Today’s Premieres
A&E: The First 48 at 8p
AMC+/Sundance Now: Sanctuary: A Witches’ Tale
History: Swamp People at 8p; Swamp Mysteries With Troy Landry at 9:30p
Hulu: Daughters of the Cult
Magnolia: Barnwood Builders at 9p
Netflix: Boy Swallows Universe; The Brothers Sun; Delicious in Dungeon
TCM: The Power of Film at 8p
Today’s Finale
CW: Children Ruin Everything at 9:30p
IN THE NEWS
Credit ratings service S&P Global Ratings forecast a 7.6% growth in ad spend for 2024. But it’s sunnier on the digital side of the street. In its “Powered by Digital” report, S&P projects US digital ad spending will rise 10.2% in 2024 and 8.5% in 2025, versus a 1.8% rise in legacy media ad spending this year, and a decline of 5.9% next year.
The average monthly churn rate for major SVOD services rose to 6.3% in November, up from 5.1% in November 2022, according to Antenna. The number of “serial churners,” subscribers who have canceled at least three services in the last two years, has risen to a quarter of subscribers, up from 15% two years ago.
Netflix and producer Delirium TV are being sued by a season five “Love Is Blind” participant. After her season ended, Renee Poche made public remarks about her “traumatic” experience on the reality show, and in response Delirium initiated private arbitration against her for purportedly violating her nondisclosure agreement. Poche is suing to nullify her non-disclosure contract, claiming intentional infliction of emotional distress and violations of California labor and civic codes.
Interpublic has sold agency brands Hill Holliday and Deutch New York to New Zealand-based Attivo Group. Both agencies will continue to operate with their current leadership, and maintain an affiliate relationship with Interpublic Group.
T-Mobile is adding Hulu to an “on us” bundle that includes ad-supported Netflix, Apple TV+ and MLB.TV. Subscribers to T-Mobile’s premium Go5G will be offered the bundle starting January 24.
Jimmy Failla has been named permanent host of “FOX News Saturday Night” effective January 13. “As a former New York City cab driver, Jimmy is a classic American success story and a perfect fit for this role,” said Mead Cooper, FOX News EVP of primetime programming. “We look forward to watching him make America laugh on Saturday nights.” Failla is also the author of FOX News Books newest title Cancel Culture Dictionary, which is out January 30. |
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| PRODUCTION & DEVELOPMENT
Morris Chestnut is set to star as the title role in “Watson.” From writer Craig Sweeny, Kapital Entertainment and CBS Studios, the project has a straight-to-series order from CBS. Chestnut will also executive produce the medical drama inspired by the Sherlock Holmes mysteries.
NEW & RETURNING SERIES
A new season of “Beachfront Bargain Hunt Renovation” premieres tomorrow, January 5 at 9p, focused on new owners working to transforming their affordable beach homes into vacation oases.
CNN’s “The Many Lives of Martha Stewart” premieres Sunday, January 28. The four-part series will air over two consecutive weekends, launching with two episodes on January 28 at 9p and 10p. From Wall Street in the 1960s to becoming a self-made billionaire and media mogul – and an Alderson Federal Prison Camp inmate – the series traces Stewart’s rise to success, fall from grace and return to the limelight.
“America’s Test Kitchen” is back for season 24 on PBS stations on Saturday, January 6. The season will feature a new equipment-focused segment.
VH1’s “My True Crime Story” returns for another season of scheming and smuggling on Thursday, January 9 at 9p. Episodes are narrated by rapper and actress Remy Ma.
Season 11 of “Travels With Darley” premieres Sunday, January 7 on PBS (check local listings). First stop: Alabama.
Hulu and Disney+ are the exclusive homes of the Korean drama series “Uncle Samsik.” Starring Song Kang-ho of “Parasite,” the 1960s-set drama series follows San, who tries to turn his country’s fortunes around.
COMING UP
The three-part reunion for Bravo’s “The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City” kicks off Tuesday, January 9 at 8p
This year’s honorees for “Urban One Honors” include Dionne Warwick, Chlöe, Frankie Beverly, and Donald Lawrence. The “Best in Black”-themed two-hour telecast premieres during Black History Month on Sunday, February 25 on TV One and CLEO TV.
FOX News Channel will host live town halls with presidential candidates Nikki Haley and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on January 8 and January 9, respectively, in Des Moines, Iowa from 6-7p. Bret Baier and Martha MacCallum will co-moderate. The following day is Donald Trump’s town hall, which will be held while Haley and DeSantis face off at CNN’s GOP debate.
