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Today’s Premieres
ID: Murder in the Wicked West at 9p
Netflix: My Next Guest Needs No Introduction
Peacock: Baking It
TLC: David & Annie: After the 90 Days at 10p; Loren & Alexei: After the 90 Days at 10:30p
Today’s Finales
ABC: The Great Christmas Light Fight at 8p
Fox: The Cleaning Lady at 8p
IN THE NEWS
Top level execs are out at Warner Bros. Discovery as the company continues its restructuring. The responsibilities of Nancy Daniels, who oversaw TNT, TBS and truTV, along with Discovery Channel, Animal Planet and Science Channel, have been handed to ID head Jason Sarlanis, who inherits the T-nets, and TLC’s Howard Lee, who will oversee the former Discovery channels. Creative oversight of the channels under Jane Latman, promoted in March to President, Home & Food Content and Streaming, WBD, will go to Betsy Sanner Ayala (food) and Loren Ruch (HGTV). Matthew Butler, most recently at Travel Channel, and Scott Lewers, who oversees franchise series expansions and tentpole programming at the D-Nets/T-Nets, are also headed for the exit.
“While it is undoubtedly difficult to say goodbye to long-time colleagues and friends, the reorganization we are undertaking will ultimately enable our content teams to share resources, work more collaboratively across brands and genres, and maximize our ability to innovate and create during this dynamic time for our industry,” said Kathleen Finch, Chairman and Chief Content Officer, US Networks Group, in an internal memo that included high praise for the exiting execs. “We intend to work quickly to put the new structure in place and to sync these groups effectively.”
ABC has yanked Christmas special “A Very Backstreet Holiday” amid an allegation that Nick Carter raped a 17-year-old while on tour with the band in 2001. The special, featuring Carter, AJ McLean, Kevin Richardson, Brian Littrell and Howie Dorough, had been slated to air December 14. Carter has denied the allegation, which his attorney described as a “press stunt.”
Lizzo is filling in for the Yeah Yeah Yeahs as musical guest on the December 17 episode of NBC’s “Saturday Night Live.” It will be Lizzo’s third turn as musical guest, including a stint as both host and musical guest in April. YYY had to bow out as guitarist Nick Zinner deals with a rocky bout of pneumonia.
Freshman comedy “Gordita Chronicles,” canceled after one season in July, is being removed from HBO Max. “Binge it one last time before our sweet little show is gone,” tweeted showrunner Brigitte Munoz-Liebowitz.
Netflix has canceled British fantasy drama “Half Bad: The Bastard Son & The Devil Himself.” “’Half Bad’ is a show we are incredibly proud of, which gained stellar reviews, along with a fiercely loyal global fanbase,” tweeted UK producer Imaginarium. “While we are disappointed not to continue the story, we have loved working with such a talented cast and crew on bringing our beloved show to life.”
CNN Pentagon correspondent Barbara Starr is leaving the news net. “With the expiration of my contract in the coming days I have made the decision to move on,” said Starr in a memo to staff. Starr joined CNN in 2001.
Kamaria Johnson, a now-18-year-old girl from Kentucky, missing since May 2021 and whose story was featured on the premiere episode of Reelz docuseries “On Patrol: Live” in July, has been successfully reunited with her mother. The teen was found in Memphis, TN. Kylee Chandler, a 13-year-old who went missing from Lexington County, SC, in September, was also reunited with her loved ones; her “Missing” segment aired in November. Each week, the series, produced by Half Moon Pictures, features “Missing” segments that air in conjunction with the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children and the Black and Missing Foundation.
At the first-ever Children’s & Family Creative Arts Emmy Awards, Netflix came out on top with 13 wins. Disney+ nabbed 10 and Apple TV+ took home two. “Launching in 2022, tonight’s ceremony marks the first standalone expansion of the Emmy Award competition since 1979, and establishes a dedicated ceremony separate from the Daytime Emmy Awards, which had been home to children’s and family programming categories,” said Adam Sharp, President & CEO, NATAS. “Children’s & Family content represents the fastest-growing genre that NATAS awards, and this weekend’s ceremonies herald an exciting milestone.” For a complete list of winners, go here.
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PRODUCTION & DEVELOPMENT
Roku has pulled the plug on jungle reality series “Survival From Above,” set in rainforest treetops. Producer Caravan Media is in advanced talks to take the show – already in pre-production – elsewhere, reports Deadline.
