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06.24.15
Good morning. It’s Wednesday June 24, 2015, and this is your first early morning briefing.
Tonight’s Premieres:
A&E: Duck Dynasty at 9:30p, Country Buck$ at 10p
CBS: Big Brother at 8p
Esquire: Car Matchmaker at 9p
PBS: First Peoples at 9p
USA: Suits at 9p, Mr. Robot at 10p
Velocity: FantomWorks at 9p
Tonight’s Finales:
Cooking: Rev Run’s Sunday Suppers at 8p
DIY: Desperate Landscapes at 10:30p
HGTV: Brother vs. Brother at 9p
Nat Geo: Filthy Riches at 9p
Travel: Man Finds Food at 9p
truTV: Fake Off at 10p
David Hill is leaving his senior executive vice president position at 21st Century Fox to launch a TV production company, Hilly, focused on live TV and reality shows and backed by Fox. The move has “no connection whatsoever” with Rupert Murdoch’s decision to step down as CEO on July 1, said the company.
“David is a dynamic and imaginative leader who has changed the experience of nearly all major sports on three continents,” said Murdoch. “Whether it was launching Sky Television, the Fox Network, Fox Sports, or the Regional Sports Networks, we owe him an enormous debt for his nearly thirty years of contributions.” Said Hill, exec producer for the last two seasons of American Idol, “I believe the future of the broadcast networks lies in big, spectacular live events. As I’ve spent most of my life producing those, I think I can give some added value.”
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GSN’S PRIMETIME HOT STREAK CONTINUES
THIS SEASON’S PRIMETIME BLAZES TO DOUBLE-DIGIT GROWTH vs. STD
+22% W18-49,+27% P18-49, +15% W25-54, +20% P25-54
SKIN WARS sizzles to over 4.5 million viewers through the second week of season two!
DOUBLE-DIGIT GROWTH OVER PREMIERE WEEK
+112% W18-49,+73% P18-49, +82% W25-54, +50% P25-54
IN THE NEWS
TV Land unveiled a new logo yesterday, reflecting a rebrand that’s more than skin deep. “Our new logo, look and editorial voice are a part of a major overhaul of the TV Land brand itself,” said Kim Rosenblum, EVP of marketing and creative for the net.“The majority of our audience in prime time and weekends are now Gen Xers – vibrant, working adults who grew up on MTV and edgier shows. They demand and deserve a brand that is more connected to where they are today.” Added Keith Cox, EVP of development and original programming, “For the past year, we’ve been taking more risks as a network, committed to bringing in the content that makes us a destination for unique shows that have a distinct voice. The new look and logo signal that this change is officially here.” Coming up: new series The Jim Gaffigan Show, starring the comedian and actor, and dark comedy Impastor on July 15.
Television’s still the big kahuna in terms of usage, confirms Nielsen’s Q1 Total Audience Report. TV leads in weekly usage with 36 hours and 7 minutes, versus seven hours and 17 minutes for smartphones, five hours and 34 minutes for PCs and three hours 34 minutes for tablets. And while the P18-34 group spends less time with TV, 21 hours and 55 minutes, they still spend nearly as much time using digital devices as a whole as they do watching TV.
Starting early next month, Showtime will become the first premium service offered to Hulu subscribers. “Hulu is an important launch partner for Showtime as we continue to expand our service across new platforms and distributors, reaching new consumers wherever a broadband connection is available,” said Matthew C. Blank, chairman and CEO of Showtime Networks. Showtime will be available for purchase in advance of the July 12 premieres of Ray Donovan and Masters of Sex.
Can cult fave Hannibal be saved? NBC announced Monday the drama’s third season will be its last, but “We are exploring options with other potential partners,” said exec producer Martha De Laurentis. Series airs Thursdays at 10p.
Ashton Kutcher is set to take a dip in ABC’s Shark Tank. The Two and a Half Men star, who has invested in tech startups including Skype, Foursquare and Airbnb, will serve as a “guest shark” during season seven of the reality show, launching Friday, September 25.
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PRODUCTION & DEVELOPMENT
Discovery U.S. Hispanic and media brand mitu, made up of Latino digital content creators, struck a multiplatform development agreement to produce original digital and TV series around mitu’s social influencers. This deal follows two series mitu produced for Discovery Familia in 2014, Gurus de Belleza and Casa Linda, which grew their respective time slots by 213 percent among W18-34 and 42 percent among W18-49.
Entertainment One and Creative England have partnered for a fund to support new and original UK voices and produce TV content for the international market. Through its London-based television sales HQ, eOne will provide global expertise and handle media sales outside the UK.
