National Geographic will explore explores female-led groups of animals in the wild in a new documentary series, Queens, debuting March 4. 

The seven-episode series, narrated by Academy Award-winner Angela Bassett, looks  at societies in the animal kingdom led by matriarchies and female leaders who let nothing come between them and the success and safety of their families, according to the network.

Executive producer Vanessa Berlowitz said the series not only offers an exclusive look at female leaders in the wild, but also marks the first wildlife series produced by an all-female production crew. 

“We were able to do two firsts in one go,” she said. 

Added showrunner/writer Chloe Sarosh: “There’s been a focus shift in the scientific community where the lens had been looking from the alpha males to the females. We realize now that it ‘s not so clear cut and their societies are more complex and more nuanced.” 

Rookie dramas Queens and Promised Land will not see second seasons on ABC. Queens is about a girl group from the ‘90s that reunites when the women are in their 40s. Promised Land is about a Latinx family vying for wealth and power while making wine in Sonoma Valley. 

Queens debuted October 19. Eve, Naturi Naughton, Nadine Velazquez and Brandy are in the cast, playing members of the hip-hop group Nasty Bitches. The finale ran February 15, with the group set to be inducted into the Hip-Hop Hall of Fame, but feeling the void of Brianna’s absence. Eve played Brianna, and departed the show for maternity leave late in 2021.  

Promised Land debuted January 24. Matt Lopez created the show, which shifted to Hulu in February and had its season finale March 29. 

The cast features John Ortiz, Cecilia Suárez, Augusto Aguilera, Christina Ochoa and Mariel Molino.

Adam Kolbrenner, Maggie Malina and Michael Cuesta executive produce Promised Land along with Lopez. 

“This is a story about love, hope, ambition, power and the beauty—and cost— of pursuing the American Dream,” said Lopez at a press event before the premiere. 

The broadcast networks show off their new stuff during Upfront Week starting May 16. ■

B+C has partnered with always-on TV ad measurement and attribution company iSpot.tv to bring you a weekly chart we call Promo Mojo: exclusive data showing the top five TV promos ranked by ad impressions. Our data covers the seven-day period through Oct. 31.

A Fox spot for the 2021 World Series is No. 1. Fox also takes second place to promote the Fox Weather app — the mobile home of the new Fox Weather streaming service — and fourth place to generate excitement for 9-1-1.

Rounding out the chart: Hallmark Channel celebrates Coyote Creek Christmas in third, and ABC sings the praises of new musical drama Queens in fifth.

Notably, the Queens spot has the week’s highest iSpot Attention Index (113), meaning viewers were on average highly likely to watch it all the way through (vs. interrupting it by changing the channel, pulling up the guide, fast-forwarding or turning off the TV).

Also Read: Fall 2021 Premiere Dates

1) 2021 World Series, Fox

Impressions: 380,812,261

Interruption Rate: 0.95%

Attention Index: 89 (11% more interruptions than avg.)

Imp. Types: National 93%, Local 6%, VOD/OTT 1%

In-network Value: $5,758,310

Out-of-network Est. Spend: $0.00

2) Fox Weather app, Fox

Impressions: 271,822,163

Interruption Rate: 1.87%

Attention Index: 95 (5% more interruptions than avg.)

Imp. Types: National 96%, Local 3%, VOD/OTT 1%

In-network Value: $3,286,100

Out-of-network Est. Spend: $44,495

3) Coyote Creek Christmas, Hallmark Channel

Impressions: 264,785,306

Interruption Rate: 6.13%

Attention Index: 108 (8% fewer interruptions than avg.)

Imp. Types: National 100%, Local 0%, VOD/OTT 0%

In-network Value: $1,749,746

Out-of-network Est. Spend: $0.00

4) 9-1-1, Fox

Impressions: 255,984,283

Interruption Rate: 1.57%

Attention Index: 77 (23% more interruptions than avg.)

Imp. Types: National 91%, Local 7%, VOD/OTT 2%

In-network Value: $3,866,183

Out-of-network Est. Spend: $349,605

5) Queens, ABC

Impressions: 249,830,481

Interruption Rate: 1.27%

Attention Index: 113 (13% fewer interruptions than avg.)