Long gone are the days when OOH advertising meant a static billboard. The OOH advertising category includes digital signage that can be changed as rapidly as the weather and brand messaging campaigns that are being further maximized via connected TVs, social media, QR codes, programmatic and new spatial capabilities. Julie Radlovic, Group Vice President, OUTFRONT Media National Sales, offers details on just how far OOH has come, in Cynsiders: https://www.cynopsis.com/cyncity/ooh-meets-the-moment/.
NEW & RETURNING SERIES
HBO limited series “White Houser Plumbers,” starring Woody Harrelson and Justin Theroux, will make its debut in March 2023. The five-parter tells the story of how Nixon’s own political saboteurs and Watergate masterminds, E. Howard Hunt (Harrelson) and G. Gordon Liddy (Theroux), accidentally toppled the presidency they were trying to protect.
Netflix drama “Shadow and Bone” will be back for season two on March 16. “The most wonderful thing about Season Two is that we get to advance the story of these characters that we’d left in precarious positions at the end of Season One,” said writer, EP and co-showrunner Eric Heisserer. “There’s a lot of potential for them this season.”
AspireTV is premiering limited series “6 Minutes to Glory: The HBCU Band Experience” on Saturday, January 14 at 8p. Two episodes will debut each week for three weeks. Focused on one HBCU band per episode, the series will look at the band through the eyes of the students.
COMING UP
Drew Barrymore sits down for an interview with President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden for “The Drew Barrymore Show” on Monday, December 19. It will the Bidens’ first joint interview on daytime TV as President and First Lady.
Fuse and its Fuse+ streaming service will host the US television premiere of the feature film “Coast” on Tuesday, January 10. The movie follows a restless music lover who falls for the lead singer of a touring rock band.
“The Flagmakers,” following locals, immigrants and refugees at the country’s largest American flag distributor, premieres December 21 on Disney+.
Women United Foundation and theGrio will cover the US-Africa Summit today, December 12 via theGrio platforms. D.C. Bureau Chief April Ryan and White House Correspondent Gerren Keith Gaynor will provide special reports from the event. In January 2023, theGrio will provide additional coverage as part of their Africa Amplified programming.
STREAMING
VUit has reached a carriage agreement with CBS to feature a slate of local news and national entertainment and lifestyle content on its streaming platforms. Through the agreement, VUit will gain carriage rights to the local CBS streaming channels produced by a number of CBS-owned stations. In addition to the lineup of local news channels, VUit will also carry an array of Paramount’s premium national entertainment and lifestyle content, including three channels: “Mixible” (fka “ET Live”), “Inside Edition,” and “Dabl,” CBS Media Ventures’ lifestyle network.
The price of Disney+’s ad-free tier jumped $3/month last week, to $10.99. But the company’s new Disney+ Basic package, which includes Hulu (and ads), is $7.99. A tier that also includes ESPN+ costs $12.99.
SPORTS ROUNDUP
Soccer journalist Grant Wahl suddenly collapsed and died on December 9 while covering the World Cup match between Argentina and the Netherlands. He was 48. “The entire U.S. Soccer family is heartbroken to learn that we have lost Grant Wahl,” posted the organization. “Fans of soccer and journalism of the highest quality knew we could always count on Grant to deliver insightful and entertaining stories about our game, and its major protagonists: teams, players, coaches and the many personalities that make soccer unlike any sport.” Wahl was also a human rights advocate who criticized Qatari officials for migrant deaths, and was briefly detained for wearing a rainbow shirt to protest the country’s policies against the LGBT community.
ESPN and the American Kennel Club have inked a new, expanded five-year agreement, renewing ESPN’s media rights for televising AKC-recognized dog sports events. ESPN will distribute a minimum of nine AKC events per year, beginning with the AKC Agility National Championship in February.
The Heineken Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup will be covered in over 100 countries after Infront and River Media Partners secured agreements with multiple broadcasters ahead of the 2022/23 rugby season. First-time agreements include Viaplay (Norway, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Iceland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Netherlands), Polsat (Poland), Digi (Romania) and FanCode (India).
GOING GLOBAL
Channel 5?s preschool strand Milkshake! announced that its mixed media, factual entertainment show “The World According to Grandpa” is set to feature the show’s first deaf character using British Sign Language (BSL) in animated form. The character will feature in an upcoming episode of the second season of the show.
“Family Feud” is headed to Malaysia. Fremantle has struck a new deal with Malaysia’s Astro to produce multilingual versions of the format. Astro also inked a deal with Double Vision, for series “Liar.”
