 IN THE NEWS |
| Two days after ByteDance announced a deal with non-Chinese investors to create a new US TikTok, the platform’s updated privacy policy sparked backlash on Saturday for listing the collection of sensitive personal data, including immigration status, gender identity, and sexual orientation. However, similar language appeared in TikTok’s previous policy and mirrors disclosures common across social media platforms, largely to comply with state privacy laws. The update does introduce notable changes, including precise location tracking, monitoring of AI interactions, and the use of collected data to serve ads beyond the app.
“The Hunting Party” is on the move. After debuting on NBC last year and returning January 8 for its second season, the crime procedural is heading to Netflix. Season one begins streaming Sunday, February 16, as Netflix continues a licensing binge that includes recent deals with Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount. |
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| NEW & RETURNING SERIES |
| Season 15 of “Call the Midwife” premieres on PBS on Sunday, March 22 at 9p (check local listings). This season the period drama takes place in 1971.
Colin Jost (“Saturday Night Live”) has confirmed he will return as host for season two of “Pop Culture Jeopardy!” in its new home on Netflix. The game show launched on Prime Video, but was dropped when Amazon shifted its unscripted strategy
Investigation Discovery has two shows on the way. The net’s “Lost Women” franchise continues with “Lost Women of Alaska” on Wednesday, February 25 at 8p, and “Feds” returns Wednesday, March 4 at 9p.
Chefs Michael Cimarusti and Wylie Dufresne are joining Padma Lakshmi as judges on new cooking competition “America’s Culinary Cup,” kicking off Tuesday, March 4 at 9:30p on CBS.
A+E Global Media has greenlit a shortform series, “MonsterQuest: Origins,” launching across History’s digital platforms on Tuesday, January 27. The investigative series unearths the real histories behind cryptid legends.
“Hot Goss” has relaunched on YouTube in an expanded format. Hosted by “Love Island UK” alum Eyal Booker and social media personality Lonnie Marts IIV, the show follows trending pop culture headlines, delivered shirtless from inside a sauna. New episodes will release weekly on Thursdays at 2p. |
Today’s Premieres
ABC: American idol at 8p
CW: Wild Cards at 8p
Fox: Extracted at 8p
History: History’s Greatest Mysteries at 9p; History’s Deadliest With Ving Rhames at 10p
TV One: Fatal Attraction: I’d Kill to Be You at 10p |
| PRODUCTION |
| All3Media International has secured the first international adaptation of reality format “The Inheritance” with Brazilian Media Group, Globo. The Brazilian version will be available on Globo’s video-on-demand platform, Globoplay and produced by Formata. |
| CYNOPSIS SPORTS AWARDS
Recognizing the Breakthroughs Redefining Sports Media & Marketing
From breakthrough platforms and bold marketing strategies to standout content and fan experiences, the Sports Awards honor the people and innovations shaping how fans engage with sports today—and tomorrow.
Entries are now open for 2026.
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| COMING UP |
| “Inside the 68th Annual Grammy Awards,” offering a backstage look at the show during the lead-up to the February 1 ceremony, airs Friday, January 30 at 8p on CBS.
The story of the Turpin family, who were saved in 2018 from abuse in California only to suffer again in a foster home, is told in “The Turpins: A New House of Horror – A Diane Sawyer Special Event,” airing on Tuesday, February 2 at 10p on ABC.
“Super Bowl Greatest Commercials: Hall of Fame Countdown” airs Monday, February 2 at 8p on CBS. Hosted by “CBS Mornings” co-host and CBS Sports’ “The NFL Today” analyst Nate Burleson and actress Daniela Ruah, the special will have viewers vote live to choose the most unforgettable Super Bowl spot. The big game airs Sunday, February 6 on NBC. |
| RATINGS |
| The debut of NBC’s “The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins” delivered 5.8 million Live+Same Day viewers in its special post-NFL Sunday spot. The comedy starring Tracy Morgan was the most-watched comedy this season among broadcast networks.
The midseason premiere of ABC Wednesday comedy “Shifting Gears” on January 7 drew 6.88 million Total Viewers after seven days of viewing on ABC, Hulu, Hulu on Disney+ and digital platforms, rising +58% over the show’s Live+Same Day audience, for its biggest total audience since the season debut, according to ABC Multiplatform +7 Day data and Nielsen National Live+7 Day Big Data Plus Panel. The same night, “Abbott Elementary” returned to earn 5.81 million Live+7 Total Viewers, rising +112% over the initial Live+Same Day audience with.
Netflix’s “Stranger Things” topped the list of Nielsen’s streaming content ratings for the week of December 22 with 6.89 million minutes viewed. Paramount+ drama “Landman” was second with 1.64 million, followed by holiday film “Home Alone” on Disney+ (1.05 million minutes), “The Closer” (974,000) on Netflix, Peacock and Pluto, and “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” (962,000) on Peacock.
