A CYNOPSIS MESSAGE | THE CYNOPSIS MEASUREMENT & DATA CONFERENCE AUG 2| 9:00am – 3:30pm| NYC Sponsored by: TV Time, Discovery, Data + Math & GroupM “Data breaches and privacy rights have risen to the forefront. What does the future hold for data driven targeting for publishers and advertisers? Who should own the data? What rights will consumers have? What role should the government have in securing a consumer’s right to their own data? These are just a few questions that will be addressed at the Cynopsis Measurement & Data Conference.” - Brad Adgate REGISTER |
SPONSORSHIP & PROMOTION Outsports unveiled its lineup of sponsors for the Pride Summit this weekend, with Nike BeTrue returning as a partner in the event for the third straight year. Meanwhile, the UFC, NFL and the Los Angeles Dodgers are also partnering with the org. Nike BeTrue is providing apparel for all Outsports Pride participants and will be hosting a special celebration of courage for all attendees this Friday, while UFC will be the presenting sponsor of Outsports’ NYC Pride March contingent. The Mountain West Conference inked a deal with the Air Force Reserve to serve title sponsor of the 2019 Air Force Reserve MW Men’s and Women’s Basketball Championships as well as presenting sponsor for all 10 MW Olympic Sport Championships for 2018-19. Air Force Reserve will also have a presence at the MW Football Championship Game and provide marketing support for the event. “Throughout the Mountain West, there is an appreciation for the sacrifice and service of those who volunteer to protect our freedoms, at home and abroad,” MW Commissioner Craig Thompson said. “We are proud to welcome the Air Force Reserve to the Mountain West and look forward to working with our new partners to both raise awareness of the important work done by this critical unit of our nation’s defense and support the endeavors of our student-athletes.” DIGITAL & STREAMING Whistle Sports raised over $28 million in funding. The Series D equity round is led by Aser and includes investments from Liberty Media, Emil Capital, Jeffrey Katzenberg’s WndrCo and others. Whistle Sports plans to use the proceeds of the investment in part to expand its catalogue of free and premium original content with brand partners and creators including Dude Perfect – the team behind the third most subscribed to creator YouTube channel – DevinSuperTramp, and The F2, among others, on both OTT and Whistle Sports distribution platforms. The wider collaboration with Aser will extend to its subsidiaries including ELEVEN SPORTS and will also accelerate Whistle Sports’ international expansion. The Junior Basketball Association, founded by Big Baller Brand CEO LaVar Ball, tips off Thursday with a Facebook partnership that will see every game this season available on an exclusive basis both in the U.S. on Facebook Watch and globally via the JBA Facebook Page. The broadcasts will be produced by Big Baller Productions. ESPORTS NBC Sports revealed its voices for year two of the Universal Open Rocket League, NBC Sports Group and FACEIT’s annual esports tournament showcasing 2v2 Rocket League for a $100,000 prize pool. Host and analyst Rachel “Seltzer” Quirico anchors coverage this year throughout the Regional Finals and Grand Finals, joining commentators Caleb “WavePunk” Simmons, Mike “Quinn Lobdell” Behrouzi, Joey “JorbyPls” Ahrens and James “JamesBot” Villar. Brisk will serve as a presenting sponsor and will debut a commercial featuring Rocket League casters Caleb “WavePunk” Simmons and Mike “Quinn Lobdell” Behrouzi, and bring fans a special behind-the-scenes look during the tournament. The ELEAGUE Street Fighter V Invitational 2018 serves up the event's fourth and final group stage bracket, tonight at 3p across Twitch and B/R Live. TBS will also televise featured matches at 11p as the group competes for the final two spots in the Playoffs on July 13 and a shot at the event’s $250,000 purse. Counter Logic Gaming unlocked a deal with MVMT to serve as the official wristwatch partner of the team. MVMT will be featured on their Academy Broadcast games every Thursday for the Summer Split on the CLG Twitch channel. MVMT will also be the presenting partner of the full CLG Performance Center Tour and reveal video. THE MAIN EVENT The 2018 NHL Draft begins tonight at 7:30p on NBCSN. |
A CYNOPSIS MESSAGE | Connecting with the New Young Male Demo Thursday, July 12th at 1:30PM A report from Engagement Labs: “The Remarkable Influence of Millennial Men,” shows they’re 50% more likely than millennial women to be word-of-mouth influencers. Esports is one effective way to reach young men. Television and digital channels can be, too – but how? Learn everything you need to know to catch and keep their attention in our July 12th webinar: Connecting with the New Young Male Demo. View Panel Learn More Register your team |
ON THIS DAY in 1994: The US soccer team upsets Colombia for the nation’s first World Cup win since 1950. In the Know: Who was the last player to be drafted out of Georgetown with the #1 pick of the NBA Draft? (Email chris-sports@cynopsis.com with your answer and be sure to include your name, company and city.) Answer to Our Last Sports Trivia Question: Who was the first player ever to be drafted by the WNBA? Answer: Dena Head. Kudos: Michael Ritz-BucStar Consulting/NY; Denis Barry-CBS/NY; Synda Kollman-Charter Marketing Group/Boca Raton; Andy Pittman-TAMU/College Station; Tom Moore-Kalt Productions/LA; David Westberg-SAG-AFTRA Federal Credit Union/Burbank Later - Chris |
CYNOPSISJOBS - For More jobs, please visit Cynopsis.com | JOB OF THE DAY MANAGER, AD SALES FINANCE NBCU NYC Support the Monthly, Quarterly and Annual Budgeting/Long Range Planning cycles for NBCU National Advertising Sales FP & A. Min of 3 yrs of corporate or operational finance exp. Knwldg of ad sales in either Digital or TV is a+. Full info/apply HERE JOB OPENING: PRODUCTION, OPERATIONS, CONTENT/STADIUM/Chicago: All Levels Stadium is changing the way fans watch sports. Broadcasting from the United Center in Chicago, we are looking for innovators to join our team. See yourself with a future minded multi-platform sports network? Apply HERE (6/29) JOB OPENING: OPERATIONS MGR, LIVE REMOTE SPORTS BRODCASTS/STADIUM/Chicago: Coordinate all elements of prod & vendors; Assist in mngng remote operation strategies; Mng/monitor quality control. Must have exp in a remote sports prod envir with full understanding of sports prod & operations processes. Pref’d exp in a mobile prod unit. Apply HERE (6/29) JOB OPENING: SR EDITOR, ADVERTISING & PROGRAM STANDARDS/NBCU Sports Group/NYC: Exp’d Sr Editor to ensure advertisements & programs comply w/internal/external standards, laws & regulations. Min 2 yrs exp working in Standards/Practices for a Broadcast and/or Cable Ntwk. Full info/apply HERE (6/29)
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