3 Ball Entertainment and New Regency announced yesterday that they’re teaming to develop and produce a reality game version of the 2005 film Mr. and Mrs. Smith. While details were scant, the competition will feature
married couples in a “high-octane, high-stakes game that offers a twist on the TV competition format.”
Fox 21 and 20th Century Fox TV Studios struck a two-year, first look deal with Kevin Spacey and Dana Brunetti’s Trigger Street to develop and produce series for broadcast and cable. “Trigger Street and Fox have the makings of a powerful team,” said Brunette. “We look forward to our upcoming projects.”
COMING UP
Season three of FantomWorks premieres tonight at 9p. The Velocity docu-series following restoration shop car rescues is the net’s number one series in the M25-54 demo.
Destination America has big July 4 plans for the two winners of its “Red, White and You” contest. DA brings the carnival to Waveland, MS and Oroville, CA for Independence Day, creating an “uplifting occasion for both towns by bringing Fourth of July fireworks to Waveland for the first time since before Hurricane Katrina and giving Oroville’s veteran community the patriotic celebration they deserve,” said Marc Etkind, net GM.
Bravo’s Real Housewives of New York City celebrates its 100th episode on Tuesday, June 30 at 9p. How to mark the occasion? With a tear-filled talk, confrontations and a dramatic scene at a restaurant, of course.
Nat Geo airs Mission Pluto, chronicling NASA’s nine-year journey to the planet, on Tuesday, July 14 at 9p, the same day the New Horizons spacecraft is scheduled to make its long-awaited flyby. One-hour special is hosted by Jason Silva (Brain Games).
Oxygen’s It Takes a Sister premieres Tuesday, August 4 at 9p. Comedic docu-series from 495 Productions follows reality star Nikki Alexander (Flavor of Love), living with her four younger sisters and eight nieces and nephews in Knoxville, TN.
The culinary adventures of Phil Rosenthal, creator of Everybody Loves Raymond, are followed in six-parter I’ll Have What Phil’s Having, starting Monday, September 28 on PBS (check local listings). Guests include Ray Romano, Allison Janney, Martin Short and Larry Wilmore.
Zombies, Zoo or Amy Poehler? USA’s Mr. Robot launches tonight – let us know which summer series premiering later this summer you’re most looking forward to in the new Cynopsis poll.
CASTING NEWS
The cast of ABC Family pilot Beyond, starting production next week in Vancouver, includes Callan McAuliffe (Homeland), Jordan Calloway (Recovery Road), Dilan Gwyn (DaVinci’s Demons), Romy Rosemont (Glee), Michael McGrady (Ray Donovan) and Burkely Duffield (The Tomorrow People).
ADVERTISING AND BRANDS
Exclusive: Cinema advertising leader Screenvision is launching several new custom content programs, including “Hollywood Today Live, The Gifting Suite.” Developed in alliance with BiteSizeTV, their nationally syndicated TV program, Hollywood Today Live, the Gifting Suite will seasonally connect to key gift giving and buying times of the year. First up: integrations of tech toys for Dads and grads from a multinational computer technology company, as well as getaways from Norwegian Cruise Line.
DISTRIBUTION AND CARRIAGE
Newsmax TV signed distribution deals with cable operators Atlantic Broadband on the East Coast and Ohio’s Buckeye CableSystem that add 250,000 more households. The Baby Boomer-targeting channel is now available in over 40 million cable and satellite homes.
GLOBAL GOINGS-ON
Nordic thriller Midnight Sun/Jour Polaire, the first-ever French-Swedish TV drama co-production, has been greenlit by Canal+ and SVT, and will be shot on location this summer in Sweden’s Arctic region. Series is being produced by Atlantique Productions, Nice Drama and Filmpool Nord.
Lipstick Jungle, the 2008 series written by Candace Bushnell (Sex and the City), is going Dutch. SBS Broadcasting ordered a remake, to be produced by Endemol Shine Netherlands and set in Amsterdam.
KID STUFF
Programming for Disney Channel’s “Whodunit?” weekend event includes new episodes of K.C. Undercover, Liv and Maddie, Jessie, Austin & Ally, Girl Meets World, Dog With a Blog and I Didn’t Do It. Event runs Friday, July 24-Sunday, July 26.
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RATINGS
Lifetime movie A Deadly Adoption, starring Will Ferrell and Kristen Wiig, drew 2.1 million total viewers for its Saturday premiere, the top original program on cable for the night and up 128 percent over the net’s prime average.
