| A CYNOPSIS MESSAGE | | CALL FOR ENTRIES The 2nd Annual Cynopsis Short Form Video Festival The Cynopsis Short Form Video Festival is searching for the most cutting-edge creatives from individuals and teams worldwide, including: production companies/studios, producers, networks, composers, lyricists, animators, video game developers/producers, website developers, mobile & app developers/producers, marketing companies, PR firms and more . Submissions will be judged by a panel of industry experts and finalists will be announced in mid-November. SUBMIT VIDEOS |
SPONSORSHIP & PROMOTION
Hyundai announced that the brand would become the new presenting sponsor of NBC’s Sunday Night Football Kickoff show and will have the marquee presence leading into the primetime game each week. Hyundai will also sponsor a custom-branded content series, “Cover 2,” that will provide fans with a closer look at some of the league’s best rivalries in a three-part series that will run during Ravens at the Steelers, Sept. 30; Rams at 49ers, Oct. 21; and Packers at Vikings, Nov. 25. For the fourth season in a row, Hyundai is the presenting sponsor of the NFL’s Kickoff celebration where the NFL Kickoff Concert Driven by Hyundai will be headlined by multiplatinum singer/songwriter Shawn Mendes. Eckrich and the University of Southern California Trojans announced a two-year partnership for the brand to become the Official Smoked Sausage and Deli Meat of the USC Trojans. Eckrich and USC will highlight the official partnership throughout the football season with a presence across USC’s social, digital and radio platforms and will offer local consumers opportunities to win tickets to a select game throughout the season. In addition, Eckrich will host a $1 Million Challenge at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum as part of their Road to the National Championship sweepstakes, for the fourth consecutive season. Dos Equis, the Official Beer Sponsor of the College Football Playoff is unveiling new television spots featuring coaching staples Les Miles and Steve Spurrier as part of the brand’s Keep It Interesante. ” campaign. The ads consist of a series of :15, :30 and :60 second spots, 12 in total, which will begin airing on TV and online yesterday. Minor League Baseball renewed its partnership with Uncle Ray’s as the “Official Potato Chip of Minor League Baseball” in a multiyear extension. Using MiLB ballparks as a launching pad, Uncle Ray’s will continue its coast-to-coast expansion with exponential growth anticipated in the coming years. ESPN Deportes unveils a new This is SportsCenter campaign featuring Lineal Middleweight World Champion Canelo Alvarez and undefeated WBC, WBA and IBO Middleweight World Champion Gennady Golovkin ahead of their upcoming rematch on Sept. 15. Titled “Shared Cube,” the commercial mirrors Canelo and GGG’s rivalry as their boxing instincts are triggered in an ESPN office setting by the ding of a microwave. Major League Baseball on Thursday announced that for the third consecutive year MLB Clubs will dedicate a special "Childhood Cancer Awareness Day" at ballparks on Saturday in recognition of September as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. In partnership with Stand Up To Cancer, MLB and MLB Clubs will raise awareness for the fight against the disease by having Major League players, coaches, umpires and grounds crew members wear gold ribbon decals and wristbands. DIGITAL & STREAMING
Former NFL player Martellus Bennett will take on a new role next week with Yahoo Sports as host of live internet talk show Mostly Football. The show will be produced by Yahoo Sports and Complex Networks and launch Sept. 6 at 7p, running weekly on Thursdays throughout the NFL season.
ESPORTS
EA is setting up a tribute fund and livestream to support the victims of the Madden NFL 19 shooting that took place in Jacksonville. The announcement includes a $1 million donation dedicated to supporting the victims in addition to a fund created for individuals can contribute and add to the donation made by EA. Meanwhile, the company is setting up a livestream for Sept. 6 that will pay tribute to the victims of the Madden NFL 19 Jacksonville, Florida shooting and help to bring the community closer together in this time of mourning. THE MAIN EVENT
College football season is officially on deck. Don’t miss Washington/Auburn on Saturday at 3:30p on ABC.
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| A CYNOPSIS MESSAGE | | Time to Tune-in to the Future Industry Leaders The Fourth Annual Cynopsis Rising Star Awards is gearing up for its best year yet…Don’t miss this great opportunity to honor yourself or a colleague with a nomination. The groundbreaking work that these ambitious and creative young professionals have accomplished over the past year deserves to be celebrated – and we can’t wait to see what they have to offer! ENTER NOW Here’s a look at last year’s winners! |
ON THIS DAY in 1990: Ken Griffey Sr. and Ken Griffey Jr. become the first father and son to play on the same team at the same time. In the Know: Besides the Fighting Irish, which two schools in the ACC don’t have a team nickname that ends with the letter ‘S’? (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 is the last college football coach to win a national title in his first season (FBS level)? Answer: Larry Coker at Miami. Kudos: Andy Pittman-TAMU/College Station; Tom Moore-Kalt Productions/LA; David Westberg-SAG-AFTRA Federal Credit Union/Burbank
Later - Chris
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