 IN THE NEWS |
| After a judge imposed a 14-day pause on the Nexstar–Tegna merger, Nexstar argued the order can’t fully unwind the deal and creates “immediate operational harm,” regulatory conflicts, and a governance vacuum. On Friday, US District Judge Troy Nunley granted DirecTV a temporary restraining order, finding its antitrust challenge likely to succeed. The judge also consolidated DirecTV’s lawsuit and one filed by eight states seeking to block the Nexstar–Tegna merger into a single action. Nexstar’s legal team now argues that the deal has already closed, making a freeze far more complex than a typical hold-separate. In court filings, they said parts of the TRO are “impossible” to comply with and could jeopardize the assets the court aims to preserve. A preliminary injunction hearing is set for April 7.
YouTube is stacking its Upfront with star power, tapping Trevor Noah to host and bringing top creators like Dude Perfect (61.8 million subscribers), Adam W (21 million), and Savannah Bananas (2.5 million) to the stage. Chappell Roan will also perform, at the presentation set for Wednesday, May 13 at Lincoln Center.
Paramount has opened applications for the next cycle of its Paramount Writers Mentoring Program and introduced a new integration with Nickelodeon’s Writing Program. For more information and to apply, visit https://writersmentoringprogram.paramount.com.
Ratings and ad dollars don’t tell the whole story in TV. The 83rd Annual Golden Globes delivered $133.5 million in economic impact to Beverly Hills and the greater Los Angeles area, according to a report from Greyhill Advisors in partnership with Dick Clark Productions. The influx spanned hospitality, travel, dining, and lifestyle sectors. “The scale of the impact shows the Golden Globes is not just an entertainment event, but a significant economic driver for Beverly Hills and Los Angeles,” said Ben Loftsgaarden, partner at Greyhill Advisors. “Digging into the numbers reveals the surprising breadth and depth of dollars flowing into the community.” |
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| NEW & RETURNING SERIES |
| Docuseries “US Against the World: Four Years With the Men’s National Soccer Team” kicks off Tuesday, May 12 at 9p on HBO. The five-parter produced by Park Stories chronicles the United States Men’s National Soccer Team in the leadup to the 2026 FIFA World Cup this June.
Netflix YA mystery series “A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder” is back for season two on Wednesday, May 27.
Season eight of PBS’ “Lucky Chow” premieres Friday, May 1. Host Danielle Chang will take viewers on a European tour to explore its cultures and uncover how its traditions compare with those of Asia.
HGTV’s “My Lottery Dream Home” and “Zillow Gone Wild” return for new seasons with back-to-back episodes on Friday, May 1 at 9p and 9:30p.
Limited series “Amadeus” debuts in the US on Friday, May 8 on Starz. The drama, based on the 1979 play, first aired on Sky.
German political thriller “Dangerous Truth” premieres Thursday, April 9 on Viaplay. Inspired by real events surrounding the faulty intelligence that helped justify the 2003 invasion of Iraq, the six-part series explores a deadly conspiracy buried within European intelligence services. |
Today’s Premieres
Bravo: The Real Housewives of Rhode Island at 9p
Fox Nation: Revival With Lawrence Jones
Nat Geo: Lost Treasures of the Bible at 9p
Netflix: Agent From Above; Alkhallat+: The Series: Desert Rules; The Bad Guys: The Series; Sins of Kujo; XO, Kitty; The Ramparts of Ice |
| PRODUCTION |
| Endemol Shine Brasil unveiled “Underground City” (Cidade Subterrânea), a new docu-reality series offering a look into São Paulo’s subway system. Produced by Endemol Shine Brasil, the series premieres on GNT and Globoplay, and will also air on TV Globo’s Fantástico.
“America Made in Virginia: 250 Years Together” (w/t) a PBS special produced in partnership with VA250, will broadcast live from Colonial Williamsburg’s Historic Area on Saturday, July 4 at 8p (check local listings). |
| CYNOPSIS SPORTS AWARDS
Celebrating the Women Changing the Game
Our Top Women in Sports honorees have been announced, with executives from ESPN, Nike, the NFL, NBA, NHL, the Professional Women’s Hockey League, and beyond.
