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Wednesday January 3, 2024
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Today’s Premieres
BET: Tyler Perry’s Sistas at 9p
Crunchyroll: Bottom-Tier Character Tomozaki; Classroom of the Elite
Fox: I Can See Your Voice at 8p; We Are Family at 9p
Hulu: Ishura
Today’s Finale
NBC: Magnum P.I. at 10p
IN THE NEWS
It’s almost too late to score advertising for the College Football Playoffs on ESPN – with multi-year viewership highs for college football, Disney reports ad inventory is almost sold out. Michigan faces off with Washington on January 8 for the championship.
A live town hall with former president Donald Trump will air on FOX News Channel on January 10 from 9-10p – the same night as CNN’s GOP debate. Airing from Des Moines, Iowa ahead of the state’s January 15 Republican Caucuses, the event will be moderated by Bret Baier and Martha MacCallum.
Omnicom has closed its $900 million acquisition of Flywheel Digital from Ascential. “Joining the Omnicom network takes our organization to the next level,” said former Ascential CEO Duncan Painter, who will head the operation as a new practice area within Omnicom. “We can scale faster, leverage relationships, and combine data and technology efforts.”
Apple TV+ has ordered season five of “Slow Horses.” Season three of the spy drama, starring Gary Oldman as the head of an office of MI5 rejects, premiered in November; season four is expected to be released by the end of 2024.
The merger of Dish Network and EchoStar closed December 31, and on the first day of trading after the deal, shares in EchoStar dipped 5%. Charlie Ergen, who had been Co-Founder and Chairman of both companies, is now Executive Chairman of the new firm. The deal offers debt-laden Dish, spun off by EchoStar in 2008, access to more cash and an opportunity to expand its wireless services. “The completion of this merger marks an important milestone for our company and our customers, launching a new era of connectivity,” stated Ergen. “In a world that is increasingly wireless, we are well-positioned to drive revenue and profitable growth.”
FETV’s signal has gone dark in Chicago. “This is industry dysfunction playing out in real time,” said FETV President and CEO Drew Sumrall. “A few large companies have created an ecosystem full of walled gardens with little to no competition, and then they complain about skyrocketing network fees and retrans costs to the FCC—all while raising prices for the consumer…As of today FETV is not seeking a license fee from Comcast.” FETV became available on Comcast in 2022, boosting its distribution to over 50 million subscribers.
ABC’s “Dancing With the Stars” landed five nominations for the Make-Up Artists & Hairstylists Guild’s MUAHS Awards, followed by three for Prime Video’s “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.” Winners will be announced at a ceremony on February 18. |
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| NEW & RETURNING SERIES
“Carta de Despedida” (“Farewell Letter”), a Turkish series, will have its US premiere on Tuesday, January 9 on Kanal D Drama. “The Hispanic audience, which loves Turkish stories, will be thrilled by ‘Carta de Despedida,’ a romantic series featuring a talented cast of well-known Turkish actors and an exciting storyline,” said Francheska Leon de la Barra, VP of Marketing and Communications for Thema America.
STREAMING
Freestream, Sling TV’s free ad-supported streaming service, has added new channels Crime Files, Power Nation, TheGrio and America’s Dumbest Criminals. The total number of channels on the service now exceeds 430.
WE GOTTA ASK…
Barry Frey, a passionate advocate for DOOH and President and CEO of DPAA, the global trade and marketing association for the industry, weighs in on why the DOOH business is surging, and the ties that bind at DPAA.
How do you explain the momentum of DOOH right now?
The momentum of DOOH is as simple as the first letter in DOOH – Digital. The world’s original medium is now taking from the digital playbook, adopting every innovation, from AR and VR to programmatic, 3D, QR Codes and social amplification. Location has always been central to OOH, but now we are seeing advertisers reaching targeted impressions using data and dynamic ad serving across myriad means of time, weather, news and audiences in front of ads in very addressable fashion. DOOH also enables brands to reach customers throughout their entire daily journey, from path to purchase to point of purchase – as retail media is an integral part of our work. On top of that, at a tenuous time for other digital outlets, DOOH is very brand safe – as we often say, you can’t hide in the sunlight.
What does DPAA membership offer?
DPAA promotes the OOH industry globally and the digitization that is driving its growth. We are, as many say a “muscular trade association,” offering many benefits to our varied constituents. For our global members we are all about connecting – as an alliterative mix of part consiglieri, part concierge, consultant, community and club. Services for members include a suite of products and services that provide business acceleration, plus professional and personal growth. These include yet are not limited to a compendium of best practices, sessions on latest research tools, women’s empowerment programming, CPG industry, surveys of media decision makers, a repository of industry data and more. Specifically for brands and agencies, we offer an understanding of the fast-growing evolution and benefits of the OOH industry along with best ways and means to navigate for advertising success.
