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Today’s Premieres
Amazon: Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan
Hulu: Big Bet
ID: Mean Girl Murders at 10p
Netflix: Emily in Paris; The Interest of Love; I Am a Killer
Today’s Finale
FOX: LEGO Masters at 8p
IN THE NEWS
“Yellowstone” prequel “1923” premiere scored 7.4 million total viewers across linear broadcasts and streaming, ranking as Paramount+’s most-watched premiere, as well as the top cable series premiere of the year. “Yellowstone” is the gift that keeps on giving – the 2018 series debut delivered 2.8 million people, while the season five premiere saw 10.3 million viewers. Said Chris McCarthy, president and CEO of Paramount Media Networks & MTV Entertainment Studios, “Taylor Sheridan continues to tap a cultural nerve that has proven irresistible to viewers across the country and around the world, with this newest installment showing no signs of slowing down – proving yet again the power of our franchise strategy to fuel the future of Paramount+.”
An Emmys shake-up: The Television Academy is replacing the Variety Talk and Variety Sketch Series categories with Talk Series and Scripted Variety Series. Shows like HBO’s “Last Week Tonight” now fall into Scripted Variety Series, pitting them against the likes of “Saturday Night Live.” In addition, the Single Camera and Multi-Camera Picture Editing for a Comedy Series categories have been combined into Picture Editing for a Comedy Series, and there is now one category for Cinematography for a Series (previously divided by camera count). The Emmy for Outstanding Competition Program is now Outstanding Reality Competition Program, and competition shows with children as contestants will fall under the Children’s & Family Emmy Awards.
Paramount Global has canceled its reservation at Carnegie Hall for Upfront season. In a statement, Paramount President of US Ad Sales John Halley said instead of a flashy theater event, the company will host “a series of high-impact, intimate gatherings in April for each of our major agency partners and their clients.” While Paramount will likely not be the only media company to adjust its plans, NBCUniversal is still holding its annual presentation on May 15 at Radio City Music Hall, as well as a separate event for Telemundo on the same day.
Over 250 late-night writers pledged to support the WGA Diversity Initiative to increase DEI in comedy-variety writers’ rooms. The pledge addresses biases and aims to create mechanisms to support the process for BIPOC writers to succeed, stating, “We must create an industry in which diversity is not an aspirational goal but is a fundamental trait.”
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PRODUCTION & DEVELOPMENT
Cinedigm acquired the rights to “RoboDoc: The Creation of RoboCop.” The four-part series behind the “RoboCop” franchise is a fan-funded project that will launch on the streaming company’s horror streaming service Screambox, debuting on digital platforms in early 2023.
Wilmer Valderrama and Eric I. Lu are developing an adaptation of “Riding the Lightning: A Year in the Life of a New York City Paramedic” with CBS. Writer and FDNY EMS lieutenant paramedic Anthony Almojera will serve as a consultant on the drama series based on his memoir.
NEW & RETURNING SERIES
“Anne Rice’s Mayfair Witches” will debut across all five of AMC Networks’ linear networks – AMC, BBC America, IFC, Sundance TV and WEtv, along with AMC+ – on Sunday, January 8 at 9p. Companion special “All of them Witches” airs tonight on AMC+ and on Monday, January 2 at 10p on AMC.
The sixth and final season of FX’s “Snowfall” will premiere with the first two episodes of the ten-part season on February 22 at 10p. Set in October 1986, the upcoming season will focus on an imminent civil war that threatens the Saint family. Damson Idris, Angela Lewis, Amin Joseph and Carter Hudson return as cast members to carry out the final storyline.
COMING UP
“THE SHOW: California Love, Behind the Scenes of the Pepsi Super Bowl Halftime Show” will premiere on Friday at 9p. Starring Dr. Dre, Eminem, Snoop Dogg, Mary J. Blige, Kendrick Lamar and 50 Cent, the upcoming Showtime documentary sequel will offer a peek behind the curtain at one of the most-viewed musical performances of the year.
The 45th Kennedy Center Honors, which took place December 4, will air on CBS on December 28. The event celebrates Amy Grant, Gladys Knight, U2’s Bono and more.
Antenna TV’s “New Year’s Day Fresh Start Marathon” will air the first episodes of classic shows. Starting at 5a on January 1, viewers can watch Jeannie first come out of the bottle, Jack meet the girls at Hacienda Palms, and George and Weezy have their first argument.
