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09.09.10

Good morning. It’s Thursday, September 9, 2010, and this is your first early morning briefing.  As always, if you prefer to watch this morning’s news instead of reading it, click here . 

Tonight’s Premieres:
The CW: The Vampire Diaries at 8p; Nikita at 9p
NBC: Sunday Night Football at 830p
IFC: The Grid at 745p
Big Ten Network: The Next Level at 8p
JLTV: Two Live Jews at 8p
Syfy: Destination Truth at 9p; Beast Legends at 10p
Bravo: Watch What Happens Live at 10p

Tonight’s Finale:
ABC: Rookie Blue at 9p

CNN made it official yesterday, naming British media personality and former UK newspaper editor Piers Morgan as host in the 9p weeknight slot. Morgan replaces Larry King starting in January and the program will be broadcast worldwide on CNN International in more than 200 countries. King’s last day as host on CNN is December 16. Morgan is best known to TV audiences as judge on NBC’s America’s Got Talent and recently was the host of the UK interview talk show Piers Morgan’s Life Stories, a program he developed. Along with his new role at CNN, Morgan will continue penning his two regular columns for the Mail on Sunday newspaper in addition to contributing regular columns to CNN.com. Morgan will be based in New York and also work in London and Los Angeles.

The Paley Center for Media declared it will host its first awards program in May 2012 in New York City. In March this year, the Paley Center for Meida formed a television awards planning committee to consider establishing a new awards show in line with the Paley Center’s mission of excellence, to involve the public in the selection process, honor video programming across platforms and to engage a broad and diverse audience. The committee is headed by Steve Mosko, President, Sony Pictures Television; Tony Vinciquerra, Chairman/CEO, Fox Networks Group; and Dick Lippin, Chairman/Chief Executive, Lippin Group. The May 2012 date was chosen to coincide with the upfront presentations and additionally the Paley Center for Media plans to merge its annual New York gala fundraiser with the awards show to serve up a single televised event.

A&E Network’s third season premiere of Hoarders on Monday at 9p delivered 2.0 million viewers among A18-49 and A25-54 as well as 3.7 million total viewers. The second new episode at 10p tallied 2.1 million viewers among A18-49 and A25-54 and 3.8 million total viewers. Hoarders is produced by Screaming Flea Productions for A&E.

Also on Monday, Bravo introduced the new series Thintervention with Jackie Warner at 10p attracting 830,000 A18-49 viewers and 1.2 million total viewers. Furthermore, the second part of Bravo’s Real Housewives of New Jersey reunion claimed 2.2 million A18-49 and 3.2 million total viewers.

Based on Live+Same Day ratings data from Tuesday, the third season debut of Sons of Anarchy on FX at 10p attracted 4.13 million total viewers and 2.81 million A18-49 viewers.

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The Television Syndication Company (TVS) picked up the global distribution rights to a 13-episode reality series called The Solteron. The series follows a millionaire bachelor living in America who returns to his native Bolivia to find his true love. In the process, the bachelor meets eleven beautiful women who attempt to win his affections. The series was produced in Spanish though shot in various locations in Bolivia.

TNT and TBS announced production will commence on four series pilots, and one renewal…
On TNT:

• Perception (wt) – Kenneth Biller (Star Trek: Voyager, Legend of the Seeker) will executive produce and Mike Sussman (Star Trek: Voyager) will co-executive produce this drama pilot about Dr. Geoffrey Pierce, an eccentric neuroscientist who uses his unique approach to assist the federal government to solve difficult cases. ABC Studios produces.
• Untitled Allan Loeb Project – From executive producer/writer Allan Loeb, this drama pilot is based on The Rabbit Factory by Marshall Karp. The plot centers on widowed police Detective Mike Lomax and his newly married partner Terry Biggs as they investigate mysteries and intrigue in Los Angeles. Lionsgate Television produces the pilot.
• Dallas – Executive producer Cynthia Cidre (The Mambo Kings), created an updated series version about the Ewings of Southfork. The storyline will center on the offspring of rival brothers JR and Bobby Ewing. Warner Horizon Television is producing.
• Memphis Blues – freshman series renewed for a second season after its first ten seasons has averaged 4.5 million viewers and a 1.1 adults 18-49 rating.

