin Senos Si Hay Paraiso, Senora Acero 3: La Coyote
Univision: Despertar Contigo, Vino el Amor, El Color de la Pasion
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