With both the SuperBowl and Olympic trials in 1Q2012, NBC's regular pattern of winter sports has been adjusted more than usual. Professional RDs are likely to adjust estimates and rationale whenever applicable.
Today, I'm updating both the "Gold Standard" LPM market maintained here for Internal Use Only, as well as premiere RDRx NBC clients, like WRCB.
What do your station's 1st Quarter Sports Avails look like? If you would like our assistance, please visit RDRx.TV
Monday, September 26, 2011
Friday, September 23, 2011
NBC Sports Specials & Golf for 1Q2012 Booked
Posted: 09/23/2011 02:11:24 PM
Type: New Booking
Message: The 2012 First Quarter NBC Sports Specials package is now booked on the following dates: 1/1, 1/8, 1/14, 1/15, 1/21, 1/22, 1/28, 1/29, 2/4, 2/11, 2/12, 2/18, 2/26, 3/3, 3/10, and 3/17. Please see contingencies on these dates for further details and impact to other dayparts.
Posted: 09/23/2011 03:50:54 PM
Air Date: 01/15/2012 Sunday
Start Time: 01:30:00 PM [ET]
Show Name: GOLF
Duration: 00:30:00
Type: New Booking
Message: The 2012 FIRST QUARTER GOLF package is booked on the following dates: 1/15, 2/25, 2/26, 3/3, 3/4, 3/10, 3/11, 3/17, 3/18, 3/24, 3/25, 3/31, and 4/1. Please see contingencies on these dates for further details and impact to other dayparts.
RDRx premium clients will find their existing inventories updated when they next fire up MediaOffice.
All-American Bowl Gets APT Listing
Posted: 09/22/2011 06:24:37 PM
Air Date: 01/07/2012 Saturday
Start Time: 01:00:00 PM [ET]
Show Name: U.S. ARMY ALL-AMERICAN FOOTBALL
Duration: 03:00:00
Type: New Booking
Message: 2012 U.S. ARMY ALL-AMERICAN BOWL is booked. Please see contingencies on this date for further details and impact to other dayparts. Please advise clearance.
My question about their timing of these announcements.. this game has been scheduled for years, and NBC has carried it for at least 5 years in this exact time period. Does NBC wait until the sponsor has signed the contract? Really, I'm curious. Because if stations only sell what is listed in APT, this game wasn't in most inventories until today.
In contrast, RDRx clients have had this game in their inventory non-stop for years.. just like the Macy's Parade and Tournament of Roses Parade. So, if this isn't in your inventory today, you need our assistance.
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Poker After Dark Vanishes on Saturdays, Too
Dawn update: Saturday night's PAD has now been replaced.
I'm going to guess that Heads Up Poker might also not come back next year, but I've yet to see anything to confirm it.
Wondering why this is all so hush hush and sudden? Full Tilt Poker, the sponsor of PAD, is not only being investigated for federal internet gambling practices, but in just the last 48 hours, the US government has claimed FTP is a "Ponzi scheme", with most of the cash players left in their accounts and thought was in reserve having been used for personal purposes by some at FTP.
Until Roberts&Company can figure out to whom they will sell 5.5 hours of NBC time per week, wine snobs can fill up their DVRs with In Wine Country reruns. I'll keep a close eye on APT, as NBC isn't going to be making any noise about this on their own.
I'm going to guess that Heads Up Poker might also not come back next year, but I've yet to see anything to confirm it.
Wondering why this is all so hush hush and sudden? Full Tilt Poker, the sponsor of PAD, is not only being investigated for federal internet gambling practices, but in just the last 48 hours, the US government has claimed FTP is a "Ponzi scheme", with most of the cash players left in their accounts and thought was in reserve having been used for personal purposes by some at FTP.
Until Roberts&Company can figure out to whom they will sell 5.5 hours of NBC time per week, wine snobs can fill up their DVRs with In Wine Country reruns. I'll keep a close eye on APT, as NBC isn't going to be making any noise about this on their own.
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Poker After Dark's Future Uncertain @ NBC
Looks like "In Wine Country" is going to see a lot of air time for a while.
Wednesday - Friday's airings of PAD on NBC have been replaced by encore episodes of the grape-centric feature in RDRx inventories already.
Posted: 09/21/2011 03:06:37 PM
Air Date: 09/21/2011 Wednesday
Start Time: 02:05:00 AM [ET]
Show Name: IN WINE COUNTRY
Duration: 00:30:00
Type: New Booking
Message: IN WINE COUNTRY (A) is booked and replaces first half-hour of POKER AFTER DARK effective Wednesday 9/21 through Friday 9/23. Please see updated format and feed tabs on these dates for complete details. Clearances for IN WINE COUNTRY will be based upon previously advised clearances for POKER AFTER DARK unless advised otherwise
Wednesday - Friday's airings of PAD on NBC have been replaced by encore episodes of the grape-centric feature in RDRx inventories already.
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Whitney & Up All Night Friday Encores Extend Into October
Client inventories were changed within 10 minutes of APT publication.
Thursday, September 15, 2011
SuperBowl Sunday Schedule Surfaces
APT reports NBC's plans for February 5th, including a special Jimmy Fallon show after late local news.
RDRx clients have updated audience estimates already published to their MediaOffice inventory.
RDRx clients have updated audience estimates already published to their MediaOffice inventory.
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
New Sports Special In Three Weeks
Posted: 09/14/2011 11:15:43 AM
Air Date: 10/09/2011 Sunday
Start Time: 04:00:00 PM [ET]
Show Name: NBC SPORTS SPECIALS
Duration: 01:00:00
Type: New Booking
Message: DIAMOND LEAGUE TRACK & FIELD is now booked.
From what it seems, the Sunday airing of Diamond League is the second portion of coverage that began on September 10th. LPM Live+Same demos I saw were mostly Men 50+.
Saturday, September 10, 2011
2012 Golden Globes Booked in APT; Check Your Specials Inventory
If these programs aren't already in your MediaOffice inventory, your station might need our assistance.
Posted: 09/09/2011 02:58:26 PM
Air Date: 01/15/2012 Sunday
Start Time: 08:00:00 PM [ET]
Show Name: NBC SPECIALS
Duration: 03:00:00
Type: New Booking
Message: THE 69TH ANNUAL GOLDEN GLOBES AWARDS is now booked. Please note: This booking overrides all previously issued bookings, formats, and details. Please see individual air date for updated information. Please advise clearance.
Posted: 09/09/2011 02:57:36 PM
Air Date: 01/15/2012 Sunday
Start Time: 07:00:00 PM [ET]
Show Name: NBC SPECIALS
Duration: 01:00:00
Type: New Booking
Message: THE 2012 GOLDEN GLOBE ARRIVALS SHOW is now booked. Please note: This booking overrides all previously issued bookings, formats, and details. Please see individual air date for updated information. Please advise clearance.
Thursday, September 8, 2011
4th Quarter Sports Specials Changes
Maybe it's the old retailer and LSM in me, but if I was selling to my favorite local retailer with targeted customers of Women 25-54 for the Holiday season, I would be all over the NBC Skating Specials in 4th Quarter. In every market, in every November sweep, these specials deliver consistent, bankable audiences.
Premium RDRx clients are being updated now that APT seems to have finished for the day.
Premium RDRx clients are being updated now that APT seems to have finished for the day.
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
This Saturday Night Prime Changes
Posted: 09/06/2011 06:03:41 PM
Air Date: 09/10/2011 Saturday
Start Time: 08:00:00 PM [ET]
Show Name: BEST OF NFL KICKOFF SPECIAL 2011
Duration: 01:00:00
Type: New Booking
Message: BEST OF NFL KICKOFF SPECIAL 2011 (working title) is now booked. This booking overrides all previously issued bookings, formats, and details. Please see individual airdate for updated information. Clearance is assumed based upon previously advised clearance for the 8pm "Who Do You Think You Are".
And Who Do You Think moves to 9pm.
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
POTUS Pushes Prime, Late News and Late Fringe Back Thursday Night
NBC and NFL are trying to make sure the game doesn't get over-run by the President and the GOP reply scheduled for Thursday. So, they're extending the run of the game time for another half hour, pushing everything back, including your local newscast.
Posted: 09/06/2011 04:16:07 PM
Air Date: 09/08/2011 Thursday
Start Time: 11:29:30 PM [ET]
Show Name: LOCAL TIME
Duration: 00:35:00
Type: Time Change
Message: Due to expanded NFL Kick-Off game, Local News begins at 11:29:30pm ET this night. Please see contingencies for further details and impact to other dayparts.
Friday, September 2, 2011
Obama Squeezes Between GOP & NFL Next Thursday Night
Posted: 09/02/2011 04:09:47 PM
Type: Announcements
Message: NBC News will provide a Special Report covering the President's Address to Congress beginning at 7:00pm ET, LIVE to all stations. Coverage will end as soon as possible. Transition to NFL programming will be seamless. Network operations will inform stations of any impact to commercial pods in the NFL Kickoff program via Urgent Messages on Thursday evening. Revised contingencies to follow on Tuesday 9/6.
This means the longer the POTUS speech and GOP rebuttal, the fewer spots (you've already sold) run. If you've got clients running spots in the pre-game special, make-good plans should be on your mind when you get into the station on Tuesday morning. Remember, lag kills.
Friday and Saturday Night Changes This Month
There are several of these changes; see APT for the details.
Here's just one:
RDRx clients have already been updated, a bit later than normal due to a dentist appointment yesterday afternoon. But you won't find this change listed on any of the consumer sites yet. You *do* go to APT several times a day, don't you?
If your NBC station's Prime and Specials inventory hasn't been updated since Wednesday, it's wrong.
Need help? Contact your OneDomain Regional Sales Representative, or click on the box to the right for a Google Voice connection to me.
