Gold Derby can exclusively reveal that Eugene Levy is entering the “Schitt’s Creek” episode “The Pitch” as his 2020 Emmy Awards submission for Best Comedy Actor. This program aired March 24 and was the 12th episode of the sixth season for the Pop TV show.
In this installment, Johnny (Levy), Stevie and Roland are off to New York city for a big pitch meeting to venture capitalists. They find out bad news that Mike Morrison is actually in South Africa and will not be there. People in the meeting make fun of Johnny during his presentation.
See 2020 Emmy nominations complete list: All the nominees for the 72nd Emmy Awards
Levy won two Emmys for writing the variety series “Sctv” in 1982 and 1983. He now has his 12th and 13th career nominations (for producing and acting this year). For this 2020 contest, he is competing against previous winners Ted Danson (“The Good Place”) and Michael...
In this installment, Johnny (Levy), Stevie and Roland are off to New York city for a big pitch meeting to venture capitalists. They find out bad news that Mike Morrison is actually in South Africa and will not be there. People in the meeting make fun of Johnny during his presentation.
See 2020 Emmy nominations complete list: All the nominees for the 72nd Emmy Awards
Levy won two Emmys for writing the variety series “Sctv” in 1982 and 1983. He now has his 12th and 13th career nominations (for producing and acting this year). For this 2020 contest, he is competing against previous winners Ted Danson (“The Good Place”) and Michael...
- 8/10/2020
- by Chris Beachum
- Gold Derby
A year after embarking on one of the most shortlived TV careers of all time, Mike Morrison has returned to adland as the MD of ad agency Innocean.
This time last year saw Morrison announced as James Warburton’s surprise choice for chief sales officer of Network Ten. He abruptly left the role in June and was replaced by former Phd boss Barry O’Brien.
Prior to his stint at Ten, Morrison spent four months as strategy director of Sapient Nitro. Before that he spent three years as chief strategy officer at Y&R Brands.
Innocean is best known as the in-house agency for car brands Kia and Hyundai. However, the agency has ambitions to land other clients.
In the announcement, Scott Lambert, creative director of Innocean, said: “Like the rest of the agency, I am thrilled to have Mike come on board. His experience and passion will play a...
This time last year saw Morrison announced as James Warburton’s surprise choice for chief sales officer of Network Ten. He abruptly left the role in June and was replaced by former Phd boss Barry O’Brien.
Prior to his stint at Ten, Morrison spent four months as strategy director of Sapient Nitro. Before that he spent three years as chief strategy officer at Y&R Brands.
Innocean is best known as the in-house agency for car brands Kia and Hyundai. However, the agency has ambitions to land other clients.
In the announcement, Scott Lambert, creative director of Innocean, said: “Like the rest of the agency, I am thrilled to have Mike come on board. His experience and passion will play a...
- 1/14/2013
- by mumbrella
- Encore Magazine
In one of the Australian media market’s major moves of the year, Louise Barrett, director of sales at Acp Magazines, is to become national sales director of Network Ten.
Barrett will move into the role in January, Ten has announced.
She will report in to chief sales officer Barry O’Brien. There was no immediate word from Ten on whether national sales manager Kylie Rogers will report in to O’Brien or Barrett.
O’Brien said in a statement: “Louise is the most highly respected sales director in the market. She has remarkable rapport with clients and agencies, and hiring her is an absolute coup for Ten.
“With the appointment of Louise and the return of our National Sales Manager, Kylie Rogers, from maternity leave in the new year, we will have a very formidable senior Sales team at Ten.”
Barrett’s previous experience includes roles at radio station 2Ue,...
Barrett will move into the role in January, Ten has announced.
She will report in to chief sales officer Barry O’Brien. There was no immediate word from Ten on whether national sales manager Kylie Rogers will report in to O’Brien or Barrett.
O’Brien said in a statement: “Louise is the most highly respected sales director in the market. She has remarkable rapport with clients and agencies, and hiring her is an absolute coup for Ten.
“With the appointment of Louise and the return of our National Sales Manager, Kylie Rogers, from maternity leave in the new year, we will have a very formidable senior Sales team at Ten.”
Barrett’s previous experience includes roles at radio station 2Ue,...
- 9/23/2012
- by mumbrella
- Encore Magazine
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Holden
Network Ten’s new chief sales officer Barry O’Brien has been backed by former Phd colleague Mark Holden to help Ten “extract disproportionate value from the market”.
O’Brien left Phd in April, and replaced Mike Morrison as Ten’s new sales boss earlier this week.
Holden told Mumbrella: “Barry’s agency perspective, connections, commercially dogged nature and disarming personality will help Ten extract disproportionate value from the market. His arrival is very timely.”
Holden was an influential figure on the Australian media scene during three years at Phd. He left in 2010 to take on a global strategy role at the network, based in London.
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Network Ten’s new chief sales officer Barry O’Brien has been backed by former Phd colleague Mark Holden to help Ten “extract disproportionate value from the market”.
O’Brien left Phd in April, and replaced Mike Morrison as Ten’s new sales boss earlier this week.