Imp. Types: National 87%, Local 10%, VOD/OTT 3%

In-network Value: $1,563,843

Out-of-network Est. Spend: $454,904

* Data provided by iSpot.tv, TV Ad Measurement for Disruptive Brands *

Impressions: The total impressions within all U.S. households including National Linear (Live & Time-shifted), VOD plus OTT, and Local.

Attention Score: Measures the propensity of consumers to interrupt an ad play on TV. The higher the score, the more complete views. Actions that interrupt an ad play include changing the channel, pulling up the guide, fast-forwarding or turning off the TV.

Attention Index: Represents the Attention of a specific creative or program placement vs. the average in its respective industry. The average is represented by a score of 100, and the total index range is from 0 through 200. For example, an attention index of 125 means that there are 25% fewer interrupted ad plays compared to the average.

Impression Types: Impression types tracked include National (Live + Time-shifted), Local, VOD & OTT. See below for further details.

In-Network Value: Estimated media value of in-network promos.

Out-of-Network Spend: The estimated amount spent on TV airing time for this promo's spots during a given date range.

National: Live: A national promo which was viewed during live linear television broadcast or same day, via DVR or on-demand.

Local: A promo that was aired during a local ad break slot.

VOD: This includes promos that run in on-demand content past three days (i.e. do not contain the linear promo load).

OTT: On-demand streaming content (i.e. Hulu, Roku, Fire TV Stick, Chromecast).

B&C has partnered with always-on TV ad measurement and attribution company iSpot.tv to bring you a weekly chart we call Promo Mojo: exclusive data showing the top five TV promos ranked by ad impressions. Our data covers the seven-day period through Oct. 24.

A promo for ABC’s new musical drama Queens tops the chart, marking the third week in a row at No 1.

And CBS once again takes second place to promote The Equalizer — as well as third place for Ghosts. 

(CBS snagged third place the previous week, too, but it was to promote CSI: Vegas.)

The one cable network in the mix, HGTV, hypes the new (16th) season of Love It or List It in fourth place, while ABC gives some love to The Bachelorette in fifth.

Notably, The Equalizer spot has the week’s highest iSpot Attention Index (127), meaning viewers were on average highly likely to watch it all the way through (vs. interrupting it by changing the channel, pulling up the guide, fast-forwarding or turning off the TV).

Also Read: Fall 2021 Premiere Dates

1) Queens, ABC

Impressions: 367,187,042

Interruption Rate: 1.34%

Attention Index: 97 (3% more interruptions than avg.)

Imp. Types: National 89%, Local 8%, VOD/OTT 3%

In-network Value: $2,154,900

Out-of-network Est. Spend: $883,422

2) The Equalizer, CBS

Impressions: 234,933,922

Interruption Rate: 1.00%

Attention Index: 127 (27% fewer interruptions than avg.)

Imp. Types: National 93%, Local 5%, VOD/OTT 2%

In-network Value: $3,164,778

Out-of-network Est. Spend: $88,441

3) Ghosts, CBS

Impressions: 233,946,473

Interruption Rate: 1.45%

Attention Index: 93 (7% more interruptions than avg.)

Imp. Types: National 90%, Local 7%, VOD/OTT 3%

In-network Value: $3,402,795

Out-of-network Est. Spend: $194,338

4) Love It or List It, HGTV

Impressions: 226,664,940

Interruption Rate: 1.65%

Attention Index: 100 (0% fewer interruptions than avg.)

Imp. Types: National 99%, Local 0%, VOD/OTT 1%

In-network Value: $922,960

Out-of-network Est. Spend: $0.00

5) The Bachelorette, ABC

Impressions: 207,153,469

Interruption Rate: 0.89%

Attention Index: 106 (6% fewer interruptions than avg.)

Imp. Types: National 85%, Local 12%, VOD/OTT 3%

In-network Value: $918,131

Out-of-network Est. Spend: $329,135

* Data provided by iSpot.tv, TV Ad Measurement for Disruptive Brands *

Impressions: The total impressions within all U.S. households including National Linear (Live & Time-shifted), VOD plus OTT, and Local.

Attention Score: Measures the propensity of consumers to interrupt an ad play on TV. The higher the score, the more complete views. Actions that interrupt an ad play include changing the channel, pulling up the guide, fast-forwarding or turning off the TV.