Here's just one:
Air Date: 09/23/2011 Friday
Start Time: 08:30:00 PM [ET]
Show Name: WHITNEY
Duration: 00:30:00
Type: New Booking
Message: WHITNEY is now booked on 9/23 and 9/30. This booking overrides all previously issued bookings, formats, and details. Please see individual airdate for updated information.
RDRx clients have already been updated, a bit later than normal due to a dentist appointment yesterday afternoon. But you won't find this change listed on any of the consumer sites yet. You *do* go to APT several times a day, don't you?
If your NBC station's Prime and Specials inventory hasn't been updated since Wednesday, it's wrong.
Need help? Contact your OneDomain Regional Sales Representative, or click on the box to the right for a Google Voice connection to me.
Friday, August 26, 2011
Christmas Eve 2011 From The Vatican; No SNL After
Posted: 08/26/2011 12:30:58 PM
Air Date: 12/24/2011 Saturday
Start Time: 11:29:30 PM [ET]
Show Name: CHRISTMAS EVE MASS
Duration: 01:30:30
Type: New Booking
Message: CHRISTMAS EVE MASS FROM ST. PETER'S BASILICA is now booked. Please see contingencies on this day for further details and impact to other dayparts. Please advise clearance.
Looks like Santa won't be seeing Saturday Night Live, Poker or In Wine Country (on TV sets between chimney and tree still playing NBC) on The Night Before Christmas.
This program runs at this same time in each time zone.
Thursday, August 25, 2011
APT Books Bayou Classic
Posted: 08/25/2011 05:35:36 PM
Air Date: 11/26/2011 Saturday
Start Time: 02:30:00 PM [ET]
Show Name: BAYOU CLASSIC: SOUTHERN VS. GRAMBLING
Duration: 03:30:00
Type: New Booking
Message: THE 2011 BAYOU CLASSIC: SOUTHERN VS. GRAMBLING is now booked.
Here's the advance notice from a few weeks ago:
Nothing But Change...: Bayou Classic (not in APT) Scheduled for 11/26
Air Date: 11/26/2011 Saturday
Start Time: 02:30:00 PM [ET]
Show Name: BAYOU CLASSIC: SOUTHERN VS. GRAMBLING
Duration: 03:30:00
Type: New Booking
Message: THE 2011 BAYOU CLASSIC: SOUTHERN VS. GRAMBLING is now booked.
Here's the advance notice from a few weeks ago:
Nothing But Change...: Bayou Classic (not in APT) Scheduled for 11/26
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
NBC Stations: What's In Your Inventory?
Sorry for the awful "Capital One" headline, but it's a real question.
Compare the next two months of NBC's Prime Schedule on APT with what's in your station's current inventory. (Yes, we have access to APT here.)
If you aren't happy with what you see in your MediaOffice inventory, or don't even want to look because you know already, it may be time to call a fellow broadcaster who can help.
It's not your fault. Look to the right and see how often NBC changes Prime programming schedules. Hundreds of times each year, NBC moves your inventory around with little time or notice in advance.
You almost need someone whose full-time job it is to watch your back. But you can't afford that, can you?
Yes, you can.
Compare the next two months of NBC's Prime Schedule on APT with what's in your station's current inventory. (Yes, we have access to APT here.)
If you aren't happy with what you see in your MediaOffice inventory, or don't even want to look because you know already, it may be time to call a fellow broadcaster who can help.
It's not your fault. Look to the right and see how often NBC changes Prime programming schedules. Hundreds of times each year, NBC moves your inventory around with little time or notice in advance.
You almost need someone whose full-time job it is to watch your back. But you can't afford that, can you?
Yes, you can.
Saturday, August 20, 2011
Chattanooga Data Arrives...
It's too soon to tell for sure, but this might be the best July book in years for the RDRx premium client in Chattanooga, WRCB.
While creating new July-based selling book estimates to be used during what remains of this summer and for all of next summer, I'm also tweaking September prime and specials audience estimates and triple checking hiatus dates.
Premium clients of RDRx services get competitive Master Planners, including customized audience estimates in quarterly selling books with rationale. These planners include specials and hiatus dates.
If you're a MediaOffice TV station, and you would like this kind of assistance, just click on the Google Voice icon over to the right.. I'm at my desk right now.
While creating new July-based selling book estimates to be used during what remains of this summer and for all of next summer, I'm also tweaking September prime and specials audience estimates and triple checking hiatus dates.
Premium clients of RDRx services get competitive Master Planners, including customized audience estimates in quarterly selling books with rationale. These planners include specials and hiatus dates.
If you're a MediaOffice TV station, and you would like this kind of assistance, just click on the Google Voice icon over to the right.. I'm at my desk right now.
Friday, August 19, 2011
NHL Day After Thanksgiving: Detroit @ Boston
Air Date: 11/25/2011 Friday
Start Time: 01:00:00 PM [ET]
Show Name: NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE
Duration: 03:00:00
Type: Announcements
Message: Teams announced for Exposure #1: Detroit @ Boston.
Start Time: 01:00:00 PM [ET]
Show Name: NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE
Duration: 03:00:00
Type: Announcements
Message: Teams announced for Exposure #1: Detroit @ Boston.
Thursday, August 18, 2011
Thanksgiving and New Year's Eve Specials Officially Booked
NBC has repeated the same basic schedule for these days for the past 7 or so years, so there's no mystery about today's official booking in APT.
OneDomain RDRx premium clients have had these programs in inventory since last year.
OneDomain RDRx premium clients have had these programs in inventory since last year.
Sunday, August 14, 2011
Basic NBC Prime and Specials Inventory Listings Now Available
If you're a regular here, you know RDRx Premium clients use the RDRx service as an outsourced replacement for a full-time Research Director. But for those stations without any kind of research staffing, internal or otherwise, there are still times the MediaOffice system must be maintained by the client.
Four times a year, even the smallest TV station has to update their ratings when sweeps data is released. During the remainder of August, Nielsen subscribing stations in nearly all DMAs will be installing July 2011 survey data, which has just started to be released on August 13th.
MediaOffice NBC TV station clients who would like a current version of either the Eastern or Central Time Zone versions of NBC TV primetime shows and specials should contact their OneDomain Regional Sales Managers.
For DIY stations, this information is at No Charge through August. There are nearly 100 lines of prime programs and specials, including Fall Premiere dates and special events.
If you want this inventory installed on your station's MediaOffice system, customized service is available at extra cost. And, if you want Selling Book estimates, we provide those as well.
Four times a year, even the smallest TV station has to update their ratings when sweeps data is released. During the remainder of August, Nielsen subscribing stations in nearly all DMAs will be installing July 2011 survey data, which has just started to be released on August 13th.
MediaOffice NBC TV station clients who would like a current version of either the Eastern or Central Time Zone versions of NBC TV primetime shows and specials should contact their OneDomain Regional Sales Managers.
For DIY stations, this information is at No Charge through August. There are nearly 100 lines of prime programs and specials, including Fall Premiere dates and special events.
If you want this inventory installed on your station's MediaOffice system, customized service is available at extra cost. And, if you want Selling Book estimates, we provide those as well.
Friday, August 12, 2011
Labor Day Prime Changes
L&O:CI and Harry's Law are replaced by a two hour AGT and a Dateline special.
Clients have already been updated and published.
Clients have already been updated and published.
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
Tournament of Roses Parade on January 2nd
With New Year's Eve falling on a Saturday night, those who party too much will have two days to recover. If they sleep through New Years Day and wake on Monday morning, they'll find the Rose Parade on NBC.. (and lots of other places, too)
It's live to all time zones, so those who are on PST will be watching at 8am.
It's live to all time zones, so those who are on PST will be watching at 8am.
Air Date: 01/02/2012 Monday
Start Time: 11:00:00 AM [ET]
Show Name: TOURNAMENT OF ROSES PARADE
Duration: 02:00:00
Type: New Booking
Message: TOURNAMENT OF ROSES PARADE 2012 is now booked
Friday, August 5, 2011
October Sports Specials Change
NBC began posting a series of changes about 20 minutes ago, but it may continue this afternoon. I'll make these changes on RDRx Premiere client inventories later today.
Thursday, August 4, 2011
Kickoff Special on 9/8 Extends 30 mins, adds 14 Local Avails
The NFL Kickoff Special on Thursday 9/8 is expanding by 30-mins and will now start at 7:30pm ET. Stations will receive 14 local units in this incremental half-hour plus 3 local units in both NFL Pre-Season games (8/21 & 8/28) at the end of the 1st Quarter of play (note: format tab for these 2 games will be updated by 9:30am this morning).
Clients being updated now.
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
Monday, August 1, 2011
Smash and The Voice in Inventory
NBC has officially booked these programs, although they've not told us what will run in those time periods in January. Already in inventory.
Bayou Classic (not in APT) Scheduled for 11/26
http://www.nola.com/bayouclassic/index.ssf/2011/07/nbc_to_broadcast_bayou_classic.html
NBC Sports announced Tuesday that it will broadcast the State Farm Bayou Classic college football game between Southern University and Grambling in the Superdome through the 2012 game. This year’s contest will be played on Saturday, Nov. 26.
As part of the agreement, State Farm has extended its title sponsorship of the game.
NBC has broadcast the Bayou Classic, that takes place annually on Thanksgiving weekend, since 1991.
Partial NHL Schedule Announced
After COB on Friday, NBC posted the first batch of NHL games, including a brand-new event scheduled the day after Thanksgiving.
Premiere clients are being updated now.
Premiere clients are being updated now.
Friday, July 29, 2011
This Sunday's Today Show Has More Local Inventory?