“Real Time with Bill Maher” returns to HBO on January 20. The talk show will resume with an opening monologue, one-on-one interviews with guests, roundtable discussions and its “New Rules” segment.
SPORTS
Argentina wasn’t the only World Cup winner – Fox and Telemundo scored record ratings. Approximately 16.8 million people watched Fox’s coverage of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 final between Argentina and France on Sunday, the most-watched men’s World Cup telecast in English-language TV history. Telemundo Deportes’ Spanish-language coverage averaged 9 million fans on Telemundo, Peacock and digital platforms, up 65% from the 2018 final. In contrast, the 2018 World Cup final between France and Croatia was the lowest US audience for a World Cup final since 2002, bringing in about 12.51 million viewers.
Robert A. Fishman will receive the DGA Lifetime Achievement Award for television direction. With a half-century at the network under his belt, the CBS director of televised sporting events has directed three Olympic Winter Games, two World Series, 39 NCAA Final Fours, 27 US Open championships, 21 Daytona 500s and countless NFL and NBA playoffs. Said DGA President Lesli Linka Glatter, “Bob has been the quintessential storyteller in live sports, directing across the broadest possible spectrum.”
“Factory of Dreams: Benfica” will premiere tonight on FOX Soccer Plus. The new four-part soccer docuseries from NEO Studios will follow S.L. Benfica, the Lisbon, Portugal, soccer club during the 2021-22 season
Media and experiences company For Soccer Ventures reports record growth in 2022. Connecting brands, players, fans, families and platforms to the American soccer community, FSV has seen a 600% increase in revenue since the pandemic and has partnered with adidas, Pepsi, CBS Sports and Paramount+, Telemundo and more.
TECH TALK
Netflix’s ad-supported tier Basic with Ads has had a “modest” start, according to a study by Antenna. Last month, 9% of new Netflix subscribers opted for the tier, while a quarter of new sign-ups chose the Premium plan – the option without ads – followed by Standard and Basic. Antenna estimated that only 0.1% of current US subscribers switched from ad-free to Basic with Ads, excluding free tiers, pay TV providers, telco distribution and select bundles. Currently, the streaming platform has 73.4 million subscribers in North America.
Talent discovery app Husslup raised a $2.5 million seed roundup from women-led funds. Connecting over 4,000 creatives in media and entertainment with more than 40 companies looking to hire, the startup’s fundraiser was aimed at fixing Hollywood’s staffing problem. Founder and CEO H Schuster said the achievement “reinforces Husslup’s mission of democratizing access to the entertainment industry.”
Digital ad spending declined 1% in November, according to a study by Standard Media Index. Linear TV ad spending fell 12%, while “digital video” rose 7% in November.
Amazon has expanded Fire TV capabilities with thousands of free music videos, videos and ad-supported content. Customers will find personalized recommendations and pre-made playlists, as well as esports and news from major news outlets. On the “Home” page, users can scroll through news genres, sports highlights and more.
Jeff Bezos has backed off from tech development with the Washington Post. When he purchased the paper in 2013, Bezos declared his goal was to transform it into a media and technology leader in the digital age. However, earlier this month, the Post folded Zeus, its ad tech platform, as it looks to create a media bundle of cooking and games, similar to that of The New York Times.
CASTING
Nicholas Barasch and Karl Walcott will star in the seventh and final season of CW’s “Riverdale.” Barasch will play Julien Blossom, the red-headed bully, and Walcott will play Clay Walker, a champion for social justice. After surviving Bailey’s comet, the series will take place in 1955 – with the core four Archie Comics characters returning to high school, despite the reset.
Joely Richardson has joined the Netflix adaptation of David Nicholls’ “One Day.” She joins Ambika Mod, Eleanor Tomlinson and “The White Lotus” breakout star Leo Woodall.
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RATINGS
In competition with the World Cup, “Live with Kelly and Ryan” was the only talk show to maintain its spot in the top six for daily views. The talker has finished first for the past 29 weeks, advancing 20% in the key demo and matching its season high in households to reach an average of about 2.4 million daily viewers.
ABC’s “Monday Night Football” of the Packers-Rams game touched down with 6.7 million total viewers. CBS won the second-largest audience for its rerun of “The Neighborhood,” tied with NBC’s “Shrek 2.”
