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Today’s Premieres
Discovery: Ice Cold Catch at 10p
Sundance Now: Dating Death
Travel Channel: Bigfoot Is Coming to Town at 10p
Today’s Finales
CW: Professionals at 9p
HBO: REAL Sports with Bryant Gumbel at 10p
VH1: Black Ink Crew at 8p
IN THE NEWS
General market audio ads had lower impact on brand preference than ads created to be culturally relevant to specific audiences, according to research from Magna commissioned by SXM Media. “Diverse audiences respond to representation in advertising, and they react more favorably to ads that are ‘blanket’ multicultural and, more so, culture-specific, with these two types of ads well outscoring those created for general population on a range of indicators,” said Magna Managing Director of Intelligence Solutions Kara Manatt. “As long as the spots ring true and do not fall to stereotypes, brands that create advertising for specific, diverse communities will reap positive outcomes across favorability, preference and relevance.”
As the streaming landscape continues to shift, new research from Hub found 57% of respondents would rather watch ads and pay $4-$5 less for a streaming service. Asked to choose between three hypothetical TV services, viewers who are given the option to choose a platform with tiered service – some with ads, some without – do so nearly 2x as often as those shown a platform that only offers “limited ads.” Thirty-five percent of current Disney+ subscribers and 24% of current Netflix subscribers anticipate switching their subscription tier when the new ad-supported options become available. And among viewers who are not currently subscribers, 22% of both Disney+ and Netflix non-subscribers think they’ll sign up for an ad-supported tier.
Fortnite creator Epic Games has agreed to pay record amounts in two settlements with the Federal Trade Commission. Epic will fork over $275 million for violating the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act, and is on the hook for $245 million to refund customers for its billing practices. “No developer creates a game with the intention of ending up here,” said Epic. “The video game industry is a place of fast-moving innovation, where player expectations are high and new ideas are paramount. Statutes written decades ago don’t specify how gaming ecosystems should operate. The laws have not changed, but their application has evolved and long-standing industry practices are no longer enough. We accepted this agreement because we want Epic to be at the forefront of consumer protection and provide the best experience for our players.”
Elon Musk polled Twitter users on whether he should step down as head of the social media platform – and 57.5% of the 17.5 million responses were “yes.” While Musk said, ahead of the vote, that he did not have a replacement in mind – “No one wants the job who can actually keep Twitter alive,” he tweeted – others put themselves in the running, including Snoop Dogg. In less than 24 hours after the rapper posted his own poll, 81% of users voted for him to take the CEO seat.
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CYNOPSIS 2023 EVENTS
Mark your calendars 2023!
February 16: Best of the Best & Rising Star Awards (Virtual Ceremony)
March 15: First Look 2023: OTT Virtual Conference
April 18: Sports Media Awards
June 14-15: Measurement & Data Conference
September 27-28: That BIG TV Conference & 2023 Best of the Best Awards
October: Top Women in Media
November 1-3: EBS & Tempest Awards
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PRODUCTION & DEVELOPMENT
Netflix has its next Harry and Meghan project on deck. Seven-part interview series “Live to Lead,” presented by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, will drop December 31, highlighting the work of subjects like Greta Thunberg, Gloria Steinem, and Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
MTV Entertainment Studios and Glass Entertainment Group are teaming to produce “MTV’s Family Legacy.” The music docuseries, set to premiere in 2023, will offer exclusive footage and interviews with the children of music stars.
Streamer Documentary+ is launching its first two original series this month. “Picture Locked,” focused on documentary filmmakers breaking down their work, and “In My Own Words,” offering personal stories of resilience, are exec produced by Bryn Mooser, Kathryn Everett, and Justin Lacob.
Producer Broadview and Ukrainian Producer Space together with The Organization of Ukrainian Producers has started the final shooting for the documentary film “Art in War.” “This film is about Ukrainian art, but it is also about art and war in its broader context. This film is about eternal values,” said director Philipp Kohlhöfer. “Until a painting could be drawn, a song could be sung, a poem could be written in Ukraine, Ukraine would win this war.” The film will premiere on Europe’s ARTE in early Spring of 2023.
NEW & RETURNING SERIES
“Dear Santa,” a branded entertainment documentary from IPG Mediabrands’ UM unit promoting the United States Postal Service’s “Operation Santa” program, has been picked up as a six-episode series by Hulu. Produced by UM-backed studio Traverse32, the doc and its spin-off focus on the postal service program that answers the hundreds of thousands of letters addressed to Santa Claus. “The evolution of ‘Dear Santa’ from a film that appeared in theaters at the height of the pandemic to a new national docu-series, with distribution on Hulu, has been extraordinary,” said Mediabrands Chief Content Officer and Traverse32 Global President Brendan Gaul.
Upcoming premieres on Outdoor Channel include season six of “Dead Meat” (December 26 at 9:30p); season four of “Viral Outdoors” (December 30 at 9p); “Renovation Hunters” (February 24 at 8:30p); and “Ranch America” (March 6 at 9:30p).
