 IN THE NEWS |
| Amazon Web Services suffered a major outage on Monday, impacting Amazon, Venmo, Facebook, Google, and some airlines and banks, among many others. While Amazon reported seeing signs of recovery early in the morning, connectivity issues persisted. According to AWS, the problem stemmed from a Domain Name System (DNS) issue that prevented applications from locating the DynamoDB API, a cloud database used by multiple services.
OpenAI has added new protections around Sora 2, following fears raised by SAG-AFTRA, CAA and UTA over threats to actors’ voices and likenesses. “I was deeply concerned not just for myself, but for all performers whose work and identity can be misused in this way,” said actor Bryan Cranston. “I am grateful to OpenAI for its policy and for improving its guardrails, and hope that they and all of the companies involved in this work, respect our personal and professional right to manage replication of our voice and likeness.”
The monthly churn rates for Disney+ and Hulu reportedly doubled in September amid calls for boycotts over ABC parent Disney’s decision to suspend “Jimmy Kimmel Live!”, as well as price increases. According to Antenna, Disney+’s cancellation rate rose from 4% to 8%, and Hulu’s from 5% to 10%. Antenna also estimates Disney+ and Hulu gained 2.18 million and 2.11 million new subscribers, respectively, last month.
BBB National Programs’ Children’s Advertising Review Unit released the Generative AI & Kids Risk Matrix, safeguards designed to help companies mitigate risks to children. The Risk Matrix was developed through CARU’s AI Working Group, a collaborative of global industry professionals representing toy, gaming, network, food, streaming, adtech, and mobile brands popular with children. Risk areas addressed in the Risk Matrix include:
– Misleading and deceptive advertising
– Deceptive influencer and endorser practices
– Privacy invasions and data protection risks
– Bias and discrimination in the use of AI
– Harms to mental health and development
– Manipulation and over-commercialization
– Exposure to harmful content
– Lack of transparency
Deadline is tomorrow! 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 and 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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| CONVERGENT TV WORLD 2026
SAVE THE DATE
Convergent TV World 2026 | March 5–6, 2026
Where leaders redefine the future of advertising, cross-platform measurement, and audience strategy.
Registration opens Nov. 3—get on the list for first access. Sponsorship inquiries welcome.
LEARN MORE |
| PRODUCTION & DEVELOPMENT |
| Netflix has ordered “Kennedy,” an eight-parter about the fabled family starring Michael Fassbender as Joe Kennedy, Jr. The series is based on Fredrik Logevall’s book, JFK: Coming of Age in the American Century, 1917-1956.
Hulu has picked up Elgin James’ “Prison Break” pilot to series. The show, focused on a female corrections officer, will be set in the same universe as Fox’s 2005-09 crime drama. |
 Food Network’s weekend talk show, “The Kitchen,” will be signing off after one more holiday season. The final episode of the series, which launched in January 2014, will premiere Saturday, December 13 at 11a. |
 Pocket.watch has greenlit “Rabbit Hole,” a creator series set to premiere on Hulu in 2026. Produced direct-to-series with 10 half-hour episodes, “Rabbit Hole” features internet stars Topper Guild, Jesser, Zhong, and ZHC, who collectively reach more than 421 million followers across social platforms.
David Rhode is joining MSNBC as senior national security reporter, as the cable news net prepares to split from Comcast. Rohde has been senior executive editor of national security and law at NBC News.
Darren Botelho has joined FOX Business Network as a Washington-based correspondent. Previously, Botelho served as the weekend evening anchor at ABC affiliate WLNE-TV (ABC6) in Providence, Rhode Island. |
| COMING UP |
| “Disney Celebrates America,” a company-wide celebration commemorating the 250th anniversary of the US, kicks off Veterans Day, November 11, and will culminate on July 4th weekend with a multi-platform broadcast.
Paramount+ UK is partnering with HelloFresh for collaboration titled “One Menu. A Mountain of Entertainment,” featuring HelloFresh UK recipes inspired by Paramount+ UK content. As part of the campaign, customers who order three or more HelloFresh boxes will receive access to three months of Paramount+ UK.
Joe Walsh and Zac Brown will serve as mega mentors on season 28 of the NBC’s “The Voice” as the remaining artists prepare for the Knockouts, beginning Monday, October 27.
Sinclair announced the launch of multiplatform celebration “Amazing America 250: From Neighborhood to Nation.” The initiative will kick off on December 13, with special programming around the 2025 Army-Navy football game in Baltimore, and continue through July 2026 and beyond, marking America’s 250th anniversary.
Many Ways to Show You Care, a multiplatform content initiative from Fred Rogers Productions, launches Friday, November 7. Content will be available on pbskids.org, the PBS KIDS Video app, and the PBS KIDS for Parents YouTube channel. The initiative includes documentary shorts, a Fred Rogers-inspired music video, educator lesson plans, and family activities. |
Today’s Premiere
Bravo: Wife Swap: The Real Housewives Edition at 9p |
| SPORTS REPORT |
| Xfinity, the NBA, and WNBA officially announced a new multi-year partnership, naming Xfinity as the Leagues’ Official TV Service Provider. “Our partnership with Xfinity offers an innovative way for fans to experience and watch NBA games,” said Jared Blechman, VP, Global Business Development, NBA. “With features like Multiview and personalized Sports Zones, Xfinity is helping create a more immersive and seamless viewing experience that reflects how fans want to engage with the game today.”
FanDuel Euroleague Basketball are extending their partnership through 2028. Under the renewed deal, FanDuel will continue to broadcast EuroLeague games for free in the US via FanDuel TV’s FAST channel FanDuel TV Extra and its OTT platform FanDuel TV+. |
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CABLEFAX VOICES OF IMPACT & WORKPLACE CULTURE
Honorees Announced: Voices of Impact & Workplace Culture Awards
The awards celebrate the leaders and organizations championing inclusion, amplifying underrepresented voices, and building cultures where talent thrives.
VIEW THE LIST |
| RATINGS |
| Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show” saw its highest quarterly rating in four years in 3Q25, up 25% (0.45) in rating and 42% (3.22) in share. The show took the top spot on Monday nights (Jon Stewart night) across key adult demos. |
| EXECUTIVE MOVES |
| A+E Global Media has appointed Lauri McGarrigan as Senior Vice President, Content Distribution and Strategy, and promoted Emory Walton to Senior Vice President, Content Distribution. McGarrigan assumes her new role following a consulting engagement with the A+E Global Media Distribution Team. |
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This Day in History
1960 – John F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon debated for the fourth and final time before the 1960 presidential election.
Answer to Our Last Trivia Question
On “Quincy, M.E.” (1976-83), what did friends of the title character call him? Quince. Kudos to: Ted Linhart-TedonTV/NYC; Tom Moore-Kalt Productions/LA; Susan Nessanbaum-Goldberg-M and S Entertainment/LA; Martha Voyer-LWD/NYC; Kevin Cirrito-Opportunity Media/NYC; Eric Dunefsky-Crossmedia/NYC; Rik Dascher-Kennesaw St. University/Atlanta; Justin Pierce-JP Consulting Group/LA; Andrew Goldman-Phanes Funding Group/NYC
Today’s Trivia Question
Who played the mayor of Fernwood in “Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman” 1976-77)? (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
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
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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