Cynopsis: DIGITAL
02.05.14
Good morning. It’s Wednesday, February 5, 2014, and this is your first early morning digital briefing.
Netflix plans to raise $400 million to expand into Europe and fund more original projects. The service says it will spend around $3 billion on original content this year ($6.2 billion over the next three years), and $500 million on marketing. At the end of 2013, Netflix had 10.93 million European subscribers. The company has plenty of room to grow: Western Europe has 134 million broadband homes compared to the U.S.’s 88 million, according to SNL Kagan research.
Turner Broadcasting announced a round of changes for Cartoon Network, Adult Swim and Boomerang. Cartoon Network will bring new original online content to CartoonNetwork.com and its other digital platforms. Adult Swim will start airing an hour earlier (from 8pm-6am) starting on March 31, and classic cartoon network Boomerang will go ad-supported.
Microsoft and Adobe announced a deal to stream the entire NBC 2014 Winter Olympics from the cloud. Viewers who pay for the Windows Azure Media Services can stream all 1,000 hours of competition from compatible mobile devices.
Entertainment information company TMS and smart-device tech company UUX have teamed up to provide TMS’ On Entertainment guide platform to its Latin American customers.
Recent Golden Globe winner Robin Wright confirmed that Netflix’s House of Cards is returning for a third season. At a press conference yesterday for the show’s second season debut, Wright said that filming will begin “soon.” All 13 episodes of House of Cards season two will hit Netflix on Feb. 14.
The production company behind Iron Chef, Fujisankei, launched a new male-fashion and makeover YouTube series, Cute Him Up. The show currently has six episodes available to watch, and the first episode has been viewed 148,865 times.
Want to know what Wendy Josefsberg, SVP, comScore Inc. thinks are the most important trends in media? Enlist in The Cynopsis Media Boot Camp to find outand learn everything else you’ve ever wanted to know about understanding web analytics and much more from our experts. Register now at http://www.cynopsis.com/events/the-cynopsis-media-boot-camp
Facebook celebrated the big 1-0 yesterday, and commemorated the anniversary by giving users a “look back” video feature, On his timeline, Mark Zuckerberg reflected on the past ten years (and $7.87 billion) and wrote, “One question I ask myself is: why were we the ones to build this? We were just students. We had way fewer resources than big companies. If they had focused on this problem, they could have done it. The only answer I can think of is: we just cared more.”
Shareablee, the social media strategy company, released the Top 10 Most Engaging Super Bowl Ads based on Facebook comments, shares and Twitter favorites and tweets:
01) Budweiser
02) Microsoft
03) BudLight
04) Pepsi
05) H&M
06) Audi
07) Doritos
08) Volkswagon
09) Axe
10) Chobani
Let’s be honest: the Big Game is the only time we actually look forward to watching the commercials. So tell us which one you enjoyed the most. One participant will win a $50 Stub Hub gift card, and the winner will be announced on Monday, Feb. 10. Deadline to submit is Friday, Feb. 7. http://www.cynopsis.com/cynopsis-media-commercial-poll
Google released the Google Cast SDK for its Chromecast device. Now app builders can incorporate Chromecast support into new apps and websites, which will also allow users to put content from any app or site on their TV screen. Currently, Chromecast includes Netflix, YouTube, Hulu Plus and HBO Go apps.
NBC is aiming to make TV Everywhere easy for Olympics fans. The net announced it’s giving viewers a 30-minute free pass to watch Winter Games video before they’re asked to verify that they’re subscribers. Users will need to download an app (NBCOlympics.com or NBC’s LiveExtra app) for access to over 1000 hours of live-streamed coverage; a video with Ryan Seacrest offers instructions for using the apps.
Fox Sports said the Super Bowl was its most-viewed live stream, with on average 528,000 people tuning in per minute compared to 2013’s 508,000. People also streamed the game for 48 minutes, which is 25 percent more than the previous year. Finally, the app was the most downloaded sports app for iPhone and iPads that day.
