| A CYNOPSIS MESSAGE | | The 7th Annual Cynopsis Rising Star Awards The Cynopsis Best Of The Best Awards Featuring The Rising Stars will spotlight performers, innovators and emerging leaders in the TV Media industry. These young professionals’ experience spans research, digital, content and marketing and this awards program is designed to encourage and reward their exceptional accomplishments. Check out last year’s honorees . Honorees will be celebrated alongside Best Of The Best Award finalists, at an awards gala this February in NYC. NOMINATE |
SPONSORSHIP & PROMOTION
PepsiCo brands are gearing up for the launch of Activision’s Call of Duty: Modern Warfare through which players will be able to unlock in-game rewards with the purchase of Mtn Dew, Mtn Dew Amp Game Fuel and Doritos products by entering codes found on packaging, sporting game-inspired graphics. With the game set for a global release Oct. 25, players can redeem the codes, beginning Oct. 6 through year-end. With the first purchase of select Mtn Dew Amp Game Fuel-coded products, gamers will receive their own #VictoryInACan, securing access to an exclusive operator skin, which will be exclusive through Dec 31. The PepsiCo brands are looking to ratchet excitement Sept.14 at a Call of Duty: Modern Warfare pro-am tournament from the Thunder Esports Center in Long Beach, Calif.Twitch, Facebook and Twitter will provide coverage 3 p.
Looking to build on its two-game London series between the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox in late June, MLB is putting ballpark fare on the menu at the city’s Hawker House on Oct. 5-6. MLB Foodfest, presented by Budweiser, will give fans of a taste from ballparks in the States, including hot lobster rolls from Fenway Park, Yankee Dingers, the Arizona Diamondbacks’ churro dog, the Houston Astros’ Frito Pie Corndog and the Cleveland Indians’ fat rooster. MLB merchandise will also be available, while various baseball settings look to connect fans through their social-media tidings.
Linda Strom is now the director of advertising and sponsorship sales at Sports Engine, leading the NBC Sports Group company’s efforts to grow and develop strategic partnerships with brands. A 20-year industry veteran, Strom joins the sports relationship management software firm from parent Comcast, where she was a sales leader for its technology solutions ad platform.
ESPORTS
In this week’s edition of Cynopsis Esports… Tempest Award winners Intel’s World Open eyes Olympics Riot Promotes regional leagues Dota’s season gets mapped Brands line up for CoD play Nike’s new kits Tespa grabs a Coke
DIGITAL, DATA & TECH
NFL Films and YouTube kicked off a new weekly show aimed at bringing fans closer to the experience at stadia around the country. The Sept. 11 premiere of NFL Game Day All-Access on the NFL YouTube Channel featured wired sound from Seattle QB Russell Wilson, Arizona head coach Kliff Kingsbury, Cleveland head coach Freddie Kitchens, Tampa head coach Bruce Arians and Jacksonville DE Calais Campbell. Moreover, NFL Films, in the first of the show’s 22 installments, was on the scene to capture happenings at five additional sidelines, during the opening week of the league’s 100th campaign. Each 20-minute episode spotlights key moments for players and coaches throughout game day, from the trip to the stadium, to warm-ups and game actions, to postgame activity and the return to the residence.
“We are excited to give fans an up-close view of the full game day experience through this new YouTube series” said Ross Ketover, senior executive at NFL Films. “Our game’s most exciting and memorable moments take place on the field, but for players, each game starts well before kickoff and continues after the final whistle. This series will deliver our fans the best of these moments each week throughout the season.”
Recording eight straight months of growth,ESPN Podcaststallied a unique audience of 7.1 million in August, a 49% jump from the 2018 period, according to data from Podtrac. The advance was fueled by Fantasy Focus Football, which tallied a unique audience of 1.3 million, 33% more than a similar entry last year. The 30 for 30: The Sterling Affairs, a series tracking the former owner of the NBA’s Los Angeles Clippers, also performed well, netting a unique audience of more than 1 million.
