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Good morning. It’s Friday, March 11, 2005, and this is your first early morning briefing. Spike TV says it will dissolve its relationship with World Wrestling Entertainment at the end of the current season. In a statement released late yesterday, Spike TV said: “After several months of negotiations, we have decided to end our discussions about extending our relationship with the WWE beyond September 2005. Moving forward Spike TV will expand its investments in original programming and new acquisitions for its core audience.” WWE was asked to comment, though did not in time for this morning’s publication. Spike TV, formerly TNN – The National Network, contracted with WWE when Viacom originally purchased the network – then known as The Nashville Network, and it has been one of the network’s most viewed programs for the past five years. While the Spike statement offered no reasons, it is known WWE was looking for an increase in licensing fees for the 52 week original series. Elsewhere at Viacom, UPN has the WWE Smackdown wrapped up for two more years. Remember when WWE paid local TV stations to air the weekly matches? NBC is reportedly in the final stages of extending ER’s stay (Warner Bros. TV) for two more years, taking the Thursday night drama thru the 2007-08 season, per The Hollywood Reporter. Syndicated Network Television Association (SNTA) kicked off their day long SNTA Syndication Day yesterday in NYC with seven major syndication companies hosting a reported 600 registered media buyers. Mitch Berg, President/SNTA, began his breakfast presentation saying that syndication ad sales was up 16% in 2004, equal to $3.9 billion. He made several points during his presentation: syndication ratings are up this season as compared to network programming, with a particular strength in the daytime daypart; syndication delivers more consistently throughout the calendar year, even during the summer months; and the amount of reduced clutter in syndicated shows according to poll of SNTA members. The gathering continued with a day of meetings between buyers an member distributors: 20th, King World, Buena Vista, Tribune, NBC Universal TV Distrib, Paramount and Warner Bros., and finished with an early evening soiree. * NEW ORDERS / DEVELOPMENT / PRODUCTION *
NBC Universal has ordered a pilot based on the UK series Teachers, called Fillmore High (Tiger Aspect). Pilot was written by Matt Tarses. Serving as exec prods are Teachers e.p. Jane Fallon and Tiger’s Andrew Zein. The pilot will be shot in March, with a view to going to series this summer. Spike TV has ordered a new reality series called Super Agent (NBC Universal Domestic TV Distrib), featuring a group of nine sports agents all looking to sign Shaun Cody, the USC football player who is considered a top draft pick for the NFL. Spike has ordered 8 eps and has scheduled it to premiere on July 20, 2005. Signed to host the series is Tony Gonzales of the Kansas City Chiefs. The series finale is set for the day of the NFL draft. * CASTING UPDATES *
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Reverend Al Sharpton‘s recent complaints and proposals regarding violence in music are being heeded in the media industry. The Reverend has had preliminary discussions with three radio station corporations, and he reportedly will follow up with television networks, cable broadcasters, the FCC and large advertisers. He proposes a 90-day ban on broadcasting artists that use violence in their music for financial gain. In Sharpton’s words, “The National Action Network has become extremely concerned about the reoccurring violence