Holden told Mumbrella: “Barry’s agency perspective, connections, commercially dogged nature and disarming personality will help Ten extract disproportionate value from the market. His arrival is very timely.”
Holden was an influential figure on the Australian media scene during three years at Phd. He left in 2010 to take on a global strategy role at the network, based in London.
- 6/21/2012
- by Robin Hicks
- Encore Magazine
Ten has hired former Phd CEO Barry O’Brien as its chief sales officer.
The popular O’Brien stepped down as boss of Phd in April. He replaces Mike Morrison who lasted just six months in the role and departed last week.
O’Brien worked on the media agency side of the industry for more than 20 years, building up Total Advertising which eventually successfully relaunched as Omnicom’s Australian operation of Phd.
Network Ten chief executive James Warburton said: “Barry needs little introduction. His reputation, experience and comprehensive understanding of the media planning and buying process, plus his long-standing relationships across the media and marketing industries, will be invaluable for Network Ten.
“Barry is a proven leader and will provide direction for the Sales team, while nurturing the next generation of Sales executives at Ten.”...
The popular O’Brien stepped down as boss of Phd in April. He replaces Mike Morrison who lasted just six months in the role and departed last week.
O’Brien worked on the media agency side of the industry for more than 20 years, building up Total Advertising which eventually successfully relaunched as Omnicom’s Australian operation of Phd.
Network Ten chief executive James Warburton said: “Barry needs little introduction. His reputation, experience and comprehensive understanding of the media planning and buying process, plus his long-standing relationships across the media and marketing industries, will be invaluable for Network Ten.
“Barry is a proven leader and will provide direction for the Sales team, while nurturing the next generation of Sales executives at Ten.”...
- 6/19/2012
- by mumbrella
- Encore Magazine
Featuring Ian Perrin, CEO of ZenithOptimedia Australia and New Zealand plus Mumbrella’s Tim Burrowes, Cathie McGinn and Colin Delaney (40 mins).
Ian Perrin on ZenithOptimedia’s new direction and the fight to retain Qantas (0:49) What does Mike Morrison’s sudden exit from Ten mean? (9:03) The Fairfax saga continues (13:36) After another local flop, where is the marketing behind Australian films? (23:44) The ad agency that advertises itself (28:57) Lara Bingle on the box (33:07)
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Ian Perrin on ZenithOptimedia’s new direction and the fight to retain Qantas (0:49) What does Mike Morrison’s sudden exit from Ten mean? (9:03) The Fairfax saga continues (13:36) After another local flop, where is the marketing behind Australian films? (23:44) The ad agency that advertises itself (28:57) Lara Bingle on the box (33:07)
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- 6/15/2012
- by Colin Delaney
- Encore Magazine
Ten’s sales boss Mike Morrison has dramatically left the company, less than six months into the role.
The unexpected departure raises major questions over the reshaping of the network by CEO James Warburton, with the leftfield appointment of Morrison one of his most major hirings.
There were few clues in an official statement from Ten on the nature of Morrison’s exit.
The statement:
“Mike Morrison has resigned as Chief Sales Officer of Network Ten, effective immediately.
“In the interim, Network Ten Chief Executive James Warburton will assume overall responsibility for the Sales department.
“Network Ten National Sales Manager Kylie Rogers will lead the Sales department on a day-to- day basis until a successor for Mr Morrison is appointed.”
Morrison’s appointment at the beginning of the year had surprised the market becase of his lack of TV network sales experience. Most of his industry career was spent in...
The unexpected departure raises major questions over the reshaping of the network by CEO James Warburton, with the leftfield appointment of Morrison one of his most major hirings.
There were few clues in an official statement from Ten on the nature of Morrison’s exit.
The statement:
“Mike Morrison has resigned as Chief Sales Officer of Network Ten, effective immediately.
“In the interim, Network Ten Chief Executive James Warburton will assume overall responsibility for the Sales department.
“Network Ten National Sales Manager Kylie Rogers will lead the Sales department on a day-to- day basis until a successor for Mr Morrison is appointed.”
Morrison’s appointment at the beginning of the year had surprised the market becase of his lack of TV network sales experience. Most of his industry career was spent in...
- 6/12/2012
- by mumbrella
- Encore Magazine
Network Ten has finalised its sponsor lineup for MasterChef, which returns with series four on Sunday night.
Barilla Australia, Nikon Australia and American Express have signed as partners while Nando’s is a new sponsor.
Other brands backing this year’s season including returning sponsors Coles Supermarkets, MasterFoods, Sunbeam, Fonterra, Mitsubishi Motors and Qantas Airways, and new partners Reckitt Benckiser and the South Australian Tourism Commission.
Ten’s chief sales officer Mike Morrison said: “We have more sponsors and partners this year than in 2011, which underlines MasterChef Australia’s status as one of the country’s most-loved and highest-rating television series. MasterChef Australia also offers our sponsors and partners a deep level of integration that extends and enhances their involvement.”
The show returns to air on Sunday and will also run nightly across the week.
The first season of MasterChef shook up the TV marketplace, catching public imagination and delivering high ratings.
Barilla Australia, Nikon Australia and American Express have signed as partners while Nando’s is a new sponsor.