Last week marked Fox News Channel’s 50th consecutive week as the number one cable network with total daily viewers. The network drew nearly 2 million viewers during primetime, with 1.3 million viewers for total day, securing 82 of the top 100 cable news telecasts last week.
Basic Cable Top 10 Ratings for the week of December 5
P2+ AA (000)
Primetime
Fox News 2176
ESPN 2159
MSNBC 1456
Hallmark Channel 1307
Paramount 866
HGTV 750
History 739
TLC 738
CNN 701
INSP 671
Total Day
Fox News 1419
MSNBC 842
Hallmark Channel 746
ESPN 712
CNN 551
HGTV 398
INSP 383
Food Network 381
ID 369
Hallmark Movies & Mysteries 368
Source: Nielsen
Broadcast Nielsen Ratings for Monday, December 19
Show, P2+ 000s, (A18-49)
ABC: Monday Night Football 5.99 (1.35)
CBS: The Neighborhood 3.86 (0.4), Bob Hearts Abishola 3.09 (0.2), NCIS 3.61 (0.2), NCIS: Hawai’i 2.97 (0.2)
ION: Criminal Minds 0.76 (0.1), Criminal Minds 0.70 (0.1), Criminal Minds 0.64 (0.1)
FOX: LEGO Holiday Special 1.21 (0.3), 9-1-1 0.88 (0.2)
NBC: NBC Movie 1.82 (0.4), The Wheel 1.38 (0.2)
Telemundo: Exatlón Estados Unidos: All-Stars 1.14 (0.2), La Reina del Sur 1.00 (0.3), Amor y Traición 0.95 (0.3)
Univision: Copa por Mexico 0.79 (0.2), Copa por Mexico 0.54 (0.2)
Source: Nielsen live + same day time period averages
EXECUTIVE MOVES
Globo upped Angela Colla to head of international business. Previously head of international sales, Colla replaced Raphael Corrêa Netto and will expand the network’s repertoire of business models, acting in both licensing and international co-productions.
Reset Digital tapped Nate Rackiewicz to serve as chief data officer. In the newly-created role, Rackiewicz will oversee the company’s vision, strategy and execution of data, analytics and science.
IN MEMORIAM
Sonya Eddy of “General Hospital” died on Monday at 55. Best known for her role as head nurse Epiphany Johnson on the ABC series, Eddy appeared in 543 episodes – her final one airing on November 23, 2020. Academy Award winner Octavia Spencer made the announcement of Eddy’s death on Instagram: “My friend @sonyaeddy passed away last night. The world lost another creative angel. Her legions of @generalhospitalabc fans will miss her. My thoughts and prayers are with her loved ones, friends, and fans!”
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This Day in History
1937 – “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” premiered at the Carthay Circle Theatre in Los Angeles.
Answer to Our Last Trivia Question
Who received divorce papers in the season five Christmas episode of “Mad Men” (20017-15)? Joan Harris. Kudos to: Gerry Bixenspan-TV Marketing Inc./New York, Louis Lewow-FITE/Atlanta, Roger Furman-Sports Marketing Communications/Greentown, PA, Sandy Spiegel/Chicago, Alex Petrilli-Nielsen/San Francisco, David Garber-Loyola Marymount University/Playa Vista, CA, David Westberg-SAG-AFTRA Credit Union/Burbank, CA, Lorrie Shilling/El Segundo, CA, Synda Kollman-Charter Marketing Group/Boca Raton, FL
Today’s Trivia Question
Who does Zoe try desperately to avoid in the season two Christmas episode of “Hart of Dixie” (2011-15)? (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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WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 21
ABC: The Conners, The Goldbergs, Abbott Elementary, The $100,000 Pyramid
CBS: The Price Is Right at Night, Homeward Bound: A Grammy Salute to the Songs of Paul Simon
CW: Beebo Saves Christmas, World’s Funniest Animals
FOX: LEGO Masters [f]
NBC: Dolly Parton’s Mountain Magic Christmas, The Wheel
PBS: The Letter: A Message for Our Earth, Emery Blagdon and His Healing Machine, American Experience
Telemundo: Al Rojo Vivo, Exatlón Estados Unidos: All-Stars, La Reina del Sur, Amor y Traición
Univision: El Gordo y la Flaca, La Rosa de Guadalupe, Vencer la Ausencia, Mi Camino es Amarte, La Madrastra |
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