in the music industry that is being cynically used by some for record and CD sales at the expense of romanticizing violence to young Americans. Though we clearly support anyone’s first amendment right to say and perform whatever they want, there must be a standard of conduct in their actual actions that is conducive to what is regarded as professional behavior in any industry.” It’s official. BBC‘s first layoff round included over 1700 personnel with the final layoff total projected to be 5000 jobs. With this first move, BBC will save $639 million. The network hopes to bank $250 million annually with the cuts by the 2007-2008 season in order to put the savings towards new programming. Half of the 1700 jobs were in the professional services unit. Top 5 Broadcast Spanish Language Primetime Programs for the week of February 28 -March 6, 2005** Top 10 Broadcast English Language Primetime Programs in Hispanic TV Homes for the week of February 28 – March 6, 2005 African American television homes in the US represent 13,170,000 households. Here are the rankings for the week of February 28 March 6, 2005 – highest rated primetime network programs in African American TV homes according to Nielsen Media Research * EXECUTIVE MOVES *
Mark Nathanson has joined MediaCom as VP/New Business Director. Mark previously led business development for OgilvyOne and, most recently, Rapp Collins. Additionally, he served as Principal of a business development consultancy called ReverseReview, which specialized in proactively targeting and acquiring new clients for agencies. Mark lives in Brooklyn, NY. Universal McCann/LA has appointed Lou Romano as SVP/Group Director on Sony Pictures Entertainment. The announcement was made by Karen Bloore, EVP/Managing Director, Universal McCann Entertainment Group, to whom he will report. Bob Gold & Associates has named Art Maulsby as the firm’s new Executive Director. In his new role, Art will be responsible for general supervision of all public relations account management activities. Maulsby will serve as a key point person for PR clients of the firm. Jonathan Ross joins Fox Searchlight Pictures as a Director/Sales Administration & Distribution and reports directly to Steve Gilula, President/Distribution, Fox Searchlight Pictures. * RATINGS *
Tuesday – A18-49 Analysis: On the strength of American Idol, Fox again won the night on Wednesday among A18-49 by averaging a 6.9/18 for the evening, according to final demo ratings from Nielsen Media Research. ABC was #2 overall with a 4.0/10, followed by CBS 3.0/8, NBC 2.9/8, UPN 1.6/4, WB .9/2. At 8p back to back eps of That 70’s Show (830p ep a repeat) beat out a repeat of ABC’s Lost by two share points: 4.6/13 vs. 4.1/11. America’s Next Top Model on UPN was third for the hour with a 2.4/7. Among W18-34, Top Model earned a 4.2/12, second only to Fox. American Dream had its Wed/8p time period debut and earned a 2.2/6, in a tie with the Dan Rather special. At 9p American Idol picked up a 11.7/28 for the half hour show, followed by Simple Life with a 6.3/15. Alias was a distant #2 for the hour with a 4.0/10. At 10p it was a three way tie, with all shows delivering a 10 share. FINAL HOUSEHOLD Ratings: Wednesday, March 9, 2005, for all Networks – program averages. Source: Nielsen Media Research. FOX 9.2/14 That 70’s Show 5.9/9, That 70’s Show [r] 6.7/10, American Idol 15.8/24, Simple Life 8.3/13 ABC 7.2/11 Lost [r] 7.9/12, Alias 6.3/9, Special Edition of Primetime Live 7.4/12 NBC 6.5/10 American Dreams [new time period] 4.6/7, West Wing 6.8/10, Law & Order [r] 8.2/14 CBS 6.4/10 Dan Rather: A Reporter Remembers 6.2/10, King of Queens [r] 5.4/8, Yes Dear 6.0/9, CSI: NY [r] 7.4/12 UPN 2.5/4 America’s Next Top Model 3.5/5, Kevin Hill [r] 1.6/2 WB 1.6/2 Smallville [r] 2.1/3, Jack & Bobby [r] 1.0/2 A18-49 Fox 6.9/18, ABC 4.0/10, CBS 3.0/8, NBC 2.9/8, UPN 1.6/4, WB .9/2 Friday Fun Fact: Anne Baxter, who co-starred in All About Eve, The Razor’s Edge, and The Ten Commandments, was the granddaughter of world-renowned architect Frank Lloyd Wright. The History Channel presents This Day in History: A CYNOPSIS MESSAGE FROM COURT TV
