| A CYNOPSIS MESSAGE | | SAVE THE DATE Cynopsis is excited to announce that the 7th Annual Digital Awards will take place on Friday, November 8th at ThreeSitxy in NYC. This must-attend industry event will highlight the most outstanding digital campaign initiatives, technology and extraordinary video content in the highly competitive and ever-changing digital landscape. Finalists will be announced in mid-September and winners will be awarded at the event in November. |
SPONSORSHIP & PROMOTION
NASCAR and International Speedway Corporation announced multi-year agreements that make Bluegreen Vacations the “Official Vacation Ownership Provider of NASCAR” and an “Official Partner of ISC.” Bluegreen Vacations will also be the race entitlement sponsor at ISM Raceway for the 2019 Bluegreen Vacations 500. The deal provides Bluegreen Vacations with promotional rights, allowing it to market in the fan midways at ISC tracks across the country as well as host VIP experiences for vacation owners of the Bluegreen Vacation Club. 150 years of college football will see the return of College Colors Day once again this year, created by CLC, and set for Friday as fans “are encouraged to show that their college colors never fade by wearing their favorite college gear.” "There is something incredibly unique in the connection that fans have with their favorite college team – it represents good times in their lives that they want to keep experiencing. Whether a fan is excited by the prospects of a new football season or wants to show pride in the traditions and spirit that his or her university represents, wearing college colors outwardly showcases that fandom—and those colors never fade," said Nicole Armentrout, Vice President, Marketing at CLC. "We look forward to seeing the hundreds of thousands of fans who post pictures of themselves wearing their team gear on College Colors Day, August 30." Super Soccer Stars tied up a partnership with the Philadelphia Union to expand the org’s reach in the Philadelphia and Delaware Valley and marking Super Soccer Stars' first official MLS partnership. "There are few MLS clubs that have built as strong a grassroots program as the Union have, and few regions that are as fertile a base of youth soccer than Greater Philadelphia," said Adam Geisler, CEO, Super Soccer Stars. "We are looking forward to working with the Union to bring our specialized curriculum to younger players, while instilling a love and passion for the game and our community MLS team."
DIGITAL, DATA & TECH
ESPN The Magazine announced this year’s roster of athletes who will be featured in the 11thAnnual BODY Issue, which hits newsstands September 6. The official gallery, including photos and athlete story pages, will go live on espn.com on Sept. 4. The 2019 athlete roster will feature: Scout Bassett, U.S. Paralympic Track and Field Athlete; Liz Cambage, Las Vegas Aces Center; Katrin Davidsdottir, CrossFit Women’s Champion 2015 & 2016; the Eagles Offensive Line; Myles Garrett, Cleveland Browns Defensive End; James Hinchcliffe, IndyCar Series Driver; Alex Honnold, Climber; Evander Kane, San Jose Sharks Left Wing; Brooks Koepka, PGA Tour Golfer and World #1; Nancy Lieberman, Hall of Fame: WNBA; Amanda Nunes, UFC Champion; Kelley O’Hara, USWNT and Utah Royals Defender; Katelyn Ohashi, Gymnast; Chris Paul, Oklahoma City Thunder Point Guard; Lakey Peterson, WSL Surfer; Michael Thomas, New Orleans Saints Wide Receiver; and Christian Yelich, NL MVP and Milwaukee. theScore announced that, following the successful completion of its regulatory “soft-launch” period, the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement granted the company approval to proceed with the full implementation of its mobile sports wagering applications in the State. theScore remains on schedule for its anticipated state-wide launch. Tunity Analytics Top 10 Out-of-Home Sports Programs for the Week of Aug. 19, 2019. Show Network Date/Time (000's) CFB - Miami vs. Florida ESPN 8/24/19 7p 3696 NFL - 49ers vs. Broncos ESPN/ABC/CBS 8/19/19 8p 1869 NFL - Texans vs. Cowboys NFLN/CBS 8/24/19 7p 1009 PGA - Tour Championship NBC 8/25/19 1:30p881 NFL - Steelers vs. Titans NBC 8/25/19 8p 826 Source: Tunity Analytics. Viewing estimates are derived from Tunity mobile app usage for the week beginning August 19, 2019. OOH viewer impressions are calculated using Tunity Analytics proprietary estimation model. ESPORTS
With its postseason contenders locked in as season two comes to a conclusion, the Overwatch League named Comcast’s Xfinity as the presenting sponsor of the 2019 playoffs and Grand Finals. The sponsorship will give Xfinity “significant presence” during the playoffs’ digital broadcasts on Twitch and ESPN, the Grand Finals airing live on ABC, and also onsite at the Wells Fargo Center.The 2019 playoffs begin on Friday in Los Angeles and culminate at the Grand Finals on Sept. 29, at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia. All matches are livestreamed on Twitch and the ESPN app, and the Grand Finals will be live broadcast on ABC. The two teams that qualify will compete for the league’s championship trophy and a share of the US $1.7 million prize pool—with the winning team getting $1.1 million and the runner-up taking home $600,000. ELEAGUE is launching a new competitive series next month in partnership with Wizards of the Coast with the addition of new a Showdown series via MTG Arena starting Sept. 4. Each week, players will compete in one single-elimination match at a time via MTGA in the Standard format, according to Dot Esports. The International 2019 saw new viewership records after dangling a grand prize of $34.3 million. Esports Charts reports that 1.96 million people tuned in for the grand final, easily topping the previous record of 1.21 million. INDUSTRY & ROSTER MOVES