Posted: 07/29/2011 03:14:14 PM
Air Date: 07/31/2011 Sunday
Start Time: 08:00:00 AM [ET]
Show Name: SUN TODAY SHOW
Duration: 01:00:00
Type: Announcements
Message: FORMAT NOTE FOR SUNDAY 7/31/11: There will be no Network commercials in Pod #5 and Pod #6 this week. Please cue off the :15 Net Promo. Please see Timings tab for details.
Hey, they did give the East Coast folks a full 105 minutes to act. Mountain and Pacific Time Zones? Better check for yourself before staying late on a Friday afternoon before the last July weekend..
Thursday, July 28, 2011
Sunday, September 4th Announced
Air Date: 09/04/2011 Sunday
Start Time: 08:15:00 PM [ET]
Show Name: NBC MOVIE OF THE WEEK
Duration: 02:45:00
Type: New Booking
Message: NBC MOVIE OF THE WEEK: INDIANA JONES AND THE KINGDOM OF THE CRYSTAL SKULL is now booked.
A seventy-five minute Dateline precedes this.
Sports Title Change for Next Weekend
Posted: 07/28/2011 11:07:39 AM
Air Date: 08/07/2011 Sunday
Start Time: 04:00:00 PM [ET]
Show Name: GOLF
Duration: 01:00:00
Type: Title Change
Message: PROGRAM TITLE CHANGE: Training for Tahoe.
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Five Nights of August Prime Changed Today
Posted: 07/27/2011 02:02:02 PM
Air Date: 08/14/2011 Sunday
Start Time: 08:00:00 PM [ET]
Show Name: MINUTE TO WIN IT
Air Date: 08/07/2011 Sunday
Start Time: 09:00:00 PM [ET]
Show Name: THE MARRIAGE REF
Air Date: 08/07/2011 Sunday
Start Time: 08:00:00 PM [ET]
Show Name: IT'S WORTH WHAT?
Air Date: 08/08/2011 Monday
Start Time: 08:00:00 PM [ET]
Show Name: AMERICA'S GOT TALENT
Duration: 02:00:00
Type: New Booking
Message: AMERICA'S GOT TALENT is booked 8/8, 8/15, and 8/29.
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
America Remembers: Three Hours on Sunday AM 9/11/11
Posted: 07/26/2011 12:39:25 PM
Air Date: 09/11/2011 Sunday
Start Time: 08:00:00 AM [ET]
Show Name: 9/11 ... AMERICA REMEMBERS
Duration: 03:00:00
Type: New Booking
Message: 9/11 ... AMERICA REMEMBERS is now booked. Please see contingencies for additional details.
New NFL Game Scheduled for Sunday, August 21st
CHARGERS AT COWBOYS PRESEASON GAME ON SUNDAY, AUG. 21 ADDED TO NBC'S PRESEASON SCHEDULE
Chargers-Cowboys Replaces Hall of Fame Game for NBC
NEW YORK - July 26, 2011 - The NFL announced today that the San Diego Chargers at Dallas Cowboys preseason game has been moved from Saturday, Aug. 20 to Sunday, Aug. 21, and will now be televised nationally on NBC beginning at 8 p.m. ET.
On Monday, the league cancelled the Pro Football Hall of Fame game, which was previously scheduled to be broadcast on NBC on Sunday, Aug. 7.
NBC's second preseason game features the Oakland Raiders hosting Drew Brees and the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, Aug. 28 also at 8 p.m. ET.
The NFL will open the regular season with NFL Kickoff on NBC, Thursday, Sept. 8, with a matchup of the last two Super Bowl Champions as the Packers host the Saints from Lambeau Field. The season concludes on NBC with Super Bowl XLVI from Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Feb. 5, 2012.
Al Michaels (play-by-play), Cris Collinsworth (analyst) return to call all the "Sunday Night Football" games joined this year by Michele Tafoya (sideline reporter).
Monday, July 25, 2011
President Speaks, So NBC Changes Programming Tonight
Sigh.
Posted: 07/25/2011 05:42:57 PM
Air Date: 07/25/2011 Monday
Start Time: 09:00:00 PM [ET]
Show Name: IT'S WORTH WHAT?
Duration: 01:00:00
Type: New Booking
Message: IT'S WORTH WHAT? is now booked and replaces L&O: CRIMINAL INTENT. Please note: This booking overrides all previously issued bookings, formats, and details. Please see individual air date for updated information.
Thursday, July 21, 2011
NFL's Goodell Cancels Hall of Fame on August 7th Despite Deal
COLLEGE PARK, Ga. (AP) — NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says the Hall of Fame game between St. Louis and Chicago has been canceled despite owners voting in favor of a tentative deal to end the lockout, pending player approval.
The Rams and Bears originally were scheduled to open their training camps this weekend and play in the Hall of Fame game to open the preseason schedule on Aug. 7 in Canton, Ohio.
Goodell says Thursday that the Hall of Fame induction ceremonies will go on as planned but says "the time is just too short" to have the teams prepare and play the game as scheduled.
I'll put TBA in there now, and will watch in the morning to see what NBC will do.
Friday PM note: NBC has reinstated normal time period programming; AGT and Marriage Ref.
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Tomorrow Night Prime Changes!
Yep, Minute To Win It has been yanked for the first hour of prime tomorrow.
RDRx client inventories and estimates were updated within 10 minutes of this announcement.
Since I no longer get love notes from NBC, I guess I can point out this doesn't give Traffic any time at all, let alone sales.
Next morning update: Wednesday morning's TV By The Numbers says the premiere of this show last night delivered 20% better than last summer's time period average.
Posted: 07/19/2011 04:15:28 PM
Air Date: 07/20/2011 Wednesday
Start Time: 08:00:00 PM [ET]
Show Name: IT'S WORTH WHAT?
Duration: 01:00:00
Type: New Booking
Message: IT'S WORTH WHAT? is now booked. Please note: This booking overrides all previously issued bookings, formats, and details. Please see individual air date for updated information.
RDRx client inventories and estimates were updated within 10 minutes of this announcement.
Since I no longer get love notes from NBC, I guess I can point out this doesn't give Traffic any time at all, let alone sales.
Next morning update: Wednesday morning's TV By The Numbers says the premiere of this show last night delivered 20% better than last summer's time period average.
Monday, July 18, 2011
Labor Day Weekend Movie Changes Again
Posted: 07/18/2011 10:07:59 AM
Air Date: 09/03/2011 Saturday
Start Time: 08:00:00 PM [ET]
Show Name: NBC MOVIE OF THE WEEK
Duration: 02:00:00
Type: Title Change
Message: 'GAME TIME: TACKLING THE PAST' replaces previous title.
Thursday, July 14, 2011
Hmm.. Does NBC Really Mean Thursday?
Since they have posted in APT2Go other Thursday programming, I'm guessing they meant Wednesday. But who knows? Only the Meatball@30 Rock*.
Update @ 9:57a: Looking at the full version of APT, I see they've cleared out all three hours of Wednesday, September 14th, which is now TBA. My guess is that will be the night for the America's Got Talent finale, which was the lead-in to these programs until today. I've put a number of those options in RDRx inventory, so when 30Rock decides, we'll be better prepared.
Update a few hours later with NEW DATES:
From the internal name GE folks used to give the world famous GE logo.. as in, "Don't Dirty The Meatball!"
Update @ 9:57a: Looking at the full version of APT, I see they've cleared out all three hours of Wednesday, September 14th, which is now TBA. My guess is that will be the night for the America's Got Talent finale, which was the lead-in to these programs until today. I've put a number of those options in RDRx inventory, so when 30Rock decides, we'll be better prepared.
Posted: 07/14/2011 10:22:13 AM
Air Date: 09/15/2011 Thursday
Start Time: 09:30:30 PM [ET]
Show Name: FREE AGENTS
Duration: 00:29:30
Type: New Booking
Message: FREE AGENTS is now booked. Please note: This booking overrides all previously issued bookings, formats, and details. Please see individual air date for updated information. Posted: 07/14/2011 10:20:46 AM
Air Date: 09/15/2011 Thursday
Start Time: 08:30:00 PM [ET]
Show Name: UP ALL NIGHT
Duration: 00:30:00
Type: New Booking
Message: UP ALL NIGHT is now booked. Please note: This booking overrides all previously issued bookings, formats, and details. Please see individual air date for updated information.
Update a few hours later with NEW DATES:
Posted: 07/14/2011 02:14:28 PM
Air Date: 09/14/2011 Wednesday
Start Time: 10:30:30 PM [ET]
Show Name: FREE AGENTS
Duration: 00:29:30
Type: New Booking
Message: FREE AGENTS is now booked. Please note: This booking overrides all previously issued bookings, formats, and details. Please see individual air date for updated information.
Posted: 07/14/2011 02:12:11 PM
Air Date: 09/14/2011 Wednesday
Start Time: 10:00:00 PM [ET]
Show Name: UP ALL NIGHT
Duration: 00:30:30
Type: New Booking
Message: UP ALL NIGHT is now booked. Please note: This booking overrides all previously issued bookings, formats, and details. Please see individual air date for updated information.
From the internal name GE folks used to give the world famous GE logo.. as in, "Don't Dirty The Meatball!"
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
WWE Wrestlemania with Snooki Booked 8/13
Posted: 07/13/2011 01:24:03 PM
Air Date: 08/13/2011 Saturday
Start Time: 09:00:00 PM [ET]
Show Name: WRESTLEMANIA: THE WORLD PREMIERE
Duration: 01:00:00
Type: New Booking
Message: WRESTLEMANIA: THE WORLD PREMIERE is now booked. Please note: This booking overrides all previously issued bookings, formats, and details. Please see individual air date for updated information.
This has already been changed in RDRx client inventories, which have been published already. Yes, I'm fast.