What’s ahead for Netflix? Brad Altfest, Managing Director of Media and Entertainment, Agora, weighs in:
“2023 marked the one-year anniversary of Netflix launching its ‘Basic With Ads’ tier, and its success (15 million monthly users!) offers plenty of opportunities to capitalize on an audience willing to see ads in exchange for lower subscription fees. In the year ahead, we expect to see Netflix continue to expand its reach, going beyond free ad-supported TV to unlock new revenue opportunities. This could include live shopping/auctions, the gamification of content, AI-assisted shopping using chatbots and targeted message campaigns, and more. Netflix has the bandwidth to offer premium options that maximize interactivity and increase the average impression length to increase the advertising surface area, and 2024 we can see them take advantage of it.”
Mark Jung, VP of Product, Dstillery, offers his perspective on life after the cookie crumbles.
“Momentum is starting on the programmatic side with more DSPs like The Trade Desk and others going all in on CTV; with programmatic-like hands-on keyboard capabilities power, advertisers will be able to leverage their programmatic experience and planning to get the most of their CTV buys — especially as the targeting landscape changes post-cookie and more budgets start flowing into CTV.”
SPORTS ROUNDUP
The NHL, National Hockey League Players’ Association and SAP are again recognizing the value of teachers with the Future Goals Most Valuable Teacher program presented by SAP. In its fifth year and in strategic partnership with EVERFI from Blackbaud, the program will recognize 60 teachers across North America, who have used the Future Goals Hockey Scholar program.
ESPN apologized for airing a brief video of a woman flashing her breast during the Sugar Bowl. “We regret that this happened and apologize that the video aired in the telecast,” said ESPN’s Senior Director, Communications, Bill Hofheimer.
GOING GLOBAL
A Freeview TV channel launches today, celebrating 35 years since UK soap “Home and Away.” That’s TV 2 will be the new sister channel to That’s TV, offering classic TV shows including the first season of “Home and Away.” |
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RATINGS
ABC’s “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest” was indeed rockin’. The first primetime segment of was up by 35% in Total Viewers (7.0 million vs. 5.2 million) and by 33% among A18-49 (1.81 rating vs. 1.36 rating) to score 3-year highs, a feat also achieved by Part 2, which jumped 30% over the prior year in Total Viewers (10.4 million vs. 8.0 million) and by 32% among A18-49 (2.93 rating vs. 2.22 rating).
ESPN’s “Monday Night Football” delivered 25.7 million viewers, according to Nielsen fast nationals, becoming one of the three most-watched “MNF” games since 1997.
IN MEMORIAM
Univision co-founder Gustavo Sisneros died December 29. He was 78. The media magnate, who launched DirecTV in Latin America, was chairman of Grupo Cisneros at the time of his death. |
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This Day in History
2004 – Ryan Seacrest took over hosting radio’s “American Top 40” from Casey Kasem.
Answer to Our Last Trivia Question
In which sitcom sequel were the two sons of one character played by the actor’s real-life children? In “Leave It to Beaver” (1957-63) sequel “Still the Beaver” (1984-89), Eddie Haskell’s sons, Freddie and Bomber, were played by Ken Osmond’s sons, Eric and Christian.
