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Today’s Premieres
Amazon: Class of ’07, Dom
AppleTV+: Extrapolations, Monster Factory, Sin Huellas, Swarm
Discovery+: Beach Cottage Chronicles, Dance 100, Maestro in Blue, Sky High
HBO Max: Beach Cottage Chronicles
Netflix: Agent Elvis
OWN: Put a Ring on It at 9p
Oxygen: The Real Murders of Atlanta at 9p
PBS: Great Performances at the Met at 9p
Starz: Power Book 2 at 9p
Today’s Finales
History: Ancient Aliens at 9p
Starz: BMF at 8p
Saturday’s Finales
The CW: World’s Funniest Animals at 9p
Discovery: Fly Rod Chronicles at 6:30a
ID: Deadly Sins at 10p
Sunday’s Premieres
Adult Swim: Food Wars! at 1a
AMC: Lucky Hank
AMC+: Lucky Hank
BBCA: Lucky Hank
IFC: Lucky Hank
Sundance: Lucky Hank
PBS: Call the Midwife at 8p, Sanditon on Masterpiece at 9p, Marie Antoinette at 10p
Univision: Mi Famoso y Yo at 8p, De Noche Pero Sin Sueno at 10p
Weather: Heavy Rescue at 9p
Sunday’s Finales
BYUtv: All Around Champion at 8p, Survivalist at 9p
FYI: Barrett-Jackson Revved Up at 10p
Showtime: Your Honor at 9p
Smithsonian: Air Disasters at 9p
TLC: Milf Manner at 10p
IN THE NEWS
Demi Lovato will make her directorial debut in “Child Star” (wt) for Hulu. The feature documentary will deconstruct the highs and lows of growing up in the spotlight through some of the world’s most famous former child stars, including Lovato. The project is being produced by Michael D. Ratner’s OBB Pictures, a division of OBB Media; Lovato’s production company, DLG, and Scooter Braun’s SB Projects.
A date has been set for The 2023 Billboard Music Awards: Sunday, November 19. It marks a return to fall for the show produced by Dick Clark Productions. NBC has opted not to continue airing the show, so a search has begun to find a new network to broadcast the ceremony.
Nielsen’s monthly report The Gauge revealed that average TV viewership was down by 5.1% overall in February, led by a 9.2% decrease in broadcast viewing. Sports broadcast viewing was responsible for the bulk of that, taking a 65% hit month-over-month. Cable was down 5.7%, while streaming only showed a 1% decrease. The decline from January to February remained in line with last year’s 5.7% for the same period. Meanwhile, ad-supported video-on-demand service Tubi reached 1 % of total TV viewing for the month in February 2023, making it the most watched FAST (free ad supported television) in the U.S.
Idris Elba (“Luther”) and Nigerian media mogul Mo Abudu have joined forces on a project championing representation and diverse storytelling in the global film and television industry. The pair will work to develop talent from Africa through their respective production companies, Green Door Pictures and EbonyLife Media.
AMC Networks invites horror fans to celebrate Halfway to Halloween. Shudder’s annual event features new series “Slasher: Ripper,” “The Boulet Brothers’ Halfway to Halloween TV Special,” a new season of “The Last Drive with Joe Bob Briggs,” and new exclusive films “Kids vs. Aliens” and “From Black.” Programming begins in April.
Charter is launching Spectrum Community Center Assist programs at 15 new locations in 2023, as the company expands its $30 million initiative to boost job training in neighborhoods across its service area. It kicks off this year’s SCCA schedule at a community center rebuilding event on March 25 in Tampa, FL with the Corporation to Develop Communities of Tampa, and will be followed by similar events in 20 other states throughout the year.
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2023 Esports & Gaming Business Summit
2023 Key themes announced!
1. Thriving as an Esports Brand in 2023
2. Activating Gen Z for brands
3. Connecting entertainment and gaming
4. Building brand relationships
Step up your game & learn from the best. Will you be there?
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PRODUCTION & DEVELOPMENT
Embassy Row, Werner Entertainment and Game Show Enterprises Studios have joined forces to produce a pilot of classic game show “I’ve Got a Secret” available for network and syndication. The show will be hosted by Katie Nolan, a recent commentator for Apple TV+’s Friday Night Baseball and short-term content creator at NBC Sports.