Shazam saw plenty of Super Bowl success, too. The game was shazamed more than 700,000 times (twice last year’s numbers), and more than half of those Shazams took place during Bruno Mars‘ halftime show. The top five Shazamed ads were Chevrolet’s “Life,” Jaguar’s “Rendezvous,” Bud Light’s “Cool Twist,” Bank of America‘s U2 ad, and Budweiser’s “A Hero’s Welcome.”
Microsoft officially named Satya Nadella as its new CEO yesterday. Nadella has been working at the company for more than 20 years, and will replace Steve Ballmer. Founder Bill Gates will become Technology Advisor and John Thompson will take over from Gates as Chairman.
AwesomenessTV has named Kelly Day to be the company’s Chief Digital Officer, a new role. Day was most recently Blip Network’s CEO.
Turner Broadcasting promoted Coleman Breland to President of Turner Network Sales. Additionally, Richard Warren has been promoted to Executive Vice President of Negotiations & Strategy and Associate General Counsel, and Jennifer Mirgorod has been named to Executive Vice President of Brand Distribution. Both will report to Breland.
FreemantleMedia North America appointed Sean Hancock as its Vice President of Alternative Programming. Hancock was previously an executive and producer for BBC Entertainment.
App development company Float Left Interactive has hired Gary Delfiner as its new Chief Digital Officer. Delfiner was previously President of Screen Media Digital, the creator of moving streaming site Popcornflix.
A CYNOPSIS MESSAGE
Are you part of a team that works on a groundbreaking kids series, an addictive game or app, an infectious children’s entertainment campaign?
CYNOPSIS KIDS !MAGINATION AWARDS
Entry Deadline:March 14, 2014
Late Submissions:March 21, 2014
Awards Event:June 11, 2014 (NYC)
Visit our website for additional information
DIGITAL SPOTLIGHT OF THE DAY
Apple debuted a commercial shot in one day entirely with an iPhone as another way to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Macintosh. The 60-second video used 15 camera crews, and edited down 70 hours of footage with a Mac computer to get the final product. The point of the ad: anyone can create this kind of spot with the use of Apple products… but it also helps when Hollywood editor behind Fight Club and The Social Network, Angus Wall, is part of the process, too. Check out the commercial at www.cynopsis.com.
A CYNOPSIS MESSAGE
No matter which team you rooted for, the best thing about the game this year was the commercials. Which spot did you enjoy the most? Win a chance for a $50 StubHub gift card by answering our reader poll. The winner will be announced Monday February 10; deadline to submit is this Friday.
|
||DEADLINE: FEB. 7th, 2014||| CLICK HERE TO ENTER |||
See you tomorrow,
Jessica Reese
02.05.14
Roberta Caploe: Editorial Director
Diane K Schwartz: Senior Vice President, Media Communications Group
Cynopsis Ad Sales: Mike Farina | VP, Sales | 203-218-6480
Classifieds Sales: Trish Pihonak | Director of Operations | 203-899-8459
To subscribe to any Cynopsis edition(s) click here.
To unsubscribe from this edition, click here. Or for further assistance please email [email protected].
A CYNOPSIS MESSAGE
The Cynopsis Media Boot Camp
Feb. 11, 2014|Yale Club NY |Register Now!
SPEAKERS INCLUDE:
Adam Pincus,EVP, Programming & Production, GroupMEnt. North America
Howard Shimmel,SVP, Ad Sales & Sports Research,Turner Broadcasting System, Inc.
Adam Herman,EVP, Integrated Media Services,Zimmerman Media
Peter Katsingris, VP, Industry Insights,Nielsen
Thomas Ziangas,SVP, Research,AMC Networks
CynopsisCLASSIFIEDS – For More classifieds, visit theCynopsis.com classifieds page here.
