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| Tuesday September 2, 2025 |
 IN THE NEWS |
| Dentsu is exploring options that range from the sale of a minority stake in the business to the sale of its overseas operations, reports the Financial Times. The possibility doesn’t come as a complete surprise – during a call with analysts last month, President and CEO Hiroshi Igarsashi said, “We are going to rebuild our business foundation. We are going to also re-evaluate our underperforming business, and we are making steady progress on this.” |
 Four “Saturday Night Live” cast members who will not be onboard for season 51 include Heidi Gardner, who joined the show in 2017 as a featured player and was bumped up to the main cast in 2019; Michael Longfellow and Devon Walker after three seasons (“Sometimes mom and dad just don’t see things eye to eye,” posted Walker on Instagram); and Emil Wakim, who joined as a featured player last season. The new season is set to launch October 4.
Cox Communications has asked the Supreme Court to reverse a lower court’s ruling that Cox could be partially liable for its customers’ illegal music downloads. But holding Cox accountable wouldn’t just penalize the company, argues Cox. “Under the Fourth Circuit’s theory, Cox could avoid liability only by throwing entire homes, coffee shops, hotels, military barracks, and regional ISPs off of the internet,” wrote the broadband provider in a brief to the high court. “Innocent users and infringers alike would be severed from service that is integral to nearly every aspect of modern life.”
Heads up, Little Monsters: Lady Gaga has been added to the lineup of performers at the MTV VMAs, airing Sunday, September 7 at 8p on CBS and Paramount+. There’s a good chance she’ll be collecting trophies, too – the singer received a show-topping 12 nominations.
Animated comedy “The Chosen Adventures” landed a series order from Prime Video. The series, following two children who meet up with Jesus of Nazareth, was written by Ryan Swanson (“The Chosen”) and comes from Amazon MGM Studios and 5&2 Studios.
Media moguls John Malone Rupert Murdoch talked merger last summer, Malone told the Financial Times. Warner Bros. Discovery advisor Malone said he had “serious discussions” with Murdoch about merging Fox Corporation with WBD, a move that “probably would have happened if we thought that Fox News and CNN could live under one umbrella.” Warner CEO David Zaslav and News Corp chair Lachlan Murdoch were reportedly involved in the talks.
The Trump administration continued its dismantling of Voice of America, begun in March, with the layoffs of 532 VOA journalists. Only about 100 staffers remain. “This action will allow us to focus resources where they are most needed – bringing truth to people living under communist regimes and dictatorships,” posted Kari Lake, acting chief executive of the US Agency for Global Media, on X. Paula Hickey, president of the union that represents VOA employees, called the layoffs illegal and told The New York Times, “The manner in which they are being executed reveals the contempt this administration has for federal employees and the rule of law.” Friday’s layoffs came a day after a federal judge blocked President Trump and Lake from removing the director of Voice of America, Michael Abramowitz. |
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| NEW & RETURNING SERIES |
| The third and final season of “Billy the Kid” premieres Sunday, September 28 at 9p on MGM+.
“Chad Powers,” about a disgraced hotshot quarterback who resurrects his career by disguising himself as a talented oddball, kicks off Saturday, September 30 on Hulu. The comedy stars Glen Powell, who also co-created the series.
MGM+ has greenlit “Words + Music,” inspired by the Audible series of the same name. Gunpowder & Sky and Audible are producing the docuseries, set to debut on Sunday, November 30. |
 HBO’s “Harry Potter” TV series will include Warwick Davis as Professor Filius Flitwick, the role Davis originated for the films. The news was announced at the annual Back to Hogwarts celebration. |
Today’s Premieres
BritBox: Return to Paradise
Food Network: Bobby’s Triple Threat at 8p
Fox: TMZ: The War Over OnlyFans at 9p
Hulu: Under His Eye |
| ADVERTISING |
Need more proof of the NFL’s value to advertisers? Ahead of kickoff on Thursday, iSpot has surfaced data showcasing how dominant the NFL is for brands:
· In 2024, the league delivered over 3% (3.28%) of all household TV ad impressions (#1among all programming).
· During the 2024-25 regular season and playoffs, the NFL accounted for almost a quarter of all impressions (23.22%) across ABC, CBS, Fox, and NBC, more than twice the next-best program.
· Across the Big 4 broadcast networks, NFL games accounted for over 11K ad minutes, nearly $6.76 billion in est. national linear TV ad spend, and close to 30K ad airings.
The US ad market in July experienced its first year-over-year decline since March 2023. According to Guideline US Ad Tracker, spend dipped 5.6% versus 2024, which included six days of Olympics coverage and record political media buys. Digital ad spend alone, on the other hand, rose 6% year-over-year.
OOH revenue grew 3% in 2Q25, to hit $2.86 billion, according to the Out of Home Advertising Association of America. The OOAAA also noted:
· 65 of the top 100 OOH advertisers increased spend versus the same period last year.
