By Cathy Applefeld Olson Nick Lachey, TV personality and founding member of boy band 98 Degrees,will host Nickelodeon’s upcoming music competition series America’s Most Musical Family, and Grammy winner Ciara, digital sensation David Dobrik and singer/songwriter/actor Debbie Gibson will serve as judges for the show. The net announced the lineup July 25 for the show, […]
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Why Are Podcasts So Hot? Forever Dog’s Gary Reisman Explains the New Big Business
Podcasts have been around for decades, but suddenly they’re red-hot. Gary Reisman, CEO of podcast producer Forever Dog, explains why podcasts have become big business. Why are podcasts suddenly so popular? In recent years, we’ve seen popularity increase exponentially on two fronts – among consumers/listeners, as well as among the creatives who are getting […]
Up and Away With Nat Geo’s APOLLO: Mission to the Moon
National Geographic‘s APOLLO: Mission to the Moon, which premiered Sunday, July 7 and will re-air this week as part of the net’s Space Week programming, is “not just a film, it’s an experience,” says Geoff Daniels, EVP of Global Unscripted Entertainment, National Geographic. Here’s why. How does “Apollo: Missions to the Moon” fit into the network’s […]
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Univision Connects With Digital
Investment in technology is paying off for a digitally-connected audience, says Sameer Deen, Chief Digital Officer, Univision Communications Inc. How is Univision evolving its digital business? Univision’s digital platforms continue to grow and deliver stellar results in a competitive media environment. Our focus on providing a voice to the communities we serve, including expanding our […]
PremiumMedia 360 Offers Cloud-based Solution for Automation of Advertising Data
2018 election reconciliations won’t be done until July, yet stations/agencies are still doing them manually. The finance and investment teams comb through the invoice, line by line, to determine which parts of the invoice they should pay. It’s a situation tackled by advertising data automation company PremiumMedia 360, which provides a cloud based solution for buyers and […]
6 Reasons AVOD Providers Can’t Afford to Ignore Download
By Dan Hurwitz, Chief Revenue Officer, Penthera Mobile video download has become a feature that users rely on to solve some of their most persistent viewing issues. When they are somewhere without service, have a finicky connection causing constant buffering, or don’t want streaming video to eat up their mobile data allowance — downloaded content […]
Marketers Who Get Out Ahead of the TV Attribution Trend Stand to Win Big
By Tripp Boyle, SVP, Connekt Technologies It’s early times for TV attribution, but things are going to change dramatically—sooner than most expect. Connected TV devices have made their way into three-quarters of U.S. homes, opening the door for a massive increase in digital measurement and tracking capabilities, even in the linear ecosystem. Marketers stand […]
Terri Minsky Talks About the Beginning – And the End – of Andi Mack
Disney Channel’s groundbreaking coming-of-age series, Andi Mack, ends its acclaimed run after three seasons on Friday, July 26. Creator/executive producer Terri Minsky talks about the “nevers” that made her proud, the messages that made her cry…and what it would feel like to be nominated for an Emmy. Cynopsis: What is the genesis of the series? […]
Three Most Important Breakthroughs in the Media Business
Big breakthroughs in media will be a hot topic at Cynopsis’ That Big TV Conference in September, and David Kulczar, Senior Product Manager of IBM Watson Media Analytics, will be key to the conversation. Kulczar shares his vision (“today’s viewers are the real showrunners”) of what promises to be a robust discussion. (To register for […]
Nat Geo’s The Hot Zone
National Geographic’s The Hot Zone follows the story of the Ebola threat, and the people who heroically contained it. Executive Vice President of Global Scripted Programming and Documentary Films, Carolyn Bernstein, talks about the evolution of the series, an example of the net’s dive into premium scripted content. Cynsiders: What does Nat Geo look for […]
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AI Ads Are Forcing the Industry to Get Privacy Right, Finally
By Jaime Schultheis, Head of Global Data Partnerships at Bombora Every major shift in digital...The question isn’t whether AI changes hiring. It’s whether leaders are paying attention
As AI absorbs more of the tasks that once defined early careers — the research,...Building the New Creator Studio
The entertainment industry has no shortage of networks, agencies, and production shops. But Max Cutler,...
