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11/01/24: Cynopsis 2024 Holiday Guide

A CYNOPSIS MESSAGE FROM UP Entertainment   Friday November 1, 2024 Holiday Programming Guide 2024 From timeless Christmas classics to festive premieres, there’s something for everyone to help celebrate the season. Welcome to Cynopsis’ annual listing of holiday specials, episodes and films, running through January 1. Happy viewing! (To update a […]

Cynopsis 11/01/24: Comcast considers selling off cable networks

Comcast considers selling off cable networks

Friday November 1, 2024    IN THE NEWS Comcast is exploring a separation of its cable networks. During an earnings call, Comcast president Mike Cavanaugh said the company is looking at creating “a new, well-capitalized company owned by our shareholders and comprised of our strong portfolio of cable networks.” The group of NBCU cable networks, […]

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10/30/24: Cynopsis Jobs

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SVP, CONTENT ACQUISITION & PROGRAMMING STRATEGY THE E.W. SCRIPPS COMPANY LOS ANGELES, CA Drive content acquisition and programming strategy across our diverse platforms as well as leverage your 20+ years of experience to manage all facets of programming, including content assessment, negotiation, original programming, and performance metrics, while analyzing audience data to enhance viewer engagement. […]

Cynopsis 10/30/24: “The Simpsons” has fun with football

CYNOPSIS MESSAGE FROM WARNER BROS. DISCOVERY TNT SPORTS: GET IN ON THE ACTION With premium live and original sports content on Max, TNT, TBS, truTV & Bleacher Report, we’re offering brands unparalleled access to fans. Check out our 4Q lineup: NBA Regular Season & Emirates NBA Cup NHL Regular Season & Discover NHL Winter Classic […]

Cynopsis Sports 10/29/24: Diamond strikes a deal with FanDuel

Diamond strikes a deal with FanDuel

  Tuesday October 29, 2024 Good morning! It’s Tuesday, October 29, and this is your monthly Cynopsis sports newsletter. LEADING THE CHARGE At ESPN’s Media Day, Chairman Jimmy Pitaro proclaimed that ESPN is more than a network. And with the sports giant growing its presence on digital and social platforms, the stats back it up. […]

Cynopsis 10/29/24: Jon Stewart sticking around “The Daily Show”

Jon Stewart sticking around "The Daily Show"

Tuesday October 29, 2024    IN THE NEWS Jon Stewart is extending his run as host of Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show” through 2025. It’s been nine months since Stewart returned as Monday night host, with the stated intention of sticking around through the election. “I was really hoping they’d allow me to do every […]

10/28/24: Cynopsis Media Tech Update

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Monday October 28, 2024 OpenAI’s transcription tool Whisper is prone to inventing chunks of text, according to an Associated Press report. Researchers told the AP that Whisper “hallucinations” can include racial commentary, violent rhetoric and imagined medical treatments. A machine learning engineer reported discovering hallucinations in about half of the over 100 hours of Whisper […]

Cynopsis 10/28/24: Something “Wicked” headed to NBC

Something "Wicked" headed to NBC

Monday October 28, 2024    IN THE NEWS The Democratic and Republican presidential campaigns reserved $968 million in ad bookings nationwide from Friday through November 5, according to AdImpact. More than 20% have been allocated to seven battleground states, with a third of that amount going to Pennsylvania. The Trump/Vance ticket racked up $107 million […]

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