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Monday February 26, 2024

Today’s Premieres
Acorn TV: Murdoch Mysteries
Great American Family: County Rescue at 8p
NBC: The Voice at 8p; Deal or No Deal Island at 9:30p

Today’s Finales
Fox: America’s Most Wanted at 8p; TMZ Investigates at 9p
HGTV: Battle on the Mountain at 9p

IN THE NEWS

Warner Bros. Discovery reported financial results that included a strike-impacted Q4 total of $10.3 billion, down 7% compared to the prior year quarter. The company counted 97.7 million global streamers, with a streaming loss of $55 million for the quarter but a profit of $103 million for the year. Network ad sales dipped 14%. “After executing against our strategic plan to reposition the company, we are now on solid footing with a clear pathway to growth,” said David Zaslav, WBD’s President and CEO. “We have an attack plan for 2024 that includes the roll-out of Max in key international markets, a more robust creative pipeline across our film and TV studios, and further progress against our long-range financial goals and are confident in our ability to drive sustained operating momentum and enhanced shareholder value.”

Reddit has filed to go public. The message board site saw ad revenue rise 20% in 2023, but posted a net loss of $90.8 million, with 73 million daily users and over 100,000 active communities. In a twist, Reddit is giving users who have “meaningfully contributed to Reddit community programs,” including moderators, the opportunity to buy shares in the company at the IPO price normally reserved for employees, “friends and family” and investors.

Nicolle Wallace, who has been on maternity leave from MSNBC’s “Deadline: White House” since November, returns to the show today. Alicia Menendez has been filling in for the anchor, who told Menendez she will be launching a new segment on her show called “American Autocracy.”

Vice employees are bracing for layoffs. The digital news platform’s website is closing, and hundreds of employees will be let go. Subrata De, EVP, News and Global Head of Programming, is among those exiting. “We’ve been together in this long goodbye for some time now, but today it’s real for me, as this is my last official day with Vice,” she wrote in memo to colleagues. “Working with you for close to six years, as you braved some of the most dangerous and trying circumstances has been life-changing.” Vice filed for Chapter 11 in May of last year and was then acquired by a group of creditors for $350.

Lawyers for “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” alum Brandi Glanville weren’t placated by an apology from Bravo’s “Watch What Happens Live” host and “Real Housewives” executive producer Andy Cohen regarding a video he sent to Glanville, which her camp describes as sexual harassment. Cohen said he was “clearly joking” in the video in question, but added, “it was totally inappropriate and I apologize.” Not good enough, responded Bryan Freedman and Mark Geragos. “NBC continues to protect those in power,” they wrote. “Brian Roberts, it’s time to step in like you did with Andy Lack and Jeff Shell, and stop the cover-up and do the right thing. Your legacy and decency demands it.”

TV winners of the 2024 SAG Awards, the first awards show to stream live on Netflix, included “Succession” and “The Bear” for ensemble cast; Steven Yeun and Ali Wong (“Beef”); Pedro Pascal (“The Last of Us”); Elizabeth Debicki (“The Crown”); and Jeremy Allen and Aydo Edebiri (“The Bear”).

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PRODUCTION & DEVELOPMENT

Dermot Mulroney (“My Best Friend’s Wedding”) and Evan Jonigkeit (“Sweetbitter”) have boarded the cast of upcoming Starz drama series “Hunting Wives” as series regulars in upcoming drama series “The Hunting Wives,” alongside Malin Åkerman and Brittany Snow.

NEW & RETURNING SERIES

Two-part docuseries “In Restless Dreams: The Music of Paul Simon” premieres Sunday, March 17 at 9p on MGM+. The musical biography of the “Graceland” singer comes from Alex Gibney.

A long-awaited Harry Potter series is slated to debut on Max in 2026. The Max Original series will be based on all seven J.K. Rowling books in the franchise.

“Perimeter” premieres on BET+ on Thursday, February 29. The series, set in 1990s Atlanta, follows a Spelman sophomore who veers off the path to success when she falls for a bad boy.

HBO’s “Game of Thrones” spin-off “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: The Hedge Knight,” ordered to series last April, is in pre-production and expected to premiere in late 2025, reported David Zaslav during WBD’s earnings call.

