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 IN THE NEWS |
| President Trump urged Google to strike a deal to get Univision, dark on YouTube TV since September 30, back on the air. On Saturday, Trump posted on Truth Social, “I hope Univision, a great and very popular Hispanic Network, can get BACK onto the very amazing Google/YouTube. It has been taken out of their package, which is VERY BAD for Republicans in the upcoming Midterms. They were so good to me with their highest rated ever political Special, and I set a Republican Record in Hispanic voting. Google, for the purpose of FAIRNESS, please let Univision back! President DJT.” TelevisaUnivision CEO Daniel Alegre responded to Trump’s plea by thanking the president, writing that Trump recognized “the impact of Univision and the importance of Hispanics.”
Netflix honored the late Jane Goodall with the release of the first episode of docuseries, “Famous Last Words.” The segment, taped earlier this year, includes the last interview with the iconic British primatologist and environmental advocate, who died October 1 at age 91. At the end of the interview, Goodall looks at the camera and speaks unedited with a message for humanity. “Jane Goodall was fearless in all things,” said Brad Falchuk, Executive Producer. “She deeply loved humanity and the natural world. It was clear to me in our conversation that she was approaching her final adventure with the same fearlessness, hope, humor and joy that she approached everything else in life.” The docuseries features late-in-life interviews with famous people, which are kept under wraps until the subject dies.
Live news stream CNN Max is being removed from HBO Max on November 17, as CNN prepares to launch its own streaming channel. “CNN has benefitted tremendously from its two years of offering a live 24/7 feed of news to HBO Max customers,” said Alex MacCallum, EVP of Digital Products and Services for CNN. “We learned from HBO Max’s large base of subscribers what people want and enjoy the most from CNN, and with the launch of our own new streaming subscription offering coming later this fall, we look forward to building off that and growing our audience with this unique, new offering.” |
 Fox has officially canceled “The Great North” after five seasons. The animated series followed the adventures of a family in Alaska. “It’s difficult to say goodbye, but we’re thankful for the five hilarious seasons ‘The Great North’ brought to the iconic Animation Domination lineup,” said Michael Thorn, President of Fox Television Network. The cancellation didn’t come as a complete surprise – while “The Simpsons,” “Family Guy,” “Bob’s Burgers” and “American Dad!” got four-year pick-ups in April, “The Great North” was left out in the cold. |
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| CYNOPSIS SCREENSHIFT
Creator Collabs That Work
At ScreenShift, Oct. 14 in NYC, fashion & lifestyle creator Phaith Montoya (4M+ followers) takes the stage to reveal what brands get wrong—and right—about creator partnerships.
From walking on stage with Shakira to competing in the Survivor Influencer Experience, Phaith shares unfiltered lessons on authenticity, storytelling, and building collabs that resonate.
Join the roundtable and learn how to turn creator partnerships into real brand growth.
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| NEW & RETURNING SERIES |
| Coming-of-age series “Boarders” will return to Tubi for a third and final season in 2026. The show, produced by Studio Lambert in association with All3Media International, follows South London teens.
“Gold Rush” returns to Discovery on Friday, November 7 at 8p. By the end of the season, the combined total for all miners will reach nearly $100 million, marking the biggest payday in the show’s history. |
 Kim Kardashian-produced docuseries “Elizabeth Taylor: Rebel Superstar” debuts today on Fox Nation. The three-parter aired on the BBC last year.
Docuseries “Words + Music” premieres Sunday, November 30 on MGM+. Inspired by the Audible series, the show is part of an overall deal between Audible and Amazon MGM Studios to develop content based on Audible’s library. |
Today’s Premieres
Discovery: Street Outlaws: No Prep Kings at 9p
Fox Nation: Elizabeth Taylor: Rebel Superstar
History: Ancient Aliens: Origins at 9p
Netflix: Dr. Seuss’s Horton!
Ho ho ho! Cynopsis is gearing up for our annual Holiday Programming Guide – dropping November 3 and delivered straight to all Cynopsis subscribers. If your network has holiday programming airing from November 3 through January 1, please send your listing to janetdilauro@gmail.com and Lynn@cynopsis.com no later than October 22 with the subject line: Holiday Guide. To be included, programs must be listed by date, title of program, and start times, in the following format: “Thursday, November 19: Network Name: My One Christmas Wish at 9a, Paper Angels at 11a, 12 Days of Giving at 1p”. Holiday-related programs only! A confirmation email will be sent following each submission (if you don’t receive a confirmation email, please resubmit). |
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| CYNOPSIS TOP WOMEN IN MEDIA
IN JUST TWO DAYS: One Night. Endless Inspiration.
The countdown is on—only 2 days until October 8, when the Top Women in Media Awards light up The Lighthouse in NYC. Don’t miss cocktails, dinner, and unforgettable connections. Reserve your seat today.
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| PRODUCTION |
| Production is underway for Boat Rocker Studios’ live-action kids and family series, “The Next Step: Cheer.” Commissioned by CBBC/BBC iPlayer in the UK, the spin-off of “The Next Step” takes audiences inside the world of competitive cheerleading.
Kristen Schaal, Lauren Weedman, Frankie Quiñones, Lauren Lapkus, Tim Baltz, Jeremiah Brown and Jonah Beckett are set to guest star in the upcoming second season of “St. Denis Medical.” The medical mockumentary is back on Monday, November 3 with back-to-back episodes starting at 8p. |
| SPORTS REPORT |
| FOX Sports shared the starting lineup for its coverage of the American League Division Series, American League Championship Series and 121st World Series. Hall of Famers Derek Jeter and David Ortiz and World Series champion Alex Rodriguez will join FOX MLB studio coverage, anchored by veteran host Kevin Burkhardt. World Series champion Dontrelle Willis joins the team throughout the ALDS. Reporters Ken Rosenthal and Tom Verducci are set to contribute, in addition to highlighted features from Tom Rinaldi. |
| RATINGS |
 ABC’s “Dancing With the Stars” TikTok-themed episode drew 5.82 million viewers and a 1.22 rating among 18-49, a season high for the time period. It’s the first time in 20 years that the competition rose for a second straight week since its season premiere. The net’s “High Potential” also hit a season high, reaching 4.24 total viewers, up +19% from its third episode last season. |
| EXECUTIVE MOVES |
 Fox Entertainment Global has appointed Matt Hanna as SVP, Sales, Americas. Hanna was most recently SVP, Global Distribution at Sony Pictures. |
This Day in History
1993 – Michael Jordan retired from professional basketball. (He returned in 1995.)
Answer to Our Last Trivia Question
“The Railsplitter” was the title of the first episode of which miniseries? “Abraham Lincoln” (2022). Kudos to: Justin Pierce-JP Consulting Group/LA; Gerry Bixenspan-TV Marketing Inc./NYC; Tom Moore-Kalt Productions/LA; Susan Nessanbaum-Goldberg-M and S Entertainment/LA; Larry Hutchings/Nipomo, CA
Today’s Trivia Question
No Googling Week: Which three superstar athletes were featured in 1991 animated series “ProStars”? (Email trivia@cynopsis.com with your answer and be sure to include your name, company, city and 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
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
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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