The National Lacrosse League announced that Jessica Berman has been named Deputy Commissioner and EVP of Business Affairs. Berman joins the NLL from the National Hockey League, where she has spent the last 13 years, most recently as Vice President, Community Development, Culture & Growth. According to the league, she becomes the first woman to hold the title of Deputy Commissioner at any professional sports league in North America and will oversee all of the league’s legal affairs and transactions, manage team services, and assist the Commissioner with the NLL’s overall growth strategy. Rob Smith was named General Manager for PGA Interactive, which includes PGA.com, along with the websites and apps that support the major Championships run by the PGA of America. As GM, Smith will oversee all operations of the Interactive business, which is being reimagined to serve as the destination to support a player’s golfing journey, by connecting them to PGA Professionals THE MAIN EVENT
Cubs/Mets on MLB Network at 7p. |
| A CYNOPSIS MESSAGE | | “ What’s my prediction regarding the soon-to-come proliferation of streaming services? Consolidation of SVOD services will be inevitable. According to Parks Associates, household spending on OTT video services hasn’t increased in 3 yrs. That means winners & losers will be chosen quickly.” Blake Sabatinelli, CEO - Newsy (Featured speaker at That Big TV Conference on Sept. 9-10 in NY) DON’T MISS OUT Sponsors: Gamut - Sinclair - NY Interconnect - FriendMTS - iSpot.tv - ListenFirst Media - NCC Media - TV Time - Tubi - a4 - Simpli.fi - TVsquared |
ON THIS DAY in 1973: The NHL adds the Washington Capitals and Kansas City Scouts (now the New Jersey Devils) for the 1974-75 season. In the Know: At which university did Bill Belichick play football? (Email cpursell@cynopsis.com with your answer and be sure to include your company and city). Answer to Our Last Sports Trivia Question: Rotten Tomatoes has this movie as the best-received sports movie of all-time, starring Mickey Rourke as “Randy ‘The Ram’ Robinson.” What is the name of the movie? Answer: The Wrestler. Kudos: John Ferlazzo/London; Jamie Euster-Endeavor/NY; Lori Paterson-Spectrum Reach/NY; Craig Helmstetter-IN Demand/NY; Jackie Mahon/NY; Bill Graff-beIN SPORTS/Miami; Matt Sautter-WideOrbit/Harrisburg; Matt Marini/NJ; Brad Ruppert-Visual Impact Group/York; Bob Tombs-Comcast Spotlight/Bloomfield; Andy Pittman-TAMU/College Station; Joe Lyons-ESPN/Dallas; Matt Fumagalli-NBC/Chicago; Rich Wolfe-Lone Wolfe Press/Scottsdale; Greg Moloznik-GLM Media/Scottsdale; Larry Hutchings/Nipomo; Tim Davidson-DISH Media/El Segundo; Jaymz Wooden-Bottelsen American Dart Lines/Santa Maria; Dave Hammargren-KCPQ-KZJO TV/Seattle
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DIGITAL ACCOUNT LEAD
NBC TELEMUNDO
BAY AREA
Be a critical part of the sales team, responsible for supervision of all digital solutions including online platforms, creating content, project timelines and more. Work with management to support strategies and meet the needs of our company. Full info HERE
DIRECTOR, STUDIO & TECHNICAL OPERATIONS>> NBCUniversal/NYC: Seeking top candidate who can maximize all operations of Net News, Sports, Enter, and Corp Events. Must have 7+ yrs in live TV oper environ. A capacity to manage multiple projects, plus a proficiency in MS Office 365 tools such as Teams, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, etc. Full info HERE (9/11)
AD SALES PLANNER, DIRECT RESPONSE>> TVONE/NYC: Seeking strong candidate with emphasis on client services to supports the Direct Response team. Must be familiar with relevant research tools (MRI, Nielsen, Simmons). 2 yrs of adv/media and 1 yr dir response exp required. 1 yr of dir response TV sls planning and agency buying/planning exp preferred. Full info HERE (9/11)
DIGITAL ACCOUNT LEAD>>
NBC TELEMUNDO BAY AREA: Be a critical part of the sales team, responsible for supervision of all digital solutions including online platforms, creating content, project timelines and more. Work with management to support strategies and meet the needs of our company. Full info HERE (9/10)
SENIOR ANALYST, AD SALES RESEARCH>>
Discovery/NYC: Analytical thinker to leverage variety of rsrch to provide data-driven intel in support of ad sales initiatives for lifestyle brands. Utilize data systems & translate info into insights. 3-5 yrs rel exp req. Full info HERE (9/10)
VP, AD SALES RESEARCH & STRATEGY>>