TBS has one new pilot:

• Brain Trust (wt) – Dean Devlin (TNT’s Leverage) and Marco Schnabel (TNT’s The Librarian movie trilogy) are partnering on this comedy pilot about Detective Billy Doyle, whose life and career hits rock bottom after he accidentally crushes his partner’s career. A new murder case helps Doyle’s rebound and he gets surprising help from three brilliant geniuses from a private think tank. Devlin’s Electric Entertainment is producing.

Universal’s film and television units are teaming to adapt Stephen King’s fantasy series, The Dark Tower. Three films are planned along with a TV series. The Dark Tower consists of novels, short stories and comic books. Ron Howard is tapped to direct the first film and the initial season of the TV show which will be written by Akiva Goldsman. All projects will be in the development phase for awhile with Universal the likely producer. Goldsman, Howard and Brian Grazer will all produce with Kerry Foster executive producing the first film with Todd Hollowell and Erica Huggins.

Veteran actor Hal Holbrook was cast in a multi-episode run on NBC’s new thriller series, The Event, cites EW. Holbrook will play a mysterious character named Dempsey. Holbrook just completed production on a recurring role on FX’s Sons of Anarchy.

Top Ten Basic Cable Ad Supported Network Rankings among A18-49 for the week of: 8/30-9/5/10
Primetime    (000)        Total Pgm Day      (000)
ESPN             1091         NAN*                       698
USA               1016         ESPN                       670
MTV                905          ADSM*                    645
TBSC               857          NICK                      517
TNT                 754          TNT                        498
CMDY              640          TBSC                      486
AEN                630          USA                        484
HIST               623          MTV                        400
FX                   610          CMDY                     360
TRU                 593         AEN                        348
                                     TRU                        348
Source: Turner Research from Nielsen Media Research Data. All ratings based on Total U.S. Television Universe of 114,900,000 homes
* = Network broadcasts less than 51% of minutes in a 24 hour day. Primetime listing only includes those networks broadcasting more than 51% of the primetime hours (M-Su 8p-11p)

Top Ten Basic Cable Ad Supported Network Rankings among Total Viewers for the week of: 8/30-9/5/10       
Primetime    (000)      Total Pgm Day            (000)
USA                2765       NICK                            1865
ESPN              2356       NAN*                            1676
TNT                2243       TNT                              1266
FOXN              1831       USA                              1233
NAN               1699        ESPN                            1178
TBSC              1496       ADSM*                          1130
TOON             1462        TOON                           1083
HIST              1377        FOXN                            1063
AEN               1363        TBSC                               820
MTV               1362        AEN                                736
Source: Turner Research from Nielsen Media Research Data.
All ratings based on Total U.S. Television Universe of 114,900,000 homes
* = Network broadcasts less than 51% of minutes in a 24 hour day. Primetime listing only includes those networks broadcasting more than 51% of the primetime hours (M-Su 8p-11p)

Top 10 Cable Programs among A18-49 (000) for the week of: 8/30-9/5/10
MTV     Jersey Shore 2                                                    4379
MTV     Jersey Shore After Hours                                      2912
BRAV   Real Housewives of New Jersey                             2676
USA     WWE Entertainment 10p                                      2512
ESPN   NASCAR Sprint Cup                                              2393
MTV     Teen Mom 2                                                        2382
USA     WWE Entertainment 9p                                        2273
LIF      Project Runway                                                    2200
USA     Covert Affairs                                                      2006
TNT     The Closer                                                           1897
Source: Turner Research from Nielsen Media Research Data.
All ratings based on Total U.S. Television Universe of 114,900,000 homes

Top 10 Broadcast Programs among A18-49 rating/share and (000) for the week of 8/30-9/5/10
NBC    America’s Got Talent  TUE                            3.0/9      3965
CBS    Big Brother 12  WED                                    2.9/10    3869
CBS    The Big Bang Theory                                      2.8/8      3722
CBS    Two and a Half Men                                       2.6/7       3444
NBC    America’s Got Talent  WED                           2.5/8       3345
CBS    Big Brother 12  SUN                                     2.4/9       3150
ABC    Wipeout  TUE                                               2.4/8       3173
CBS    Big Brother 12  THU                                     2.3/7       2961
ABC    Bachelor Pad                                                 2.0/6       2649
FOX    Masterchef                                                    2.0/6       2589
Source: Nielsen Media Research, Galaxy Explorer, Live + SD Data