Air Date: 08/13/2011 Saturday
Start Time: 09:00:00 PM [ET]
Show Name: WRESTLEMANIA: THE WORLD PREMIERE
Duration: 01:00:00
Type: New Booking
Message: WRESTLEMANIA: THE WORLD PREMIERE is now booked. Please note: This booking overrides all previously issued bookings, formats, and details. Please see individual air date for updated information.
This has already been changed in RDRx client inventories, which have been published already. Yes, I'm fast.
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
ALMA Awards Fill Friday, Sept 16th
This fills the first hour, previously TBA, before the new season begins for all the networks in earnest a few days later.
Monday, July 11, 2011
"Love Bites" the Dust; SVU Fills The Gap
Posted: 07/11/2011 06:04:42 PM
Air Date: 07/28/2011 Thursday
Start Time: 10:00:00 PM [ET]
Show Name: LAW & ORDER: SPECIAL VICTIMS UNIT
Duration: 00:59:30
Type: New Booking
Message: LAW & ORDER: SPECIAL VICTIMS UNIT is booked 7/28 thru 9/1 and 9/15. Please note: This booking overrides all previously issued bookings, formats, and details. Please see individual air date for updated information.
Air Date: 07/28/2011 Thursday
Start Time: 10:00:00 PM [ET]
Show Name: LAW & ORDER: SPECIAL VICTIMS UNIT
Duration: 00:59:30
Type: New Booking
Message: LAW & ORDER: SPECIAL VICTIMS UNIT is booked 7/28 thru 9/1 and 9/15. Please note: This booking overrides all previously issued bookings, formats, and details. Please see individual air date for updated information.
Golf, Winter and Adventure Sports Changes in Summer and Fall
Late Friday evening, NBC APT added several new programs to their sports line-up, including a number of golf-related specials.
RDRx clients are being updated now.
RDRx clients are being updated now.
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
NBC Premiere Dates Announced
NBC ANNOUNCES SERIES PREMIERE DATES FOR FALL 2011 SCHEDULE
UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. - July 6, 2011 - NBC announced today the premieres of its new Fall 2011 primetime schedule beginning Tuesday, September 13 with new episodes of "Parenthood" -- following the final performance episode of "America's Got Talent" -- and continuing the week of September 19 with the Monday debuts of "The Sing-Off" and new drama "The Playboy Club" on that date
On Wednesday, September 14, the new comedies "Up All Night" (10-10:30 p.m. ET) and "Free Agents" (10:30-11 p.m. ET) will debut out of their respective time periods following the season finale of "America's Got Talent." Both series also will premiere in their regular time periods with their second original episodes on Wednesday, September 21 (8-8:30 p.m. ET and 8:30-9 p.m. ET, respectively).
The debuts also include the network's other highly anticipated new series -- "Prime Suspect," "Whitney" and "Grimm" -- that will continue through October 21 when NBC rolls out its Friday-night lineup that includes "Grimm" (9-10 p.m. ET).
In addition, the start of the regular season of "Sunday Night Football" will debut on Thursday, September 8 and resume on its regular night on Sunday, September 11 (8-11:30 p.m. ET). "Football Night in America" premieres during the regular season on Sunday, September 11 (7-8 p.m. ET).
Following are the premiere dates for NBC's Fall 2011 primetime schedule (all times ET; new shows are in upper case):
Thursday, September 8
8-8:30 p.m. "NFL Kickoff Special 2011" (regular season)
8:30-11 p.m. "Sunday Night Football" (regular season)
Sunday, September 11
7-8 p.m. "Football Night in America" (regular season)
8-11:30 p.m. "Sunday Night Football"
Tuesday, September 13
10-11 p.m. "Parenthood"
Wednesday, September 14
8-10 p.m. "America's Got Talent" (season finale)
10-10:30 p.m. "UP ALL NIGHT"
10:30-11 p.m. "FREE AGENTS"
Monday, September 19
8-10 p.m. "The Sing-Off"
10-11 p.m. "THE PLAYBOY CLUB"
Tuesday, September 20
8-10 p.m. "The Biggest Loser"
Wednesday, September 21
8-8:30 p.m. "UP ALL NIGHT" (regular time period debut with original episode)
8:30-9 p.m. "FREE AGENTS" (regular time period debut with original episode)
9-10 p.m. "Harry's Law"
10-11 p.m. "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit"
Thursday, September 22
8-8:30 p.m. "Community
8:30-9 p.m. "Parks and Recreation"
9-9:30 p.m. "The Office"
9:30-10 p.m. "WHITNEY"
10-11 p.m. "PRIME SUSPECT"
Friday, September 23
9-11 p.m. "Dateline NBC"
Friday, October 21
8-9 p.m. "Chuck"
9-10 p.m. "GRIMM"
10-11 p.m. "Dateline NBC"
Saturday, September 24
8-9 p.m. "Harry's Law" (Repeat)
9-10 p.m. "Prime Suspect" (Repeat)
10-11 p.m. "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" (Repeat)
NBC clients are being updated now.
2018 Winter Olympics In South Korea
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
Say Goodbye to Wimbledon on NBC
http://www.miamiherald.com/2011/07/05/2300368/wimbledon-coverage-goes-from-nbc.html
ESPN Acquires All Wimbledon Live U.S. TV Rights Including Singles Finals
Twelve-Year Agreement Starting in 2012
ESPN has acquired the exclusive U.S. television rights to live action from The Championships, Wimbledon, including both the Ladies' and Gentlemen's Singles Finals, in a 12-year agreement with the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club beginning in 2012. Comprehensive coverage from start to finish across a variety of platforms will result in more tennis for fans and all of it live.
ESPN will present Wimbledon on its multimedia array of platforms, including both ESPN and ESPN2 simultaneously the second Monday-Wednesday. This will allow for expanded coverage of the Round of 16 and live telecasts of all quarterfinals. ESPN will televise the semifinals and finals. ESPN on ABC will broadcast a three-hour highlights show on the "middle Sunday" of the tournament, and will reair the finals on a same-day basis at 3 p.m. ET.
In addition to the newly acquired rights, all of ESPN's existing coverage will continue -- television, broadband, mobile, and other rights in the U.S., Latin America and Canada (through 2021). Since 2003, ESPN networks have aired approximately 100 hours annually - with another 650 on ESPN3.com, primarily on weekdays and capped by one Ladies' and one Gentlemen's semifinal. Through 2023, the television schedule will increase to more than 140 hours, including full live national coverage of the semifinals and finals. ESPN3.com's schedule will expand to 750 hours, also with the semifinals and finals presented live.
ESPN Acquires All Wimbledon Live U.S. TV Rights Including Singles Finals
Twelve-Year Agreement Starting in 2012
ESPN has acquired the exclusive U.S. television rights to live action from The Championships, Wimbledon, including both the Ladies' and Gentlemen's Singles Finals, in a 12-year agreement with the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club beginning in 2012. Comprehensive coverage from start to finish across a variety of platforms will result in more tennis for fans and all of it live.
ESPN will present Wimbledon on its multimedia array of platforms, including both ESPN and ESPN2 simultaneously the second Monday-Wednesday. This will allow for expanded coverage of the Round of 16 and live telecasts of all quarterfinals. ESPN will televise the semifinals and finals. ESPN on ABC will broadcast a three-hour highlights show on the "middle Sunday" of the tournament, and will reair the finals on a same-day basis at 3 p.m. ET.
In addition to the newly acquired rights, all of ESPN's existing coverage will continue -- television, broadband, mobile, and other rights in the U.S., Latin America and Canada (through 2021). Since 2003, ESPN networks have aired approximately 100 hours annually - with another 650 on ESPN3.com, primarily on weekdays and capped by one Ladies' and one Gentlemen's semifinal. Through 2023, the television schedule will increase to more than 140 hours, including full live national coverage of the semifinals and finals. ESPN3.com's schedule will expand to 750 hours, also with the semifinals and finals presented live.
Thursday, June 30, 2011
G4's ANW Hits NBC on 8/22
With Fear Factor coming back to NBC, G4's own take on reality-show machismo will see some Peacock NBCU time on Monday, the 22nd of August. Earlier episodes of American Ninja Warrior will be running on G4 between now and then.
Dew Sports Specials Skate Around Summer Schedule
Lots (sixteen different programs)of changes in July, August and September for NBC Sports Specials, announced late last night and early this morning.
Clients are being updated now.
Clients are being updated now.
Monday, June 27, 2011
WRCB: Local Television News Done Right
What happens to a local news audience when an "Act of God" life-changing event like tornadoes and floods first hit, then the community begins to recover in the first weeks, then gains it's feet and moves on in life?
My client WRCB now has the opportunity to examine the fruits of their own news-gathering labors during a time of great difficulty. On the eve of the first day of May Sweeps, storms ripped through their community. The weeks of recovery following fell within the May Sweeps, giving us this unique view.
Even after a quarter-century of looking at diary-based results, I was shocked to see the huge increase in young adult viewing SHARE increases for WRCB. Other stations in the market lost this share.
Normally, I have little use for July Sweeps, as stations know they are not kind to network prime and will be used against them in negotiations. But this year, the July 2012 Sweep will provide invaluable data on how WRCB can keep those new, young viewers.
My client WRCB now has the opportunity to examine the fruits of their own news-gathering labors during a time of great difficulty. On the eve of the first day of May Sweeps, storms ripped through their community. The weeks of recovery following fell within the May Sweeps, giving us this unique view.
Even after a quarter-century of looking at diary-based results, I was shocked to see the huge increase in young adult viewing SHARE increases for WRCB. Other stations in the market lost this share.
Normally, I have little use for July Sweeps, as stations know they are not kind to network prime and will be used against them in negotiations. But this year, the July 2012 Sweep will provide invaluable data on how WRCB can keep those new, young viewers.