Friday’s Kimbo Slice-Ken Shamrock showdown delivered 2.1 million viewers to Spike TV, the most-watched Bellator MMA fight ever on the net and the most-watched on cable since January. The fight was the number one in all of television in its 11:45p timeslot with M18-49, and topped the A18-49 demo on cable.
Steve Harvey is having a moment. Harvey-hosted Family Feud topped the syndication chart the week of June 8 for the first time with a 6.1 HH rating, up 33 percent from last year, and his talk show was up 6 percent to 1.8, for a year-to-year increase of 20 percent, the most of any talker. And that’s the week before ABC’s Harvey-hosted Celebrity Family Feud came out of the gate on to 8.5 million viewers and a 2.4 rating among A18-49.
The season 2 premiere of HBO’s True Detective on Sunday brought 3.2 million viewers, up from 2.3 million for the drama’s season one bow and second only to the finale’s 3.5 million. The 10p debut of sports satire Ballers delivered 2.2 million viewers; the premiere of The Brink at 10:30p drew 1.6 million.
Sunday’s Food Network Star ranked second in its 9p timeslot, with a .9 rating (860,000 imp) among A25-54, and third for the night among all ad-supported cable. The episode averaged 2 million P2+ viewers, up 13 percent versus episode three last year. Sister net Cooking Channel ended the week with its highest-rated and most-watched week ever among both W25-54 and W18-49 with 32 percent and 71 percent increases in impressions, respectively. Ratings were up 24 percent among W25-54 (.15) and 56 percent among W18-49 (.14) with a median age of 45, down five years versus year-ago.
The season finale of TBS‘s American Dad!drew 1.4 million viewers in Live+7 delivery, up 18 percent versus the week prior. The episode delivered 915,000 among A18-49, a 10 percent lift.
TruTV saw double-digit growth the week of June 1 versus the prior week in primetime delivery of A18-49 (up 34 percent) and A18-34 (up 48 percent), and grew by 32 percent among total viewers. The weekly prime median age was 35, four years younger than the prior week and eight years younger than same week last year.
TV One’s Unsung featuring DJ Quik was the number one original telecast in its Wednesday, June 17 premiere timeslot among Black viewers 2+ (468,000). The premieres and encores of docu-series Unsungand documentary A Genius Leaves the Hood: The Unauthorized Story of Jay Z delivered a combined reach of nearly 2 Million total viewers 2+ in Live+3.
The week before fill-in Lester Holt officially took over as anchor on NBC Nightly News, ABC’s World News Tonight was first in total viewers by the biggest margin against NBC in over 7 years, improving year-ago numbers in total viewers (up 15 percent) and A25-54 (up 22 percent). CBS Evening News is also up year to year in viewers, with a 13 percent boost, and an 8 percent lift in the news demo.
Broadcast Evening News ShowsWeekly Average Ratings (week of June 15, 2015)
ABC: World News Tonight 7.919 million total viewers; 1.6/7 and 1.954 million A25-54?
NBC: Nightly News 7.542 million total viewers; 1.6/7 and 1.875 million A25-54
CBS: Evening News 6.866 million total viewers; 1.3/6 and 1.577 million A25-54?
Source: Nielsen, NTI Total Viewers and A25-54 Live+SD
Top 10 Broadcast Programs among A18-49 rating/share for the week of June 15, 2015
ABC: NBA Finals (6/16) 8.9/29
NBC: Stanley Cup (6/15) 2.8/10
ABC: Celebrity Family Feud (6/21) 2.4/10
NBC: America’s Got Talent (6/26) 2.3/8
ABC: NBA Countdown (6/16) 2.2/9
ABC: BattleBots (6/21) 1.9/7
ABC: The Bachelorette (6/15) 1.8/6
FOX: Fox FIFA (6/16) 1.8/7
CBS: Big Bang Theory (6/18) 1.6/7