JOB OPENING:DIR, SCRIPTED DVLPMNT/VH1/Santa Monica: Oversee a slate of scripted series & TV movies. Solicit appropriate prgrmng & evaluate new submissions2 +yrs scripted dvlpmnt exp at a network or prod co. More info/apply HERE (2/12)
JOB OPENING:VP, SCRIPTED DVLPMNT/VH1/Santa Monica: Oversee a slate of scripted series & TV movies. 4 + yrs of scripted dvlpmnt exp at ntwk or prod co. 3yr + exp at Dir level or higher at a network, studio, or active prod co. More info/apply HERE (2/12)
JOB OPENING:DIR OPERATIONS INT’L/A+E Networks/NY: Engineering Technology support Int’l team. Staff/Full Info/Apply: http://www.aenetworks.com/careers(2/12)
JOB OPENING:MGR CONSUMER MKTG/BRAVO/NYC: Develop mktg initiatives & execute campaigns. 3+ yrs mktg experience; TV/Cable exp. & love of pop culture a plus. http://bit.ly/LwVnKZ (2/12)
JOB OPENING:MANAGER PROGRAM MKTG & ADV/SHOWTIME/NYC: Manage the development & execution of consumer advertising campaigns & marketing plans for Showtime Original series. Min 3-5yrs exp. Apply www.sho.com/careers (2/12)
JOB OPENING: TVONE/AD SALES COORD/NY: Work w/AE & Planners. POC for agencies. Create flowcharts, handle make good offrs. Trffic & agency Liaison. Self strter, strg org skills, attn to details. BA+ 2yrs exp. Resumes: [email protected] (2/12)
JOB OPENING:ASSOCIATE PRODUCER/NYC:National daytime talk show looking for experienced AP for conflict resolution show. The candidate must have 3 yrs booking/casting experience to be considered. Resume HERE (2/12)
JOB OPENING:MGR, SALES COMMUNICATION/Disney ABC TV Grp/NYC: 4-6yrs agency media plan’g or sales comm exp in media as well as solid knwlg of TV social Dig research a must. Mkt sales develpmt strategy is req. SEND RESUME (2/12)
JOB OPENING:ASSOCIATE MANAGER, AFFILIATE MARKETING/ESPN/Bristol, CT: Min 2 yr marketing exp (pref. sports); College Degree req’d; Strong oral/written skills; analyze data; organizational skills. http://bit.ly/1jcO8pT(2/12)
JOB OPENING:INTEGRATED MARKETING MGR/OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network/NYC: Hi-energy manager wanted! Min 5 yrs exp in sales/mktg, track record of developing & executing programs for TV and/or digital. Apply at: http://careers.own.tv/ (2/12)
JOB OPENING: MGR, INVENTORY/REELZ/NYC: Manage inv, approve plans, oversee stewardship, work with DR sales. Dealmaker/VCI exp a plus! APPLY: [email protected] (2/11)
JOB OPENING: NATIONAL AD SALES EXECUTIVE/ZEE TV USA/NYC: 7-10 yrs in buying/selling media advertising on a national level. Exp in ad sales software a plus. Send resumes to [email protected] (2/11)
JOB OPENING: PHOTOG-EDITOR-PRODUCER/WUSA/DC: Shoot & edit creative promos for brdcst/soc media. Exp w/Avid Media composer. Min 3 yrs promo photog exp. After Effects/Edius/Photoshop skill pref. Need excellent demo reel! Email: [email protected] (2/8)
JOB OPENING: SR MGR RSCH/MTV/NYC: 5 yrs hands-on work exp TV research. work within a unit which brings aud input into our show dvplmnt and re-development process. More iinfo apply HERE (2/8)
JOB OPENING: AD SALES ACCT EXEC/UPTV/NY: Implements approved ad sales strategies. Sell benefits & features of new ad programs to agencies & clients. Prospect new clients and key contacts. 3+ yrs selling exp. Res: [email protected] (2/8)
JOB OPENING: SUP PROD-MKTG/TLC/MD:Creative leader to concept/write/produce winning promos + mktg cmpgns across TLC platforms. Spearhead high profile prjcts and weekly topical promos w/same vigor. Proven success a must, 6 yrs exp.APPLY (2/8)
JOB OPENING:ACCT EXEC/UNIVISION/Chicago: Dvlp, sell and maintain strong relationships. Dvlp strategies and action steps req’d to met est budgets. Exc communication & presentation skills. Bilingual speaking pref’d. Resume HERE [email protected](2/7)