A series based on the 1997 film “Gattaca,” starring Ethan Hawke and Uma Thurman, is being developed at Showtime. “Homeland” veterans Alex Gansa and Howard Gordan are attached as executive producers. The pair co-created the project with Craig Borten (“Dallas Buyers Club”). The plot for the series is being kept under wraps.
“The Crown’s” Erin Doherty nabbed a new role. She’ll appear in Steven Knight’s Disney+ period drama “A Thousand Blows.”
NEW & RETURNING SERIES
HGTV doubles down on its star power for the return of “Home Town Takeover,” debuting Sunday April 23 at 8p. Ben and Erin Napier (“Home Town”) and Dave and Jenny Marrs (“Fixer to Fabulous”) will lend their expertise and head to Fort Morgan, CO for the new season of whole-town renovations.
Political thriller drama “The Diplomat” makes its Netflix debut on Thursday, April 20. The series was created by Debora Cahn (“Homeland,” “The West Wing”) and stars Keri Russell as Kate Wyler, the new US Ambassador to the United Kingdom.
“The Lesson Is Murder” bows on Hulu on Thursday, March 23. The docuseries follows criminology professor and former FBI Special Agent Dr. Bryanna Fox, who teaches a class on the minds of murderers.
After nearly two years, Season 3 of comedy series “The Other Two” premieres on Thursday, May 4 on HBO Max. Written, directed and executive produced by “Saturday Night Live” co-head writers Chris Kelly and Sarah Schneider, the series stars Drew Tarver and Helene Yorke as struggling siblings Cary and Brooke.
COMING UP
Telemundo invites viewers to witness Juan Rivers and his wife Brenda renew their vows. The live special, “Bonda de Famosos: Juan Rivera y Brenda Juntos Por Siempre,” airs Sunday, March 19 at 10p. The event will feature special guests including celebrity housemates of “La Casa de los Famosos” as well as family and friends.
“The Monkees” is joining AXS TV as part of its new “Retro Night” Friday lineup starting Friday, April 7. Other programming to be featured includes trailers form the 60s, 70s and 80s in the new series “Nothing But Trailers Flashback” and a new season of “The Very, Very Best of the 80s.”
“Storming Caesars Palace” debuts on Monday, March 20 of PBS’s Independent Lens to honor Women’s History Month. (Check local listings.) The documentary tells the story of welfare rights activist Ruby Duncan, who led a grassroots movement for basic income guarantee for mothers.
“Personality Crisis: One Night Only” bows Friday, April 14 at 8p on Showtime. From Academy Award-winning director Martin Scorsese, the film unveils the many faces of music legend David Johansen of the New York Dolls.
STREAMING
X League, the top-tiered women’s football league, has teamed with NEO Studios on an all-access docuseries chronicling the league’s inaugural season, seen through the eyes of the athletes leading the charge. Backed by NFL Hall of Famer Mike Ditka and Sam Gordan, the first woman to win an NFL Honors Award, X League officially kicks off in summer 2024. NEO will be documenting the formation of the league and all the events leading up to it.
GOING GLOBAL
Davina McCall is set to host “The Romance Retreat” (wt). She’ll oversee a UK country house featuring single parents from all walks of life looking for true love. The show mimics “Love Island,” but with older adults.
Paramount Global unveiled Paramount Shop, a comprehensive e-commerce site with products from its portfolio, both current and classic. It debuts with offerings from Paramount brands including CBS, Comedy Central, MTV, Nickelodeon, and Paramount Pictures.
Richard Rankin (“Outlander,” “The Last Kingdom”) landed the lead in Viaplay’s first UK show, “Rebus.” The six-part series, written by Gregory Burke (“Entebbe,” “71”), is the first Rebus TV adaptation in 15 years.
Woodcut Media and Abacus Media Rights unveiled two true crime docuseries licensed by Prime Video in the UK and Ireland. “Murder in the Red Light” explores the decades of murder cases where killers targeted vulnerable sex workers. “Becoming Ian Brady” tells the story of Britain’s most notorious killer, who horrifically murdered five children.