INDUSTRY & ROSTER MOVES
Tim Layden, who spent 25 years at Sports Illustrated, has inked an exclusive agreement withNBC Sports Groupto produce long-form articles, major-event stories and columns. Layden will also supply video work for NBC Sports’ video and digital platforms. Layden has already written a number of essays around the group’s marquee events, notably the Kentucky Derby, Breeders’ Cup, the NFL, NHL, NASCAR and the Olympics. His initial article, examining life after football with former Pro Bowlers Jordy Nelson, Max Unger and Brian Orakpo, is available at NBCSports.com
The XFL has retained Mali Friedman as vice president of legal and business affairs. She joins the start-up football league from the Golden State Warriors, where she most recently served as assistant general counsel, negotiating sponsorship deals and the leasing process for retail spaces at the club’s new Chase Center. From 2014-17, she was senior counsel at the NHL, focused on media partnerships, international business and technology.
THE MAIN EVENT
Thursday Night Football: Buccaneers/Panthers on NFL Network at 8:20p.
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ON THIS DAY in 2015: In an all-Italian final, Flavia Pennetta tops Roberta Vinci in three sets at the U.S Open to become the first tennis player from that nation to win that Grand Slam tournament.
In the Know: What duo comprised the first all-female announce team for an NFL game? (Email cpursell@cynopsis.com with your answer and be sure to include your company and city).
Answer to Our Last Sports Trivia Question: Ford Motor Co. was the first sponsor of the World Series, supporting radio coverage of the 1934 Fall Classic won by the St. Louis over Detroit in seven games. Kudos: Denis Barry-CBS Stations Group/NYRich Greene-Casa Del Verde Productions/LA;Tom Moore-Kalt Productions/LA.
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SR MGR, PUBLIC RELATIONS
TV One
Silver Spring MD
Strategize/implement publicity plans to generate positive consumer & industry press coverage of the network’s prgrmng, leading to awareness & viewership. Min 5-6 yrs related exp & thorough understanding of social & traditional PR. PR exp w/ a prod co, studio, network or ent PR agency pref’d.
Full info HERE
MANAGER, RESEARCH >>
FX Networks/LA: Manager, Research is responsible for tracking/analyzing the performance of all programs on linear and SVOD with an emphasis on Scripted Programs and landscape of TV. MUST be fluent in Excel and NPower. Multitrak and VBA exp a plus. Must have 3-5 years of relevant experience. Full info HERE (9/27)
ASSOC DIRECTOR, SOCIAL & DIGITAL STRATEGY >>
GLOW/NYC: Develop campaign direction, voice & tone, strategy, & creative for high-profile media/entrtnmt clients. 5-8 years social media & digital, pitch and new biz dev experience. Full info HERE (9/27)
AD SALES PLANNER >>
Ovation/NYC: Seeking organized/motivated candidate to join linear sales team as a leave replacement. Responsible for developing proposals, allocating inventory and stewarding existing business. Strong communication skills, proficiency in MS Excel & 2 yrs linear cable exp desired. Position available 12/2019 – 4/2020. Full info HERE (9/27)
NAT SALES ASSISTANT >>
UP/NYC: Asst AEs, Sales Plners & Pricing/Inv. Edit PowerPt presentations & excel spreadsheets. Work w/ agency buyers. Maintain order entry, inv moves & prod allocations. Effective verbal skills. Strong attn to details. Prior internship exp at TV ntwk pref’d. Full info HERE (10/24)
LINE PRODUCERS >> NY-Based ProdCo seeks strong, multi-faceted Line Producer(s) for 2+ upcoming projects. well versed in both studio and field productions, be calm under pressure, have the ability to multi-task and manage a multi-facetted budget a must. Work closely with the project creatives & talent in ensure the quality programs on-time and on-budget. Full info HERE (9/23)
DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANT >>
9 Story Media Group/NYC: provide administrative support to the NY development team as they oversee several projects in development. Manage calendars for two busy VPs of Dvlpmnt. 1-2 years of prior assistant work, children’s content exp. a + Full info HERE (9/20)
ACCOUNT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE >>
Crown Media Family Networks/Chicago: Maintains & grows business on assigned agency list; key liaison for Ad Sales team. Min 2 yrs. exp sales planning or buying. BA/BS req; strong MS Office Skills; prior exp. Full info HERE (9/19)
SALES ASSISTANT, DIRECT RESPONSE >>
Crown Media Family Networks/NY: This position is responsible for providing sales support to the Direct Response sales team for Crown Media Family Networks: Hallmark Channel, Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, and Hallmark Drama. Full info HERE (9/19)