Today’s Trivia Question
Who played Lily Munster in the 1988-91 revival of “The Munsters” (1964-66), “The Munsters Today”? (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.) |
ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE
INTERSECTION
LOS ANGELES, CA
Drive new revenue for our media around Los Angeles and beyond as well as building relationships with prospects and clients. Full info HERE
ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE DIRECT RESPONSE >>
OPPORTUNITY MEDIA/NY(REMOTE/HYBRID):
Seeking an energetic achiever with excellent written & organizational skills for role to assist in growing revenue for dynamic Direct Response Team: required: BA Degree, Min 2 yrs DR Experience. Bilingual (English/Spanish) Wide Orbit Exp a +. Full info HERE
MEDIA COORDIATOR DIRECT RESPONSE >>
OPPORTUNITY MEDIA/NY(REMOTE/HYBRID):
Seeking an energetic achiever with excellent written & organizational skills for role to assist in growing revenue for dynamic Direct Response Team: required: BA Degree, Bilingual (English/Spanish) Wide Orbit Exp a +. Full info HERE
ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE
INTERSECTION
SEATTLE, WA
Grow in billings, income, and experience on a team that continues to lead our industry. Take your career to the next level with a company that is transforming cities and delivering on our promises to our clients and to our long-standing Municipal and Transit Authority partners. Full info HERE
ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE
INTERSECTION
PORTLAND, OR
Grow in billings, income, and experience on a team that continues to lead our industry. Take your career to the next level with a company that is transforming cities and delivering on our promises to our clients and to our long-standing Municipal and Transit Authority partners. Full info HERE
ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE, AD SALES >>
FUSE MEDIA/NEW YORK, NY: Support the Ad Sales team by prospecting, selling and expanding the Company’s advertising revenue base. The candidate will have a strong media sales background with a network of industry clients and prospects as well as establish a book of business and exceed pre-established activity and sales quota utilizing CRM tools to document sales activity. Full info HERE
ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE, EAST COAST ADVERTISING SALES
THE ALLEN MEDIA GROUP
NYC (Hybrid)
Responsible for coverage of assigned advertising agencies and clients specifically dedicated to representing AMG linear, digital and streaming platforms. Also grow and maintain existing clients as well as prospect and close new business. Work closely with clients and advertising holding companies ensuring AMG is a ‘must-buy’ for advertisers. Full info HERE
ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE
TV ONE NETWORK
(Remote, Hybrid)
Communicate the value and brand strength of the Network to advertisers and agencies as well as create compelling presentations that convey the benefits and features of TV One programming and the TV One viewing audience. Full info HERE
COPY COORDINATOR
TV ONE NETWORK
(Remote, Hybrid)
Manage the delivery and arrival of commercial content working closely with Manager of Commercial Operations to resolve conflicting traffic instructions as well as oversee maintenance of E-faxes and storage of client files. Responsible for entering original account data and revisions into the traffic system. Full info HERE
AD SALES COORDINATOR
TV ONE NETWORK
(Remote, Hybrid)
Establish business relationships with agency counterparts and internal departments including: Pricing and planning, inventory management, marketing, traffic and billing, also fulfill advertiser allocations requests, ensure stewardship delivery in accordance to deal guarantees, send commercial airing times, and update clients of programming. Full info HERE
DIRECTOR, CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS
HALLMARK MEDIA
NYC
Execute communications objectives and develop strategies to elevate Hallmark Media, its workforce, and business entities. Evaluate existing communications program in the context of its ability to support strategic planning and operating objectives. Minimum of 10+ years progressive PR/Communications Industry Experience. Full info HERE
ACCOUNT DIRECTOR
FUTURE TODAY
CHICAGO
Represent Future Today, selling an expansive portfolio of O&O CTV apps, inclusive of HappyKids, Fawesome, The LEGO Channel, FilmRise, Blippi. 5+years selling linear/streaming/OLV exp req. Biz dev position inclusive of direct, pmp/pg. Solid relationships; agency & client. Full info HERE
ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE
TV ONE
NYC, Hybrid, Remote
Communicate the value & brand strength of Urban One Networks to advertisers & agencies. Create compelling presentations that convey the benefits & features of our programming and the viewing audiences. Proactively keep clients informed of pertinent account and network information. Min. 4+ yrs national advertising sales or equivalent sales exp. Full info HERE
VP/HEAD OF ADVERTISING SALES
FREEBEE
FL/NYC Remote
Lead, manage, develop, and grow Ad Sales teams. Attract and retain the best talent. Work with leadership team to set, achieve, and grow revenue targets across OOH, Digital and Experiential. Instrumental in driving the team to exceed all expectations and goals. 15+ years’ experience in advertising, media, and relevant sales management roles. Full info HERE
ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE
FREEBEE
MIAMI
Achieve revenue and growth targets across linear and digital. Identify and execute strategies which result in exceeding revenue targets. Develop and execute effective sales strategies that showcase as well as maximize overall revenues for the overarching National Sales division. 7-10 yrs exp. in advertising, media & relevant sales management roles. Full info HERE
SENIOR AUDIO/VIDEO PROMOTION PRODUCER >>