Thursday, June 23, 2011
Weekend Changes for NBC Prime
NBC changed Saturdays in August and September again, and once I find the May2011 data on WRCB's server, I'll include that in their update.
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Well, Nielsen Changes Their Mind Again
Yep, Chattanooga data will be released late tonight or early tomorrow morning.
My premiere client, WRCB, will have full updates for their own inventory, and for competitive stations, within 8 working hours of that time.
My premiere client, WRCB, will have full updates for their own inventory, and for competitive stations, within 8 working hours of that time.
Many Southern Markets Data Delayed By Nielsen
After we asked Nielsen yesterday why we weren't getting certain markets as scheduled, we were told yesterday by Nielsen that "on June 2nd, notice was posted.." etc.
This delay is obviously because of the horrific weather that ripped through the deep south in the first week of the May Sweeps. Diary-based research doesn't work when the mailbox is gone, and the postman doesn't come by anymore.
Well, my clients were just told on Friday. That's not June 2nd. I found out yesterday.
Speaking with sales managers yesterday in both Birmingham and Chattanooga, I discovered some stations in Birmingham may not want the book issued at all, and Chattanooga has been told to wait at least 10 more days for data.
This huge delay is what gives me the ability to offer the beta special below.
This delay is obviously because of the horrific weather that ripped through the deep south in the first week of the May Sweeps. Diary-based research doesn't work when the mailbox is gone, and the postman doesn't come by anymore.
Well, my clients were just told on Friday. That's not June 2nd. I found out yesterday.
Speaking with sales managers yesterday in both Birmingham and Chattanooga, I discovered some stations in Birmingham may not want the book issued at all, and Chattanooga has been told to wait at least 10 more days for data.
This huge delay is what gives me the ability to offer the beta special below.
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Stanley Cup Game 7 Tomorrow Night!
In what should be the highest rated NHL game of the year, Wednesday night will see the final game in the Stanley Cup.
Although neither the game nor future Wednesday night programming are mentioned in APT, I'll be "hiatusing" regular prime for this Wednesday, and RDRx clients will find Game Seven already in Specials Inventory... only this time, it won't have a Question Mark in the name.
11:30a Update: Affiliate traffic and sales will be preempting next Wednesday's SVU encore with an AmGtTalent hour. RDRx clients already have updated inventory and estimates in their MediaOffice systems.
Although neither the game nor future Wednesday night programming are mentioned in APT, I'll be "hiatusing" regular prime for this Wednesday, and RDRx clients will find Game Seven already in Specials Inventory... only this time, it won't have a Question Mark in the name.
11:30a Update: Affiliate traffic and sales will be preempting next Wednesday's SVU encore with an AmGtTalent hour. RDRx clients already have updated inventory and estimates in their MediaOffice systems.
Thursday, June 9, 2011
NBC Summer Changes for Friends With Benefits
Just announced in the last few minutes on APT2Go, Friends With Benefits appears on Friday nights in August, even though they announced just yesterday it would run on Saturday.
More changes still coming.. I've seen new stuff three times today.
Every single local NBC station now has to make programming grids, inventory lines and audience estimate changes, now, again.
If you don't have a full time Research Director and you subscribe to MediaOffice, I can make those changes for you. Just call.
Added several hours later: Here's FutonCritic's coverage.
More changes still coming.. I've seen new stuff three times today.
Every single local NBC station now has to make programming grids, inventory lines and audience estimate changes, now, again.
If you don't have a full time Research Director and you subscribe to MediaOffice, I can make those changes for you. Just call.
Added several hours later: Here's FutonCritic's coverage.
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Stanley Cup Game #5 Friday Night
Bruins won last night, so a Game 5 will be needed this Friday night.
What does your station's MediaOffice inventory say?
What does your station's MediaOffice inventory say?
Thursday, June 2, 2011
Minute To Win It Replaced In Late June
Yep, that first hour of prime on Wednesdays has changed.
RDRx clients already have replacement programming in their MediaOffice inventory and new estimates... which are much easier to sell than MinToWin.
RDRx clients already have replacement programming in their MediaOffice inventory and new estimates... which are much easier to sell than MinToWin.
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
The Voice Gets Post SuperBowl Slot @ 2/5/12
Posted: 05/31/2011 03:45:37 PM
Type: Announcements
Message: NBC will broadcast a special hour-long episode of "The Voice" following the network's exclusive coverage of Super Bowl XLVI on Sunday, February 5, 2012 (10-11pm ET; time approximate). Program scheduling information and format details will appear in APT at a later date.
Type: Announcements
Message: NBC will broadcast a special hour-long episode of "The Voice" following the network's exclusive coverage of Super Bowl XLVI on Sunday, February 5, 2012 (10-11pm ET; time approximate). Program scheduling information and format details will appear in APT at a later date.
Friday, May 27, 2011
Late Summer Appears in APT2Go
Perhaps someone was trying to get out of 30 Rock early for the three four day weekend, because late last night, NBC posted a good number of previously unconfirmed summer reruns. After I have another cup of coffee, I'll see exactly if this has any effect on existing inventories.
Added several hours later:
Whew.. there were a lot more changes than I thought.. July and August prime look much different than they did yesterday. Happily, RDRx clients already now up to date with all announced NBC summer and fall programming.
If you're an NBC station using MediaOffice, I could be helping you, too.
Added several hours later:
Whew.. there were a lot more changes than I thought.. July and August prime look much different than they did yesterday. Happily, RDRx clients already now up to date with all announced NBC summer and fall programming.
If you're an NBC station using MediaOffice, I could be helping you, too.
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Love In The Wild Pushed Back To June 29th
Well, this is interesting.
Wed 10pm on June 8th: AGT rerun hour.
Wed 10pm June 15-22, L&O:SVU returns for a swan song of CM.
Now, the premiere for Love In The Wild is June 29th.
Wed 10pm on June 8th: AGT rerun hour.
Wed 10pm June 15-22, L&O:SVU returns for a swan song of CM.
Now, the premiere for Love In The Wild is June 29th.
NBC : NHL & Prime Changes Next Week
With a little breathing room for traffic and sales!
Game 1: Wed 8-11p EDT.
Game Wednesday blows out previously scheduled Min To Win, AGT hour and Love In The Wild* premiere.
*APT still shows episode 102 airing on June 8th, but I think that will be changed to 101.
Already published to inventory and estimates of client RDRx stations.
Game 1: Wed 8-11p EDT.
Game Wednesday blows out previously scheduled Min To Win, AGT hour and Love In The Wild* premiere.
*APT still shows episode 102 airing on June 8th, but I think that will be changed to 101.
Already published to inventory and estimates of client RDRx stations.
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Stanley Cup: First Game Monday or Wednesday?
Posted: 05/25/2011 09:48:01 AM
Message: NHL STANELY CUP FINALS REVISED MOVE UP SCENARIOS (AS OF 5/25): Last night, Vancouver closed out San Jose with a win in double OT. As such, we will know the Stanley Cup Final schedule at the conclusion of the game tonight. If Boston wins, Game 1 will be Monday in Vancouver. If Tampa wins, Game 1 will be Wednesday in Vancouver.
Friday, May 20, 2011
Christmas Day NFL Game Confirmed
From APT posting late last night:
Christmas Night in Green Bay? Oh baby, it's gonna be cold there.
Football Night In America (7:00-apx. 8:15pm ET) (LIVE ACROSS); NBC Sunday Night Football: Chicago Bears @ Green Bay Packers (apx. 8:15pm -11:30pm ET) (LIVE ACROSS) **FLEX WEEK** Sunday, December 25, 2011
Christmas Night in Green Bay? Oh baby, it's gonna be cold there.
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Stanley Cup Schedules Still Preliminary
NBC Sports and the NHL are finalizing the Stanley Cup move-up scenarios. We anticipate releasing details by the end of the week. As of now, the earliest possible start date of the Stanley Cup Finals (Game #1) is Sat. May 28th on NBC. That would require both East and West Conference Finals to be concluded in 4 games. More information as it becomes available.
Monday, May 16, 2011
Fall and Winter Prime Inventory & Estimates Ready!
RDRx clients now have a totally updated Prime inventory in MediaOffice, along with just-published selling book audience estimates with full rationale for 3rd Quarter 2011, 4th Quarter 2011, and 1st Quarter 2012.
Does your station's sales team have the ability to provide 4th Quarter NBC Prime Avails today?
WRCB does.
Does your station's sales team have the ability to provide 4th Quarter NBC Prime Avails today?
WRCB does.
Upfront Happens Early for NBC
WITH A COMMITMENT TO INNOVATION, STRATEGIC POSITIONING AND SEASON-LONG STRENGTH, NBC REVEALS ITS 2011-12 PRIMETIME SCHEDULE
Fall and Mid-Season Lineups Feature New Dramas "Smash," "Prime Suspect," "The Playboy Club," "Awake," "Grimm" and "The Firm"
New Comedies Are "Up All Night," "Whitney," "Are You There, Vodka? It's Me, Chelsea," "Free Agents," "Best Friends Forever" and "Bent"
NEW YORK CITY -- May 15, 2011 -- NBC has introduced its 2011-12 primetime schedule, showcasing six new dramas and six new comedies from a roster of renowned hit-makers that includes Steven Spielberg, Lorne Michaels, Brian Grazer, Tom Werner, John Grisham and Peter Berg, among many others.
The season's new dramas are "Smash," "Prime Suspect," "The Playboy Club," "Awake," "Grimm" and "The Firm"; and the new comedies are "Up All Night," "Whitney," "Are You There, Vodka? It's Me, Chelsea," "Free Agents," "Best Friends Forever" and "Bent."