Revelation Films secured a commission from UK’s Sky Crime for the third season of its true crime hit, “The Real Manhunter.”
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RATINGS
The first episode of Netflix’s “Harry & Meghan” recorded 2.4 million views on smart TV devices in the UK on premiere day, making it Netflix’s most-watched show of the year in the UK.
Broadcast Nielsen Ratings for Thursday, December 8
Show, P2+ 000s, (A18-49)
ABC: Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town 3.01 (0.4), CMA Country Christmas 2.99 (0.3), Superstar 2.58 (0.2)
CBS: Young Sheldon 7.18 (0.6), Ghosts 6.35 (0.6), So Help Me Todd 4.48 (0.4), CSI: Vegas 3.27 (0.3)
CW: Silent Night: A Song for the World 0.35 (0.03)
FOX: Hell’s Kitchen 1.85 (0.4), Welcome to Flatch 0.83 (0.2), Call Me Kat 1.03 (0.2)
ION: Chicago PD 0.88 (0.1), Chicago PD 0.79 (0.1), Chicago PD 0.72 (0.1)
NBC: Law & Order 4.41 (0.5), Law & Order: SVU 4.98 (0.6), Law & Order: Organized Crime 3.29 (0.4)
Telemundo: Exatlon Estados Unidos: All Stars 0.95 (0.3), La Reina del Sur 0.82 (0.2), Amor y Traicon 0.68 (0.2)
Univision: Vencer la Ausencia 1.36 (0.4), Mi Camino es Amarte 1.37 (0.3), La Madraste1.40 (0.4)
Source: Nielsen live + same day time period averages
EXECUTIVE MOVES
C-SPAN VP of Programming Terry Murphy is retiring on January 6 after 42 years at the company. Taking the reins will be Richard Weinstein, upped from VP of Digital Media.
The Lippin Group has promoted Pamela Golum to President, Global Entertainment; Jim Benson to President, Corporate Communications, West Coast; and Jennifer Price-Keith to President, Television & Events. Additionally, Nazli Simno has been elevated to Vice President, Business Operations.
OpenDrives has named Izhar Sharon as CEO. Sharon was previously President of Infinidat.
IN MEMORIAM
Director Terrence O’Hara died December 5 after battling cancer. He was 76. O’Hara was best known for his work on the “NCIS” franchise.
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This Day in History
1822 – Mexico was officially recognized as an independent nation by the US.
Answer to Our Last Trivia Question
“Fast Forward” and “Roadblock” are both tasks in what reality TV series that has aired in the U.S. since 2001? “The Amazing Race.” Kudos to: Jessica Jiang-FOX/NYC; Terry Goodman-Paramount Africa/Johannesburg, South Africa; Juan Delgado/Miami; Betsy Frank-Betsy Frank Insights/NYC; Ted Linhart-NBCU/NYC; Aaron Paquette-AccelerateSG/Fort Worth, TX; Wendy Holmes/Denver; Kyle Krebs-FOX13 Memphis/Memphis; Dacia Smith-Katz TV Group/Dallas; Andi Leston-Outdoor Sportsman Group/Waukesha, WI; Beth Stockton-Spectrum Reach/Overland Park, KS; Susan Nessanbaum-Goldberg-M and S Entertainment/LA; David Westberg-SAG-AFTRA Credit Union/Burbank; Tom Moore-Kalt Productions/LA
Today’s Trivia Question
Which future Oscar winner guested on the third episode of short-lived superhero series “Street Hawk” (1985)? (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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VICE PRESIDENT OF AD OPERATIONS >>
BRIGHTCOVE/Remote: Operate and analyze ad tech stack, optimizing on the partner level as well as overall enterprise level. Onboard and manage new programmatic (SSP and Ad Network) partners and assist in any troubleshooting around SSP setups, partner integrations and ad delivery. 7-10+ years of ad operations experience in the programmatic ad tech ecosystem. Full info HERE (12/22)
DISTRIBUTION COORDINATOR >>
BBC STUDIOS/NYC: Frequently liaise with senior level internal & external contacts, screening & prioritizing all forms of incoming communications, dealing with routine issues & coordinating more complex responses ensuring these are delivered in a timely and effective manner. 3+ yrs of exp. providing administrative assistance at Executive level in the Media industry. Full info HERE (12/21)
SENIOR ANALYST – MEDIA RESEARCH
LATITUDE
Remote
Latitude is searching for an experienced research analyst. This position will focus on client communications and managing projects across their entire lifecycles – from design/proposal through reporting and presentation. Ideal candidates will be experienced in media, and comfortable both analyzing research data and communicating with clients. Full info HERE (12/21)
DATA SCIENTIST >>
VEVO/Remote: Harness the power of Vevo’s data to provide better experiences for Vevo’s end users, advertisers, artist & label partners, along with deep insights for internal business groups. Full info HERE (12/21)