FOX: MasterChef (6/17) 1.5/6
Source: Nielsen Media Research, Galaxy Explorer, Live + SD Data
Top 11M-F Syndicate Strip Series for the week of June 8 ranked in order of HH Rtg
Family Feud 6.1AA
Judge Judy (CTD) 6.0AA
Wheel of Fortune (CTD) 6.0AA
Jeopardy (CTD) 5.9AA
Big Bang Theory (WB) 5.1AA
Modern Family (2/T) 3.3AA
Inside Edition (CTD) 2.9AA
Entertainment Tonight (CTD) 2.8AA
Two and a Half Men (WB) 2.8AA
Live With Kelly and Michael (DAD) 2.7AA
Dr. Phil (CTD) 2.7AA
Source: Nielsen Media Research
Top 10 M-F Syndicate Strip Series for the week of June 8 ranked in order of A18-49 Rtg
Big Bang Theory (WB) 2.3AA
Family Feud 2.3AA
Modern Family (2/T) 1.9AA
Family Guy (2/T) 1.5AA
Judge Judy (CTD) 1.4AA
How I Met Your Mother (2/T) 1.2AA
Wheel of Fortune (CTD) 1.2AA
Two and a Half Men (WB) 1.2AA
Jeopardy (CTD) 1.1AA
Cleveland Show (2/T) 1.!AA
Source: Nielsen Media Research
Top Ten Basic Cable Networks Live + 7 Performance among Total Viewers for the week of: 6/1/15
Primetime (000)/Total Prog. Day (000)
USA 1866/DSNY 1308
DSNY 1807/NICK 1277
HIST 1713/ADSM* 1193
HGTV 1704/TOON 1140
FOXN 1667/USA 972
DISC 1598/FOXN 969
TBSC 1522/HGTV 884
TNT 1409/TNT 837
ADSM 1261/NAN* 814
FOOD 1136/HIST 740
Source: Turner Research from The Nielsen Company data. All ratings based on Total US Television Universe of 116,400,000 homes. * + Network broadcasts less than 51% of minutes in a 24 hour day. Notes: Data based on most currently available Nielsen Data stream; Final: Live+7. Primetime is Mon-Sat 8p-11p and Sun 7p-11p. Total day is Mon-Sun 6a-6a for household and demographic performances.
Top Ten Basic Cable Networks Live + 7 Performance among A18-49 for the week of: 6/1/15
Primetime (000)/Total Prog. Day (000)
USA 790/ADSM* 673
TBSC 743/USA 397
DISC 726/ NAN* 371
ADSM 632/TOON 356
FAM 542/ NICK 355
HGTV 517/ TBSC 318
HIST 472/DSNY 301
FOOD 461/TNT 299
BRAV 449/HGTV 293
TNT 445/DISC 283
Source: Turner Research from The Nielsen Company data. All ratings based on Total US Television Universe 116,400,000 homes. * + Network broadcasts less than 51% of minutes in a 24 hour day. Notes: Data based on most currently available Nielsen Data stream; Final: Live+7. Primetime is Mon-Sat 8p-11p and Sun 7p-11p. Total day is Mon-Sun 6a-6a for household and demographic performance.
Top Ten Basic Cable Programs Live + 7 Performance among A18-49 for the week of: 6/1/15
Deadliest Catch (DISC) 2405
Love & Hip Hop Atlanta (VH1) 2151
WWE Entertainment (USA) 2012
Pretty Little Liars (ABC Family) 1936
Teen Mom OG: Reunion (MTV) 1915
Alaskan Bush People (DISC) 1907
WWE Entertainment (USA) 1892
WWE Entertainment (USA) 1851
Naked and Afraid (DISC) 1637
Street Outlaws (DISC) 1621
Source: Turner Research from The Nielsen Company data. All ratings based on Total US Television Universe 116,400,000 homes. Notes: Data based on most currently available Nielsen Data stream; Final: Live+7.
Monday A18-49 Analysis: NBC and ABC won the most A18-49 viewers Monday with 1.6, according to final primetime ratings from Nielsen. ABC’s Bachelorette won 8p with 2.0/8; NBC’s American Ninja Warrior took second with 1.8/7. It was a closer call between the two shows in their 9p hours, with Bachelorette delivering 1.9/6 and 2.0.6 in its half hours, versus 2.0/7 and 1.8/6 for Warrior. There was a three-way tie at the top at 10p, with ABC’s The Whispers, NBC’s Island: Bear Grylls and Telemundo’s Senor de los Cielos all scoring 1.0/3.
A18-49: ABC 1.6/6, NBC 1.6/5, FOX .9/3, UNI .9/3, CBS .8/3, TELE .6/3, ION .3/1, CW .1/1
Live + Same Day Household Ratings: Monday, June 22, 2015 time period averages. Source: NTI, Galaxy as dated.