Broadcast Evening News Weekly Average Ratings (week of August 30, 2010)
NBC: 8.04 million total viewers; 1.9/8 and 2.36 million A25-54
ABC: 6.98 million total viewers; 1.4/6 and 1.71 million A25-54
CBS: 5.40 million total viewers; 1.3/6 and 1.64 million A25-54
Source: Nielsen, NTI

Saturday A18-49 Analysis:  ABC triumphed Saturday night at 1.6/6 among A18-49, according to final national ratings from Nielsen. The season opener of Saturday Night Football on ABC won at 8p with 1.4/6 followed by FOX’s repeat Cops episodes averaging a 1.1/5. ABC held its lead through 9p with more college football at 1.9/7 with FOX’s AMW: America Fights Back and UNIV’s Mexico vs. Ecuador match tying for second place at 1.4/5 each. UNIV’s Mexico vs. Ecuador match tipped in a win through 10p at 1.5/5 with ABC’s Saturday Night Football a close #2 at 1.4/5.

Live + Same Day Household Ratings: Saturday, September 4, 2010 time period averages. Source: NTI Galaxy, as dated. Live+SD

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ABC: 2.7/6           Saturday Night Football: LSU at North Carolina [p] 2.7/6

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CBS: 2.5/5             Crimetime Saturday [r] 2.0/4, 48 Hours Mystery [r] 2.5/5, 48 Hours Mystery [r] 3.1/6

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FOX: 2.4/5            Cops [r] 2.0/4, Cops 2 [r] 2.3/5, AMW: America Fights Back 2.7/5      

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NBC: 2.4/5            Law & Order: CI [r] 2.1/4, Law & Order: CI [r] 2.4/5, Law & Order: Criminal Intent [r] 2.8/6

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UNIV: 1.3/3           Mexico vs. Ecuador 1.3/3

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ION: 0.7/1            Saturday 7PM Movie: The Outlaw Josey Wales 0.7/2, Saturday 9PM Movie: Blood Work [r] 0.6/1

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TELE: 0.4/1          Cine de Impacto: Kickboxer 2: The Road Back 0.3/1, Cine de Impacto II: End of Days 0.3/1

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TF: 0.3/1              Cine de Las Estrel Sat: Hannibal [r] 0.3/1, Cine de Las Estrel Sat 2: Depth Charge 0.3/1

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A18-49: ABC 1.6/6, FOX 1.3/5, UNIV 1.3/5, NBC 0.7/3, CBS 0.6/2, TF 0.3/1, TELE 0.3/1, ION 0.2/1

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Sunday  A18-49 Analysis: Amidst a night of reruns, FOX topped the pack with a 1.4/5 A18-49, according to final national ratings from Nielsen. Starting out at 7p, ABC’s America’s Funniest Home Videos rerun and FOX’s double The Simpsons repeat episodes tied for #1 at 0.9/4 while CBS’ 60 Minutes encore was #2 at 0.8/3. CBS took over at 8p with Big Brother at 2.4/9 and a third The Simpsons episode paired with The Cleveland Show on FOX averaged a second place at 1.4/5. FOX then succeeded during 9p to win with two Family Guy repeat episodes at 1.7/6 and CBS’ Undercover Boss rebroadcast was next with 1.1/3. In a close finish during 10p, CBS’ CSI: Miami won with 0.9/3 followed by NBC’s Law & Order: CI encore at 0.8/3 and in third ABC’s The Gates at 0.7/2.

Live + Same Day Household Ratings: Sunday, September 5, 2010 time period averages. Source: NTI Galaxy, as dated. Live+SD.

