A CYNOPSIS MESSAGE FROM WARNER BROS. DISCOVERY
WBD Wins Big Sunday Night with All-Star Studded Programming Lineup
Claiming a 57% share of viewing
with the 2024 NBA All-Star Game on TNT, TBS, truTV, and Max
And hit shows like: 90 Day Fiancé (TLC), Tournament of Champions (FOOD), Naked and Afraid (Discovery), Home Town (HGTV), American Dad (Adult Swim)
Plus, the season finale of True Detective: Night Country delivered 3.2M viewers
across HBO and Max, making it the most-watched episode of the season. |
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| Tuesday February 27, 2024 |
Today’s Premieres
HBO: God Save Texas at 9p
History: Lost U-Boats of WWII at 10p
ID: Body Cam at 9p
FX: Shogun at 10p
MHz Choice: A Good Family
Today’s Finale
Fox: The Floor at 8p
IN THE NEWS
Boosted by the increase in ad-supported streaming services, streaming revenue will surpass TV subscription revenue by 3Q24, projects research firm Ampere Analysis. “Streaming will continue to race ahead as traditional pay TV declines – with the value of pay TV in 2028 expected to fall to half the value it saw at its peak in 2017,” according to Ampere’s numbers. Revenue from ad supported streaming tiers is expected to pass $9 billion in the US this year.
Total US TV station advertising revenue will rise 14% to $24.8 billion this year, according to an S&P Global Market Intelligence forecast, helped by an increase in political advertising. TV stations are expected to experience a 10% increase in political ad spending, to hit $3.94 billion. Digital advertising revenues for TV stations is forecast to reach $3.23 billion, the same as in 2021. Overall TV station revenue, including advertising and retransmission, is projected to grow 8.3% to $40.04 billion in 2024.
MTV Staying Alive Foundation, Paramount Global and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation announced the global March 1 release of “In Bloom,” an anthology of five short films that delve into the complexities of gender issues. The collection, addressing a range of issues including child marriage, gender-based violence, HIV self-stigma, family planning, period poverty and women’s economic empowerment, debuts on Paramount+ and Pluto TV. After the premiere, Paramount will distribute it rights-free to third-party platforms.
Whoopi Goldberg has joined just-launched BLKFAM as an equity partner and creative director. The Black-owned FAST channel focused on family-friendly content includes original series, animated programming and syndicated shows that tell stories through the lens of the Black experience. Goldberg and Whoop, Inc. president Tom Leonardis will be involved in the creative development of programming exclusive to the platform.
The first group of presenters announced for the 2024 Oscars ceremony includes Mahershala Ali, Nicolas Cage, Jamie Lee Curtis, Brendan Fraser, Jessica Lange, Matthew McConaughey, Lupita Nyong’o, Al Pacino, Michelle Pfeiffer, Ke Huy Quan, Sam Rockwell, Michelle Yeoh and Zendaya. The awards event kicks off Sunday, March 10 on ABC at 7p, an hour earlier than usual.
Representatives of Comcast and TV One awarded a $10,000 grant to the Hartford Chamber of Commerce’s Hart Lift program, supporting the revitalization of downtown Hartford. |
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| 2024 CTV Connect
The industry is coming together – where will you be March 13-14?
In less than two weeks, hundreds of the top agencies, brands, publishers, networks, streaming companies and more will come together for two-days of insights surrounding Connected TV. Industry professionals from Adobe, Amazon, Dentsu, Disney, Google, IAB, L’Oreal, NBCUniversal, Nielsen, Paramount and more have already registered – why haven’t you?
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| PRODUCTION & DEVELOPMENT
Shane Gillis’ self-funded scripted comedy “Tires” has landed at Netflix, and will drop Thursday, May 23. Gillis, who stars in the series and also serves as writer, co-creator and executive producer, headlined a comedy special last year that was on Netflix’s top ten list for two weeks.
OWN Ordered season two of “First Time Buyers Club.” The reality show following a high school teacher-turned-realtor became Saturday night’s #1 original cable series (without sports) in its time period across all key African-American demos, with over 4.4 million P2+.
Wiip (“The Summer I Turned Pretty”) has acquired Jennifer Lynn Barnes’ YA novel “Little White Lakes” to develop for TV. The mystery follows a girl from the wrong side of tracks who agrees to a debutante season so she can find out the identity of her biological father. Wiip’s Paul Lee, Mark Roybal, and Nate Winslow will executive produce alongside Barnes and Heather Parry (“A Star Is Born”).
ITV has commissioned UK-based Plimsoll Productions (“A Bug’s Life”) to produce a new entertainment and wildlife crossover format, “SHARK! Celebrity Infested Waters.” Slated to air next year timed to the 50th Anniversary of “Jaws,” the show will dare a group of ocean-phobic celebrities to confront their greatest fear, sharks.
Several key characters in “Outlander: Blood of My Blood” will be familiar to viewers of Starz’ flagship series, “Outlander.” Joining Clan Fraser as a young Murtagh Fitzgibbons Fraser is Rory Alexander ( “Pistol”), a role originated by Duncan LaCroix. Sam Retford (“Ackley Bridge”) takes on the role of the Dougal MacKenzie, Séamus McLean Ross (“Payback”) is his older brother Colum MacKenzie, and serving as their faithful advisor is Conor MacNeill (“The Tourist”) as a young Ned Gowan. These roles were originated by Graham McTavish, Gary Lewis and Bill Paterson, respectively.