JOB OPENING:MGR INTEGRATED MKTG/NICKELODEON/NYC: Create innovative custom digital mktg concepts across digital, social & mobile platforms for our advertising clients. BA deg 5-7 yr exp. Exc comm/presentation skills req’d. APPLY HERE (2/7)
JOB OPENING:ACCT MANAGER/INVISION/NYC:Responsible for managing client relationships on Invision’s ad sales technology solutions within the media industry. Exp inMedia & DealMaker a plus! APPLY (2/7)
JOB OPENING:FORMATIVE RESEARCHER/NYC: Grad degree in child development, psych, or related field, 2+ years research/field exp. w/kids, excellent writing/analytical skills, managerial exp. Spanish is plus. Resume to: [email protected] (2/7)
JOB OPENING:AD SALES MKTING MGR/UPTV/NY: Dev/Exe integrated mktg solutions. Mgt ad trade mktg campaigns. 3-5yrs TV/agency exp. Big pic thinking. Multi-Task. Strong MS Office skills. Res: [email protected] (2/7)
JOB OPENING:PROJECT MGR/A&E/NY: Manage the day-to-day logistics of the A&E Brand Creative Team regarding shoots, edit sessions, billing, etc. 3+ yrs project mgmt. exp in cable/brdcst/agency. Apply: www.aenetworks.com/career.html (2/7)
JOB OPENING:SPORTS TALENT BOOKER/VANDAM/NY: Live, daily sports talk show. Reliable sports contacts mgrs/agents/ publicists/teams & able to handle high vol/fast-paced sched a must. Deep knwldg: NFL/NBA/MLB/NHL/NCAA/MLS, etc. Res/ref’s HERE (2/7)
JOB OPENING:PR/CAMPAIGNING MGR/AMC/LA: Develop & manage award campaigns for scripted/unscripted prog’mng. Work w/PR & Events team in LA & NY. Talent agency or network exp desired. Submit res @ http://tinyurl.com/jww6zq7 (2/7)
JOB OPENING: SALES PLANNER/CBS Television Distribution-NY: National TV Sales Org. seeks energetic organized individual to join our company. Direct contact w/sales team and agencies. Contact [email protected] (2/6)
JOB OPENING: SR MGR TALENT MGMT/Discovery/TLC/MD:Out of the box thinker to strategize creative ways to manage on-air talent and build talent brands. Devel strng relationships w/series talent. 5+ yrs talent mgmt exp.APPLY(2/6)
EXPERT SERVICES ADS: These ads are for companies or people who offer an expertise in the field of media by way of production, voice over artistry, writing, set development, etc. For information on rates and specs for posting an Expertise Service ad email Trish at [email protected]
INTERNSHIPS – These positions are for credit only – nobody gets paid here. These ads are always posted for free, and students work for school credit only. For more information on the specs for posting an Internship ad, email Trish at [email protected].
SITUATION WANTED ADS, POSTED BY THOSE LOOKING TO BE HIRED… There is no charge for placing your Situation Wanted ad… for more information contact Trish Pihonak at [email protected].
SITUATION WANTED: DIGITAL/SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING MGR/LA: Exp’d digital/social media manager seeks PT or FT employment in LA. 5+ yrs exp creating, managing, and executing social media campaigns & online promotions. [email protected] (2/12)
SITUATION WANTED:ASSISTANT/ADMINISTRATIVE/LA: Experienced entertainment assistant seeks PT employment in LA. 5+ years assisting upper level management, personal & clerical. [email protected] (2/6)
E-mail [email protected] or call Trish Pihonak at 203-899-8459 for rates and specs for Job Openings.
Are you looking for a job? Post your Situation Wanted Ad here — Email [email protected] for specs.
Copyright Cynopsis 2014
All outgoing e-mails are scanned and sent out virus free. Copyright Cynopsis 2014