Cosmo and Wanda return for Nickelodeon’s “The Fairly Oddparents: A New Wish” this spring. The new chapter of the 2001-17 animated series, “The Fairly Oddparents,” will follow a lonely 10-year-old who moves to Dimmadelphia.

Renowned naturalist Sir David Attenborough will host natural history series, “Mammals,” premiering on BBC AMERICA and AMC+ this summer. Twenty years after “Life of Mammals,” Attenborough revisits the animals, from the tiny Etruscan shrew to the giant blue whale.

COMING UP

The Office of Cable Television, Film, Music, and Entertainment (OCTFME) is hosting the inaugural “Jazz In The City,” event, dedicated to the music and culture of the District as part of Black History Month. The free event will be held tonight at 6p at the Carlyle Room, located in downtown D.C.

STREAMING

Warner Bros. Discovery is shutting down MotorTrend+ and moving the streaming service’s programming to Max and discovery+. Subscribers will be migrated to the ad-free tier of discovery+, offering access to content from networks like OWN, HGTV and Discovery in addition to MotorTrend.

“Wonka” starts streaming exclusively on Max on Friday, March 8. The Warner Bros. Pictures film debuted in theaters on December 15.

GOING GLOBAL

Red Arrow Studios International has signed new deals for mystery drama “The Gone,” including to the BBC in the UK, SBS and Acorn in Australia and Canal+ in Poland for Ale kino+.

EndemolShine Germany and Rainer Laux Productions will adapt reality competition format, “The 50” for Prime Video. Originally created by Banijay Productions France, this is the third iteration of format, which will see 50 German reality stars compete in a variety of challenges set by the Game Master.

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RATINGS

The cable premiere of “Hudson & Rex” on UPtv reached over 500,000 viewers last week earning a #15 Cable Rank. Additionally, the UP Premiere Movie “Romance in Hawaii” reached just under 500,000 viewers and was the strongest UPM of 2024 in HH’s and all key demos.

Food Networks’ “Tournament of Champions” returned to post a 0.80 P25-54 / 0.92 W25-54 Live+3 rating, reaching more than 3.3 million P2+ viewers across linear and streaming, leading Food Network to its highest nightly prime rating among P25-54 since April 2023. Up (+60% and + 44% respectively, across prior six-week benchmarks, the show propelled the network to rank #3 non-news/sports.

EXECUTIVE MOVES

Ryan Randall has joined UP Entertainment as Creative Director. Ryan joins UP from The Walt Disney Company, where he was the Creative Director for Freeform.

This Day in History
1907 – The US Congress raised their salaries to $7,500 (about $246,000 today; a current member of Congress makes $174,000).

Answer to Our Last Trivia Question
In the series “Frasier” (1993-2004), who were Frasier and Niles named after? Their mother’s lab rats. Kudos to: Maggie Takei-Moore Media/Paducah, KY; Frank Costa-CBS/NYC; Rick Wiener-Allebach Communications/Philadelphia; Rosemary Cunningham-MeTV/Chicago; Ken DuBow-DuBow Media Distribution/LA; Marge Amodio-Spectrum/Stamford, CT; Roger Furman-Sports Marketing Communications/Greentown, PA; Max Datz-MJAwesome/LA; Justin Pierce-JP Consulting Group/LA; Susan Nessanbaum-Goldberg-M and S Entertainment/LA

Today’s Trivia Question
Which musical dramedy flop, based on a UK series, lasted only two episodes? (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.)