Other brands backing this year’s season including returning sponsors Coles Supermarkets, MasterFoods, Sunbeam, Fonterra, Mitsubishi Motors and Qantas Airways, and new partners Reckitt Benckiser and the South Australian Tourism Commission.
Ten’s chief sales officer Mike Morrison said: “We have more sponsors and partners this year than in 2011, which underlines MasterChef Australia’s status as one of the country’s most-loved and highest-rating television series. MasterChef Australia also offers our sponsors and partners a deep level of integration that extends and enhances their involvement.”
The show returns to air on Sunday and will also run nightly across the week.
The first season of MasterChef shook up the TV marketplace, catching public imagination and delivering high ratings.
- 5/3/2012
- by mumbrella
- Encore Magazine
Network Ten has announced the brands sponsoring the forthcoming season of MasterChef Australia, which airs after Easter.
Coles Supermarkets, MasterFoods, Sunbeam, Fonterra, Mitsubishi Motors and Qantas Airways will return as sponsors, with a mix of in-show promotion, contestant challenges and themed commercial breaks.
New additions to the sponsorship roster include Reckitt Benckiser and the South Australian Tourism Commission.
More blue chip advertisers will be announced over the coming weeks, according to Network Ten’s chief sales officer Mike Morrison. This year’s sponsorship offers brands “deeper integration” with the show, says a press release from Ten, with strong online content and off-air tactical activities.
Last year’s season saw average metro audiences of around 1.65m viewers.
Recent Roy Morgan research rated MasterChef’s audience as among the “most optimistic” viewers.
Coles Supermarkets, MasterFoods, Sunbeam, Fonterra, Mitsubishi Motors and Qantas Airways will return as sponsors, with a mix of in-show promotion, contestant challenges and themed commercial breaks.
New additions to the sponsorship roster include Reckitt Benckiser and the South Australian Tourism Commission.
More blue chip advertisers will be announced over the coming weeks, according to Network Ten’s chief sales officer Mike Morrison. This year’s sponsorship offers brands “deeper integration” with the show, says a press release from Ten, with strong online content and off-air tactical activities.
Last year’s season saw average metro audiences of around 1.65m viewers.
Recent Roy Morgan research rated MasterChef’s audience as among the “most optimistic” viewers.
- 4/1/2012
- by Cathie McGinn
- Encore Magazine
Over the Christmas break I spent time catching up my neglected Netflix Canada account. And while scanning the ever-expanding library, I noticed they'd added Portlandia, a small show that features Saturday Night Live's Fred Armisen and has a loyal and devoted online following. I'd heard it was funny, but otherwise knew very little about it -- so my friend and I decided to watch an episode. We were immediately hooked. The show, which features a ton of Portland-based hipster-skewing sketches, was funny, biting, witty, and original. We instantly devoured the entire six-episode first season. The show's second season debuted this past weekend on IFC.
After emerging from my Christmas slumber, I couldn't stop talking about Portlandia whether on Twitter, on Facebook, or to unsuspecting strangers on the street. The problem? No sooner had the show appeared on Netflix Canada then it was gone. Had I somehow just imagined watching...
After emerging from my Christmas slumber, I couldn't stop talking about Portlandia whether on Twitter, on Facebook, or to unsuspecting strangers on the street. The problem? No sooner had the show appeared on Netflix Canada then it was gone. Had I somehow just imagined watching...
- 1/11/2012
- by Mike Morrison
- Aol TV.
The 8th annual Calgary Underground Film Festival is set to run on April 11-17 at The Plaza Theater with 18 feature films and documentaries, several live performances, a classic cartoon extravaganza and Cuff’s legendary 48-hour Movie Making Challenge.
Sentient car tires. Wrongly accused hillbillies. Post-apocalyptic vampire hunters. Rage-filled neighbors. Real-life superheroes. Angry Star Wars fans. Those are just a few of the oddball characters you’ll find in the Cuff lineup below that includes festival hits such as Tucker & Dale Vs. Evil, The Woman, Superheroes, A Horrible Way to Die, Shut Up Little Man!, Rubber and more.
Some of the special events include: Not only a screening of Chris Metzler and Lev Anderson’s documentary Everyday Sunshine: The Story of Fishbone, but a live concert by the band after the screening. Plus, there will be a wild live burlesque show being held as a fundraiser for the upcoming film...
Sentient car tires. Wrongly accused hillbillies. Post-apocalyptic vampire hunters. Rage-filled neighbors. Real-life superheroes. Angry Star Wars fans. Those are just a few of the oddball characters you’ll find in the Cuff lineup below that includes festival hits such as Tucker & Dale Vs. Evil, The Woman, Superheroes, A Horrible Way to Die, Shut Up Little Man!, Rubber and more.
Some of the special events include: Not only a screening of Chris Metzler and Lev Anderson’s documentary Everyday Sunshine: The Story of Fishbone, but a live concert by the band after the screening. Plus, there will be a wild live burlesque show being held as a fundraiser for the upcoming film...
- 4/6/2011
- by Mike Everleth
- Underground Film Journal
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