Attention Index: Represents the Attention of a specific creative or program placement vs. the average in its respective industry. The average is represented by a score of 100, and the total index range is from 0 through 200. For example, an attention index of 125 means that there are 25% fewer interrupted ad plays compared to the average.

Impression Types: Impression types tracked include National (Live + Time-shifted), Local, VOD & OTT. See below for further details.

In-Network Value: Estimated media value of in-network promos.

Out-of-Network Spend: The estimated amount spent on TV airing time for this promo's spots during a given date range.

National: Live: A national promo which was viewed during live linear television broadcast or same day, via DVR or on-demand.

Local: A promo that was aired during a local ad break slot.

VOD: This includes promos that run in on-demand content past three days (i.e. do not contain the linear promo load).

OTT: On-demand streaming content (i.e. Hulu, Roku, Fire TV Stick, Chromecast).

B+C has partnered with always-on TV ad measurement and attribution company iSpot.tv to bring you a weekly chart we call Promo Mojo: exclusive data showing the top five TV promos ranked by ad impressions. Our data covers the 7-day period through Oct. 17.

A promo for ABC’s new musical drama Queens tops the chart, marking the second week in a row at No 1.

CBS once again makes a strong showing, taking second place to promote The Equalizer (up from third last time) and third place for CSI: Vegas (up from fifth).

New to the ranking this week, in fourth place: a USA Network promo for America’s Big Deal.

And a spot for NBC’s La Brea closes out the chart. Notably, the La Brea promo has the week’s highest iSpot Attention Index (129), meaning viewers were on average highly likely to watch it all the way through (vs. interrupting it by changing the channel, pulling up the guide, fast-forwarding or turning off the TV).

Also Read: Fall 2021 Premiere Dates

1) Queens, ABC

Impressions: 414,505,623

Interruption Rate: 1.87%

Attention Index: 104 (4% fewer interruptions than avg.)

Imp. Types: National 93%, Local 5%, VOD/OTT 2%

In-network Value: $3,109,404

Out-of-network Est. Spend: $651,814

2) The Equalizer, CBS

Impressions: 307,602,631

Interruption Rate: 1.32%

Attention Index: 101 (1% fewer interruptions than avg.)

Imp. Types: National 94%, Local 4%, VOD/OTT 2%

In-network Value: $3,749,788

Out-of-network Est. Spend: $464,027

3) CSI: Vegas, CBS

Impressions: 262,101,267

Interruption Rate: 1.28%

Attention Index: 109 (9% fewer interruptions than avg.)

Imp. Types: National 92%, Local 7%, VOD/OTT 1%

In-network Value: $2,967,116

Out-of-network Est. Spend: $330,274

4) America's Big Deal, USA Network

Impressions: 251,189,524

Interruption Rate: 1.57%

Attention Index: 94 (6% more interruptions than avg.)

Imp. Types: National 93%, Local 6%, VOD/OTT 1%

In-network Value: $1,013,590

Out-of-network Est. Spend: $1,150,800

5) La Brea, NBC

Impressions: 239,828,091

Interruption Rate: 1.49%

Attention Index: 129 (29% fewer interruptions than avg.)

Imp. Types: National 91%, Local 6%, VOD/OTT 3%

In-network Value: $3,301,825

Out-of-network Est. Spend: $281,901

* Data provided by iSpot.tv, TV Ad Measurement for Disruptive Brands *

Impressions: The total impressions within all U.S. households including National Linear (Live & Time-shifted), VOD plus OTT, and Local.

Attention Score: Measures the propensity of consumers to interrupt an ad play on TV. The higher the score, the more complete views. Actions that interrupt an ad play include changing the channel, pulling up the guide, fast-forwarding or turning off the TV.

Attention Index: Represents the Attention of a specific creative or program placement vs. the average in its respective industry. The average is represented by a score of 100, and the total index range is from 0 through 200. For example, an attention index of 125 means that there are 25% fewer interrupted ad plays compared to the average.

Impression Types: Impression types tracked include National (Live + Time-shifted), Local, VOD & OTT. See below for further details.

In-Network Value: Estimated media value of in-network promos.

Out-of-Network Spend: The estimated amount spent on TV airing time for this promo's spots during a given date range.

National: Live: A national promo which was viewed during live linear television broadcast or same day, via DVR or on-demand.