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MANAGER, CONSUMER MARKETING
TV One
SILVER SPRING, MD – HYBRID REMOTE
Contribute strategic thinking and new ideas to the building and development of consumers promotions and marketing campaigns and work on marketing strategies, in partnership with the internal research team and media agency, for programming initiatives to inform our understanding of the target audience. Full info HERE

MOTION GRAPHIC DESIGNER
TV One
SILVER SPRING, MD – HYBRID REMOTE
Conceptualize, develop, design and animate digital & social videos across various content verticals including entertainment, lifestyle, fashion/beauty and TV One Networks’ show extensions and develop designs for promo campaigns, original movies, and original and acquired series, original movies, and all network and branding initiatives. Full info HERE

PRODUCER/WRITER
TV One
SILVER SPRING, MD – HYBRID REMOTE
Responsible for writing, producing and supervising edit sessions for assigned on-air promos and cross department promotional initiatives and develop and execute ideas for image and brand campaigns. Manage shoots as necessary. Full info HERE

SR. PROJECT MANAGER
TV One
SILVER SPRING, MD – HYBRID REMOTE
Coordinate off-channel marketing and creative services projects, timing, administrative coordination, and processes to ensure that our projects are delivered on time, budget and produce the desired results. You will be the go-to person for everything involving a project’s organization, client communication, planning, and timeline. Full info HERE

DIRECTOR, CUSTONER ACQUISITION
GOLDEN HIPPO
WOODLAND HILLS, CA (Hybrid)
Golden Hippo is hiring a Director, Customer Acquisition to be responsible for leading a direct response marketing team to test, optimize, and scale new product campaigns. This role will help to identify opportunities and the strategy for overall Customer Acquisition initiatives. Anticipated Salary Range is $131.6k – $175.5k + bonuses. Full info HERE

SR. YOUTUBE ADS SPECIALIST
GOLDEN HIPPO
REMOTE
Golden Hippo is hiring a Sr. YouTube Ads Specialist to lead YouTube media buying. This role is involved in the entire campaign cycle, including creating and testing new ads and targeting options, launching and overseeing campaigns, and scaling budgets while maintaining KPI’s. Anticipated Salary Range is $86.4k – $115.2k + bonuses. Full info HERE

FACEBOOK ADS SPECIALIST
GOLDEN HIPPO
REMOTE
Golden Hippo is hiring a Facebook Ads Specialist to manage Facebook ad campaigns and craft highly converting ad creatives. This role is involved in the entire campaign cycle, including creating and testing new ads and targeting options, launching and overseeing campaigns, and scaling budget. Anticipated Salary Range is $75.7k – $101k + bonuses. Full info HERE

SR. DIRECTOR, DISTRIBUTION COUNSEL
A+E NETWORKS
(Remote)
Partner with distribution attorneys/distribution team to achieve maximum value and rights from strategic deal development through drafting. Negotiate legal distribution deal terms and rights for the linear networks, TVE, VOD, OTT, SVOD, FAST and digital across all platforms. Min. 10 years relevant television/cable network legal distribution exp. Full info HERE

SVP-DIGITAL REVENUE DEVELOPMENT >>
NEXSTAR/IRVING, TX: Work collaboratively with the Broadcast Leadership Team to lead sales strategies across all stations, divisions, and platforms. The role will work with station leadership, the National Sales Organization, and directly with clients to drive optimal revenue opportunities for all of Nexstar’s digital channels. Full info HERE

CLIENT SOLUTIONS COORDINATOR
UP ENTERTAINMENT
NEW YORK, NY
Play a pivotal role in providing project management and administrative oversight for the UP & Aspire Client Solutions Ad Sales team as well as develope and execution of linear and digital sponsorships, ensuring all elements related to the sponsorships are coordinated, scheduled, and executed correctly. Full info HERE

SENIOR DIRECTOR OF AD SALES >>
HAYSTACK NEWS/NYNY, LA, CHICAGO: Responsible for developing large, meaningful partnerships to drive strategic and creative solutions for clients. You relish the opportunity to help advertisers build their brands by supporting the world’s most premium news publishers. Full info HERE

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

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

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

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

MONDAY FEBRUARY 26
ABC: The Bachelor, Bad Romance
CBS: The Neighborhood, Bob Hearts Abishola, NCIS, NCIS: Hawai’i
CW: Ride, Wild Cards
FOX: America’s Most Wanted [f], TMZ Investigates [f]
NBC: The Voice [p], Deal or No Deal Island [p]
PBS: Antiques Roadshow, Antiques Roadshow, Her Name Was Grace Kelly
Telemundo: La Casa de los Famosos, El Senor de los Cielos
Univision: Eternamente Amandonos, Tierra de Esperanza, Minas de Pasion

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