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CBS: 3.5/7          60 Minutes [r] 4.7/10, Big Brother 12 4.1/8, Undercover Boss [r] 2.6/5, CSI: Miami [r] 2.8/5

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NBC: 2.5/5           Dateline [r] 2.5/5, Law & Order: CI [r] 2.6/5, Law & Order: CI [r] 2.5/5, Law & Order: CI [r] 2.4/5

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ABC: 2.2/4           America’s Funniest Home Videos [r] 2.5/5, America’s Funniest Home Videos [r] 2.9/6, Extreme Makeover: Home Edition [r] 2.1/4, The Gates 1.5/3

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FOX: 1.9/4           The Simpsons [r] 1.3/3, The Simpsons [r] 1.5/3, The Simpsons [r] 2.1/4, The Cleveland Show [r] 2.0/4, Family Guy [r] 2.2/4, Family Guy [r] 2.4/4

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UNIV: 0.9/2         Jenni Rivera Conciert 1.1/2, Desafio Gran Batalla 1.0/2, Mujeres Asesinas 0.8/2

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ION: 0.7/1          Sunday 7PM Movie: Pale Rider [r] 0.7/1, Sunday Night Movie: The Outlaw Josey Wales [r] 0.7/1

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TF: 0.4/1             Cine de Las Estrel Sun: X-Men 2 [r] 0.4/1, Cine de Las Estrel Sun 2: Crank: Muerte Anunciada [r] 0.5/1

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TELE: 0.3/1         Futbol Estelar: Chivas vs. Estudiantes 0.4/1, Cine Millonario: Blade 0.3/1

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A18-49: FOX 1.4/5, CBS 1.3/5, ABC 0.9/3, NBC 0.7/3, UNIV 0.7/2, TF 0.4/1, TELE 0.3/1, ION 0.2/1

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Monday  A18-49 Analysis: ABC and UNIV each claimed #1 Monday night at 1.8/5 with the A18-49 demo, according to final national ratings from Nielsen. Working hard in the 8p hour on this Labor Day was ABC’s Bachelor Pad at 2.0/6 with UNIV’s Hasta que el Dinero Nos Separe following a step behind at 1.9/5. The average of CBS’ repeat comedies Two and a Half Men and The Big Bang Theory along with UNIV’s Soy Tu Duena tied for first place during 9p at 2.2/6 apiece while the second half of ABC’s Bachelor Pad was #2 at 2.0/5. Then at 10p, CBS’ CSI: Miami rerun and NBC’s Dateline both posted a 1.5/4 for the top spot and for the second position, ABC’s Dating in the Dark and UNIV’s Cristina each delivered a 1.2/3.

Live + Same Day Household Ratings: Monday, September 6, 2010 time period averages. Source: NTI Galaxy, as dated. Live+SD.

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CBS: 3.8/6         How I Met Your Mother [r] 2.7/5, CBS Fall Preview 3.0/5, Two and a Half Men [r] 4.9/8, The Big Bang Theory [r] 4.7/7, CSI: Miami [r] 3.7/6

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NBC: 3.2/5         America’s Got Talent [r] 3.0/5, Dateline 3.6/6

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ABC: 3.1/5          Bachelor Pad 3.6/6, Dating in the Dark 2.1/4

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FOX: 2.1/3          House [r] 2.1/3, Lie To Me [r] 2.2/3

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UNIV: 2.0/3        Hasta que el Dinero Nos Separe 2.1/3, Soy Tu Duena 2.4/4, Cristina 1.5/3

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ION: 0.7/1          Shark 0.7/1, Shark 0.6/1, Criminal Minds 0.8/1

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CW: 0.5/1           90210 [r] 0.5/1, Gossip Girl [r] 0.4/1

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TELE: 0.5/1         El Clon 0.6/1, El Fantasma de Elena 0.5/1, Diosa Coronada 0.4/1

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TF: 0.4/1            Cine de Las Estrellas: Jurassic Park [7p start r] 0.4/1, Cine de Las Estrellas: Soldado Universal [r] 0.4/1

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A18-49: ABC 1.8/5, UNIV 1.8/5, CBS 1.7/5, NBC 1.3/4, FOX 1.0/3, TF 0.4/1, TELE 0.4/1, CW 0.3/1, ION 0.2/0

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Jennifer Harrington was named Director/Sales and Acquisitions for the UK and Northern Europe at Fox LOOK, the new business division concentrating in international licensing and production of unscripted programming. Jennifer will begin her new position this month, in charge of sales of Fox LOOK formats and unscripted content in addition to acquiring formats from outside sources. Jennifer will report to Glen Hansen, Head/Sales, Fox LOOK.

