Sales@spotsndots.com The Daily News of TV Sales Copyright ...

[Pages:3]The Daily News of TV Sales

Tuesday, October 1, 2019

Subscriptions: $350 per year.

This publication cannot be distributed beyond the office

of the actual subscriber. Need us? 888-884-2630 or

sales@ Copyright 2018.

MORE REPERCUSSIONS FROM `DEREG SMACKDOWN'

COULD HAVE IMPACT ON A MAJOR DONE DEAL Could parts of Nexstar's blockbuster purchase of Tribune Broadcasting be upended by the recent Third Circuit Court ruling that invalidated some media ownership rule changes made by the FCC nearly two years ago? That's the question being posed following last week's deregulation setback, Inside Radio reports. The court said Sept. 23 that the changes adopted by the agency in November 2017 ? which included abolishing the newspaper-broadcast and TV-radio cross-ownership bans, and relaxing several television ownership restrictions ? weren't adequately justified in the rulemaking process that spanned two administrations. Judge Thomas Ambro said the agency's analysis that led to the regulatory rollback was "so insubstantial" that it failed to provide to the Philadelphia court a "reliable foundation" supporting the conclusions. While the Nexstar-Tribune merger, valued at $7.2 billion, closed four days before the court's decision, it included some elements that were only permissible under the relaxed rules that have now been overturned, according to Multichannel News. And a 30-day window to file petitions to reconsider the acquisition remains open. The mega deal creates the nation's largest pure-play local broadcast television and digital media company, reaching roughly 39 percent of U.S. television households when the FCC's UHF discount is factored in. Common Cause, one of the groups that in March filed a petition with the FCC to deny the merger, told Multichannel News it was examining "all the implications it opens up for potential action on past mergers," which could include the Nexstar-Tribune deal. But Free Press, an outspoken opponent of media deregulation, said it doesn't plan to challenge the deal. The federal appeals court decision has likely thrown the brakes on any advancement being made at the FCC as part of the current quadrennial ownership review process. In its ruling, the court expressed frustration with the Commission for not having adequately considered the effect its sweeping rule changes will have on ownership of broadcast media by women and racial minorities. FCC Chairman Ajit Pai has vowed to appeal the ruling, blaming the court for refusing to let the FCC modernize regulations to meet the marketplace. "It's become quite clear that there is no evidence or reasoning -- newspapers going out of business, broadcast radio struggling, broadcast TV facing stiffer competition than ever -- that will persuade them to change their minds," Pai said.

ADVERTISER NEWS Forever 21, the retailer once beloved of young

women seeking a fast fashion fix, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy late Sunday night, in a move The New York Times describes as a "reminder of how quickly the retail landscape is transforming." Rumors emerged in August that bankruptcy was a possibility, Ad Age reports, but the company didn't comment at the time. Now it has confirmed it's closing operations in 40 countries, including Canada

and Japan, as well as shuttering up to 178 U.S. stores. Its website will continue, as will other stores in the U.S., Mexico and Latin America... The athleisure trend is getting even more mainstream, as "sport leisure" footwear is about to surpass dressier fashion shoes as the largest U.S. footwear category come next year, Forbes reports. U.S. sales of sport leisure footwear, including athletic-inspired casual sneakers and skate shoes, rose 7 percent in the 12 months through August, according to a study released last week by market research firm NPD Group. In contrast, high heels and other fashion styles declined 5 percent, while technical performance footwear sales fell 7 percent. Athleisure will lead the U.S. shoe sales growth through 2021, according to NPD... Electronics retailers may not be able to keep prices from creeping up during the holidays as the trade war with China continues, says the Consumer Technology Association, adding that TVs and other bigticket items are especially likely to be affected. Meanwhile, some major retailers, including Walmart and Target, have said they hope to avoid passing the cost of tariffs on to consumers, and others are shipping from countries other than China, NBC News reports... J. Crew-owned Madewell is expanding further beyond women's fashions with a growing menswear line, Glossy reports. The collection started small last year and Madewell has since launched a pop-up menswear shop in Brooklyn, N.Y., with plans to open in-store shops in six stores this week to launch the line's fall styles.

NETWORK NEWS

AVAILS

Fox is looking to stay in the music drama business. Variety WCSC-TV (CBS) in Charleston, S.C., is looking for a

says the broadcaster is developing a one-hour drama multi-platform Account Executive to sell our TV, Web,

series set in the world of country music. The untitled project Mobile and Multicast properties. Ideal candidates should

has received a script commitment with a penalty attached. have 2+ years of broadcast sales experience and a proven

Inspired by the Romanoff dynasty, the series is described track record of developing and selling broadcast and

as a multi-generational musical drama about America's digital solutions for new and existing customers. Working

first family of country music. The Romans divide their knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including Excel and

time between Austin, where their home is, and Nashville, Powerpoint, a must. A fantastic opportunity awaits at the top

where the business is. News of the development comes media outlet in the "#1 City in the World." Apply online at

as Fox prepares to say goodbye to hip hop music drama . EOE.