WHYY/PHILADELPHIA: Produce best-in-class promotional spots, accurately reflecting WHYY’s brand mission, from strategy through management approvals. Write killer scripts for audio and video to engage audiences. Organize promotional spot production schedule for video and audio spots needed for TV, FM, digital and social platforms. 10-15+ years’ experience. Full info HERE
DIGITAL DIRECTOR, NEWS >>
WHYY/PHILADELPHIA: Develop a cogent strategy for developing and publishing WHYY news content across social media and emerging digital platforms. Convey and create SEO, social media and digital best practices in concert with the digital staff with the focus of informing and developing the newsroom’s digital muscles. Five or more years of journalism experience. Full info HERE
SENIOR STUDIO TECHNICAL MANAGER
A+E NETWORKS
HYBRID NYC
Technical manager for live, studio, productions/events. Provides technical oversight, support, solutions, troubleshooting, and in-house technical resource. Functions as Studio and Tech Manager for Studio and Tech Manager for remote productions, on-site and off-site corporate events. Requires 5-7 years production technical management experience. Full info HERE
SENIOR DIRECTOR, DIGITAL CONTENT LICENSING
A+E NETWORKS
REMOTE
Negotiate, draft & review agreements for owned & operated platforms/services, third-party platform. Exp. in digital media, content licensing (domestic/international), linear & on-demand rights & distribution, Privacy & Data Security preferred. Min 5 yrs of exp. supporting digital media at media company or streaming platform. Full info HERE
ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE
FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT TV
NYC
Represent FETV & FMC to media community via ongoing communications & relationship building. Maintain & develop strong working relationships w/both agencies & internal departments in support of sales efforts. Work w/sales management, pricing & planning to achieve quarterly revenue goals. 5+ yrs media sales exp. preferably in cable TV- agency exp. +. Full info HERE
BUSINESS PARTNERSHIPS AND DEVELOPMENT EXECUTIVE >>
HEARST MEDIA PRODUCTION GROUP/CHARLOTTE, NC: Proactively identify, research, and develop new opportunities for our family-friendly programming blocks on ABC, CBS, NBC, The CW, Telemundo, & other media & digital/social outlets. Support creation and present strategic, cross-media concepts to multiple stakeholder groups that meet our client’s business objectives. 8 + yrs of business dev. exp. Full info HERE
HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR >>
BIG FISH ENTERTAINMENT/NYC/NJ: Coordinating onboarding for all new hires.
Administering the benefits and payroll changes for employees accurately.
Maintaining an efficient filing system—paper and electronic, for employee and company records related to their job functions. Building a successful bridge between management and employees. 7 yrs entertainment exp. preferred. Full Info HERE
DIRECTOR, MEDIA SUPPLY CHAIN OPERATIONS >>
PBS DISTRIBUTION/ARLINGTON VA, Hybrid: Oversee media systems operations, including daily operations as well as development and implementation of overall media supply chain. Work with external vendors and internal stakeholders on design and implementation of hardware and software solutions for media systems. 7+ yrs of work exp. in the areas of television, media, or consumer products. Full info HERE
TV/VIDEO SPONSORSHIP-PRODUCT INTEGRATION SALES REPRESENTATIVE >>
GAME ON MEDIA SOLUTIONS/Remote: Game On Media Solutions is looking for an independent business development oriented sponsorship sales representative. Focus will be on TV/Streaming project opportunities for brands that include product integration and placement. This is an Independent Contractor performance compensated opening. Attractive fees can be earned for closed deals. Full info HERE
BRAND ASSISTANT >>
THE LEDE COMPANY/NYC: Full-service communication, strategy, and social impact consulting firm, specializing in corporate, brand, entertainment, and nonprofit sectors, is seeking a Brand Assistant to join the Brand team in our New York office. The Assistant will play an integral role in supporting accounts for a wide variety of Fashion, Beauty, CPG and Lifestyle clients. Full info HERE
TALENT ASSISTANT >>
THE LEDE COMPANY/LA: Full-service strategy, communications and social impact consulting firm, specializing in corporate, entertainment and nonprofit sectors. We are looking for a Talent Assistant to a Talent Publicist in Los Angeles. We are seeking enthusiastic candidates who can work in a fast-paced environment, are driven & have strong communication and writing skills. Full info HERE
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER FOR NATIONAL POLITICAL SHOW >>
BAHAKEL COMMUNICATIONS/CHARLOTTE NC: Develop and oversee the production of a daily or weekly national political show that covers the most important political news and events of the day. Develop and execute strategies to increase the show’s audience and engagement. At least 5 years of experience as an executive producer for a political show or similar program. Full info HERE
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER OF NEWS/ENTERTAINMENT >>
BAHAKEL COMMUNICATIONS/CHARLOTTE NC: Oversee all editorial and entertainment content, news production and presentation. Responsible for day-to-day operations of the show: producing, writing, and guiding creative. Develop content for the News @ TEN, plan, assign and create production schedules. 7 years of experience as executive producer or show producer. Network experience preferred. Full info HERE |
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WEDNESDAY JANUARY 3
ABC: NBA Countdown, NBA Basketball
CBS: The Price Is Right at Night, Raid the Cage, FBI True
CW: Whose Line Is It Anyway?, Whose Line Is It Anyway?, Family Law
FOX: I Can See Your Voice [p], We Are Family [p]
NBC: Chicago Med, Magnum P.I., Magnum P.I. [f]
PBS: Nature, NOVA, Secrets of the Dead
Telemundo: Exatlon Estados Unidos: All-Stars, Vuelve a Mi, Amore Imposible
Univision: Vencer la Cupa, Mujer, Minas de Pasion |
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