Debmar-Mercury selected Alexandra Jewett for the position of SVP/Programming and Production. Alexandra will supervise all Debmar-Mercury programming emanating from the East Coast including The Wendy Williams Show and also will be involved in the development of all new projects. She will report to Lonnie Burstein, EVP/Programming and Production.

Tom Wright joined San Francisco-based agencytwofifteen as Director/Integrated Production. Tom has held previous positions at other agencies including Cutwater and Wieden+Kennedy while most recently he was Executive Producer of the new integrated content group Rabbit, North America.

FADER Media tagged Justin Thomas Kay for the position of Creative Director to manage all creative for the company’s online and print media properties. Specifically, Justin will oversee the visual representation of The FADER brand on all print and digital platforms including The FADER’s print publication, the website at TheFader.com and the freshly-launched FADER Mobile app. Justin will also be involved with managing and heading all creative strategies for other brand partnerships. Justin joins from New York Magazine where he headed the Intelligencer section among others.

Angela Betasso has moved into the position of VP/Sales for Belo Corp. In her new role beginning October 18, Angela will work closely with local station management and will have oversight of Belo’s combined revenue initiatives across its 20 US television stations. Angela has been with Belo for nine years and was previously VP/Sales at WFAA-TV, the company’s ABC station in Dallas/Fort Worth.

Former Dow Jones executive, Ann Sarnoff was tapped as COO for BBC Worldwide America, effective September 15. Ann is charged with spurring growth and profits across the company’s businesses in the US. Ann will spearhead advertising and affiliate sales for BBC America and digital outlets including digital syndication and BBC.com among other duties. Based in New York, Ann will report to Herb Scannell, President, BBC Worldwide America. Congratulations Ann!!

Travel Channel elevated Elizabeth Browde as VP/Programming and Development up from Senior Director/Programming and Development.

Shaftesbury Films announced the company is growing in the area of non-fiction production for television and multiple platforms and as such has launched Shaftesbury Factual. Rachel Low was named VP/Factual Entertainment, effective immediately, to manage all facets of development and production for the new division. Rachel, who previously was with Frantic Films as Executive Producer/Development Consultant, will report directly to Christina Jennings, Chairman/CEO, Shaftesbury.

Effective immediately, Susan Danaher will become President of the Digital Place-based Advertising Association (DPAA). Susan succeeds Suzanne LaForgia in this position who will join Reach Media Group as EVP/Sales and will serve as treasurer of the association.

Meredith Corporation announced a slew of executive promotions and expanded duties:

• Andy Sareyan advances to President/Consumer Brands and will now have leadership for the Ladies’ Home Journal and Family Circle media brands in addition to his current oversight for the Better Homes and Gardens, Parents and More media brands; Digital Media; Newsstand; and Brand Licensing. Andy further retains his role as EVP/Chief Brand Officer. He reports to Tom Harty, National Media Group President.
• Michael Brownstein is upped to EVP/Chief Revenue Officer, reporting to Tom Harty.
• Jeannine Shao Collins moves up to EVP/Chief Innovation Officer, Meredith 360, reporting to Tom Harty.
• Doug Olson as EVP and Director/Operations and Business Development expands his duties to now have responsibility for executing a series of new revenue growth and efficiency initiatives across the Group. Doug continues to oversee Meredith’s Men’s Titles, Production, Shared Services and Strategic Sourcing. He reports to Tom Harty.
• Mike Riggs is promoted to EVP/GM, reporting to Tom Harty.
• Nancy Weber bumps up to EVP/CMO, reporting to Tom Harty.
• Gayle Butler as SVP/Des Moines Editorial Director and Editor-in-Chief of Better Homes and Gardens magazine will now expand her oversight to include BHG-branded content for Meredith Special Interest Media and the Creative Collection. She reports to Andy Sareyan.
• Jim Carr assumes the new position of SVP/Group Publisher, reporting to Andy Sareyan.
• Carey Witmer is now SVP/Group Publisher, reporting to Andy Sareyan.
• Steve Levinson is upped to VP/Group Publisher, reporting to Michael Brownstein.
• Brendan Smyth is promoted to VP/Corporate Sales, reporting to Michael Brownstein.

