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| Monday September 22, 2025 |
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Nexstar and Tegna plan to file paperwork for their pending $6.2 billion merger by September 30. The deal is expected to close by the second half of 2026, subject to Tegna shareholder and regulatory approvals, including clearance from the FCC. Nexstar is among those pressing for the FCC to lift the 39% cap on broadcast station ownership.
 Sinclair, like Nextstar, pulled “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” after FCC chair Brendan Carr called for the show’s suspension over Kimmel’s remarks about the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk. ABC’s largest affiliate group had planned to air a tribute to Kirk in the program’s timeslot on Friday but instead shifted it to The National News Desk’s YouTube channel, “ensuring viewers can continue to enjoy ABC programming while also providing full access to the special online.”
The Department of Defense is imposing new restrictions on reporters, requiring them to pledge not to gather or use any information that had not been formally authorized for release or risk losing their credentials to cover the military. The movements of journalists in the Pentagon have also been restricted, with many areas now off limits. The Pentagon Press Association said it was “aware of today’s new directive regarding badge access to the Pentagon and is reviewing it.”
The Media Rating Council issued a draft document outlining requirements, guidance and best practices for Digital Advertising Auction Transparency. The goal is to promote transparency around auction rules and scoring along with reporting and standardization where possible and appropriate, to ensure that auction rules and outcomes are understood for all parties. The Standards originated from a project led by the MRC based on project initiation from Omnicom with sponsorship from the 4A’s, the ANA, the World Federation of Advertisers, and IAB The Lab.
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| COMMENTS |
| As Disney and Jimmy Kimmel discussed the late night host’s possible return, parties on both side of the aisle weighed in…
“ABC stands for Always Be Caving.” – Bill Maher
“It might feel good right now to threaten Jimmy Kimmel. But when it is used to silence every conservative in America, we will regret it.” – Ted Cruz |
 “I know Jimmy to be a very good guy and a generous guy. We disagree politically, but who cares? We disagree on pizza toppings as well, but it doesn’t mean we don’t talk.” – Adam Carolla
“When a person says something that a ton of people find offensive, rude, dumb in real time and then that person is punished for it that’s not cancel culture. That is consequences for your actions.” – Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy |
 “You hope Charlie Kirk’s death won’t be used by a group we now call bad actors to create a society that was the opposite of the one he worked to build.” – Tucker Carlson
“Maybe what Disney is realizing is that at some point you’ve got to stand for something. At some point, you’ve got to stand by a person who has been one of the best people you’ve had for 20 plus years.” – Bill Simmons |
| NEW & RETURNING SERIES |
| UPtv has two new series for weekend mornings. “Pamela’s Cooking with Love,” which premiered Saturday, at 9a, follows Pamela Anderson as she invites chefs to join her to prepare plant-based meals. Starting November 15 at 9a, podcast “Got It From My Momma” will air Saturday and Sunday mornings. |
Today’s Premieres
CBS: Comics Unleashed With Byron Allen at 12:37a
Hulu: Into the Void: Life, Death and Heay Metal
NBC: The Voice at 8p; Brilliant Minds at 10p
Netflix: Blippi’s Job Show
TLC: Seeking Sister Wife at 9p |
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| PRODUCTION |
| Katie Leclerc (“Switched At Birth”) and Ryan Carnes (“General Hospital”) are set to star in “A Wisconsin Christmas Pie,” premiering Friday, October 10 as part of Great America Media’s Great American Christmas on Great American Family and GFAM+. |
| INSIGHT |
The manufactured complexity of CTV Is rigging the game against publishers, contends Scott Ryan, founder and CEO at revenue operations platform TVIQ. Ryan outlines the problem – and offers a solution.
In CTV, it’s becoming standard practice for OEMs and streamers to take a significant share of publisher inventory. What impact does that have on how impressions are valued and sold?
The impact is significant on everyone participating in the industry. Two different ad stacks selling the same inventory, with no control or visibility into how the other seller is packaging and pricing inventory, along with messiness in how the supply chain is understood, all makes for a world where buyers can see the inventory at different prices, with different data in the bidstream, from different supply paths – all of which may be valid. Basically, it’s like asking a small seller to give half their inventory to Costco and then making them set up outside Costco to sell, but not letting them inside to see how their products are sold.
What industry standards or practices would most quickly restore balance between platforms and publishers?
We believe there are a few very important steps that need to be taken. The first is a reset and review of how streamers share inventory with publishers; there needs to be a concerted effort to push power back into the hands of the channel owners.
Next, buyers need to rethink and reframe their strategies and retrain algorithms to stop buying against just scaled pools of inventory but rather look for small/direct supply.
Finally, there needs to be a broader discussion with publishers about ads.txt best practices so that the supply chain, regardless of the number of participants and hops in the chain, can actually support all of the buyers’ buyers and maximize revenue from their share of the inventory. For the complete interview with Scott Ryan, go to Cynsiders. |
| SPORTS REPORT |
| DAZN is introducing two new original Spanish-language series, “Poker FC” and “La Dazoneta.” Both programs are set to become a destination for fans to relive from European football and get a fresh take on the weekend’s events. |
| EXECUTIVE MOVES |
| Angela Cannon has been promoted to EVP, Networks and Content Strategy, UP Entertainment. She remains General Manager of aspireTV. |
This Day in History
1994 – “Friends” premiered on NBC.
Answer to Our Last Trivia Question
Which series aired for one season on NBC in 2009, then moved to TNT, where it aired for four more seasons? “Southland.” Kudos to: Aaron Paquette-AccelerateSG/Fort Worth, TX; Rick Dascher-Kenneshaw State College/Atlanta; Justin Pierce-JP Consulting Group/LA; Gerry Bixenspan-TV Marketing Inc./NYC; John Kukla-KDFW/Dallas; Greg West-WATC TV/Atlanta; Tom Moore-Kalt Productions/LA; Art Salisch-SMRC/West Windsor, NJ; Susan Nessanbaum-Goldberg-M and S Entertainment/LA
Today’s Trivia Question
On “The Mary Tyler Moore Show” (1970-77), why did Rhoda want to join The Better Luck Next Time Club? (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.) |
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
MANAGER, CONSUMER INSIGHTS & BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE >>
SESAME WORKSHOP/NEW YORK, NY:
Support the Research & Insights team in understanding the behaviors, motivations, and needs of children, educators, and caregivers—especially as they interact with TV shows, digital content and experiences. This role will help execute research initiatives that inform content strategy, digital product development, marketing, and audience engagement. 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
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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