Returning shows include "Parenthood," "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit," "Harry's Law," "Chuck" (for its fifth and final season of 13 episodes), "Community," "Parks and Recreation," "The Office," "30 Rock" and "Dateline NBC." Among next season's returning alternative series are "The Voice," "The Sing-Off," "The Celebrity Apprentice" and "The Biggest Loser," each in two-hour formats.
The new lineup combines schedule stability with strategic changes that position the network for future growth. Key facets of the schedule include a new hour of comedy with the Wednesday debuts of "Up All Night" (8-8:30 p.m. ET) and "Free Agents" (8:30-9 p.m. ET) and an update to NBC's critically acclaimed Thursday lineup with the premieres this fall of the new comedy "Whitney" (9:30-10 p.m. ET) and the first-year drama "Prime Suspect" (10-11 p.m. ET). In addition, NBC has made a strong commitment to original scripted programming on Friday nights with the pairing of "Chuck" (8-9 p.m. ET) in its climactic season with the new drama "Grimm" (9-10 p.m. ET).
The #1 new series of the current season, "The Voice," returns at mid-season on Monday nights (8-10 p.m. ET) and will serve as the lead-in to the new musical drama "Smash" (10-11 p.m. ET). In the fall on Mondays from 8-10 p.m. ET will be another growing NBC reality success, "The Sing-Off," now in a weekly format following its strong December showings of the past two years.
Additional details unveiled in today's announcement include a run of uninterrupted originals for "30 Rock" starting at mid-season and a post-football Sunday lineup of "Dateline NBC" (7-8 p.m. ET), "The Celebrity Apprentice" (8-10 p.m. ET) and the new drama "The Firm" (10-11 p.m. ET). Additional new series ready for mid-season include the drama "Awake" and the comedies "Are You There, Vodka? It's Me, Chelsea," "Best Friends Forever" and "Bent."
The announcements were made by Bob Greenblatt, Chairman, NBC Entertainment.
"Next season begins the rebuilding of the NBC primetime schedule, and our goal is to reinvigorate our audience with a line-up of appointment television that includes our best returning shows and a variety of innovative and attention-getting new series. We'll be placing a great deal of emphasis on how we launch each one of our programs and on maximizing the network's strengths throughout the fall and well into mid-season," said Greenblatt. "Considering it's only been three months since new management took over, I'm very pleased with what has resulted from a very strong pilot season. And with a powerful new asset like 'The Voice' already in hand, we go into the 2011-12 season with cautious but incredible optimism."
NBC FALL 2011-12 SCHEDULE
*New programs in UPPER CASE; all times ET)
MONDAY
8-10 p.m. - "The Sing-Off"
10-11 p.m. - "THE PLAYBOY CLUB"
TUESDAY
8-10 p.m. - "The Biggest Loser"
10-11 p.m. - "Parenthood"
WEDNESDAY
8-8:30 p.m. - "UP ALL NIGHT"
8:30-9 p.m. - "FREE AGENTS"
9-10 p.m. -- "Harry's Law"
10-11 p.m. -- "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit"
THURSDAY
8-8:30 p.m. - "Community"
8:30-9 p.m. -- "Parks and Recreation"
9-9:30 p.m. - "The Office"
9:30-10 p.m. - "WHITNEY"
10-11 p.m. - "PRIME SUSPECT"
FRIDAY
8-9 p.m. - "Chuck"
9-10 p.m. - "GRIMM"
10-11 p.m. - "Dateline NBC"
SATURDAY
Encore programming
SUNDAY
7- 8:15 p.m. -- "Football Night in America"
8:15-11:30 p.m. -- "NBC Sunday Night Football"
NBC 2012 MID-SEASON HIGHLIGHTS
*New programs in UPPER CASE; all times ET)
SUNDAY
7-8 p.m. - "Dateline NBC"
8-10 p.m. - "The Celebrity Apprentice"
10-11 p.m. - "THE FIRM"
MONDAY
8-10 p.m. - "The Voice"
10-11 p.m. - "SMASH"
Fall and Mid-Season Lineups Feature New Dramas "Smash," "Prime Suspect," "The Playboy Club," "Awake," "Grimm" and "The Firm"
New Comedies Are "Up All Night," "Whitney," "Are You There, Vodka? It's Me, Chelsea," "Free Agents," "Best Friends Forever" and "Bent"
NEW YORK CITY -- May 15, 2011 -- NBC has introduced its 2011-12 primetime schedule, showcasing six new dramas and six new comedies from a roster of renowned hit-makers that includes Steven Spielberg, Lorne Michaels, Brian Grazer, Tom Werner, John Grisham and Peter Berg, among many others.
The season's new dramas are "Smash," "Prime Suspect," "The Playboy Club," "Awake," "Grimm" and "The Firm"; and the new comedies are "Up All Night," "Whitney," "Are You There, Vodka? It's Me, Chelsea," "Free Agents," "Best Friends Forever" and "Bent."
Returning shows include "Parenthood," "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit," "Harry's Law," "Chuck" (for its fifth and final season of 13 episodes), "Community," "Parks and Recreation," "The Office," "30 Rock" and "Dateline NBC." Among next season's returning alternative series are "The Voice," "The Sing-Off," "The Celebrity Apprentice" and "The Biggest Loser," each in two-hour formats.
The new lineup combines schedule stability with strategic changes that position the network for future growth. Key facets of the schedule include a new hour of comedy with the Wednesday debuts of "Up All Night" (8-8:30 p.m. ET) and "Free Agents" (8:30-9 p.m. ET) and an update to NBC's critically acclaimed Thursday lineup with the premieres this fall of the new comedy "Whitney" (9:30-10 p.m. ET) and the first-year drama "Prime Suspect" (10-11 p.m. ET). In addition, NBC has made a strong commitment to original scripted programming on Friday nights with the pairing of "Chuck" (8-9 p.m. ET) in its climactic season with the new drama "Grimm" (9-10 p.m. ET).
The #1 new series of the current season, "The Voice," returns at mid-season on Monday nights (8-10 p.m. ET) and will serve as the lead-in to the new musical drama "Smash" (10-11 p.m. ET). In the fall on Mondays from 8-10 p.m. ET will be another growing NBC reality success, "The Sing-Off," now in a weekly format following its strong December showings of the past two years.
Additional details unveiled in today's announcement include a run of uninterrupted originals for "30 Rock" starting at mid-season and a post-football Sunday lineup of "Dateline NBC" (7-8 p.m. ET), "The Celebrity Apprentice" (8-10 p.m. ET) and the new drama "The Firm" (10-11 p.m. ET). Additional new series ready for mid-season include the drama "Awake" and the comedies "Are You There, Vodka? It's Me, Chelsea," "Best Friends Forever" and "Bent."
The announcements were made by Bob Greenblatt, Chairman, NBC Entertainment.
"Next season begins the rebuilding of the NBC primetime schedule, and our goal is to reinvigorate our audience with a line-up of appointment television that includes our best returning shows and a variety of innovative and attention-getting new series. We'll be placing a great deal of emphasis on how we launch each one of our programs and on maximizing the network's strengths throughout the fall and well into mid-season," said Greenblatt. "Considering it's only been three months since new management took over, I'm very pleased with what has resulted from a very strong pilot season. And with a powerful new asset like 'The Voice' already in hand, we go into the 2011-12 season with cautious but incredible optimism."
NBC FALL 2011-12 SCHEDULE
*New programs in UPPER CASE; all times ET)
MONDAY
8-10 p.m. - "The Sing-Off"
10-11 p.m. - "THE PLAYBOY CLUB"
TUESDAY
8-10 p.m. - "The Biggest Loser"
10-11 p.m. - "Parenthood"
WEDNESDAY
8-8:30 p.m. - "UP ALL NIGHT"
8:30-9 p.m. - "FREE AGENTS"
9-10 p.m. -- "Harry's Law"
10-11 p.m. -- "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit"
THURSDAY
8-8:30 p.m. - "Community"
8:30-9 p.m. -- "Parks and Recreation"
9-9:30 p.m. - "The Office"
9:30-10 p.m. - "WHITNEY"
10-11 p.m. - "PRIME SUSPECT"
FRIDAY
8-9 p.m. - "Chuck"
9-10 p.m. - "GRIMM"
10-11 p.m. - "Dateline NBC"
SATURDAY
Encore programming
SUNDAY
7- 8:15 p.m. -- "Football Night in America"
8:15-11:30 p.m. -- "NBC Sunday Night Football"
NBC 2012 MID-SEASON HIGHLIGHTS
*New programs in UPPER CASE; all times ET)
SUNDAY
7-8 p.m. - "Dateline NBC"
8-10 p.m. - "The Celebrity Apprentice"
10-11 p.m. - "THE FIRM"
MONDAY
8-10 p.m. - "The Voice"
10-11 p.m. - "SMASH"
Thursday, May 12, 2011
More Voice Coming This Summer
Shh.. don't tell my co-workers that I'm checking APT during the teleconference.
What a surprise! NBC has changed Summer Prime again. More Voice. Changes after the teleconference this afternoon LV time. (sorry for the minor delay)
Added 15 mins later: My client has been updated and will find L&O:SVU reruns no longer at 10pm on Tuesdays in June.
What a surprise! NBC has changed Summer Prime again. More Voice. Changes after the teleconference this afternoon LV time. (sorry for the minor delay)
Added 15 mins later: My client has been updated and will find L&O:SVU reruns no longer at 10pm on Tuesdays in June.
Twelve More Sports Changes in APT
Lots of NBC Sports Specials changes for later this year.
Although I'll be in teleconference this week with our Birmingham HQ, I'll use breaks and lunches to update clients today.