ABC: 3.9/7
The Bachelorette 4.5/8, The Whispers 2.6/5
CBS: 3.4/6
2 Broke Girls [r] 2.9/5, Mike & Molly [r] 3.1/5, Scorpion [r] 3.1/5, NCIS: Los Angeles [r] 4.2/8
NBC: 3.0/5
American Ninja Warriors 3.5/6, Island: Bear Grylls 1.9/3
FOX: 2.2/4
So You Think You Can Dance? 2.2/4
UNIVISION: 1.3/2
Amores con Trampa 1.1/2, Imperdonable 1.3/2, Que te Perdone Dios…Yo No 1.4/2
ION: .8/1
Criminal Minds .9/2, Criminal Minds .8/1, Criminal Minds .8/1
TELEMUNDO: .9/1
Avenida Brasil .6/1, Tierra de Reyes 0.8/1, Senor de los Cielos 1.2/2
CW: 0.3/1
Originals [r] .3/1, Jane the Virgin [r] .3/0
Sunday A18-49 Analysis: FOX won the most A18-49 viewers Sunday with 1.9/7, according to final primetime ratings from Nielsen. Fox’s U.S. Open golf coverage led at 7p with 1.7/8, followed by .9/4 for ABC’s America’s Funniest Home Videos. ABC’s Celebrity Family Feud was the show to beat at 8p with 2.4/10, versus 1.7/7 for Fox’s golf. Fox jumped to 2.0/8 to take back first at 9p; ABC’s BattleBots placed second with 1.9/7. Fox sailed to victory at 10p with 2.1/7 for golf; it was a three-way tie for second between ABC’s Castle, CBS’s CSI and Univision’s Sal y Pimienta, each with .6/2.
A18-49: FOX 1.9/7, ABC 1.4/6, NBC .6/2, UNI .5/2, CBS .5/2, TELE .3/1, ION .2/1
Live + Same Day Household Ratings: Sunday, June 21, 2015 time period averages. Source: NTI, Galaxy as dated.
FOX: 5.3/11
U.S. Open Golf 5.3/11
ABC: 3.1/6
America’s Funniest Home Videos [r] 2.5/5, Celebrity Family Feud 5.1/10, BattleBots 2.8/5, Castle [r] 1.8/3
CBS: 2.8/5
60 Minutes [r] 4.0/9, Madam Secretary [r] 2.5/5, The Good Wife [r] 2.0/4, CSI [r] 2.9/5
NBC: 2.1/4
Dateline 2.2/5, Dateline: My Kid Would Never 2.3/4, A.D.: The Bible Continues 2.3/4, American Odyssey 1.5/3
UNIVISION: .8/2
Aqui Ahora Sun .6/1, Me Pongo d Pie .9/2, Sal y Pimienta 1.0/2
ION: 0.5/1
A Few Good Men
TELEMUNDO: 0.3/1
Toy Story .3/1, Mr. & Mrs. Smith .3/1
Saturday A18-49 Analysis: FOX won the most A18-49 viewers Saturday with .8/3, according to final primetime ratings from Nielsen. Fox was first at 8p with .9/5 for U.S. Open coverage, versus .5/2 for NBC’s Caught on Camera and PBC Boxing. Fox kept in the swing of things at 9p with .9/4 for golf, followed by .6/3 for boxing. NBC won the fight at 10p with 1.0/4 for boxing; golf placed second with .8/4.
A18-49: FOX .8/3, NBC .7/3, ABC .4/2, CBS .4/2, UNI .4/2, ION .3/1, TELE .2/1
Live + Same Day Household Ratings: Saturday, June 20, 2015 time period averages. Source: NTI, Galaxy as dated.
FOX: 3.0/6
U.S. Open Golf 3.0/6
CBS: 2.2/5
Crimetime Saturday [r] 1.6/4, Crimetime Saturday [r] 2.3/5, 48 Hours [r] 2.7/6
NBC: 1.5/3
Caught On Camera 1.1/2, NBC PBC Boxing 1.5/3
ABC: 1.4/3
Astronaut Wives Club [r] 1.1/2, In an Instant [r] 1.5/3
UNIVISION: .8/2
Sabado Gigante .8/2
ION: .8/2
Criminal Minds 1.0 /2, Criminal Minds .8/2, Criminal Minds .8/2
TELEMUNDO: 0.3/1
Cine Millonario .3/1
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If you had a secret power what would it be? Would you want to be super strong, super smart or just be able to turn back time to change a bad day to a good? We asked our readers “If you had a magic power what would it be and why?” and here’s what you had to say.