Documentary “June,” profiling country music legend June Carter Cash, premieres Tuesday, January 16 on Paramount+.
TECH TALK
Today, Google starts testing on a “Tracking Protection” option that enables Chrome users to restrict the data they share when visiting a website. The new feature, which limits cross-site tracking by default by restricting websites’ access to third-party cookies, will be made available to 1% of Chrome users worldwide.
Data compliance technology company Compliant released its worldwide Publisher Compliance Index scores, measuring the data compliance of nearly all of the world’s publishers outside of China. And it’s not pretty. “Our data supports the recent findings of the ANA Programmatic Study. Our industry is in a dangerous situation with pervasive data leakage, unlawful mass surveillance and broken consent. By making our Publisher Compliance Index scores available to advertisers, agencies and publishers, they can take immediate action to address issues before they lose millions in costs, fines, data, lost sales and compromised consumer trust,” said Jamie Barnard, CEO and co-founder, Compliant. “There is a violent gap between what the law requires, what consumers expect and what is happening in practice. With this data, we hope industry stakeholders will take action and narrow that gap.” |
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RATINGS
ABC’s “Celebrity Jeopardy” matched season highs with 4.4 million viewers and 0.5 among A18-49 on Tuesday, making it the most-watched show of the night. “Only Murders in the Building,” on loan from Hulu, averaged 3 million viewers and 0.24.
NFL football is still crushing it this season – week 17 brought both CBS and ESPN audiences of over 26 million viewers. It’s ESPN’s most-watched NFL season since the network got in the game in 2006, and CBS had its most-watched Week 17 game in 12 years.
Fueled by its year-end specials “Al Rojo Vivo Edición Especial: Adiós 2023” and “Bienvenido 2024,” Telemundo delivered 252,000 viewers A18-49, 112,000 A18-34 and 852,000 total viewers during New Year’s Eve primetime.
FOX Business Network saw year-over-year growth in 2023 of 110% with Monday-Sunday A25-54 primetime viewers. Business Day averaged 200,000 total viewers, while Market Hour counted 193,000.
EXECUTIVE MOVES
Break out the champagne at AMC Networks – the company promoted several executives: Ben Haigh and Josh Sizer to SVP, Programming; Noel Manzano to SVP, International Scripted Programming and Development; and Corey Schmalzle and Samantha Perelman, who are expanding their responsibilities across AMC Studios and the company’s domestic scripted programming efforts.
Commerce media company Criteo has appointed Melanie Zimmerman to lead its global retail media practice as General Manager, Global Retail Media. Zimmermann comes to Criteo from Macy’s, where she built Macy’s Media Network.
ShowSeeker announced the hiring of Rose Schneider as VP of Technical Operations. Schneider’s most recent position was as Senior Director of Ad Sales Operations for OnMedia.
Sony Pictures Television has named Dylan Massin as EVP of production. SPT’s Senior Vice President of Production Adam Moos has also been promoted, adding Head of Production to his title. |
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This Day in History
2007 – Nancy Pelosi was the first woman elected Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Answer to Our Last Trivia Question
Who played Lily Munster in the 1988-91 revival of “The Munsters” (1964-66), “The Munsters Today”? Lee Meriwether. Kudos to: Len Klatt-The Winning Run/LA; Kevin Moran-Blarney Pictures/Pasadena, CA; Justin Pierce-JP Consulting Group/LA; Gerry Bixenspan-TV Marketing Inc./NYC; Phyllis McQuillan-MSG Networks/NYC; Dan Whitford-WTTW/Chicago; Greg West-WATC TV/Atlanta; Synda Kollman-Charter Marketing Group/Boca Raton, FL; Maggie Takei-Moore Media/Paducah, KY; David Westberg-SAG-AFTRA Credit Union/Burbank
Today’s Trivia Question
At its height, how many nights a week did “Peyton Place” (1964-69) air? (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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THURSDAY JANUARY 4
ABC: The Golden Bachelor: The Golden Wedding, General Hospital: 60 Years of Stars and Storytelling
CBS: Young Sheldon, Ghosts, Ghosts UK, Ghosts UK, SEAL Team
CW: Son of a Critch, The Conners, The Conners, Children Ruin Everything [f]
FOX: Hell’s Kitchen, We Are Family
NBC: Law & Order, Transplant, Dateline NBC
PBS: This Old House, Ask This Old House, Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates, Jr., American Masters
Telemundo: Exatlon Estados Unidos: All-Stars, Vuelve a Mi, Amore Imposible
Univision: Vencer la Cupa, Mujer, Minas de Pasion |
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