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2023 Cynopsis Virtual Job Event
LOOKING FOR A NEW JOB?
Cynopsis is hosting a virtual jobs event (including a live Q&A) on April 26th from 1-2PM ET with hiring pros from A+E Networks, TV ONE, Scripps and Nexstar Digital.
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RATINGS
Broadcast Nielsen Ratings for Wednesday, March 15
Show, P2+ 000s, (A18-49)
ABC: The Conners 3.87 (0.48), The Goldbergs 2.46 (0.37), Abbott Elementary 2.67 (0.49), Not Dead Yet 2.09 (0.31), A Million Little Things 1.96 (0.24)
CBS: Survivor 4.99 (0.74), Lingo 2.07 (0.32), True Lies 2.58 (0.26)
FOX: The Masked Singer 4.01 (0.68), Farmer Wants a Wife 2.28 (0.35)
NBC: Chicago Med 3.36 (0.29), Chicago Fire 3.52 (0.30), Chicago P.D. 2.66 (0.24)
Telemundo: La Casa de los Famosos 1.31 (0.32), El Señor de los Cielos 1.04 (0.39), Juego de Mentiras 0.74 (0.23)
Univision: Perdona Nuestros Pecados 1.49 (0.40), Mi Camino es Amarte 1.83 (0.46), Cabo 1.57 (0.44)
Source: Nielsen live + same day time period averages
EXECUTIVE MOVES
Grom Social Enterprises Inc. named Savannah Brentnall as General Manager of Santa.com, the company’s virtual North Pole. She previously led the agency team responsible for Hallmark Channel’s social media program and founded and led Daxia Digital.
Vevo promoted Rob Christensen to Senior Vice President, US Sales and Global Distribution. He has contributed to the company’s global distribution expansion over the last four years.
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This Day in History
1997 – CNN launched “CNN en Espanol”, a 24-hour Spanish speaking news station in the USA.
Friday Fun Fact
O’ – means descendant of; Mac, means “son of.” Fitz is of Norman origin and derives from Latin filius – son. Happy St Patrick’s Day
Answer to Our Last Trivia Question
Which actress turned down the role of Tyra Collette on “Friday Night Lights” (2006-2011) to concentrate on her film career? Answer: Lindsay Lohan. Kudos to: Lewis Lewow-FITE/Atlanta, GA; Heather Allen-WWE Corporation/Stamford, CT; Gerry Bixenspan-TV Marketing Inc./New York, NY; Roger Furman-Sports Marketing Communications/Greentown, PA; David Westberg-SAG AFTRA Credit Union/Burbank, CA; Susan Nessanbaum-Goldberg-M and S Entertainment/Los Angeles, CA; Tom Moore-Kalt Productions/Los Angeles, CA.
Today’s Trivia Question
In which 1990s series was a lead character forced to steal Anna Nicole Smith’s urine to run a pregnancy test as part of her job? (Email [email protected] with your answer and be sure to include your name, company, city and time zone. Unofficial rules: a limit of four per time zone.)