These leaders are redefining how sports are produced, marketed, and experienced across every platform.
Meet this year’s honorees.
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| SPORTS REPORT |
| On April 1, the day ESPN took over NFL Network and RedZone Channel, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell sent a note to NFL Media employees. “With a new league year upon us, we wanted to take a moment to recognize the members of our NFL family who will be transitioning to ESPN as part of the sale completed earlier this year,” he wrote. “In 2003, we had an idea. Many skeptics doubted there was demand for a network featuring round the clock, yearlong NFL news, information and analysis. But we knew our fans. We knew if we built it, they would come…. It is no surprise that the fruits of your labor would be attractive to an industry leader like ESPN as they look to serve the insatiable appetites of NFL fans.” The NFL’s deal with ESPN was announced in August.
March Madness is scoring for brands, according to early data from TV outcomes company EDO. The top five brands through Elite Eight, based on the immediate spike in consumer search activity following each ad, include:
NCAA Men’s Tournament Engagement
· Buffalo Wild Wings drove 5.2% of all ad-driven engagement generated by brands
· AT&T Wireless – 4.8%
· Taco Bell – 3.6%
· Starlink – 3.3%
· Qdoba Mexican Eats – 2.8%
NCAA Women’s Tournament Engagement
· AT&T Wireless drove 5.7% of all ad-driven engagement generated by brands
· ChatGPT – 4.1%
· The Home Depot – 3.7%
· Nissan – 3.6%
· Dove – 3.1%
Hearst Television stations in four Florida markets will carry 10 Tampa Bay Rays games during the 2026 MLB season. The agreement between the team and Hearst Television begins with the season opener on April 6.
DAZN is diving deeper into the creator economy with the launch of its new global influencer initiative, DAZN Playmakers. The program will include the production of an expanded slate of onsite and social content from sporting events. |
| COMING UP |
| This month, The Walt Disney Company is celebrating Earth Month with a global initiative led by National Geographic, inviting audiences to “Step Into Wonder.” In addition to themed programming across Disney’s US networks, highlights will include immersive activations.
“The Heartbreak Kid: Becoming Shawn Michaels” premieres Monday, April 13. The Peacock doc chronicles the career of the WWE Hall of Famer. |
| RATINGS |
| Through the Elite Eight, the Men’s NCAA Tournament had record-breaking viewership, averaging 10.3 million viewers – the best since 1993. The numbers got a boost from UConn versus Duke, which delivered 13.4 million viewers.
Fox’s MLB coverage drew 2.591 million viewers on Saturday, the network’s best season-opening numbers since 2021, up 45% versus last year’s opening weekend lineup.
The CW aired the most-watched spring Martinsville race ever in total viewers, as 1.198 million tuned in. That’s up 18% compared to last year’s same weekend Martinsville race, according to Nielsen Panel + Big Data.
NewsNation closed the month of March as the #1 fastest-growing network in primetime across all cable news networks and broadcast, according to Nielsen Big Data + Panel. In Monday-Sunday primetime, the net grew 85% in total viewers (191,000) and 100% among Adults 25-54 (30,000) compared to the year prior.
Top 10 Basic Cable for the Week of March 23
P2+ AA (000)
Primetime
Fox News 2662
TBS 2400
MS NOW 1171
ESPN 17
CNN 751
truTV 742
HGTV 646
History 572
Food Network 526
Hallmark Channel 43
Total Day
Fox News 1707
MS NOW 709
TBS 685
ESPN 566
CNN 556
HGTV 350
Food Network 25
Hallmark Channel 281
GSN 275
History 264
Source: Nielsen |
| EXECUTIVE MOVES |
| Deep Fusion has named Alexandra Wall to the newly created position of Head of Digital and Content Strategy. Wall was previously Head of Streaming Editorial at Channel 4. |
This Day in History
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EXECUTIVE >>
TBS INTERNATIONAL/LOS ANGELES, CA: Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of entertainment and media agreements, with a primary focus on unscripted television, format licensing, and intellectual property distribution. Handle development, production, and co-production agreements, including situations where TBS is designated as the production entity providing production services. More info HERE
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
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
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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