SR MGR, PUBLIC RELATIONS >>
TV One/Silver Spring MD: Strategize/ implement publicity plans to generate positive consumer & industry press coverage of the network’s prgrmng, leading to awareness & viewership. Min 5-6 yrs related exp & thorough understanding of social & traditional PR. PR exp w/ a prod co, studio, network or ent PR agency pref’d. Full info HERE (9/18)
DIRECTOR STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS >>
ACTV8me/NY: Mobile Media/Ad Tech firm - Dir Strat Partner, 6+ yrs media sales, client svce exp. 75% tri-state travel, BusDev, client mgmt. TV, Radio, Agency, venue, retail & mobile com exp. Full info HERE (9/18)
SALES PLANNER >>
RIDE TV/Chicago: Develop media proposals and creates sales presentations for all RIDE TV networks and platforms utilizing all available research, sales and content resources. 2+ yrs related advertising exp. Knwlg of research techniques and sources (Nielsen, MRI) Full info HERE (9/18)
SALES PLANNER >>
RIDE TV/NY: Develop media proposals and creates sales presentations for all RIDE TV networks and platforms utilizing all available research, sales and content resources. 2+ yrs related advertising exp. Knwlg of research techniques and sources (Nielsen, MRI) Full info HERE (9/18)
SALES PLANNER >>
RIDE TV/LA: Develop media proposals and creates sales presentations for all RIDE TV networks and platforms utilizing all available research, sales and content resources. 2+ yrs related advertising exp. Knwlg of research techniques and sources (Nielsen, MRI) Full info HERE (9/18)
SALES ASSISTANT >>
RIDE TV/LA: Establish strong business relationships and act as a liaison with ad agency counterparts and internal departments including DR, Traffic, Marketing and Accounting. Strong organizational skills; great verbal/written communication skills and ability to work in a deadline driven environment. Full info HERE (9/18)
SALES ASSISTANT >>
RIDE TV/NY: Establish strong business relationships and act as a liaison with ad agency counterparts and internal departments including DR, Traffic, Marketing and Accounting. Strong organizational skills; great verbal/written communication skills and ability to work in a deadline driven environment. Full info HERE (9/18)
BOOKING PRODUCER, MEET THE PRESS DAILY >>
MSNBC/DC: Book and produce high-profile national and international news makers, experts and guest in politics, foreign relations and business/economy. 5+ yrs exp in live TV (i.e. morning shows, cable shows, broadcast TV), 2 years in political journalism. Full info HERE (9/18)
MANAGER, PUBLICITY, CNBC PRIMETIME >>
CNBC/Englewood Cliffs NJ: Responsible for publicizing/promoting CNBC’s primetime programming & talent as well as implementing and executing PR campaigns and strategies. 4+ yrs of exp in PR/Communications. TV/Media exp pref’d. Full info HERE (9/18)
DIR, BRAND STRATEGY, DIRECT-TO-CONSUMER >> NBCUniversal/NYC: Looking for world-class brand strategist responsible for supporting the overarching DTC communications strategy. Must be big picture thinker with 8 yrs brand planning/marketing strategy exp (TV/DTC) from ent industry, adv agency or consumer products co. Full info HERE (9/17) AUDIO TECHNICIAN >> Newsmax TV/NYC: Operate/execute complete audio mixing/creation for several live & taped broadcasts, in the context of originally produced programs & public service announcements of audiences. 2+yrs successful exp in executing graphic and character generation in TV news, creative services, etc. Full info HERE (9/17) TECHNICAL DIRECTOR >> Newsmax TV/NYC: Directs, co-develops & delivers locally produced programs and public service announcements for national and international audiences. 3+ yrs of successful exp in directing Live TV news, studio-based programming or similarly related professional media prod & media presentation exp. Full info HERE (9/17) VIDEO EDITOR >> Newsmax TV/NYC: Produce and deliver completed projects using Adobe Creative Suite. Collaborate with production team, producers, and talent to create and deliver broadcast ready elements and assets. 5+yrs professional editing exp. Full info HERE (9/17) VIDEO GRAPHICS EDITOR >> Newsmax TV/NYC: Create graphics template for on-air Guests. Create animation graphics template for telephone guests. 2+ more years of successful exp in the field or in a related area required. Full info HERE (9/17)
SR MANAGER, PUBLIC RELATIONS >> Newsmax TV/NYC: Manage, oversee and/or execute multiple communications and program publicity campaigns. A strong understanding of television publicity, key press outlets/journalists and experience in launching and sustaining press coverage on TV series is essential. Full info HERE (9/17) |
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