Local: A promo that was aired during a local ad break slot.

VOD: This includes promos that run in on-demand content past three days (i.e. do not contain the linear promo load).

OTT: On-demand streaming content (i.e. Hulu, Roku, Fire TV Stick, Chromecast).

Kent Gibbons and Michael Malone chat about Netflix's Squid Game, Fox News Channel turns 25, and the premiere of Queens on ABC.

Also Read: Why the Traditional TV Season Still (Mostly) Matters

B+C has partnered with always-on TV ad measurement and attribution company iSpot.tv to bring you a weekly chart we call Promo Mojo: exclusive data showing the top five TV promos ranked by ad impressions. Our data covers the 7-day period through Oct. 10.

A promo for ABC’s new musical drama Queens is No. 1, relegating the previous chart-topper, a promo for NBC’s sinkhole drama La Brea, to second place.

CBS joins its fellow traditional linear broadcasters, taking third and fifth to promote, respectively, The Equalizer and CSI: Vegas.

Rounding out the chart: USA Network and Syfy, which hype new horror series Chucky (based on the movie franchise) in fourth place.

Notably, the La Brea spot has this week’s highest iSpot Attention Index number (123), meaning viewers were on average highly likely to watch it all the way through (vs. interrupting it by changing the channel, pulling up the guide, fast-forwarding or turning off the TV).

Also Read: Fall 2021 Premiere Dates

1) Queens, ABC

Impressions: 352,132,749

Interruption Rate: 1.98%

Attention Index: 102 (2% fewer interruptions than avg.)

Imp. Types: National 96%, Local 3%, VOD/OTT 1%

In-network Value: $$2,784,931

Out-of-network Est. Spend: $372,065

2) La Brea, NBC

Impressions: 288,642,388

Interruption Rate: 2.28%

Attention Index: 123 (23% fewer interruptions than avg.)

Imp. Types: National 88%, Local 10%, VOD/OTT 2%

In-network Value: $3,310,356

Out-of-network Est. Spend: $40,730

3) The Equalizer, CBS

Impressions: 284,226,821

Interruption Rate: 1.56%

Attention Index: 101 (1% fewer interruptions than avg.)

Imp. Types: National 92%, Local 6%, VOD/OTT 2%

In-network Value: $2,716,092

Out-of-network Est. Spend: $363,563

4) Chucky, USA Network

Impressions: 217,053,709

Interruption Rate: 3.12%

Attention Index: 103 (3% fewer interruptions than avg.)

Imp. Types: National 96%, Local 3%, VOD/OTT 1%

In-network Value: $1,815,090

Out-of-network Est. Spend: $576,525

5) CSI: Vegas, CBS

Impressions: 208,522,156

Interruption Rate: 1.42%

Attention Index: 108 (8% fewer interruptions than avg.)

Imp. Types: National 86%, Local 12%, VOD/OTT 2%

In-network Value: $1,561,107

Out-of-network Est. Spend: $337,317

* Data provided by iSpot.tv, TV Ad Measurement for Disruptive Brands *

Impressions: The total impressions within all U.S. households including National Linear (Live & Time-shifted), VOD plus OTT, and Local.

Attention Score: Measures the propensity of consumers to interrupt an ad play on TV. The higher the score, the more complete views. Actions that interrupt an ad play include changing the channel, pulling up the guide, fast-forwarding or turning off the TV.

Attention Index: Represents the Attention of a specific creative or program placement vs. the average in its respective industry. The average is represented by a score of 100, and the total index range is from 0 through 200. For example, an attention index of 125 means that there are 25% fewer interrupted ad plays compared to the average.

Impression Types: Impression types tracked include National (Live + Time-shifted), Local, VOD & OTT. See below for further details.

In-Network Value: Estimated media value of in-network promos.

Out-of-Network Spend: The estimated amount spent on TV airing time for this promo's spots during a given date range.

National: Live: A national promo which was viewed during live linear television broadcast or same day, via DVR or on-demand.

Local: A promo that was aired during a local ad break slot.

VOD: This includes promos that run in on-demand content past three days (i.e. do not contain the linear promo load).

OTT: On-demand streaming content (i.e. Hulu, Roku, Fire TV Stick, Chromecast).