Although I'll be in teleconference this week with our Birmingham HQ, I'll use breaks and lunches to update clients today.
Monday, May 9, 2011
Ann Curry on Today
Having met Ann in person, I'm delighted by this choice.
Now, if we can just get "Ironpants" as her weekday co-host, I just might watch again. This is a good day for him, too.. his son just started atWBBM-TV WMAQ-TV, NBC in Chicago, today.
Ah, it's not to be. Yet.
Now, if we can just get "Ironpants" as her weekday co-host, I just might watch again. This is a good day for him, too.. his son just started at
Ah, it's not to be. Yet.
Thursday, May 5, 2011
Say Hello To 3rd & 4th Quarter Sports Changes
Yes, it was just 3 weeks ago we were first told about the schedule still appearing in APT, but this evening we've just gotten word of many changes to come from 30 Rock.
NBC RDRx clients will find these changes already published to their inventories when they arrive @ work Friday morning.
Want to find out how to become a client? Ask your OneDomain representative or just push the darn button over there -----> .
(Oh, and I still think NFL will air on Christmas Night.)
NBC RDRx clients will find these changes already published to their inventories when they arrive @ work Friday morning.
Want to find out how to become a client? Ask your OneDomain representative or just push the darn button over there -----> .
(Oh, and I still think NFL will air on Christmas Night.)
Say Goodbye to NHL This Weekend
NBC has changed this Saturday again. And although APT doesn't mention it, my guess is there's no NHL on Sunday, too.
Not only will there not be NHL on Saturday, but they've now dropped the half hour "bonus Derby coverage" they announced late Tuesday night, which replaced World Of Adventure at 3:30p. So, that gets deleted from client inventory. Thanks, NBC!
So, NBC local stations have lots of weekend hours to fill with local programming and ads. Client stations who provide fill-in programming to RDRx get them listed as such.
Not only will there not be NHL on Saturday, but they've now dropped the half hour "bonus Derby coverage" they announced late Tuesday night, which replaced World Of Adventure at 3:30p. So, that gets deleted from client inventory. Thanks, NBC!
So, NBC local stations have lots of weekend hours to fill with local programming and ads. Client stations who provide fill-in programming to RDRx get them listed as such.
Monday, May 2, 2011
NBC Sports Changes Saturday (5/7)
Say goodbye to the spots you booked in World of Adventure. Late Friday evening, NBC decided to add another half hour of "Bonus Derby Coverage" starting at 3:30pm ET.
Ever notice how NBC normally lists the entire 3 hour block (now 3.5 hours) as one event in APT? Yet when they submit names to Nielsen, they break out the actual race from the hours of lead-in programming.
Ever notice how NBC normally lists the entire 3 hour block (now 3.5 hours) as one event in APT? Yet when they submit names to Nielsen, they break out the actual race from the hours of lead-in programming.
Friday, April 29, 2011
No Shuttle Launch, Tuesdays Change in May & Summer Thursdays
It's been a busy morning @ 30 Rock.
All RDRx clients have already been updated.
All RDRx clients have already been updated.
Thursday, April 28, 2011
There But For The Grace Of God....
OneDomain's Birmingham HQ is South of downtown, in Riverchase, near the community of Hoover. About 45 miles WSW of Riverchase is Tuscaloosa, the home of the University of Alabama. Here's what Tuscaloosa looks like this morning after a second wave of storms hit late Wednesday:
See Photos 2-6 of this slideshow from the NY Times.
As far as I can tell from company emails, no employee from ODI was injured during yesterday's storms and tornadoes, but there was a great deal of damage at many homes and everyone knows someone whose home has been damaged or destroyed.
Many of our workers are helping friends, neighbors and relatives. It's just the way ODI people ARE. But those who are not are currently staffing our telephone helplines (landlines are down, but we use VOIP) and Bomgar support machines. Our Birmingham office is OPEN.
If there is anything I can do to help ODI clients during this time, just push the button that says "Call Me" over there ---------------------------->.
See Photos 2-6 of this slideshow from the NY Times.
As far as I can tell from company emails, no employee from ODI was injured during yesterday's storms and tornadoes, but there was a great deal of damage at many homes and everyone knows someone whose home has been damaged or destroyed.
Many of our workers are helping friends, neighbors and relatives. It's just the way ODI people ARE. But those who are not are currently staffing our telephone helplines (landlines are down, but we use VOIP) and Bomgar support machines. Our Birmingham office is OPEN.
If there is anything I can do to help ODI clients during this time, just push the button that says "Call Me" over there ---------------------------->.
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Birmingham HQ Hit By Bad Weather
Overnight, storm winds blew through Birmingham, and power was cut off for several hours.
At dawn, our IT people tried to get into the office to restart servers, and this is what they were greeted with:
NYTimes article about the storm.
From CNN:
So, if you call our Bham offices this morning, don't be surprised if we're a bit behind.
At dawn, our IT people tried to get into the office to restart servers, and this is what they were greeted with:
NYTimes article about the storm.
From CNN:
There were also reports of damage at Birmingham's Shuttlesworth International Airport. Spokeswoman Toni Bass said damage was reported to one airport hangar and several trees were down around the airport. Passenger operations were not affected, she said.
Some 269,000 people were without power, most of them in the metro Birmingham area, as of about 8:20 a.m. (9:20 a.m. ET), said Michael Sznajderman, spokesman for Alabama Power, which covers the southern two-thirds of the state. "We're chipping away" at them, he said, but crews may have to pause as the second line of storms approaches.
"Major damage" was reported in six counties, and it appears to be more widespread than that from an April 15 storm, August said. Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley's office was getting a state of emergency declaration ready, she said.
Several school systems were dismissing students early or were closed Wednesday because of the weather, The Birmingham News reported.
So, if you call our Bham offices this morning, don't be surprised if we're a bit behind.
Friday, April 22, 2011
Paul Reiser Gone; Office Repeats Fill May Sweep
Yesterday, NBC canceled next Wednesday's Minute To Win It and SVU to make room for a "next-night" encore of The Voice premiere airing Tuesday.
This afternoon, NBC canceled Paul Reiser and will replace it with Office re-runs effective next week, which I'm sure few will protest.
Still no Thursday summer programming from NBC. Maybe next week...
This afternoon, NBC canceled Paul Reiser and will replace it with Office re-runs effective next week, which I'm sure few will protest.
Still no Thursday summer programming from NBC. Maybe next week...
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
NBC/Comcast/VS Extends NHL For Decade
Not that NBC stations in the Deep South or Pacific areas really care, because NHL simply doesn't do well in areas that get a lot of sun. And how many "minority" NHL fans are there?
But, if you want to read the press release, the folks at FutonCritic are happy to reprint it.
But, if you want to read the press release, the folks at FutonCritic are happy to reprint it.
Friday, April 15, 2011
Fourth Quarter Golf Booked
Posted: 04/15/2011 01:42:11 PM
Air Date: 11/19/2011 Saturday
Start Time: 08:00:00 AM [ET]
Show Name: GOLF
Duration: 08:00:00
Type: New Booking
Message: The 2011 Fourth Quarter Golf package is now booked on the following dates: 11/19, 11/20, 12/3, 12/4, 12/10, 12/11, 12/24, and 12/25. Please see contingencies on these dates for further details. Please advise clearance.
Air Date: 11/19/2011 Saturday
Start Time: 08:00:00 AM [ET]
Show Name: GOLF
Duration: 08:00:00
Type: New Booking
Message: The 2011 Fourth Quarter Golf package is now booked on the following dates: 11/19, 11/20, 12/3, 12/4, 12/10, 12/11, 12/24, and 12/25. Please see contingencies on these dates for further details. Please advise clearance.
More NBC Summer Prime Announced
The following will be booked:
Wednesday, June 1st
10:00-11:00 LOVE IN THE WILD (Original) (through July 20th)
This program, and the June 1st premiere, with customized audience estimates in selling books are already published to RDRx client inventories.
Wednesday, June 1st
10:00-11:00 LOVE IN THE WILD (Original) (through July 20th)
This program, and the June 1st premiere, with customized audience estimates in selling books are already published to RDRx client inventories.
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Fourth Quarter NBC Sports Booked
Told you it was a busy day at 30 Rock!
RDRx is authorized to access not just the APT2Go service, but also the full APT system on behalf of our NBC affiliate client base. This means we respond within minutes to changes NBC announces.
From 30 Rock's changes to your station's MediaOffice inventory and estimates, within hours.
The 2011 Fourth Quarter Sports Specials package is now booked on the following dates: 10/2, 10/9, 10/15, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/5, 11/6, 11/12, 11/13, 11/27, 12/3, 12/4, 12/10, 12/11, 12/17, 12/18, and 12/25. Please see contingencies on these dates for further details. Please advise clearance.
RDRx is authorized to access not just the APT2Go service, but also the full APT system on behalf of our NBC affiliate client base. This means we respond within minutes to changes NBC announces.
From 30 Rock's changes to your station's MediaOffice inventory and estimates, within hours.
Summer Prime Changes Announced
These changes have already been made in RDRx client inventories.
Sunday, June 19th
7:30-8:00 MINUTE TO WIN IT (Repeat)
8:00-9:00 AMERICA’S GOT TALENT (Repeat)
(There was a 90 min to 2 hour Dateline there previously)
Saturday, August 6th
8:00-10:00 MOVIE: PASSPORT (Original)
Saturday, September 3rd
8:00-10:00 MOVIE: DESMOND WALKER (Working title) (Original)
Sunday, June 19th
7:30-8:00 MINUTE TO WIN IT (Repeat)
8:00-9:00 AMERICA’S GOT TALENT (Repeat)
(There was a 90 min to 2 hour Dateline there previously)
Saturday, August 6th
8:00-10:00 MOVIE: PASSPORT (Original)
Saturday, September 3rd
8:00-10:00 MOVIE: DESMOND WALKER (Working title) (Original)
Summer Sports Specials Change
30 Rock is busy this morning.. 4 changes to July and August Sports Specials.
RDRx clients are being updated NOW.
