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Good morning. It’s Tuesday, March 22, 2005, and this is your first early morning briefing. Though it has neither admitted nor denied the charges, Time Warner Inc., will pay a $300 million in civil penalties levied by the Securities and Exchange Commission, as part of Time Warner’s settlement deal with the SEC. The SEC investigated and charged TW with “materially overstating online advertising revenue and the number of its Internet subscribers” in mid-2000 when the bottom starting falling out of the dot com business. The SEC also states that at that time TW “employed fraudulent round-trip transactions that boosted its online advertising revenue to mask the fact that it also experienced a business slow-down.” In addition to the fine, Time Warner is required to restate its historical financial results for 4th qtr 2000 through 2002. In response to the fine, Time Warner Chairman/CEO Dick Parsons delivered this statement: “We’re pleased to have resolved the SEC’s investigation of the Company, based on the proposed settlement announced late last year. We’re committed to cooperating with the independent examiner as well as fulfilling all of our other obligations under the settlement. At the same time, we look forward to continuing to operate our businesses best in class and delivering sustained, superior growth to our stockholders.” * NEW ORDERS / DEVELOPMENT / PRODUCTION *
Jay Mohr and his production company Giraffe Prods., has signed a development deal with Sony Pictures Television to develop, produce and star in series for broadcast and cable network television. * CASTING UPDATES *
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Oxygen will launch a new reality series on April 25 at 8p called Making It Big with host Linda Kaplan Thaler, who is described as a “Madison Avenue branding guru.” Oxygen has ordered 6 eps. Each show focuses on the three contestants who are all participating in various challenges to win the approval of the client – a noted industry professional. Contestants are judged on their final execution of the challenge as well as their process. Kaplan Thaler acts as each contestants mentor. Each ep features a different group of aspiring professional – chefs, designers, wedding planners, etc. If you’re in or around NYC’s Union Square today around 11am, you may want to keep an eye out for eight “cowgirls” on horseback, wrangling a group of 15 bachelors. It’s all part of WE: Women’s Entertainment marketing effort to promote the second season of McLeod’s Daughters, which debuted last Saturday evening. Also on hand today will be the series star, Lisa Chappell. The event/campaign is the brain child of Janice Moore, newly appointed SVP/Marketing (scroll down for her Executive Moves item). Late last week, The Don’t Count Us Out coalition released a statement in regard to Nielsen Media Research‘s plan to launch its Active/Passive Meter (aka A/P Meter) which measures time-shifted viewing – i.e., DVRs, and other advances in technology. DCUO says it takes exception to Nielsen’s decision to go forward with the new technology without first completing a Media Ratings Council audit. In its statement, the group said: “Once again, the Don’t Count Us Out coalition is disappointed that the Nielsen ratings monopoly has chosen to roll out a new ratings technology without MRC accreditation. The practical effect of this is that American viewers will once again be subject to a ratings system that has not been subject to any independent verification. It is just the latest example of why we need accountability and oversight in the television ratings industry. Nielsen has proven again why we need some reasonable government oversight of this industry.” In response, Jack Loftus, Nielsen Media Research spokesperson responded with: “Fox’s ambition is to control the TV ratings service. DCUO is a bogus organization bought and paid for by Fox. The A/P Meter is a major advancement in measuring digital television technologies. Every client has urged Nielsen to go forward with this amazing technology. It is doubtful that Federal Government regulation of the ratings will produce higher ratings for Fox, but hey, you never know.” The new A/P Meters will begin measuring/reporting DVR usage in January 2006. Cdigix, a provider of legal digital media to the college marketplace, has sealed licensing deals with Buena Vista Pay TV and Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. With these two deals, Cdigix expands its broadband video-on-demand entertainment and news programming service Cflix, to include full-length feature films, TV shows, interviews and news specials.