RETURNING SERIES
Season two of MGM+’s “Beacon 23” premieres Sunday, April 7. Zak Penn (“Free Guy”) created the sci-fi series and executive produces. Glen Mazzara (“The Walking Dead”) and Joy Blake (“Ghost Whisperer”) serve as co-showrunners and executive producers. Also
COMING UP
Stand-up special “A Simple Man,” starring Steve Trevino, premieres Tuesday, March 12 on Netflix. The comedian’s most recent special, the self-financed “I Speak Wife,” drew over four million views on YouTube.
Cozi TV is celebrating the 50th anniversary of “Little House on the Prairie” during the month of March, with a special airing of 50 episodes from 1974-83 series on Friday, March 1. “Prairie” also airs weekdays at 9a, 10a, and 11a (check local listings).
GOING GLOBAL
Electric Entertainment has acquired the exclusive North American distribution rights to the 2023 Seattle International Film Festival Official Selection, “Year of the Fox.” The deal gives Electric Entertainment all media rights.
Amuz Distribution has sold television music concerts to TV5 Monde France and RTS in Switzerland. The rights to Le Grand Concert de la SuperFrancoFête were acquired through a partnership between TV5 Québec Canada, its partners and TV5Monde, and Pour Toi Céline to RTS in Switzerland for broadcast in Spring 2024.
Banijay Iberia’s Zeppelin announced entertainment dance format “Baila Como Puedas” (international w/t “Dance If You Can”) for RTVE’s La1, following sixteen professionals showcasing their skills at the Baila Como Puedas Academy.
Disney Branded Television, BBC Studios Kids & Family and Australian Broadcasting Corporation announced that the next installments of “Bluey,” including an extended length special, will premiere this April, marking the series’ first global rollout. The first new episode, “Ghostbasket,” will premiere on Sunday, April 7, teeing up the debut of the 28-minute special, “The Sign,” premiering Sunday, April 14. Both episodes will air first via ABC Kids in Australia and then roll out globally the same day across Disney+, Disney Junior and Disney Channel in all other available regions (with the exception of China and New Zealand).
“Catch Me A Killer” has been acquired by BritBox North America, SBS Australia, UKTV’s Alibi channel, BBC First in Benelux and Poland, AXN’s Mystery Channel/NHK Enterprises (NEP) in Japan, and COSMOTE TV Greece. |
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| Cynopsis BIG TV Summit: Measurement, CTV and more for Agencies & Networks
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| RATINGS
With seven of the top 10 cable networks and driven by the NBA All-Star Game on TNT, TBS, truTV and Max, Warner Bros. Discovery properties accounted for a 57% share of viewing among A18-49 across ad-supported cable in primetime on Sunday, February 18. WBD’s networks, including Discovery, HGTV, Food Network, Investigation Discovery, TBS, TNT, TLC and Adult Swim, also scored their highest audience share year-to-date with a 53% share of viewing among A25-54. In addition, “True Detective: Night Country” attracted 3.2 million cross-platform viewers to the season finale, its most-watched episode this season.
Food Network’s “Kids Baking Championship” posted a season high 0.58 P25-54 / 0.76 W25-54 Live+3 rating last Monday, up +16% and +10%, respectively, versus prior six-week timeslot benchmarks, and ranked as the #2 non-news/sports cable program in its timeslot among W25-54.
EXECUTIVE MOVES
Gemma Garcia is returning to Telemundo to head the Noticias Telemundo news division. Garcia, who was most recently Head of News at RTVE Play, had previously held positions at Telemundo, including SVP of Digital News. |
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This Day in History
1922 – The US Supreme Court unanimously upheld the 19th amendment to the Constitution, giving women the right to vote.
Answer to Our Last Trivia Question
Which musical dramedy flop, based on a UK series, lasted only two episodes? “Viva Laughlin” (2007). Kudos to: Aaron Paquette-AccelerateSG/Fort Worth, TX; Greg West-WATC TV/Atlanta; Tom Moore-Kalt Productions/LA; Andrew Goldman-Phanes Funding Group/NYC; Justin Pierce-JP Consulting Group/LA; Susan Nessanbaum-Goldberg-M and S Entertainment/LA
Today’s Trivia Question
In which sitcom did a newlywed couple find themselves locked after hours in an LA department store that was the setting for the series? (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 REP: MPT NATIONAL CORPORATE SALES
MARYLAND PUBLIC TELEVISION FOUNDATION
REMOTE
Call on current and prospective sponsors, providing high-quality customer service, in a manner consistent with standard industry practice, for the customer/client accounts for which they have cultivated or have been assigned as well as build sustainable, long-lasting relationships with existing clients. Full info HERE
PAID SEARCH SPECIALIST
AKA NYC
NEW YORK
Responsible for managing and optimizing paid search campaigns to drive targeted traffic and achieve business objectives. The ideal candidate should possess a strong understanding of search engine marketing (SEM), excellent data analytical skills, and the ability to stay updated on industry trends. Full info HERE
PAID SOCIAL SPECIALIST
AKA NYC
NEW YORK
Responsible for developing, implementing, and optimizing paid social media campaigns to drive brand awareness, engagement, and conversions. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of social media platforms and data analytics and has a proven track record of delivering measurable results through paid social channels. Full info HERE
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 |
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TUESDAY FEBRUARY 27
ABC: Will Trent, The Rookie, The Good Doctor
CBS: FBI, FBI: International, FBI: Most Wanted
CW: Crime Nation
FOX: The Floor [f]
NBC: The Voice, Deal or No Deal Island
PBS: American Masters, Pullman and the Railroad Rebellion: American Stories
Telemundo: La Casa de los Famosos, El Senor de los Cielos
Univision: Tu Vida Es Mi Vida, Mujer, El Amore no Tiene Receta |
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