“My magic power is the shopping power, whether it’s for myself or someone else. I have an amazing track record. My kids call it The Force. I come up with the right size, color, and it’s often on sale.” Tom Maney EVP, Ad Sales, Fox Hispanic Media
“To have the "force" from Star Wars. I’m a Star Wars geek!” Chris Lambton, Host, DIY Network’s Yard Crashers
“I always thought it would be fun to make people have diarrhea. So when they cut you off in traffic, you zap them and make them poop in their pants. It’s not too serious, but it’s effective.” CH Greeblatt, creator of Nickelodeon’s Harvey Beaks
“I’d love to be Captain America. He’s my guy. He’s got a pure heart, loves his country and he fights for honor. He’s never selfish.” Tony Dovolani, Actor, Ballroom Dancer, Dancing With the Stars
“I’d like to have [the power to survive] cryogenics where you die and they freeze you and you come back! I want to be able to see what went on while I was away.” Sheryl Underwood, Castmember, The Talk
“I’d like to fly. I’ve always wanted to fly. I’ve dreamed that I have.” Chris O’Donnell, Actor, NCIS Los Angeles
“I have a two-part answer and it speaks to who you are as a person depending on how you respond. If you choose the ability to fly it’s because you think maybe you’re going to perform heroic deeds and save people. But if you choose invisibility it could be because you want to sneak around and spy. For me, I’d have to go with the power of flight that freedom would be amazing.” Mickey Fisher, creator/executive producer, Extant
“Mind-reading would be very lonely. You’d find out that humanity has a terrible streak of madness. I think I’ll go Faustian and just choose [the super power] of having bliss.” Eric Christian Olsen, Actor, NCIS: Los Angeles
“Easy. If I had a magic power, it would be to end world suffering…but if I got TWO, then the second would be to never require sleep or get tired.” Stephen Hill, President of Programming, BET
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EXECUTIVE MOVES
OWN upped Maitee Cueva to Senior Vice President, Programming and Development. Cueva, who joined the network in 2010, had been VP, Programming and Development.
Rachelle Savoia was promoted to Vice President of Communications for Turner Broadcasting System. Savoia joined Turner as Director of Communications in 2011.
Electus announced several promotions. Montrel McKay and Sean Canino have been respectively promoted from Directors to Vice President of Creative Development, Television and Vice President of Creative Development, Unscripted Television; Brad Jorgensen has been elevated from Vice President to SVP of Worldwide Operations; Cyrus Farrokh has added Northern Europe to his role and is promoted to Vice President of Northern Europe and Asia Pacific; Diego Piasek has been promoted from Executive Director to Vice President of International Distribution and Production and Julia Shapiro has been promoted to Vice President, Legal and Business Affairs, having previously served as Senior Counsel.
IN MEMORIUM
Actor Dick Van Patten died June 23 of complications from diabetes. He was 86. Van Patten appeared in numerous television series, most notably as patriarch Tom Bradford in Eight Is Enough.
This Day in History: 1974- The Beach Boys’ “Endless Summer” was released.
Answer to Our Last Trivia Question: What was the name of the charter boat captained by Jonas Grumby that was detoured by a storm on Gilligan’s Island (1964-1967)? The S.S. Minnow. Kudos to: Mitch Mizel-Telmar Information Services/NYC, Tim Delaney-Showtime Networks Inc./NYC, Michael Goodman-Radio One Atlanta, Ellery Locklear-Scollon Productions, White Rock, SC, Daniel Sloane-Outdoor Sportsman Group/Chicago, Sandra Fiegel-Cramer Krassfelt/Chicago, Robert Teinowitz-Live Action Media/Chicago, David Williams-CTV/Knoxville, TN, Barb Throm-True Media Services/Maryland Heights, MO, Kim Connor Marshall-ROI Media Services/Tulsa, OK, Robert Quigley-KJZZ 14/Salt Lake City, UT, Julie Houston-Tom Scott Communication Shop/Boise, ID, Lance Taylor-Stage Coach Theatre, Boise, ID, Patti Rodriguez-SBG/Portland, OR, David Hauptman/Denver, Jack Hodgson-Oklahoma State University/Stillwater, OK, Scott Cohn-Twiddlewater Media/Aptos, CA, Miriam Aardahl-OMD/LA, Mark Ahn-FX Networks/LA, John Baghdassarian-Olympusat/LA, Stephen Kelley-9 Story Media Group/Toronto, Arthur Reinstein-Shaw Media/Toronto