RDRx clients are being updated NOW.
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
NFL Pre-Season Schedule Booked
RDRx clients already have the two games on the 7th and 28th of August in their Selling Book inventories, and team names have been published today.
Monday, April 11, 2011
NAB Special Coming This Week!
What has 54 Primetime Specials, 43 Prime inventory lines, and is on your server?
Stay tuned.
Stay tuned.
NBC Changes Already Made This Morning
The following will be booked:
Thursday, April 28th
9:00-9:50 THE OFFICE (Original)
9:50-10:30 PARKS & RECREATION (Original)
10:30-11:00 30 ROCK (Original)
Thursday, April 28th
9:00-9:50 THE OFFICE (Original)
9:50-10:30 PARKS & RECREATION (Original)
10:30-11:00 30 ROCK (Original)
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Fireworks Abound @ NBC Prime
In addition to the Macy's 4th of July previously announced, then retracted, then announced again today (with an encore hour), Wednesday and Saturday NBC Prime line-ups have changed effective in a week.
RDRx clients are being updated now.
Added 1:50pm, PDT: RDRx NBC clients have new programming and estimates published to their servers.
APT To Go now has the following:
Posted: 04/06/2011 04:38:18 PM
Air Date: 04/16/2011 Saturday
Start Time: 08:00:00 PM [ET]
Show Name: LAW & ORDER: LOS ANGELES
Duration: 01:00:00
Type: New Booking
Message: LAW & ORDER: LA is now booked. Please note: This booking overrides all previously issued bookings, formats, and details. Please see individual airdate for updated information. Posted: 04/06/2011 04:33:06 PM
Air Date: 05/28/2011 Saturday
Start Time: 08:00:00 PM [ET]
Show Name: MINUTE TO WIN IT
Duration: 01:00:00
Type: New Booking
Message: MINUTE TO WIN IT is booked 5/28, 6/18 thru 8/13, and 8/27 thru 9/17. Please note: This booking overrides all previously issued bookings, formats, and details. Please see individual air date for updated information. Posted: 04/06/2011 04:25:36 PM
Air Date: 04/23/2011 Saturday
Start Time: 08:00:00 PM [ET]
Show Name: CHASE
Duration: 01:00:00
Type: New Booking
Message: CHASE is now booked from 4/23 through 5/21. Please note: This booking overrides all previously issued bookings, formats, and details. Please see individual air date for updated information. Posted: 04/06/2011 04:20:14 PM
Air Date: 04/13/2011 Wednesday
Start Time: 09:00:00 PM [ET]
Show Name: MINUTE TO WIN IT
Duration: 01:00:00
Type: New Booking
Message: MINUTE TO WIN IT is now booked from 4/13 thru 5/18. Please note: This booking overrides all previously issued bookings, formats, and details. Please see individual airdate for updated information.
(And there's a lot more, but let's wait to see how long it shows up elsewhere, shall we?)
RDRx clients are being updated now.
Added 1:50pm, PDT: RDRx NBC clients have new programming and estimates published to their servers.
APT To Go now has the following:
Posted: 04/06/2011 04:38:18 PM
Air Date: 04/16/2011 Saturday
Start Time: 08:00:00 PM [ET]
Show Name: LAW & ORDER: LOS ANGELES
Duration: 01:00:00
Type: New Booking
Message: LAW & ORDER: LA is now booked. Please note: This booking overrides all previously issued bookings, formats, and details. Please see individual airdate for updated information. Posted: 04/06/2011 04:33:06 PM
Air Date: 05/28/2011 Saturday
Start Time: 08:00:00 PM [ET]
Show Name: MINUTE TO WIN IT
Duration: 01:00:00
Type: New Booking
Message: MINUTE TO WIN IT is booked 5/28, 6/18 thru 8/13, and 8/27 thru 9/17. Please note: This booking overrides all previously issued bookings, formats, and details. Please see individual air date for updated information. Posted: 04/06/2011 04:25:36 PM
Air Date: 04/23/2011 Saturday
Start Time: 08:00:00 PM [ET]
Show Name: CHASE
Duration: 01:00:00
Type: New Booking
Message: CHASE is now booked from 4/23 through 5/21. Please note: This booking overrides all previously issued bookings, formats, and details. Please see individual air date for updated information. Posted: 04/06/2011 04:20:14 PM
Air Date: 04/13/2011 Wednesday
Start Time: 09:00:00 PM [ET]
Show Name: MINUTE TO WIN IT
Duration: 01:00:00
Type: New Booking
Message: MINUTE TO WIN IT is now booked from 4/13 thru 5/18. Please note: This booking overrides all previously issued bookings, formats, and details. Please see individual airdate for updated information.
(And there's a lot more, but let's wait to see how long it shows up elsewhere, shall we?)
Friday, April 1, 2011
More NBC Sports Specials Changes Announced
With more than 200 NBC Sports programs each year, there's a lot of changes. RDRx clients like WRCB will be updated today.
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
How Many NBC Sports Inventory Lines?
Premier RDRx clients now have 228 unique NBC Sports inventory items, each with their own unique audience estimate with full rationale, freshly updated with Feb 2011 PAV audience compositions.
If you wish your NBC station had this level of ability to sell, just contact your ODI rep.
If you wish your NBC station had this level of ability to sell, just contact your ODI rep.
Saturday, March 26, 2011
Feb 2011 Sweeps Data Arrives for WRCB
February 2011 Sweeps data has arrived on the Chattanooga server, and I'm enjoying the four-fold increase in PAVs to choose from. However, I wonder how those with less experience are handling this matter?
WRCB Sales Management will get email later today with a draft Master Planner.
Oh, it's the weekend.. Good thing it's cloudy, windy and cold in Las Vegas today.
And just miserable levels of Mulberry pollen in the air. So, with cat, blackberry cobbler and computers, I'm stayin' in today and rocking Selling Books. :)
WRCB Sales Management will get email later today with a draft Master Planner.
Oh, it's the weekend.. Good thing it's cloudy, windy and cold in Las Vegas today.
And just miserable levels of Mulberry pollen in the air. So, with cat, blackberry cobbler and computers, I'm stayin' in today and rocking Selling Books. :)
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Paul Reiser Show Starts April 14th
New Thursday night prime lineup is now being entered in RDRx client inventories.
Monday, March 21, 2011
Monday, March 14, 2011
Hmmm... Does NBC Really Mean Tuesdays?
Posted: 03/14/2011 12:17:45 PM
Air Date: 04/05/2011 Tuesday
Start Time: 02:02:00 AM [ET]
Show Name: IN WINE COUNTRY
Duration: 00:28:00
Type: New Booking
Message: IN WINE COUNTRY is booked from 4/5/11 until further notice. Please note: This booking overrides all previously issued bookings, formats, and details. Please see individual air date for updated information.
Just a guess at this point, but perhaps they meant Saturdays? I've extended the initial run of In Wine Country replacing Bellator Fighting recently, as I have a feeling the quoted post above might be amended.
03/14/2011
03:08:58 PM
04/02/2011 Saturday 02:02:00 AM
[ET] IN WINE COUNTRY 00:28:00 Correction IN WINE COUNTRY is booked from 4/2/11 until further notice. Please note: This booking overrides all previously issued bookings, formats, and details. Please see individual air date for updated information. (NOTE: reposted to correct start date).
That's what I said. {grin}
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Is Your Station Ready for Second Quarter NBC Prime?
With today's announcement from NBC, if your inventory hasn't been updated in the last 8 hours, it's wrong.
If you are an NBC station and wish assistance with your inventory and estimates, just contact your ODI rep.
WRCB now has a totally updated Prime & Specials Planner through June on their system.
If you are an NBC station and wish assistance with your inventory and estimates, just contact your ODI rep.
WRCB now has a totally updated Prime & Specials Planner through June on their system.
Finale Dates And More Announced
Not yet in APT, because I was IN APT when the announcement was made.
Premium RDRx clients are now being updated, and inventory plus estimates will be ready by the close of business today, EST.
Premium RDRx clients are now being updated, and inventory plus estimates will be ready by the close of business today, EST.
Monday, March 7, 2011
Wednesdays Change, Starting This Week.. and more
Say goodbye to the second hour of Minute To Win It on Wednesdays; L&O:SVU repeats are back.
And L&O:LA replaces Harry's Law beginning in April.
RDRx clients already have these programs and estimates published in inventory.
And L&O:LA replaces Harry's Law beginning in April.
RDRx clients already have these programs and estimates published in inventory.
Friday, March 4, 2011
Volunteering Special Airs 3/28
Air Date: 03/28/2011 Monday
Start Time: 08:00:00 PM [ET]
Show Name: NBC SPECIALS
Duration: 01:00:00
Type: New Booking
Message: ALL TOGETHER NOW: A CELEBRATION OF SERVICE is now booked
Start Time: 08:00:00 PM [ET]
Show Name: NBC SPECIALS
Duration: 01:00:00
Type: New Booking
Message: ALL TOGETHER NOW: A CELEBRATION OF SERVICE is now booked
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
NBC Sports Estimates Refreshed
Each NBC Sports program from now until the 4th of July Weekend has just been double-checked for exact time, as well as the most accurate audience estimate with full rationale.
Next week, I'll begin working on Third and Fourth Quarters... right now, they are about 96% accurate, and that's just not good enough for my clients.
Next week, I'll begin working on Third and Fourth Quarters... right now, they are about 96% accurate, and that's just not good enough for my clients.
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