“CBS Evening News With Tony Dokoupil” delivered 6.4 million total viewers on January 19, the best number for “CBS Evening News” since February 2021, according to Nielsen. For the week of January 12, the show averaged 4.19 million. But those viewers aren’t coming at the expense of Fox News, notes FNC. Since Dokoupil took over the anchor seat, FNC’s “Special Report with Bret Baier” is up 9% in viewers and up 22% versus the last quarter. Over at ABC, “World News Tonight” drew 8.1 million viewers the week of January 12, while “NBC Nightly News” counted 6.68 million.
Top 10 Basic Cable Primetime Ratings for the Week of January 12
P2+ AA (000)
ESPN 2754
Fox News 2225
MS NOW 935
HGTV 582
CNN 553
Hallmark Channel 514
TLC 467
HISTORY 386
TBS 382
Discovery 355
Source: Nielsen |
| EXECUTIVE MOVES |
| Patrick O’Connell, Chief Financial Officer of AMC Networks will be departing the company to pursue an opportunity outside of the media industry. O’Connell will remain through March and participate in the company’s 2025 Fourth Quarter and Year-End earnings call. The company has initiated a search for his successor.
Bill Condon has joined Gracenote as its first Head of Advertising Sales. Most recently, Condon served as Vice President of Enterprise Sales and Partnerships at Xumo. |
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This Day in History
1924 – American speed skater Charles Jewtraw won the first Winter Olympic medal at the Chamonix Games.
Answer to Our Last Trivia Question
Which 1977 miniseries was remade in 2016? “Roots.” Kudos to: Ted Linhart-TedonTV/NYC; Kecia Watts-A+E Media Group/NYC; Stephen Warren-Northeastern University/Boston; Andrew Goldman-Phanes Funding Group/NYC; Aaron Paquette-AccelerateSG/Fort Worth, TX; Dan Whitford-WTTW/Chicago; Wendy Holmes/Denver; Aditya Putcha-J-P Theatre Productions/LA; David Garber-Loyola Marymount University/Playa Vista, CA; Tom Moore-Kalt Productions/LA; Ed Lou-Goode-Connelly Partners/Honolulu; Justin Pierce-JP Consulting Group/LA
Today’s Trivia Question
What was Maude’s first interaction with Victoria Butterfield, who became her third housekeeper on “Maude” (1972-78)? (Email trivia@cynopsis.com 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.) |
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF THE PRACTICE, MULTI-EPISODE TELEVISION PRODUCING >>
BOSTON UNIVERSITY – COLLEGE OF COMMUNICATION/BOSTON, MA: Develope, produce, and manage scripted and unscripted multi-episodic series for linear television and/or streaming. Qualified applicants will be distinguished multi-platform practitioners with a significant body of “boots on the ground” work in the TV and streaming industry. The position will require in-class instruction and on-set exercises. Full info HERE
PROFESSOR OF THE PRACTICE: STUDIO AND/OR FIELD DIRECTING; MULTIPLE CAMERAS >>
BOSTON UNIVERSITY – COLLEGE OF COMMUNICATION/BOSTON, MA: We seek a colleague with a significant body of practical work in television directing using multiple cameras for linear television and/or streaming platforms. Familiarity with visual effects and AI-supported tools is considered a plus. This position includes teaching directing of scripted and/or unscripted content using multiple cameras at many levels. Full info HERE
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF THE PRACTICE: VERTICAL FILMMAKING/CONTENT CREATOR >>
BOSTON UNIVERSITY – COLLEGE OF COMMUNICATION/BOSTON, MA: We seek a colleague with a professional track record in the creation and development of original short-form content aimed at promoting, activating, and motivating young people through social activism, experimentation, entertainment, brand building, and audience engagement across today’s leading content platforms and social media ecosystems. More info HERE
SALES MANAGER – AP AD INSIGHTS HUB >>
ADVERTISER PERCEPTIONS/NEW YORK, NY: Drive direct sales of the platform offering, focusing heavily on new client acquisition. Reporting to and working closely with the GM of the Ad Insights Hub, this individual contributor will partner cross-functionally with Sales, Business Intelligence, Operations, and Client Services teams to build awareness and engagement with new clients. Full info HERE
SALES DIRECTOR – OMG
MOONBUG ENTERTAINMENT
NEW YORK, NY
Deliver and exceed sales revenue targets as well as build, manage and grow a strategic account list with a focus on Omnicom agencies and their clients directly, within the northeast. Ability to navigate holding company structure and negotiate strategic partnerships with key stakeholders (ratecards, preferred programmatic deals, content deals, etc.). More info HERE
DIRECTOR OF PERFORMANCE MARKETING >>
ATHLETE TO ATHLETE/SANTA MONICA, CA: Lead the performance marketing team across Meta Ads and new paid digital channels (TikTok, YouTube, Google, etc.) as well as build and execute a roadmap for channel expansion and profitable scale. Develop and run structured testing frameworks. Partner with Creative Strategist on ad briefs, testing priorities, and creative feedback loops. Full info HERE