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JOB OPENING: STRATEGIC ACCT MGR/PubMatic/Redwood City CA: Offer exc cust svc, partnering with clients to meet their dig monetization objectives. 3+ yrs of media acct mngmnt exp. Strong knwlg RTB & prgrmatic landscape. 3+ yrs client-facing srvc role. Full info/apply HERE (7/1)
JOB OPENING: PRODUCER DIGITAL MEDIA/Discovery/MD: Keen digital eye w/cutting edge ideas responsible for programming/publishing long-form content in Discovery’s TVE experiences to drive engagement/ awareness. 3+ yrs interactive media exp req’d. Full info/apply HERE (6/30)
JOB OPENING: MEDIA ASSIST/Mahwah, NJ: EXCEL WIZ A MUST! DIGITAL EXP +. Lding kid media buyg/plng agcy looking for media assist with 2+ exp; inputter, day-to-day maint of nat’l buys, research, etc. Great bnfits. Resumes to: Llebron@thebeaconmg.com (6/30)
JOB OPENING: SEGMENT PRODUCER/msnbc/NYC: Research, Write and Produce segments for msnbc’s "The Rundown with Jose Diaz-Balart". Full info/apply HERE (6/30)
JOB OPENING: SENIOR PRODUCER/msnbc/NYC: Responsible for creating, producing and supervising the airing of The Rundown with Jose Diaz-Balart. Full info/apply HERE (6/30)
JOB OPENING: ANALYST, RESEARCH & ANALYTICS (TEMP)/A+E Networks/NY: Creation & development of reports, presentations & strategies pertinent in positioning A+E brands on various multimedia platforms. Full info/apply HERE (6/30)
JOB OPENING: TECH CLIENT SVCS & SUPP SUPV/A+E Networks/CT: Mng/prioritize workload of tel. supp, desktop (PC/MAC) supp, mobile supp, bld’g of workstation images, creat’g scripts, deploy’g pkgs & monitor’g customer assets. Min 10 yrs IT Infrastructure exp. Full info/apply HERE (6/30)
JOB OPENING: SR ANALYST (FREELANCE)/MTV/VH1 Editorial/NYC: Extract and provide actionable insights across web, apps & soc media. 3-5 yrs exp related digital analytics/rsrch. Omniture, comScore, Sysomos knwlg req’d. Resume HERE (6/30)
JOB OPENING: COMM & PR PRO/Nickelodeon/LA: Develop, oversee, and implement communications strategies for Nick live-action projects. 7+ yrs leadership exp. Develop strategy, press kits; Media relationships; Live-action TV Production exp. a must. Full info/apply HERE (6/27)
JOB OPENING: DIRECTOR, CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY/NBC Universal Cable Entertainment/NY:Develop CSR and cause mktg initiatives for networks. 7-10 yrs exp. Email for full description. Full info/apply HERE (6/27)
JOB OPENING: MGR OF LEGAL AFFAIRS/Pilgrim Studios/LA: Secure, monitor and enforce soft IP rights for company properties. Min. 2 years exp/ABA-accredited/litigation exp a plus. Resume to: resumes@pilgrimstudios.com (6/27)
JOB OPENING: MKTG MGR (TEMP ROLE)/Access Intelligence, LLC/Cynopsis Media/NYC: For a leading publisher of B to B media. Mng campaigns for our events. Create mktg collateral, incl writing copy for emails/ websites/ social media & press releases. 5+ yrs exp req’d. Res/cover/sal req: HERE (6/27)
JOB OPENING: DIR, CYBER SECURITY/A+E Networks/NY: Mng all aspects of Information Security func., Estb’g, maint’g & monitoring policies & procedures which promote secure & uninterrupted operation of all data processing systems. Min 10 yrs sec prgrm mngmnt exp. Full Info/Apply: HERE (6/27)
JOB OPENING: MGR, DIGITAL PROGRAMMING/NBCU/NYC: Digital Planning Mgr to manage Planner team & drive company goals & initiatives. 5+ yrs digital media planning, prior mgmt exp a plus. Apply: Full info/apply HERE (6/27)
JOB OPENING: AD SALES ASST/UP TV/NY: Recent grad w/previous ad sales/adv internship exp. to asst ad sales dept. Strong Excel & multi-tasking a +. Good comm, interpersonal & organzt’l skills. Res: recruiting@uptv.com (6/26)
JOB OPENING: TECH ACCT MGR/WO Programmatic/NYC: Dvlp understanding & mastery of all internal WO Programmatic Dig. tools. BA/BS req’d or equiv exp w/in ad tech industry. JavaScript exp & familiarity w/HTML & SQL Exp w/prgrmtic req’d. Full info/apply HERE http://bit.ly/1CJSZYq (6/26)
JOB OPENING: DIGITAL SALES MGR/WideOrbit/NYC: Lead demos & sales presentations to new prospects in meaningful/relevant way to the particular prospect. 4yrs exp selling/closing Prgrmtic deals in dig. media ind. Exc written/comm skills a must. Full info/apply HERE (6/26)
