Any expert can tell you that an ever-growing number of millennials and Gen Z’ers are opting to watch videos on mobile platforms. So it stands to reason that YouTube, a video juggernaut with hordes of young users, would spruce up its mobile app. Launched yesterday, the redesigned YouTube app features larger images, and an icon […]
Note to American media companies: Test China’s digital waters at your own peril. Days after Chinese regulators shuttered two major Apple services, it’s been reported that DisneyLife, a digital content venture between Disney and Alibaba Digital Entertainment, has also been shut down. (The closure initially took place in March, but users were told that the […]
Skip Bayless will become the latest high-profile personality to exit ESPN’s campus. Following the news earlier this week that Mike Tirico will depart for NBC Sports, ESPN confirmed yesterday that Bayless, who has served as a controversial staple of First Take for the company, will depart this summer with his final edition of the show […]
Nickelodeon is once again running with NASCAR, announcing its deal as entitlement sponsor of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race on Sept. 18, which will be called the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 400 at Chicagoland Speedway. Danica Patrick will drive a special car for the race, which will be broadcast on NBCSN at 2:30p, featuring […]
Nickelodeon on May 2 will debut The Loud House, a cartoon series about what it takes to survive in a huge family as seen through the eyes of 11-year-old Lincoln, the sole boy amid 10 sisters. Chris Savino, creator and exec producer, chats with CynKids about the show, what resonates with kids today, and his […]
The 100th Disney Channel Original Movie, Adventures in Babysitting, will premiere Friday, June 24 at 8p. The reimagining of the ‘80s film stars Sabrina Carpenter (Girl Meets World) and Sofia Carson (Descendants), and will be accompanied by a “100th DCOM Celebration,” programming event across Disney Channel, the Disney Channel App and VOD that features every […]
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JOB OF THE WEEK CREATIVE DIR, ON-AIR PROMOTIONS Lifetime NYC or LA: Resp for leading/motivating On-Air creative team to deliver buzzy campaigns of the highest creative standards. BA degree + min 10+ yrs hands-on exp in consumer advertising, cable industry/entertainment marketing. Full info/apply HERE. .. CYNOPSISJOBS 04.26.16 Good morning. It’s Tuesday, April 26, 2016, […]
Saturday Night Live is reducing commercial load by 30 percent next season. Instead of ads, viewers will see original sponsored content from ad partners. “We are excited to try something new and unique that will shape and drive advertiser content too,” said Linda Yaccarino, chairman, advertising sales and client-partnerships, NBCUniversal.