Discovery/NYC: Strategic leader to oversee compelling research analysis & consumer insights across ntwrks & platfrms to help meet revenue goals & priorities. Work w/partners to develop/execute clear, actionable ad sales plans. 12-15+ yrs rel exp req. Full info HERE (9/10)
FINANCIAL ANALYST>>
A+E/NY: Manage quarterly profit participation reporting to producers, talent and business partners in tv, theatrical and new media motion pictures across the A+E Networks portfolio. BA/BS in Finance or Acctg. Entertainment Royalty payment exp, strong Excel skills, ability to interpret contractual terms, detailed oriented with strong communication skills. Apply HERE (9/6) EXECUTIVE PRODUCER>>
NEWSMAX TV/NY: Work w/show hosts, preparing the rundown of new stories, identifying and integrating guests, overseeing and executing the production of key video and graphic elements. 3+ yrs executive producing exp or overseeing newscast prod. Full info HERE (9/6)
NEWS PRODUCER>>
NEWSMAX TV/NY: Resp for prod of live newscasts, news shows & recorded video segments for television, and digital platforms. Generate new story ideas. Strong writing/organizational skills req’d; ability to prod content under heavy deadline pressure. Full info HERE (9/6) ONLINE EDITOR>>
NEWSMAX TV/NY: News editor with hands-on, real-time oversight of Newsmax.com to focus on politics and national news with health, financial and world news coverage. 3+yrs exp in editing online or other publication. 5+yr exp in journalism. Full info HERE (9/6)
SOCIAL MEDIA MGR>>
NEWSMAX TV/NY: Enhancing our brand & building strong online community resp for developing/administering social media content that is designed to engage users and create an interactive relationship between consumers & company. 3+yrs exp in social media mngmnt. Full info HERE (9/6)
TV BOOKER>>
NEWSMAX TV/NY: Resp for supporting developing relationships w/officials, experts, publicists, agents & talent. Work closely w/ news, programming & talent in prod. At least 5+yrs exp media industry in either TV, online, or print publications. Strong relationships w/TV analysts, experts & publicists. Full info HERE (9/6)
VP AD SALES, TV>>
NEWSMAX TV/NY: Responsible for planning and implementing cable TV sales and product development programs, both short and long range, targeted toward existing and new markets. Develops, hires, trains and manages advertising sales team.Experience in national TV or cable network sales. Full info HERE (9/6)
NEWS DIRECTOR, VP>>
NEWSMAX TV/NY: Oversee/manage television news dept and staff to ensure the accurate, timely delivery of news. Oversee the daily operations of the TV news operations. Strong understanding of Newsmax brand and talent. Leadership and team building skills. Full info HERE (9/6)
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR & SOCIAL MEDIA CHAMPIONSHIPS & ALLIANCES>>
NCAA/Indianapolis IN: Collaboratively dvlp/implement/mng NCAA Championships social media strategies. Min 6yrs, social media and/or content prod exp or related field. Excellent written/oral presentation skills. Full info HERE (9/6) ANALYST, VIDEO SUBSCRIPTION & MEMBERSHIP>>
First Look Media/NY: Resp for maintaining, understanding, and leveraging the organization’s quantitative/qualitative data in support of its premium video streaming offer. Min 2yrs exp w/video content analytics w/ a focus on subscriber acquisition & retention, pref within TV, film, ent, music or video envir. Full info HERE (9/6) SR MGR, ADVANCED SOLUTIONS>>
A + E Networks/NYC: Leading large Projects/Initiatives, maintaining & optimizing A+E Ad Technology stack, & helping diversify A+E Network’s Ad Product line up. Full Info/Apply HERE (9/6) RESEARCH ANALYST>>
Crown Media Family Networks/NY: Entry level, provides support to the NY Research Team. BA/BS req; strong MS Office Skills prior exp. Nielsen systems helpful. Apply HERE (9/6)
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT >>
The CW Network/NYC: The CW Network seeks an Executive Assistant for their Media Sales & Planning department. Must have 2+ years of professional administrative experience, preferably in advertising or entertainment. Full info and how to apply HERE (9/4)
SR ANALYST, DIGITAL MKTG ANALYTICS >>
Showtime/NYC: Quantitative thinker who will partner with Depts to provide analyses and dev. reporting dashboards and learnings in support of Showtime’s acquisition and retention goals. Effective storyteller and communicator who is able to craft data and insight-driven narratives required. Full info HERE (8/31)
SOCIAL MEDIA COORDINATOR >>
Hallmark Channel’s Home & Family/LA: Tech-savvy, self-starter professional, exp’d in SM to support strategic social media initiatives set in place. Able to multi task many projects; 1-2 yrs SM exp w/previous writing/editing/creating exp; strong knwlg SM platforms & social community mngmnt. Full info HERE (8/29)
DIRECTOR, DISTRIBUTION >>
Fremantle, Canada International: Maximize revenue across Canada for all Fremantle Int’l proprietary programs towards the achievements of targets. Proven/ demonstrable exp of Sales exp w/in TV licensing enviro, either working within brdcst or wider ent industry/competitor. Full info HERE (8/28) |
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