· Digital OOH revenue rose 9.2%.
· Transit, financial services, and local services saw the strongest growth.
· Tech and DTC brands expanded their presence.
The top 10 OOH advertisers in the quarter included Morgan & Morgan, Apple, McDonald’s, Coca-Cola, Verizon, Disney, Universal Pictures, Indeed, T-Mobile, and Comcast. |
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| COMING UP |
| This year’s John Ritter Foundation for Aortic Health’s annual Evening from the Heart LA gala will feature a one-night-only staged Live Celebrity Read from “Three’s Company” on September 12, with Pluto TV as the exclusive media partner. The performance will feature the episode “Going to Pot” led by Kaley Cuoco (“The Flight Attendant”), Adam Devine (“Pitch Perfect”), and Jason Alexander (“Seinfeld”). Original cast members Priscilla Barnes and Richard Kline will reprise their roles as Terri Alden and Larry Dallas. “Classic TV is a top-performing category on Pluto TV, consistently driving the highest engagement across the platform,” said Amy Kuessner, EVP of Programming at Pluto TV. “This collaboration reflects our continued commitment to celebrating iconic television while supporting meaningful causes.” |
| DISTRIBUTION |
 National Geographic Documentary Films has acquired streaming rights to documentary “Ghost Elephants.” The film tracks the elusive ghost elephants of Lisima in Angola.
Women’s Sports Network is now available on Pluto TV. The network was launched by FAST Studios in 2022. |
| SPORTS REPORT |
| Cosm announced a multi-year agreement with FOX Sports to produce and distribute FOX’s live events in Shared Reality at Cosm’s immersive venues. The collaboration will feature the games and events from College Football, MLB, NFL, and the Daytona 500 in Shared Reality, experience powered by Cosm’s 87-foot-diameter 12K+ LED domes. |
| RATINGS |
| Food Network’s “The Great Food Truck Race” hit a season high 0.57 P25-54 Live+3 rating on August 24, up +19% vs. prior six weeks. M/W25-54 also had season high ratings, delivering 0.66 and 0.48, respectively. |
| EXECUTIVE MOVES |
| Andrew Scott is retiring as Chief Operating Officer and from the Board at WPP at the end of the year. He will work with incoming CEO Cindy Rose as Senior Advisor to transition his various roles and responsibilities to other senior executives as well as supporting strategy execution. Scott joined WPP in 1999 as Director of Corporate Development. |
| IN MEMORIAM |
 CBS News correspondent Mark Knoller has died at age 73. Knoller joined CBS in 1988. “Mark Knoller was the hardest-working and most prolific White House correspondent of a generation,” said Tom Cibrowski, President and Executive Editor of CBS News. “Everyone in America knew his distinctive voice and his up-to-the-minute reporting across eight Presidential administrations.” |
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This Day in History
1902 – The first sci-fi film, “A Trip to the Moon,” was released
Answer to Our Last Trivia Question
Who created “That Girl,” wrote for “The Dick Van Dyke Show” and directed “Kate and Allie”? Bill Persky. Kudo to: Mark Selby-Melbar Entertainment Group/Toronto; Joel Dearing-Virtual News Center/Indianapolis; Wendy Holmes/Denver; John Kukla-KDW Fox 4/Dallas; Dan Whitford-WTTW/Chicago; Dory Petsrillo-Locality/Dallas; Len Klatt-The Winning Run/LA; Justin Pierce-JP Consulting Group/LA; Tom Moore-Kalt Productions/LA; Susan Nessanbaum-Goldberg-M and S Entertainment/LA
Today’s Trivia Question
What was the fourth series in the “NCIS” franchise? (Email trivia@cynopsis.com with your answer and be sure to include your name, company, city and time zone. Limit of four answers per time zone.) |
INTEGRATED MEDIA PLANNER >>
VLADIMIR JONES/DENVER, CO:
Responsible for preparing and implementing client media plans of all types for existing and prospective clients. This includes audience identification, research, development, presentation and purchasing of media plans & buys as well as an expert at understanding emerging trends and best practices across the omni-channel media world. Full info HERE
MOTION DESIGNER (FREELANCE) >>
LONG STORY SHORT/WASHINGTON, DC: Collaborate closely with our creative team to develop high-quality motion graphics for a variety of projects. Deliverables could include lower thirds, kinetic text, full-screen visuals, logo animations, infographic animations, bumper/intro sequences, social media graphics, and event or presentation graphics. 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
RIGHTS AND CLEARANCE SPECIALIST (FREELANCE) >>
HEARST MEDIA PRODUCTION GROUP/GLENDALE, CA: Spearhead rights management for all contracts, including but not limited to network, distribution, acquisitions, production partner, sponsorship, and talent agreements, maintaining a system that streamlines the process of identifying terms, rights, avails, participations, holdbacks, and territories. Input rights information into our software. 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
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 5 yrs DR Experience. Wide Orbit Exp a +. 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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