Empire, which is set to end after its

WIS/Gray TV -- The No. 1 Television

recently-launched sixth season... CBS

Station and the No. 1 Local Digital

has put in development Soul Survivor, an hourlong drama with supernatural elements. Written by Christopher Silber, the story centers around a private investigator with a shady past who is the lone survivor of a plane crash. But his

When we finally see a picture of the whistleblower, can he/she be wearing one

of those coach whistles? Please.

Platform in Columbia, S.C., has an opening for an experienced MultiPlatform Consultant. We're searching for candidates with 3-5 years of sales experience. You must have a proven track record of negotiating and

new lease on life is complicated by the

developing business in broadcast sales

fact that, thanks to the ghost of a seat mate who perished, he's soon pushed

Jim Gaffigan

and digital sales. Qualified applicants, please APPLY ONLINE and attach a

to take on clients with nowhere else to

cover letter and resume. Candidate

turn... Maria Gabriela de Faria is getting in the holiday must successfully complete pre-employment drug screen

spirit with Fox's A Moody Christmas. The Deadly Class and MVR check. No phone calls or emails will be returned.

star will be joining the Denis Leary-led holiday event series EOE-M/F/D/V.

in the recurring role of Cora. She'll appear in all six episodes KOIN 6 TV/Portland's CW, a Nexstar Media Group

of the production, which is about the Christmas celebration Inc.-owned CBS and CW duopoly in Portland, Ore., has

of a Chicago-based family who have issues, to put it mildly... an immediate opening for an experienced Local Sales

Georgina Reilly (City on a Hill) has booked a recurring arc Manager. The Local Sales Manager is responsible for

opposite Nathalie Kelley and Victor Rasuk in ABC's The leading, teaching and motivating the sales team along with

Baker and the Beauty, the hourlong romantic comedy growing local broadcast and digital revenue. A Bachelor's

based on the Israeli series. Written by Dean Georgaris, degree with a minimum of three years of sales management

The Baker and the Beauty follows the impossible Miami experience, including local and digital sales, required. Must

love story between a simple baker, Daniel Garcia (Rasuk), have strong record of understanding process development

and an international superstar, Noa Hollander (Kelley), who and management. CLICK HERE to apply. EOE/M/F/V/D.

has it all.

Multimedia Account Executive: WILM-TV, Wilmington,

N.C. We're searching for an AE to generate and grow existing

`LATE SHOW' VIEWING TOPS FOR LATE NIGHT

radio, TV and digital accounts. The ideal candidate is an

CBS' Late Show with Stephen Colbert completed the experienced sales professional with incredible drive, and

September-to-September TV seasonal period ahead of a thirst to learn. The ideal candidate

other competitors -- in a big way among all viewers, and will have three or more years of

with a narrower lead among key 18-49 viewers Television outside sales experience. A college

News Daily reports.

degree or equivalent experience

Among the shows starting at 11:35 PM, Late Show pulled preferred. A pre-employment drug screening is required.

in a Nielsen-measured 3.61 million viewers (through Sept. CLICK HERE for more info or to apply now. EOE M/F. All

20), well above NBC's Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, Capitol Broadcasting Company properties are tobacco free.

which scored 2.29 million, and ABC's Jimmy Kimmel Capitol Broadcasting Company participates in E-Verify.

Live, which came in at 1.97 million.

Versus the year-ago time period, Late Show was down See your ad here tomorrow! CLICK HERE for details.

4 percent (from 3.75 million), while Tonight lost 11 percent

(2.57 million); and Kimmel gave up 9 percent (2.17 million). DONE DEAL

Among 18-49 viewers, it was a much closer competition:

Nexstar Media Group says subsidiary Nexstar

Late Show came in at a Nielsen 0.49 rating/4 share, with Broadcasting has named Robert "Bobby" Totsch as VP

Tonight at a 0.48/3 and Kimmel at an 0.38/3.

and GM of WHO-TV (NBC) and its associated mobile and

NBC did take top honors later in the evening, for Late digital operations, including , serving the Des

Night with Seth Meyers, with 1.38 million average viewers; Moines, Iowa, market (DMA #75). He has more than three

CBS' Late Late Show with James Corden at 1.29 million; decades of broadcast experience. He joins Nexstar after

and ABC's Nightline at 1.23 million.

serving six years as general manager for WPMI-TV (NBC)

Other late-night time period programming included NBC's and WJTC-TV (ind.), and as market director for WEAR-

new A Little Late With Lilly Singh (1:35 AM) 610,000 TV (ABC) and WFGX-TV (MyNetwork), all in Mobile, Ala.-

viewers.