SENIOR MANAGER, TRAFFIC >>
INSP, LLC./CHARLOTTE, SC: Oversee the Traffic staff and manage and monitor the day-to-day operations. Responsible for the prompt and accurate execution of broadcast logs for three networks. The manager assumes a leadership role within our Network Operations and consistently looks to streamline processes and increasing the effectiveness and efficiency of the Traffic department. Full info HERE
NATIONAL SALES MANAGER>>
HEARST MEDIA PRODUCTION GROUP/CHARLOTTE, NC: Oversee daily sales pipeline operations focused on national sponsorships, integrations, and branded content tied to unscripted programming. Manage and coach the Business Development team, drive outbound activity, shape proposals and pricing, and lead CRM strategy, reporting, and optimizations via Salesforce. Full info HERE
ASSOCIATE PRODUCER >>
NTD/WASHINGTON, DC: Pitch story ideas and write scripts/segment outlines as well as research guests and interview topics. Book guests and coordinate interviews. Help with logistics and sometimes field production. Support shoots and ensure production runs smoothly. Review footage and work with editors to shape final episodes. Write headlines, teasers, and social posts. Full info HERE
DIRECTOR, HUMAN RESOURCES AND ADMINISTRATION >>
THE JIM HENSON COMPANY/HOLLYWOOD, CA: Responsible for all HR functions and oversight of administrative and management needs. This strategic role is charged with operating from a customer service driven viewpoint that prioritizes employee satisfaction as well as enforce legally compliant policies, increase efficiency by implementing administrative and record-keeping best practices. Full info HERE
SENIOR DESIGNER >>
REELZ CHANNEL/ALBUQUERQUE, NM: Responsible for the concept, design and execution of various motion graphics projects for on-air promo and sales presentations. Will be required to design and create graphics for social media, digital and print. Must be able to follow brand guidelines and expand and change the brand look when necessary. Full info HERE
EVP, COMMERCIAL & TECHNOLOGY TRANSACTIONS, LEGAL & BUSINESS AFFAIRS >>
A+E GLOBAL MEDIA/NY(HYBRID): Oversee the three major areas of commercial transactions (comprised of supporting the Distribution, Total Media Solutions and Global Content Sales divisions) and the adjacent areas supported by the attorney teams that principally support those divisions (including vendor management and privacy). Full info HERE
SR. DIRECTOR OF SALES, KSTU & KUPX >>
THE E.W. SCRIPPS COMPANY/SALT LAKE CITY: Leverage our suite of advertising solutions to unlock growth opportunities for local and national businesses. Play a role in driving the station’s revenue goals as well as serving as the home station for Utah’s new NHL team. Collaborate with our production team to create campaigns that connect our clients with their customers in meaningful ways. Full info HERE
DIGITAL MEDIA BUYER >>
FURMAN ROTH ADVERTISING/NY(HYBRID): Plan, launch, and optimize digital marketing campaigns across various paid media channels (including Display, Google products, Paid Social, CTV, and Programmatic, etc.) while managing budgets effectively. Support the execution of media plans across platforms, overseeing targeting, budget allocation, and performance tracking to drive campaign success. Full info HERE
ACCOUNT DIRECTOR; CTV BRAND PARTNERSHIPS – MID WEST/WEST COAST
FUTURE TODAY
REMOTE
Build, maintain and expand a pipeline of sales targets, contacts, and sales opportunities leveraging your relationships with a heavy focus on new business revenue. Build/nurture relationships with the investment, strategy, precision and digital agencies as well as clients. Also maintain an ongoing knowledge of the streaming media landscape. Full info HERE
DIRECTOR, AD MARKETING & SALES >>
THE SHADE ROOM/REMOTE: Develop and execute a revenue growth strategy to drive direct advertising, branded content, and sponsorship sales as well as lead the development of compelling advertising and branded content offerings tailored for TSR’s audience and cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key advertisers, media agencies, and brand partners. Full info HERE
PROFESSIONAL LECTURER OF COMMUNICATION/SPORTS BROADCASTING >>
MARIST UNIVERSITY/ POUGHKEEPSIE, NY: Teach studio and field broadcasting and new media courses in sports media and journalism as well as be able to teach a studio course on producing a newscast and help students live stream a podcast or produce short-form feature content suitable for social media streaming. Also demonstrate through their teaching, professional activity, and service. Full info HERE
SALES LEAD – AGENCY PARTNERSHIPS
UPWAVE
NEW YORK, NY
Build and manage relationships with our agency partners – mostly targeting media buyers and planners – and help them see the value of adding Upwave measurement to The Trade Desk campaigns. You will both leverage your existing network and open new doors to achieve aggressive but achievable sales targets. Full info HERE |
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