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Later — Cyn To subscribe, unsubscribe, or change a subscription for any Cynopsis edition: www.cynopsis.com Archived Editions: www.Cynopsis.com Cyn opsis CLASSIFIEDS – read by 101,600+ Cynopsis & Cynopsis Kids! readers every day. JOB OPENING: MGR, ON-AIR PLANNING/SCHEDULING, SCI FI Channel Group/NY. Supervise strategic scheduling of internal promo assets; plan ad sales mktg & contest/stunt promos. 3+ yrs on-air prom. exp. Apply www.universalstudios.com/jobs (3/18) JOB OPENING: STAFF WRITER/World Wrestling Entertainment/Stamford, CT. Showcase your creative talent! 2+yrs TV writing/production experience, BA/BS, familiar w/ WWE storylines & talent, extensive travel. Apply: www.wwe-careers.com (3/18) JOB OPENING: WRITER’S ASSISTANT/World Wrestling Entertainment/Stamford, CT. Nurture your creative talent! 1+ yr TV writing/production exper, BA/BS, familiar w/ WWE storylines & talent, extensive travel. Apply: www.wwe-careers.com (3/18) JOB OPENING: DIRECTOR/FIELD PRODUCER/World Wrestling Entertainment/Stamford, CT Direct talent & production staff for taped & live programming. 7+yrs directing exp theater/live concerts/reality-based TV, etc. Apply www.wwe-careers.com (3/18) JOB OPENING: INTERACTIVE SALES PLANNER, CNN, LA. +3 years web exp., self-motivated, team player.Track AEs’ online business. Prepare/revise proposals & sales materials. Prospecting & research Info: JOB OPENING: MGR AD SALES RESEARCH AETN-NY. Dev strategies, presentations, and data to position AETN appropriately in the mktplace. 5 yrs media research exp;familiarity with Nielsen, NPower, MRI req. Resume: JOB OPENING: DIRECTOR, SPOT RESEARCH/AD SALES/Fox Sports Net, LA. 3+ yrs w/cable net, local TV,TV synd. Exp w/LOCAL mkt Nielsen rtgs, Nielsen Galaxy, pro/college sports knwldg, 1+ year management exp. Apply: www.foxcareers.com. (3/17) JOB OPENING: RESEARCH: ANALYST, MSNBC/Secaucus, NJ: 1+ yrs TV research exp. Nielsen systems (local&national) essential. Interest in news programming a +.Apply to: www.gecareers.com , job# 405196 (3/17) JOB OPENING: RESEARCH ANALYST/ ABC-TV,NY.1-2 yrs exp.in national TV research. Exp w/Nielsen Galaxy,NPower, Excel, & Power Point. Analytical writer. Apply: Gelina JOB OPENING: DIR. OF AD TRADE MARKETING– Court TV, NY., For info go to: http://www.courttv.com/about/careers/. (3/17) JOB OPENING: EDITORS -NBC Agency/Burbank. Freelancers w/short-form exp. Avid-ready, a grt sense of music, starts at 530p. No phone calls pls. Reel/Resume: Editors, The NBC Agency, 3000 West Alameda, Room 4366, Burbank, CA 91523 (3/17) JOB OPENING: DIRECTOR, ON-AIR PLANNING & STRATEGY-Food Network, NY. Dev/exec on-air promo sked strategy to create tune-in/build brand.Oversee log sked. 4+ yrs media plng. & mgmt exp. Email: JOB OPENING: DIRECTOR-AD SALES/Cynopsis, NY. 3-5 yrs exp in print media ad sales. Exp inv. mgmt. Mktg exp a +; exceptional comm & presentation skills. Extensive media contacts. Resume/sal req: JOB OPENING: MEDIA BUYER – Los Angeles: Advise, develop, evaluate and execute spot TV and Radio media plans for Hispanic markets. Required:3-4 years media buying exp.; bilingual a must; Resume: JOB OPENING: ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE, ImaginAsian Entertainment, Inc./NY,LA,SF. Expanding Ad Sales team. 2+ yrs ad exp. at cbl/bcst net. Ethnic media a+. Creative/highly motivated/strong pres. skills. Resume/Salary req.: JOB OPENING: PROGRAM SALES COORD, OLN, Stamford, CT – Assist w/administration of sponsored time buy programming. 