The BBC has announced additional layoffs with the number set as 2,050 programming personnel receive pink slips. Over 1,700 jobs in professional services will be eliminated as previously announced earlier in March. The 3,000+ employees will be let go over the course of the next three years. The breakdown includes 47 from its television unit, 150 from Radio and Music, 58 from New Media Central, 735 from Nations and Regions, 150 from Drama, Entertainment and CBBC, 424 from Factual and Learning, 420 from BBC News and 66 from BBC Sport. * EXECUTIVE MOVES *
Discovery Networks, U.S. has tapped Robert Voltaggio as VP/Advertising Sales Revenue and Planning, reporting to John Carrozza, SVP/Advertising Sales Revenue and Planning, Discovery Networks, U.S. Among his responsibilities, Robert will make pricing decisions on upfront and scatter business, manage the inventory portfolio for Discovery’s 14 U.S. networks and forecast revenue for the company. TBS has named James Glasscock to Director/Business Development. James is responsible for developing and executing non-linear distribution for the Turner brands, across broadband, VOD, interactive/enhanced television and wireless platforms. He will be based in Atlanta and will report to Bill Stratton, VP/Business Development. WE: Women’s Entertainment‘s GM Kim Martin named Janice Moore as SVP/Marketing. She will oversee marketing for WE: Women’s Entertainment including the strategic direction of the WE brand and its ratings and awareness goals. Janice will direct WE’s consumer and ad sales marketing campaigns and oversee the network’s brand identity. She will also supervise the development of integrated promotional packages to enhance the network’s key initiatives. Janice reports to Kim Martin, GM. MTV Russia named Leonid Yurgelas as General Director. He will be responsible for daily creative and commercial operations and manage the programming, production, talent relations, distribution, ad sales, marketing and finance departments. Leonid is taking over from MTV Russia’s president Linda Jensen. He will be based in Moscow. * RATINGS *
Sunday – A18-49 Analysis: CBS was in front on Sunday night, thanks to a combo of 60 Minutes and Cold Case, delivering an overall 4.3/11 A18-49, according to fast affiliate numbers from Nielsen Media Research. ABC was a close #2 with a 4.1/10, followed by NBC 3.3/8, Fox 2.6/7, WB 1.0/2. At 7p CBS delivered a 4.6/13 with 60 Minutes, well ahead of #2 ABC which earned a 2.8/8 for AFV. At 8p, ABC and CBS were in a dead tie, each posting an 11 share for an original Cold Case on CBS and a repeat of Extreme Makeover: Home Edition on ABC. The Contender on NBC posted a soft 3.5/9, up a share point from last week. At 9p ABC pulled out in front with a repeat of Desperate Housewives (5.1/12), while CBS and NBC tied at a 10 share. Fox’s new Kelsey Grammer The Sketch Show earned a 2.0/5 at 930p, after a leadin of Simpsons [r] 2.7/6. At 10p CBS was again out in front with the final hour of its movie Spring Break Shark Attack (4.2/11 from 10-11p), ahead of ABC’s Boston Legal (4.0/10). Fast Affiliate HOUSEHOLD Ratings: Sunday, March 20, 2005, for all Networks – program averages. Source: Nielsen Media Research. CBS 9.3/15 60 Minutes 9.6/16, Cold Case 11.4/18, Movie: Spring Break Shark Attack 8.1/13 ABC 7.2/11 AFV [r] 5.5/9, EM: Home Edition [r] 7.0/11, Desperate Housewives [r] 8.7/13, Boston Legal 7.7/13 NBC 6.5/10 Dateline 5.7/10, The Contender 4.6/7, L&O: CI 8.0/12, Crossing Jordan 7.6/13 FOX 3.4/5 King of the Hill [r] 2.6/5 Malcolm 3.3/5, Simpsons 5.1/8, Arrested Development 3.5/5, Simpsons [r] 3.4/5, The Sketch Show 2.7/4 WB 1.4/2 Charmed [r] 1.3/2, Charmed [r] 1.6/2, Steve Harvey [r] 1.4/2 A18-49 CBS 4.3/11, ABC 4.1/10, NBC 3.3/8, Fox 2.6/7, WB 1.0/2 A CYNOPSIS MESSAGE FROM COURT TV Tonight on Court TV: The Investigation Channel, two rival teams of heisters have their eyes on a rare gem. Now you see it…
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