Rosie Iglesias was hired for the newly-created position of SVP/Sales and New Business Development with SGCompanies, parent company of SGFootwear, SG Messer, SGI Apparel Group and Rugged Shark LLC. Rosie will report to Bernard Leifer, President/CEO.

Boston-based Filmmakers Collaborative appointed Lesley Norman as Executive Director. Prior to this new position, Lesley was VP/COO at JumpStart Productions in New York and Executive In Charge of the series NOW on PBS.

Effective immediately, Tribune Company advanced David Eldersveld to General Counsel and Don Liebentritt, the former General Counsel since 2008 was named as Tribune’s Chief Restructuring Officer. Don will be integral on heading Tribune’s restructuring initiatives.

Shankly International Distribution elevated Matthew Mancinelli to VP/Worldwide Distribution, reporting to David E. Brenner, EVP.

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This day in History:  1776 – The second Continental Congress officially made the term “United States”, replacing the previous term “United Colonies.”

Answer to Yesterday’s Trivia Question:  Who am I?  I am an officer.  And I have a very distinctive tattoo on my face to honor my father who had the same tattoo in honor of his ancestors, the Rubber Tree People of Central America.  Who am I?  FIRST OFFICER CHAKOTAY on STAR TREK: VOYAGER  Kudos to: Mary Cregan-Discovery Networks/Atlanta; Wendy Stone-Golf Channel/Orlando; Jose Rolon-Current TV/NY; Mark Altabe-Citibank NA/NY; Pam Tierney/Chicago; Matt Rankin-WDAF/Kansas City; Lucina Bonilla-Weigel Broadcasting/Chicago; Mike Ritzman-NEXTMedia/Dallas; Peter Steckelman-Konami Digital Entertainment/El Segundo; Talia Rodriguez Shakur-STREETOPICAL Media/LA; Mike Heflin-Icon Media Direct/Van Nuys; Matt Kellard/LA; Elize Morgan-Slainte Pictures/Toronto; Shelton Wiebe-EclipseMagazine.com/Calgary

Today’s Trivia Question: Who’s advertising slogan is: “The daily diary of the American dream.”? (Email [email protected] with your answer and be sure to include your name, company, city and time zone. Unofficial rules: Only the second four correct answers from each time zone will be mentioned; and once you’ve been mentioned in any of the Cynopsis editions, you can’t be mentioned again that calendar week.)

Later  — Cyn
09.09.10

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JOB OPENING:  MANAGER, INTEGRATED MARKETING/Nickelodeon/NYC: 4+yrs mrktg/sales exp. in mrkting/ad agency in Ent/Media, Strng Acct Mgmt exp, Stng Project Mgmt skills Digital A+ EOE/M/F/D/AAP. Apply www.mtvnetworkscareers.com (9/10)

JOB OPENING:  EXEC ASSISTANT, INTEGRATED MARKETING/Nickelodeon/NYC: 2+yrs exp. Exec Assist, Strg org/detail skills, Suprior Cust. Service, Strng comm/comp skils, Able to prioritize EOE/M/F/D/AAP. Apply www.mtvnetworkscareers.com (9/10)

JOB OPENING: DIRECTOR, INTEGRATED MARKETING/NEW BIZ/Nickelodeon/NYC: 8+yrs mrktg/sales exp. in mrkting/ad agency in Ent/Media, Strng Ideation/Acct Mgmt exp, Stng Projct Mgmt skills EOE/M/F/D/AAP. Apply www.mtvnetworkscareers.com (9/10)

JOB OPENING:  DIR, CREATIVE SERVICES/KVOA-TV/Tucson:    Req’s are non-linear editing skills, 5+yrs exp in TV news promotion, previous mngmnt exp & ENPS knwldg is +.  Duties may expand to incl other corp resp. Res:  [email protected] (9/10)

JOB OPENING:  RESEARCH MGRs/MediaCom/NYC: Lead agcy consmr/media rsrch needs. 4-7 yrs media rsrch. Exp in Nielsen, MRI/Simmons & other synd media rsrch.Quant rsrch req. Apply: www.mediacomusa.com careers (9/10)

INTERNSHIPS – These positions are for credit only – nobody gets paid here. These ads are always posted for free , and students work for school credit only. For more information on the specs for posting an Internship ad, email Trish at [email protected].