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DIRECTOR OF SALES >>
NEXSTAR MEDIA GROUP WKRN -TV (ABC)/NASHVILLE TN: Being a Leader of the Sales Team and owning the position. Driving new business development. Managing inventory, rates, political sales processes & revenue forecasting. Developing and executing sales packages and projects to increase stations’ revenue. Performing other duties as assigned. Minimum five yrs experience in Television Station Management. Full info HERE
MANAGER, RIGHTS CLEARANCES, STANDARDS & PRACTICES
TV ONE
SILVER SPRING MD, Hybrid, Remote
Pre-screen broadcast programs, commercials and other content to ensure compliance with TV One’s current Content Standards, Federal Trade Commission/Federal Communications Commission regulations. Assign parental ratings to all TV One programming based on content review. 3+ yrs exp. in a rights clearances and standards and practices is preferred. Full info HERE
DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT, UNSCRIPTED >>
LIGHTHEARTED ENTERTAINMENT/NORTH HOLLYWOOD, Hybrid, Remote: Responsible for overseeing the development of unscripted programming from concept to delivery. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of identifying, developing, pitching and producing successful unscripted projects across a range of genres and networks. 5+ years of experience in unscripted television development. Full info HERE
AD SALES MARKETING MANAGER >>
REELZ, NYC: Drive advertiser revenue growth on a TOP 25 network. Develop sales materials, presentations, one-sheets. Manage B2B marketing projects & execute sponsorships. Strong deck-writing abilities, positive attitude, self-motivated, collaborative, creative, superior communication skills with a keen eye for detail. 5+ yrs in Sales Marketing preferred. Full info HERE
DIRECTOR, AD SALES RESEARCH
E.W. SCRIPPS
NYC
Collect, analyze, & interpret audience data (Nielsen, MRI, iSpot, etc.) for recurring sales reports & ad hoc requests. Synthesize large data sets from multiple sources into compelling & strategic insights for our Linear, CTV, and Distribution sales teams to drive revenue. 10+ yrs of exp. in a TV research role, including managing & leading staff. Full info HERE
RESEARCH ANALYST >>
REELZ, NYC: 2+ years exp generating & analyzing competitive viewing & advertiser information. Support sales, programming, marketing and finance. Working knowledge of NPower, StarMedia, iSpot TV and MRI. Expertise in Excel & PowerPoint. Full info HERE
DIRECTOR OF AD SALES – PLATFORM PARTNER
BBC GLOBAL DIGITAL NEWS & STREAMING
NYC, Hybrid
BBC Global Digital News & Streaming is looking for a highly skilled, NY based, Director of Ad Sales – Platform Partner. The purpose of the role is to launch BBC Studios Youtube and social advertising proposition across the Americas, deliver advertising revenues across the BBC Studios global portfolio and build a best in market Partner Sales team. Full info HERE
LOG EDITOR, COMMERCIAL OPERATIONS
TV ONE
CHICAGO, IL, NEW YORK, NY – Hybrid, Remote
Prepare and update the daily assigned program log for TV One or Cleo TV. Manage the placement of key clients by using detailed instructions to ensure correct placement as ordered by the Advertising Sales team. Bachelor’s degree in a related field or 2+ years of experience in Broadcast Cable Log Operations. Full info HERE
SR. PROMO EDITOR
TV ONE
SILVER SPRING, Hybrid, Remote
Video editing, with primary responsibility in marketing and digital media. Work with creative marketing teams to complete their production assignments. Contribute creative ideas that will help elevate the brand. Organize, Manage and Archive Avid Media Projects and files. 10 years of video editing exp. including 5 years of promo editing exp. Full info HERE
ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE – AD SALES >>
GREAT AMERICAN MEDIA/CHICAGO Remote: Strategically sells linear & digital properties to drive Ad Sales revenue. Works with agencies & clients to develop unique advertising solutions for their brands. Requires 5-10 years of sales experience with established agency & client relationships. Seeking a motivated, self-starter with strong negotiation, communication & presentation skills. Full info HERE
SALES PLANNER – AD SALES >>
GREAT AMERICAN MEDIA/NEW YORK, Hybrid/Remote: Works with Account Executives to service clients daily. Builds sales plans, maintains media schedules & handles client requests such as stewardship, liability, and traffic concerns. Seeking a motivated, self-starter with strong communication, problem-solving & time management skills. Must have 1+ year of planning experience. Full info HERE
MOTION GRAPHIC DESIGNER >>
LONG STORY SHORT MEDIA/WASHINGTON, DC: Bring creative concepts to life through design and animation. Motion Designer will work in a team environment to share fresh design perspectives and create engaging high-quality content for a variety of subjects and media. Full Info HERE