RuPaul will be joined by Ali Wong, Amandla Stenberg, Harvey Guillén, Hayley Kiyoko, Janelle Monáe, Julia Garner, Maren Morris, Megan Stalter, and Orville Peck to help judges Michelle Visage, Carson Kressley, Ross Mathews and Ts Madison – who has been upped to a rotating member of the judges’ panel – decide who makes the cut on the 15th installment of “RuPaul’s Drag Race.” The season launches Friday, January 6 at 8p on MTV.
STREAMING
How are OTT platforms and streaming services shaping audience tastes around the world? That’s a question Parrot Analytics aims to answer in a collaboration with the University of Chicago’s departments of East Asian Languages and Civilizations and Cinema and Media Studies, Duke University’s department of English and McGill University’s department of English. The initial case study will focus on “Squid Game.” “What kinds of shows achieve cross-regional success? What is the relation of these shows to local production and consumption markets? What can more fine-grained analysis of demand signals tell us about these larger dynamics?” asked Professor Richard Jean So from McGill University. “For all of these questions, we need Parrot Analytics’ robust global audience demand data to understand how new distribution platforms are influencing taste and consumption patterns.”
“Planet Hunting with the James Webb Space Telescope” was MagellanTV’s best performing title of 2022. The runner-up? True crime title “Lady Killers with Martina Cole.” They’re not outliers – demand for space science and true crime content on the platform has prompted recent launches for FAST channels Space Science Now and True Crime Now.
Live-streaming audio service TuneIn and Calm Radio, a music streaming alternative that offers the best easy-listening, wellness, sleep, classical and jazz music, announced a renewed partnership that will include instream advertising along with premium commercial-free content options. TuneIn will also be embedded within the Calm Radio platform.
Amazon Fire TV is adding free ad-supported music videos to the platform. Users can find personalized recommendations based on likes and viewing history, create their own mixes or choose from curated playlists.
COMING UP
TMZ special “Lamar Odom: Sex, Drugs & Kardashians” premieres Monday, January 2 at 9p on Fox. Harvey Levin, Don Nash, Charles Latibeaudiere, Ryan Regan and Jess Fusco executive produce.
“Bruiser,” the first narrative feature film from Disney’s Onyx Collective, will have its streaming premiere February 24 on Hulu. The film about toxic masculinity had its theatrical release on December 2.
Argentine pop singer Tini Stoessel will perform live on Disney+ on December 23. “Tini Tour 2022: Farewell of the Year” will stream live at 7:30p from the Argentine Polo Ground in Buenos Aires. In 2020, Tini was Billboard’s “Argentine Artist of the Year” and Spotify’s “#1 Female Argentine Artist.”
SPORTS
Telemundo and Peacock delivered a record-breaking final World Cup match with a Total Audience Delivery of 9 million viewers. The Argentina v. France World Cup Final was the most-watched and most-streamed match of the tournament. The game had an Average Minute Audience (AMA) of 3 million viewers, and Total Audience Delivery (9M) was up +65% vs. 2018’s final (5.5M)
Mitsubishi Motors Germany, the official importer of Mitsubishi cars in Germany, has been named the Official Car Partner of the 2022/23 Four Hills Tournament. The collaboration marks the first time the brand will be featured at one of ski jumping’s flagship events.
The Association of Pickleball Professionals has appointed Tom Webb as Chief Marketing Officer. Webb brings nearly 30 years of sports marketing experience in the USA and worldwide to the APP, including roles with teams, sponsors and race promoters in Formula 1, with Austin FC in Major League Soccer, U.S. Ski & Snowboard in Olympic sports, The America’s Cup and Red Bull.
GOING GLOBAL
Paramount+ has greenlit original UK series “The Killing Kind.” Produced by Eleventh Hour Films and based on the book by Jane Casey, the drama will begin filming in the UK early next year.
Banijay Benelux has entered into a partnership with documentary maker, film director, and founder of Posh Productions, Jessica Villerius. The strategic collaboration stems from the group’s goal of building a robust portfolio of socially relevant stories with international appeal.
TeamTO announced the opening of its cutting-edge studio in Paris. The studio will feature a host of energy saving and green protocols, significantly reducing its carbon footprint and making it one of the most energy-efficient studios in France.
SVT Sweden has boarded the Red Bull Studios film “Born to Fly” as a broadcast partner, and will stream the premiere January 1 on SVT Play and on SVT1 two days later.
ITV Studios dating format “Make Love, Fake Love,” which debuted in the UK in 2021 as “Ready to Mingle,” premieres in Germany at the end of this month, with Hungary to follow in 2023. The format has to date been commissioned in three territories.
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First Look 2023: OTT Virtual Conference
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RATINGS
Food Network’s “Beat Bobby Flay: Holiday Throwdown” reached more than 8.5 million P2+ viewers, averaging .7 P18+/.9 W18+ L3 ratings, up 20% and 21%, respectively, from the prior six weeks. Last week’s “Holiday Baking Championship” marked a season high, posting a 1.3 P18+/1.8 W18+ Live+3 rating.