DIRECTOR, AD TECH >>
VEVO/NYC: Play a vital role in the success of the Ad Operations group by helping to drive revenue across key business initiatives. Responsible for helping to lead the technical ad implementation strategy across our ever growing distribution landscape. Full info HERE (12/21)
SALES & TRADE MARKETING MANAGER: PARTNERSHIPS & EVENTS >>
VEVO/NYC: Develop and position Vevo’s B2B brand among the advertising and buying community. Responsible for planning and executing strategic marketing initiatives that drive sales and further Vevo’s brand objectives. Full info HERE (12/21)
DIRECTOR, DIGITAL CONTENT & EMAIL MARKETING
INSP
CHARLOTTE
Lead strategic design and user-experience vision for the current website, INSP.com. Make front-end and back-end design recommendations and evaluate the potential for a reimagined user-experience for the site. Manage multiple project timelines and executions simultaneously for maximum efficiency. 5+ yrs exp. leading management of a website property. Full info HERE (12/20)
VICE PRESIDENT, CREATIVE MARKETING & PROMOTION
INSP
CHARLOTTE
Responsible for all elements of the creation, pre-production, production, and post-production of all on-air promotion videos, off channel ads, digital/social video content and other video projects created for other departments. Manage Creative Marketing & Promotion department. Min 10 yrs exp. at a broadcast or cable entertainment network. Full info HERE (12/20)
CREATIVE SERVICES DIRECTOR >>
HEARST MEDIA PRODUCTION GROUP/CHARLOTTE, NC: Lead promotion and brand management for our national marketing and digital content strategies. This role will interface with the management team, show producers, our national network and streaming partners, and program sponsors. Full info HERE (12/19)
RESEARCH DIRECTOR >>
HEARST MEDIA PRODUCTION GROUP/CHARLOTTE, NC: Support with audience and consumer information related to our national programming. This role will compile and analyze linear, digital and OTT cross platform viewership for the purposes of strategic planning and to create actionable internal insights and client presentations. Full info HERE (12/19)
SR. PRODUCER >>
MATTER OF FACT WITH SOLEDAD O’BRIEN/WASHINGTON, DC: Must have highly developed program production skills, a keen eye for visual and graphic show elements, and an editorial commitment to amplifying diverse voices in the conversation about the nation’s future. The Senior Producer will assist with production scheduling and budget. Full info HERE (12/19)
ASST. PROF. OF PRACTICE IN EMERGING CREATIVE MEDIA TECHNOLOGIES >>
TEXAS TECH UNIV./LUBBOCK, TX: Practitioner/teacher with min. 5 yrs. exp. In VR/AR/MR, virtual production, digital world-building, interactive media, human-computer interaction, motion graphics, VFX, etc. Apply by Dec. 1. Full info HERE (12/18)
PUBLICIST >>
STARZ/SANTA MONICA: Identify and successfully pitch programming to media, including long leads, dailies, weeklies and online publications; as well as secure electronic bookings; respond to media requests timely for information and interviews. Develop and maintain close working relationships with members of the press. 3+ years of entertainment exp. in public relations. Full info HERE (12/18)
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, DIGITAL >>
TMZ/LOS ANGELES: Partner with the Head of Revenue & Strategy to develop new growth opportunities for TMZ’s digital products and execute various revenue initiatives. Optimize current suite of products (web, apps, other) against desired goals. 10+ years of work exp. including experience in programmatic and digital (display and video) advertising and online media. Full info HERE (12/18)
DIRECTOR, PRODUCTION STORAGE MANAGEMENT
A+E NETWORKS
NYC
Manage post production storage systems both on premises and in the cloud. Collaborate Production Operations team to ensure that workflows align across the wider A+E enterprise. 5 years experience as a Manager in post production technical support. Comprehensive knowledge of post production workflows and processes. Full info HERE (12/17)
MANAGER, DISTRIBUTION MARKETING >>
INSP/CHARLOTTE, NC: Develops strategy & annual goals for the Affiliate Monthly Campaign, executes the strategy & oversees the implementation of other assigned campaigns. Provides reporting, analysis & recommendations on assigned campaigns and oversees development of creative & content to support network distribution. 5+ yrs of related exp., 3+ yrs of management exp. Full info HERE (12/17)