2+ yrs sales env exper w/in media industry; programming background a plus. See www.olntv.com . Resume/salary: JOB OPENING: WEB CONTENT EDITOR-OLN/Stamford, CT. Manage/edit/post selected content to website; 3+ yrs exp website mgmt env. Consumer-oriented, cable or media related co. pref. See www.olntv.com . Resume/salary to JOB OPENING: SALES ASSISTANT/Galavision, NY. Detail-oriented, exc comm/math/MS Office skills; asst Sales Team w/presentations/reports/clerical work. Spanish speaking highly pref/not req. Resume: JOB OPENING: RESEARCH MANAGER — San Diego Interconnect (operated by Cox Media) is accepting applications for Rsch Mgr. 4+ yrs exp managing a rsch dept in a top 50 mkt. Great place to live & work. Contact JOB OPENING: TiVo Inc., the pioneer in TV services for DVRs, needs dynamic, savvy PR COORDINATOR for its in-house Corporate Comm. Dept., Alviso, CA. Min. 2 yrs PR exp at an agency or in-house. Apply to: JOB OPENING: DIRECTOR MARCOM for OpenTV, Inc./San Fran. Seasoned, dynamic, Marcom prof w/superb proj mgmt and people skills. 5 yrs min mktg comm, pref B2B focused on multimedia, software or TV technology. Email: JOB OPENING: Due to growth, Tribune’s CLTV News is adding NATL A/E to staff. Also expanding retail staff-adding LOCAL A/E. Both postns req 2+ yrs exp. Natl req travel. Apply to: JOB OPENING: DIRECTOR/ON-AIR PROMO/Fox Reality Chan. 5+ yrs OAP experience; responsible for the creation, supervision and execution of on-air for Fox Reality Chan. Mailing addr for reel @: www.foxcareers.com ref: foxf-00002697 (3/15) JOB OPENING: SUPERVISING PRODUCER – NY – Experienced in studio/live audience/strip show format. Comedy background a must. Email resume with supervising producer in the subject line to JOB OPENING: INTERACTIVE SALES PLANNER, CNN, NY. +3 years web exp., self-motivated, team player.Track AEs’ online business. Prepare/revise proposals & sales materials.Prospecting & research Info: JOB OPENING: INTERACTIVE FORECASTING ANALYST, CNN, NY. 2 yrs web exp. Analytical & multi-task.Forecasting future inventory (impressions), develop online media plans, mgmt reporting of web metrics.Info: JOB OPENING: MARCOM SPECIALIST for Telecom Co in LA – Organized, multi-tasker, self-motivated, creative writer w/1-2 yrs Mktg/PR/Media exp. Bach Deg in related field req. Email cover & resume to JOB OPENING: ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE, OLN/G4,Chicago,IL- 3+ yrs ad exp; cable/bdcast network exp pref’d. Highly motivated, goal oriented ind. w/strong pres. skills.See www.olntv.com . Resume/salary to JOB OPENING: MGR, MKT RESEARCH/SIRIUS SATELLITE RADIO/NYC. Superior primary research skills focusing on survey/questionnaire dev. Music testing exp a +. Exc Mgmt & comm. skills. 5-7 yrs exp. Apply: Careers section – www.sirius.com (3/12) JOB OPENING: PR DIRECTOR, Turner Classic Movies & Turner South – Atlanta: For info go to: www.turnerjobs.com and search by job#38330BR (3/12) JOB OPENING: Lifetime TV/NYC – DIRECTOR BUS. & MKTG. DEV. Dev Online sales strategy; create/exec online sales pkgs. Manage relationships ~ grow web traffic. Manage pgm/promo/mktg online support.Resume: JOB OPENING: PROD. COORDINATOR, NEWS&DOCS MTV/NYC. 18mo. exp as TV Production Associate. Strong organization skills, detail-oriented. 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