FALL INTERNSHIP CREDITS ONLY: TWO INTERNS/Reality TV company/LA: Students interested in development from beginning to end. Must be Mac & Powerpoint proficient; prefer Photoshop & video editing. Email resume: [email protected] (9/15)

FALL INTERNSHIP CREDITS ONLY:  Reality TV company seeks two interns fall semester. Students interested in development from beginning to end. Must be Mac & Powerpoint proficient; prefer Photoshop & video editing. Email resume: [email protected] (9/11)

SITUATION WANTED ADS, POSTED BY THOSE LOOKING TO BE HIRED …  There is no charge for placing your Situation Wanted ad … for more information contact Trish Pihonak at [email protected]

SITUATION WANTED: Jr. Prod/Casting Assoc: Experience Casting (host/personality/expert/comedy/reality/doc), news/research, TV/Web video w/FCP, coord. skills + live TV. Creative w/great sense of humor. [email protected] (9/15)

SITUATION WANTED: DIGITAL MEDIA/TECHNOLOGY/CABLE ATTORNEY: Broad in-house exp incontent distribution, digital media, technology licensing,affiliate & ad sales. Avail for project/consultant/FT. Contact [email protected] (9/15)

SITUATION WANTED: Former PA to ABC’s THE VIEW looking to help Talent dept facilitate non-press requests for TV/Film talent. Handle logistics fortalent appearances at charity & VIP events, and award shows. Skerlee (at) hotmail.com (9/15)

SITUATION WANTED:  PRODUCTION MGR . 20+ yr NYC exp-live ent/news/sports/talk/mag/docs: studio/remote-Casual strng style hands-on-gr8 at bld/guide team.Cap & op bdgt/rept/ fcast. Fmr CAM/LD/TD/P-D. Contact: [email protected] (9/11)

SITUATION WANTED: Dedicated & Experienced ADV. SALES PLANNER (NY) Sales proposals, resolving client discrepancies, quarterly post analysis, special sales service projects, expert computer skills. Contact- [email protected] (9/11)

SITUATION WANTED:  POWERHOUSE ENTERTAINMENT/MUSIC MKT EXEC (LA):15 YRS EXP IN PARTNERSHIPS, MKT, DIGITAL, INT’L, etc.FORMER VP WALT DISNEY CO. RESPONSIBLE FOR HIGHEST GROSSING ENT PROPERTIES WORLDWIDE. [email protected] (9/11)

SITUATION WANTED: DOCUMETARY. PRODUCER, DIRECTOR, WRITER in L.A. Five prime time Emmys. Credits: National Geo, PBS, Discovery, History CH, TLC and MSNBC. Contact email  [email protected]  (9/10)

SITUATION WANTED: PRODUCTION ASSISTANT/COORDINATOR/NYC:4 years of work & intern exp. at ESPN, HBO, ABC Skills: logging, editing, prod scheduling, expense reports, rolling calls, social media mktg, and more. [email protected]   (9/10)

E-mail [email protected]  or call Trish Pihonak at 203.381.9096 for rates and specs for Job Openings.

Are you looking for a job? Post your Situation Wanted Ad here — Email [email protected]  for specs.
 

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WHAT’S ON TONIGHT –  THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2010

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ABC:  Wipeout [r], Rookie Blue [f ]
AZTECA: Laura de Todos, Al Extremo, La Loba
CBS:   Big Brother 12, CSI [r], The Mentalist [r]
CW:   Vampire Diaries [p ], Nikita [p ]
FOX:  Bones [r], Fringe [r]
ION:   Without a Trace, NCIS, NCIS
NBC:  NFL Football: Minnesota vs. New Orleans [p ]
PBS:  This Old House Hour, Antiques Roadshow, In Search of Myths and Heroes
TELE: El Clon, El Fantasma de Elena, Alguien Te Mira
UNIV: Hasta que el Dinero Nos Separe, Soy Tu Duena, Desafio: La Gran Batalla

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