Pensacola, Fla. (DMA #58).

10/1/2019

The Daily News of TV Sales @

PAGE 2

AT&T, SINCLAIR LIMP TOWARD RETRANS DEAL SURVEY: U.S. HALLOWEEN SPENDING AT $8.8B

Multichannel News reports that a reading of the immediate How much candy are you buying for Halloween? According

tea leaves suggests that AT&T and Sinclair Broadcast to the National Retail Federation's annual survey conducted

Group may be heading toward a resolution that will give by Prosper Insights & Analytics, U.S. consumers are

the broadcaster a retrans deal without depriving DirecTV, expected to spend $2.6 billion on candy, or more than $25

AT&T TV Now and U-verse customers of its programming. on average.

Sinclair began warning AT&T subscribers of the possibility Add in other Halloween purchases ? costumes, decorations

of a blackout last week, and set a deadline of 5 PM (ET) and greeting cards ? and altogether shoppers said they plan

on Friday to reach a deal. That deadline passed without to spend an average $86.27 for the holiday, or $8.8 billion in

a deal, but AT&T customers didn't lose access to Sinclair total spending, down from $9 million last year.

content while negotiations moved on.

According to the NRF's survey of more than 7,400 people, 68

As of Saturday night, talks were

percent of Americans plan to celebrate,

still ongoing. But Sinclair removed

with 69 percent saying they will hand out

messages warning of a blackout on the

candy, 49 percent decorating homes and

websites of its stations, and a website specifically set up for retrans spats -- -- stated:

Whatever you are, be a good one.

47 percent dressing in costume. The survey, which was reported by

USA Today, also found social media is

"Thank you for being a loyal Sinclair

influencing Halloween purchases.

viewer. We continue to work with AT&T

While online search is still the biggest

to maintain access to our programming."

Halloween driver, Pinterest, Facebook,

Sinclair said previously that 136 stations in 86 markets, as well as The Tennis

Abraham Lincoln

YouTube, Instagram and Twitter have grown in popularity for costume and

Channel, could go dark to DirecTV,

decoration inspiration since 2015, the

AT&T TV and U-verse customers across the U.S. Pulling survey found.

signals has been an effective tactic for broadcasters in

past retrans negotiations, but AT&T has taken a hardline THIS AND THAT

in recent talks.

The use of audiobooks is on the rise. More than seven-in-

An extension would be ideal for AT&T's customers, who ten U.S. adults (72%) say they have read a book in the past

would be able to watch programming -- especially the NFL 12 months in any format, a figure that has remained largely

on Sunday -- while the companies negotiate.

unchanged since 2012, according to a Pew Research

Center survey. Print books remain the most popular format

TARIFFS THREATEN TO BLUNT HOLIDAY SPENDING for reading... Apple TV+, scheduled to start in November, has

Fewer shoppers this year -- 31 percent -- plan to spend spent $15.3 million in regional/national TV advertising with

the same or more this holiday season, down 4 percentage seven spots and 489 airings from Aug. 29 through Sept. 29,

points from last year, according to research from consulting in high-profile content such as NFL football, college football,

firm AlixPartners reported by Retail Dive.

and top TV network shows, according to .

Fewer say their financial health is better than 12 months

ago, and fewer believe the economy is improving, according SUNDAY NIELSEN RATINGS - LIVE + SAME DAY

to the research.

Tariffs threaten to dampen holiday spending further. A fifth

of the consumers with holiday budgets that are smaller this

year say that if tariffs boost prices more than 10 percent

they'd forgo a purchase, the firm found.

A vast majority (92%) say they'll be starting their holiday

shopping the same time they did last year, if not earlier,

according to the report.

TEGNA GRANTS CHARTER EXTENSION, FOR NOW Tegna, fresh from warning Charter Spectrum customers

that they could lose access to programming from its 45 television stations across the U.S., said last night it has granted the cable operator a temporary extension as talks continue, Broadcasting & Cable reports. Tegna said earlier yesterday that 45 stations in 37 markets, including Seattle, St. Louis, Dallas, Cleveland and Atlanta, were in danger of going dark if a retrans deal wasn't reached. At the time, Tegna said Charter had "refused to reach a fair, market-based agreement with us."

That attitude changed later in the day. While no specific timeframe for the extension was given, Charter customers apparently won't have to sweat out a late-night blackout for now.

10/1/2019

The Daily News of TV Sales @

PAGE 3

 ................
................

In order to avoid copyright disputes, this page is only a partial summary.

Google Online Preview   Download