 IN THE NEWS |
| Donald Trump lashed out at Netflix board member and former national security advisor Susan Rice over the weekend, urging the streaming giant to remove her from its board. In a Saturday post on Truth Social, Trump called Rice “racist” and “Trump Deranged,” demanded that Netflix fire her “IMMEDIATELY,” and threatened “consequences” if it did not. Trump’s criticism followed Rice’s recent appearance on the podcast “Stay Tuned for Preet,” hosted by former US Attorney for the Southern District of New York Preet Bharara. During the interview, Rice cautioned that companies aligning themselves with Trump for short-term gain could eventually face repercussions when political power shifts. According to Rice, businesses expecting a return to “the old rules” if Democrats regain power “have got another thing coming.”
Before Trump’s post, Netflix had to deal with the letter director James Cameron wrote to Senator Mike Lee (R-UT), chair of the Senate subcommittee on Antitrust, Competition Policy, and Consumer Rights, condemning Netflix’s agreement to buy Warner Bros. Discovery as “disastrous for the theatrical motion picture business.” In his own letter to Lee, Netflix Co-CEO Ted Sarandos said Cameron misrepresented Netflix’s plans for the theatrical release of Warner. Bros. films. In a meeting with Cameron in December, said Sarandos, he told the “Avatar” director that Netflix was committed to a 45-day window for the films. “Mr. Cameron was very supportive,” wrote Sarandos. “If anything, he was more excited to talk about the at-home movie viewing glasses he is developing with Meta than exclusive windows for theatrical movies.” Concluded Sarandos, “The strongest path forward for theaters is more investment, more great films, and more reasons for audiences to show up. We intend to provide exactly that.”
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr is urging broadcasters to take part in a “Pledge America Campaign,” a White House initiative marking the nation’s upcoming 250th anniversary. In a statement Friday, Carr called on stations to air content that fosters civic education, national pride, and an appreciation of shared history, with suggestions including daily broadcasts of the Pledge of Allegiance or the national anthem and music by American composers such as John Philip Sousa.
Anna Gomez, the sole Democrat at the FCC, offered a different perspective. “Nothing is more American than defending our constitutional rights against those who would erode our civil liberties,” Gomez posted on X. “If broadcasters choose to participate in this FCC campaign, they can do so by defending their First Amendment rights and refusing government interference.”
Newsmax has renewed the agreements of two of its prime-time hosts: former Navy SEAL Carl Higbie (“Frontline”) and former Marine Corps. fighter pilot Greg Kelly (“Greg Kelly Reports”). “Carl Higbie and Greg Kelly represent the very best of what Newsmax brings to the American public,” said Newsmax CEO Ruddy. |
 Actor Eric Dane (“Grey’s Anatomy,” “Euphoria”) died February 19 at age 53. Dane went public with his diagnosis of ALS last April and became an advocate for awareness and research. The actor is included in Netflix’s “Famous Last Words” series, which features interviews recorded with the understanding they will air posthumously. Dane directed his thoughts to his two daughters. “The future remains unknown. So you have to live now,” he tells Billie and Georgia. “The present is all you have. Treasure it. Cherish every moment.” |
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| NEW & RETURNING SERIES |
| “Mistletoe Murders” has been renewed for a third season by Hallmark Media. The show will make its return during Hallmark’s annual “Countdown to Christmas” event. |
Today’s Premieres
Acorn TV: The Family Next Door
CBS: The Neighborhood at 8p; DMV at 8:30p; CIA at 10p
Hulu: Paradise
NBC: The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins at 8p; The Voice at 9p
Nick: Mr. Crocodile at 10:30a
Prime Video: The CEO Club |
| PRODUCTION |
| Hulu has ordered adult animated comedy “Deano,” focused on a mischievous eight-year-old boy. The series is executive produced by Joe Brumm (“Bluey”). Co-producers include Australian animation studio Hooligan Animation, BBC Studios and 20th Television Animation. |
| CYNOPSIS SPORTS AWARDS
The Future of Sports Media Deserves the Spotlight
From breakthrough platforms to fan-first storytelling and game-changing campaigns, the Sports Awards spotlight the work redefining how sports are created, distributed, and experienced.
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| SPORTS REPORT |
NHL ad effectiveness is up 7% year-over-year, according to new data from TV outcomes company EDO. Highlights from the 2025–26 regular season so far:
· Top Performing Brands (min. 10 airings, excl. entertainment):
– Zillow: +732% more effective than the average NHL ad
– Taco Bell: +558%
– Amazon: +469%
· Creative performance:
– A Walmart spot delivered +1,013% engagement lift vs. the NHL regular-season average
– Zillow and Honda creatives each drove +840% lift
– Dairy Queen, Lexus, Taco Bell, and Norwegian Cruise Line all posted 500%+ gains
EDO measures the immediate lift in consumer search behavior following each ad airing across linear and streaming. |
| DISTRIBUTION |
| Insight TV has acquired over 500 hours of actual content for its FAST and Pay TV channels. The new titles include travel, food and homes programming for INTRAVEL; nature, wildlife, pets and veterinary content for INWILD; science and technology programming for INWONDER; and blue light, survival and automotive for INFAST. |
| RATINGS |
| The season four debut of Bravo’s “Below Deck Down Under” drew 2.8 million cross-platform viewers, to rank as the reality show’s most-watched episode ever. The season ten launch of the net’s “Summer House” had its most-watched premiere ever, with 2 million viewers.
Two season finales delivered for Telemundo. “Exatlón Estados Unidos” averaged 361,000 Adults 18–49 and 1.45 million total viewers, while Super Series “Dinastía Casillas” averaged 626,000 in the demo and 1.64 million total viewers, according to Nielsen’s Big Data + Panel Live+Same Day numbers for February 16. |
| EXECUTIVE MOVES |
| C3 Media has appointed Nick Crowe to the newly created role of Head of Development. Crowe was most recently Senior Director, Unscripted Operations and Strategy at Blue Ant Studios.
Kantar Media has announced the appointment of Mike Walsh, CEO LexisNexis Legal & Professional, to their Board of Directors. Walsh brings over 30 years of experience, including leading the evolution of LexisNexis from providing legal research to delivering AI-powered analytics, decision tools and workflow solutions for customers. |
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This Day in History
1954 – The first mass inoculation against polo with the Jonas Salk vaccine took place, in Pittsburgh.
Answer to Our Last Trivia Question
Which were the first Olympic Games to be broadcast internationally? The 1960 Summer Olympics, in Rome. Kudos to: Justin Pierce-JP Consulting Group/LA; Gerry Bixenspan-TV Marketing Inc./NYC; Susan Nessanbaum-Goldberg-M and S Entertainment/LA; Tom Moore-Kalt Productions/LA; David Garber-Loyola Marymount University/Playa Vista, CA
Today’s Trivia Question
Which medical drama was turned into a daytime soap opera after its three-season primetime run? (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.) |
PRINT TRAFFICKER AND TECHNICAL COORDINATOR >>
FILM FEST DC/WASHINGTON, DC: Coordinate direct communication between print sources and the festival to ensure the on-time inbound and outbound delivery of all film materials and work with venue staff to deliver and test each film and KDM. Request and collect KDMs for all encrypted DCPs and maintain a spreadsheet that contains all the aspects of the film. Full info HERE
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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