JOB OPENING: ACCOUNT MGR/WideOrbit/Telecommute: Maint knwldg base of client workflow, incl corp playbooks, & provide gap analysis. Must have traffic exp, & exp in Canadian brdcstg ind (3yrs pref’d). Monthly travel to Toronto req’d. Full info/apply HERE (6/26)
JOB OPENING: WRITER/PRODUCER/NBC SPORT: The role purpose of the Writer-Producer is to oversee production and execution of marketing and promotional campaigns and sales presentations for NASCAR. Full info/apply HERE (6/26)
JOB OPENING: VP, CORP COMM & DVLPMT/United States Sports Academy/Daphne AL: Proactively plan’/implement all aspects of the Academy’s communications/publications & also creating new ways to promote US Sports Academy. Res/cover/3 ref/writing/design sample HERE (6/26)
JOB OPENING: SR SPONSORHIP COORD, DIGITAL MEDIA/MLS/NYC: Liaise between Digital team & client/agency contacts to assure solid execution of sold partnership platforms. Work dir w/digital, editorial, video & social teams to dvlp/execute sales mktg opps. Resume HERE (6/26)
JOB OPENING: RESEARCH ANALYST/SOUTHEAST/SOUTHWEST: 2+ yrs exp in media research analysis (scripted content/programming, daily audience reporting). Nielsen systems & Microsoft Suite skills. Strong Writer. Full info/apply HERE (6/26)
JOB OPENING: MGR DIGITAL CONSUMER INSIGHTS/Discovery/NYC: Critical thinker to design/manage custom research studies for all digital business units across online, mobile, VOD platforms. Attitudinal/behavioral ad impact studies. 5-7 yrs primary rsrch exp req’d. Full info/apply HERE (6/26)
JOB OPENING: COORD, AD SALES MARKETING/Pivot TV/NYC: Assist in development & execution of branded content mktg ideas for advertisers on TV, digital, & social. BA, 1-2 yrs exp, strong writing & ppt skills rq’d. Resume to:careers@participantmedia.com (6/25)
JOB OPENING: MGR. CONSUMER INSIGHTS/E! & ESQUIRE/LA, CA: Utilize primary and secondary research tools to generate insights. Minimum. 5 years experience in primary research. Full info/apply HERE (6/25)
JOB OPENING: MANAGER CONSUMER MARKETING/ESQUIRE/LA, CA: Execute marketing plans designed to grow awareness of network and drive viewership. Minimum 4 years relevant experience req. Full info/apply HERE (6/25)
JOB OPENING: COPYWRITER/NBC/UNIVERSAL CITY, CA: Copy write for new and returning show key art, launch, and seasonal campaigns. Minimum 5 years copywriting exp req. Full info/apply HERE (6/25)
JOB OPENING: METADATA COORDINATOR FREELANCE/A+E Networks/Stamford, CT: tech support admin metadata process, XML, XLS, Crystal reports. Full Info/Apply: http://www.aenetworks.com/careers (6/25)
JOB OPENING: MANAGER, PRODUCT DEV & OPS/A+E Networks/NY: Manage fulfillment & product development efforts for distribution of A+E content through affiliate-operated TV Everywhere platforms including websites & mobile apps. Full Info/Apply HERE (6/25)
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EXPERT SERVICES ADS: These ads are for companies or people who offer an expertise in the field of media by way of production, voice over artistry, writing, set development, etc. For information on rates and specs for posting an Expertise Service ad email Trish at Trish@cynopsis.com
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 trish@cynopsis.com.
FALL INTERNSHIPS CREDITS ONLY: PR Interns/TransMedia Group/Boca Raton: Transmedia is the one of the largest independent PR firms in So. FLA www.transmediagroup.com Looking for students or recent grads & will offer on the job type training/learning. Apply for internship position HERE (7/1)
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SITUATION WANTED: Production Manager/Field Producer staff position wanted. 20 yrs experience working at all major entertainment companies from long form to promos. High energy get it done attitude with exceptional results. Email: mellinmara@gmail.com (6/27)
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WHAT’S ON TONIGHT – WEDNESDAY JUNE 24, 2015
ABC: The Middle [r], The Goldbergs [r], Modern Family [r], black-ish [r], Celebrity Wife Swap
CBS: Big Brother [p], The Briefcase, Criminal Minds [r]
CW: Arrow [r], Supernatural [r]
FOX: MasterChef, Bullseye
NBC: America’s Got Talent, American Ninja Warrior [r]
PBS: NOVA [r], First Peoples [p]
Telemundo: Avenida Brasil, Tierra de Reyes, El Senor de los Cielos
Univision: Amores con Trampa, Lo Imperdonable, Que te Perdone Dios…Yo No
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