SALES MANAGER >>
NEXSTAR MEDIA GROUP/INDIANAPOLIS: Provides leadership for the broadcast/digital sales teams. Makes decisions regarding hiring, evaluation, promotion and operation of account executives and sales assistants. Develops and executes sales strategies that exceeds revenue targets in local, new business and digital revenue. Min 5 yrs of media sales exp; management exp. preferred. Full info HERE
SENIOR MANAGER, ACQUISITION AND OUTREACH >>
TELEVISION ACADEMY/LOS ANGELES, Hybrid: Develop, build, and execute member acquisition plans (monthly, quarterly, and annual) with measurable targets, optimize program performance and deliver strategic plans to achieve/exceed specific campaign KPIs. Identify and implement A/B tests & tactics, innovating & continually seeking to drive and improve. Min 4 yrs’ exp. in an acquisition role. Full info HERE
VICE PRESIDENT, MARKETING & ON-AIR PROMOTION >>
REELZ/ALBUQUERQUE, NM: Develop strategic approaches and tactical planning for on-air promotion, guiding the creative process from creation through post-production, and managing the execution of consumer marketing programs for on-air promotion and off-air advertising. Responsible for full on-air presentation and format management. Min of 8-10 yrs exp. Full info HERE
ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE – AD SALES >>
GREAT AMERICAN MEDIA/NYC, Hybrid, Remote: Strategically sells linear & digital properties to drive Ad Sales revenue. Works with agencies & clients to develop unique advertising solutions for their brands. Requires 3+ years of sales experience with established agency & client relationships. Seeking a motivated, self-starter with strong negotiation, communication & presentation skills. Full info HERE
SALES ASSISTANT – AD SALES >>
GREAT AMERICAN MEDIA/NYC, Hybrid, Remote: Provides workflow support to ensure effective campaign delivery for advertisers. Verifies order and schedule accuracy and entry. Monitors accounts while booking and maintaining inventory. Works closely with Account Executives and Sales Planners. Seeking a motivated, self-starter with strong communication, analytical & problem-solving skills. Full info HERE
MANAGER, COMMERCIAL OPERATIONS
TV ONE
CHICAGO, NYC, Hybrid, Remote
Supervise & train copy coordinators & log editors for accuracy & attention to detail of building a commercial log & reading agency instructions. Monitor employee performance & output; provide back-up for all desks including log editing, added value insertion & continued communication with marketing for all custom creations. Min of 3 yrs of exp. Full info HERE
TRAFFIC MANAGER >>
WHYY/Hybrid, PHILADELPHIA: Create monthly programming grids for 12.1 and 12.3. Update programming grids when schedule changes are made. Prepare daily logs & submit to Centralcast Joint Master Control. Work w/WHYY Traffic Specialist who creates programming grids for 12.2 and logs for 12.2 and 12.3. 3-5 yrs of management exp. & working with data or traffic systems. Full info HERE
LOCAL MULTIMEDIA SALES MANAGER >>
WALA FOX 10 TV/MOBILE AL: Build a steady stream of new business, constantly recruit to grow the sales team, developing client solutions with account executives using digital and television products. Generating a weekly forecast of revenue, regularly attend sales calls with account executives. Skilled negotiator and problem solver. Proven history of developing new business. Full info HERE
IN-HOUSE COUNSEL
NORTHSOUTH PRODUCTIONS
Remote, must be licensed in NY or CA
Negotiating and drafting development deals, shopping agreements, amendments, talent deals, above-the-line contracts, PSAs, production release templates, trade-out agreements, specialty releases and other necessary documents. Shaping corporate and production legal policies. 5-10 yrs of entertainment legal exp. working with a law firm or production. Full info HERE
SR. DIRECTOR, CONSUMER MARKETING
TV ONE
SILVER SPRING, Hybrid, Remote
Lead the Consumer Marketing media, promotion and marketing campaigns by prioritizing shows & campaigns across the brand, and support for each of those priorities. Work with internal research and marketing analytics team to gather and organize past performance and insights, construct goals and objectives, and develop target definitions. 7+ yrs exp. Full info HERE
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FRIDAY MARCH 17
ABC: Shark Tank, 20/20
CBS: 2023 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament, 2023 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament
CW: Penn & Teller: Fool Us, Whose Line Is It Anyway?, Whose Line Is It Anyway?
FOX: WWE Friday Night Smackdown
NBC: Lopez vs Lopez, Grand Crew, Dateline NBC
PBS: Washington Week, Firing Line with Margaret Hoover, Great Performances at the Met [p]
Telemundo: La Casa de los Famosos, El Senor de los Cielos, Juego de Mentiras
Univision: Perdona Nuestros Pecados, Mi Camino es Amarte, Cabo |
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