MANAGER, CROSS PLATFORM AUDIENCE RESEARCH
SHOWTIME
NY
Aggregate & analyze data from various sources to develop audience insights & help drive programming/marketing strategy across traditional and streaming platforms. 3+ years’ experience in media research at a broadcast/cable net, streamer or an agency. Strong Nielsen & data viz tools a must plus MS Office, quant, comm & presentation skills. Full info HERE (12/16)
DIRECTOR, CLOUD ARCHIVE STRATEGY & MNGT- MEDIA OPS
A+E NETWORKS
NYC or Remote
Primary point of contact for the development of standards, processes, procedures, metadata retainment & other functions related to “cloud” operations (AWS). Responsible for the operational development, scale & best practices of all on-premises and cloud-based archives. 10+ yrs of exp. in supply chain modernization, on-premises & cloud archives. Full info HERE (12/16)
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT, US DISTRIBUTION >>
BBC STUDIOS/NY, CHICAGO, LA: Frequently liaise with senior level internal and external contacts, screening and prioritizing all forms of incoming communications, dealing with routine issues and coordinating more complex responses ensuring these are delivered in a timely and effective manner. Manage Executive’s travel logistics and scheduling. 3+ yrs of exp. Full info HERE (12/15)
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER >>
NEWSMAX/ NYC: Determine best news stories for the program and create daily rundown. Work with show host in program preparation and execution. Identify compelling news stories. Develop story ideas, research and plan segments. Delegate responsibilities as appropriate. Supervise production staff. 3+ years executive producing exp. or overseeing newscast production. Full info HERE (12/15)
HEAD of INFLUENCER TALENT >>
THE OUTLOUD GROUP/ Remote, DETROIT: Responsible for developing and expanding a roster of content creators and growing Outloud Talent as a business unit. You’ll provide one-on-one support and guidance to your roster of talent. Looking for someone with 3+ years of experience managing content creators and comfortable with building from the ground up. Full info HERE (12/15)
SALES SERVICE EXECUTIVE
TV ONE
NYC
Client and agency interface, attending client social events, and supporting the multi-platform sales process. Customize client presentations and provide effective information to drive budgets. Research target accounts and create strategy to break new business and increase share. Min of 3-4 yrs exp. in digital, radio or linear sales. Full info HERE (12/14)
DIRECTOR, SCHEDULING & ACQUISITIONS
TV ONE
SILVER SPRING, Hybrid Remote
Work closely with SVP, Scheduling & Acquisitions and team to develop programming strategies/schedules that achieve or exceed rating & revenue goals. Manage the production of network schedule grids from scheduling database & supervise schedule changes across platforms. Min of 5 yrs exp. scheduling and acquisition w/cable/digital channel or network. Full info HERE (12/14)
MEDIA SPECIALIST I, PRODUCTION FACILITY & CONTENT MANAGEMENT
TV ONE
SILVER SPRING, Hybrid Remote
Serve as the lead in initiating content request fulfillment by tracking and pulling requested media. Review, transfer, and archive all content that arrives on hard drives and DVDs. Upload, catalog, and archive media from photography and field shoots. 5+ years of experience in the field of digital media or cable/broadcast. Full info HERE (12/14)
SR. COORDINATOR/ASSOCIATE MANAGER, INTEGRATED MARKETING
TV ONE
NYC, Hybrid Remote
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. Champion the vision and go-to-market strategy and linear sales positioning. Min 2-yrs in media or sales/marketing company. Full info HERE (12/13)
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MONDAY DECEMBER 12
ABC: The Great Christmas Light Fight [f], The Good Doctor
CBS: The Neighborhood, Bob Hearts Abishola, NCIS, NCIS: Hawai’i
CW: All American, All American: Homecoming
FOX: The Cleaning Lady [f]
NBC: The Voice, Baking It: Maya Rudolph & Amy Poehler’s Celebrity Holiday Special
PBS: American Masters, Beyond the CANVAS, POV
Telemundo Exatlon Estados Unidos: All Stars, La Reina del Sur, Amor y Traicion
Univision: Futbol |
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