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| Tuesday February 17, 2026 |
 IN THE NEWS |
| Warner Bros. Discovery is weighing whether to restart sale negotiations with hostile bidder Paramount Skydance, according to Bloomberg. Board members are debating if renewed discussions following Paramount’s revised offer could secure a stronger deal – or potentially pressure Netflix to raise its bid. In December, WBD reached an agreement to sell its film studio and HBO Max to Netflix for $27.75 per share.
Hulu handed a series order to legal drama “Conviction,” starring Elisabeth Moss (“The Handmaid’s Tale”). Written by David Shore (“House”), the show is based on the book of the same name by Jack Jordan about a woman who takes on a high-profile murder case. |
 Netflix’s “Terminator Zero” won’t be back for a second season. The eight-episode animated reboot of 1991’s “Terminator 2: Judgment Day” premiered in August 2024. “The critical and audience reception to it was tremendous, but at the end of the day not nearly enough people watched it,” wrote series creator Mattson Tomlin on X.
Faced with increasing legal threats, ByteDance has agreed to strengthen safeguards on Seedance 2.0, an AI tool that enables users to create realistic videos based on text prompts. Videos shared online which appear to show copyrighted characters and celebrity likenesses have prompted objections from studios including Disney, Paramount Skydance, Netflix and more. “ByteDance respects intellectual property rights and we have heard the concerns regarding Seedance 2.0,” said a company spokesperson. “We are taking steps to strengthen current safeguards as we work to prevent the unauthorized use of intellectual property and likeness by users.”
Black History Month has long been a time to celebrate the centuries of history shaped by Black Americans. But, as Narendra Reddy, COO of The Africa Channel, notes, that history is still being written. A vital part of the story that is often overlooked is the impact of African-born immigrants in the United States. “These communities are not adjacent to Black history; they are central to its present and future,” Reddy says, emphasizing in Cynsiders the need to broaden the Black narrative.
OOH company Intersection announced a new partnership with creator and model Haley Kalil. Through summer 2026, Kalil’s content will appear across more than 4,000 LinkNYC screens. |
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| NEW & RETURNING SERIES |
| A&E’s “Predator Hunters,” following an investigator and his team within the North Texas-based Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, premieres Thursday, March 5 at 9p. |
 The first Spanish-language television adaptation of Isabel Allande’s 1982 bestselling novel The House of the Spirits launches globally Wednesday, April 29 on Prime Video. The project was initially developed by FilmNation Entertainment for Hulu in 2018. |
Today’s Premieres
MTV: Love & Hip Hop Atlanta at 8p
Telemundo: La Casa de los Famosos at 7p; Lobo, Morir Matando at 10p |
| TECH |
| Cineverse Corp. has acquired CTV monetization platform IndiCue. Integrating IndiCue’s advertising and monetization capabilities directly into Cineverse’s Matchpoint® platform will enable Cineverse to operate a unified system spanning content preparation, distribution, monetization, reporting, and real-time performance optimization across FAST, AVOD, CTV, and all ad-supported streaming environments, said the company. “This represents a key leap forward for Cineverse, with IndiCue adding a strategically important monetization component that, when combined with our existing Matchpoint platform suite, gives us a near end-to-end technology platform,” said Cineverse Chairman and CEO Chris McGurk. |
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| COMING UP |
| Fox is re-airing two-hour special “The Real Full Monty” in tribute to actor James Van Der Beek (“Dawson’s Creek”), who was battling colorectal cancer at the time of the special and joined in the hope of inspiring others to get tested early. The encore, airing Wednesday, February 18 at 8p on Fox, celebrates Van Der Beek’s participation in the event. Van Der Beek died February 11 at age 48.
“TMZ Presents: Michale Jackson: 30 Fatal Seconds” premieres Thursday, February 19 at 9p on Fox. The special focuses on the seconds when Jackson’s hair caught on fire in 1984 while he was filming a Pepsi commercial, an incident that led to a dependency on painkillers. |
| PRODUCTION |
| OWN has greenlit two specials featuring life coach Iyanla Vanzant (“Iyanla: The Inside Fix”). The shows, which begin production next month, will see Vanzant in front of a studio audience helping people in crisis.
Banijay Entertainment announced a new music entertainment format, “Staying Alive,” produced by Endemol Shine Germany for ProSieben and Joyn. The show uses technology to feature artists performing duets with late legends like Elvis Presley, Whitney Houston, and Freddie Mercury. |
| DISTRIBUTION |
| AI media technology company Chronicle Studios and animation production company The Hive Studio (“Letter to a Pig”) have entered into a YouTube channel partnership on two animated series: goth musical comedy “The Vampair” and teen comedy “The Normal MFer.” Chronicle Studios’ social content intelligence platform will oversee YouTube channel strategy, content optimization, global audience discovery and monetization for both original series.
Reach Africa has reached a new partnership with smart TV platform V. The deal gives advertisers expanded access to audiences via the device OS layer. |
| RATINGS |
| ABC’s Thursday night dramas – “9-1-1,” “9-1-1: Nashville” and “Grey’s Anatomy” – nabbed to their biggest Total Viewer audience since their season premieres after seven days of viewing on ABC, Hulu, Hulu on Disney+ and digital platforms. On linear, all three dramas earned a season high among Total Viewers, pushing ABC to a win for the night among broadcast networks in both Total Viewers (5.53 million) and Adults 18-49 (0.57 rating). |
| EXECUTIVE MOVES |
| Apploff Entertainment, the production company behind gameshow and competition formats, has promoted Zach Gelfand to Director of Development.
Production company Untold Fable has appointed Iyesha Cheema-Bradshaw as Head of Creative and Editorial. Cheema-Bradshaw recently served as Creative Director at Spring the Agency. |
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This Day in History
1933 – The first issue of Newsweek was published.
Answer to Our Last Trivia Question
On “House of Cards” (2013-18), who killed Frank Underwood? Doug Stamper, Frank’s Chief of Staff. Kudos to: Gerry Bixenspan-TV Marketing Inc./NYC; Justin Pierce-JP Consulting Group/LA; Roger Furman-Sports Marketing Communications/Greentown, PA; Tom Moore-Kalt Productions/LA; Susan Nessanbaum-Goldberg-M and S Entertainment/LA; David Garber-Loyola Marymount University/Playa Vista, CA.
Today’s Trivia Question
Who played Ilana’s manager in season four of “Broad City” (2014-19)? (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.) |
MANAGER, MEMBER ENGAGEMENT AND ANALYTICS >>
TELEVISION ACADEMY/NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CA:
Lead the execution of initiatives such as the Peer Circle program and Your Voice Matters, reviewing data to enhance program participation and ensure metrics are achieved; collaborate with the Senior Director of Engagement and Retention and stakeholders across marketing to manage delivery and optimization of the Member Benefits Perks newsletter. Full info HERE
BROADCAST ENGINEER >>
HIGH POINT UNIVERSITY/HIGH POINT, NC: Ensure high-quality production environments and provide technical leadership to faculty, staff, and students in live and recorded productions and play a role in supporting the school’s mission to provide industry-standard production experiences for students and will have opportunities to contribute to the development of emerging media technologies. More info HERE
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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