Top 10 Streaming Shows for the week of December 12
Show, Platform, Actions, Posts, Actions per Post, Audience
Wednesday (Netflix), 6.3m, 15, 421,905, 2.7m
Stranger Things (Netflix), 1.5m, 1, 1,468,888, 35.9m
The Boys (Prime Video), 874k, 13, 67,196, 3.2m
You (Netflix), 400k, 2, 200,155, 1.9m
Nanatsu No Taizai (Hulu), 372k, 117, 3,184, 1.2m
The Grand Tour (Prime Video), 371k, 7, 53,007, 6.3m
Get Organized with the Home Edit (Netflix), 353k, 28, 12,596, 7.0m
Red Table Talk (Facebook Watch), 291k, 14, 20,790, 6.3m
One Piece (Hulu), 256k, 5, 51,192, 4.3m
Bridgerton (Netflix), 231k, 2, 115,347, 3.8m
Source: Comscore Social Powered by Shareablee
EXECUTIVE MOVES
NBCUniversal has tapped Maggy Chan to server as Managing Director and Executive Vice President of Global Advertising and Partnerships, effective January 16. Chan, who succeeds KC Sullivan, now President of CNBC, most recently served as the Chief Operating Officer, Global Distribution at BBC Studios.
Jo Kinsella is stepping down as President of InnovidXP. Kinsella was President of TVSquared when it was acquired by Innovid in March.
David Helmreich is joining Innovid in the newly-created role of Chief Commercial Officer. Helmreich most recently served as Chief Revenue Officer for Stackline.
Claravine has hired Justin Shepard as its first Chief Financial Officer. Shepard was previously CFO of Flytedesk.
IN MEMORIAM
CNN Senior Investigative Correspondent Drew Griffin died December 17 after a long battle with cancer. He was 60. “Drew’s death is a devastating loss to CNN and our entire profession,” said CNN CEO Chris Licht in a note to staff. “A highly acclaimed investigative journalist, Drew’s work had incredible impact and embodied the mission of this organization in every way.”
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A CYNOPSIS MESSAGE FROM CARTOON NETWORK
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This Day in History
1946 – “It’s a Wonderful Life” premiered.
Answer to Our Last Trivia Question
On the season six Hanukkah episode of “The Nanny” (1993-99), who prayed with Fran for the safe return of her family (and C.C.) from a snowstorm? A nun. Kudos to: Gerry Bixenspan-TV Marketing Inc./NYC; Tom Moore-Kalt Productions/LA; David Westberg-SAG-AFTRA Credit Union/Burbank; Susan Nessanbaum-Goldberg-M and S Entertainment/LA; Anne Wettig-Fox Corp./LA
Today’s Trivia Question
Who received divorce papers in the season five Christmas episode of “Mad Men” (20017-15)? (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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STANDARDS AND PRACTICES SPECIALIST >>
HEARST MEDIA PRODUCTION GROUP/CHARLOTTE, NC OR BURBANK, CA: Provide S&P notes on unscripted Educational/Informational series in development, production, and post, ensuring all content adheres to FCC regulations, HMPG’s internal standards, and network mandates. Contribute to bringing HMPG’s diverse slate of family-friendly series and positive programming to millions of viewers each week. Full info HERE (1/19)
SR. DIRECTOR, CONSUMER MARKETING
TV ONE
SILVER SPRING, Hybrid, Remote
Lead the Consumer Marketing media, promotion and marketing campaigns by prioritizing shows & campaigns across the brand, and support for each of those priorities. Work with internal research and marketing analytics team to gather and organize past performance and insights, construct goals and objectives, and develop target definitions. 7+ yrs exp. Full info HERE (1/16)
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 (1/13)
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 (1/13)
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 (1/13)
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 (1/12)
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 (1/12)
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 (1/12)
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 (1/11)
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 (1/11)
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 (1/11)
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 (1/11)
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 (1/10)
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 (1/10)
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 (1/10)
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 (1/9)
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 (1/9)
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 (1/9)
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 (1/9)
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 (1/6)
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 (1/6)
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 (1/6)
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 (1/5)
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 (1/5)
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 (1/5)
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 (1/5)
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TUESDAY DECEMBER 20
ABC: Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town, Disney Prep & Landing, Disney Prep & Landing: Naughty vs. Nice, America’s Funniest Home Videos
CBS: Mariah Carey: Merry Christmas to All, Ghosts
CW: The Winchesters, Professionals [f]
FOX: LEGO Masters, The Resident
NBC: The Voice, The Voice
PBS: Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates Jr., O Holy Night: Christmas with the Tabernacle Choir, Lucy Worsley’s 12 Days of Tudor Christmas
Telemundo: Exatlon Estados Unidos: All Stars, La Reina del Sur, Amor Y Traicion
Univision: Vencer La Ausencia, Mi Camino Es Amarte, La Madrastra |
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