| A CYNOPSIS MESSAGE FROM CBS SPORTS NETWORK | | The 2018 college football season kicks off TOMORROW on CBS Sports Network Hawai’i at Colorado St. Tomorrow 7:30 PM ET CBS SPORTS NETWORK The 24-hour home of CBS Sports CBSSportsNetwork.com |
| A CYNOPSIS MESSAGE | | YOU ASKED, WE DELIVERED. Cynopsis created an esports news site to provide you with a comprehensive source & research tool for anyone in the esports and media community looking to stay one step ahead of this rapidly growing, multi-billion dollar industry. cynopsisesports.com includes: Breaking News / Sponsorship White Papers / Team Directory / Interviews / Data & Infographics / Video Spotlight / Esports Jobs Listing / Calendar of Events / Esports Glossary / Esports Business Summit Announcements / And More! Check it out: cynopsisesports.com |
SPONSORSHIP & PROMOTION
The San Antonio Spurs agreed to a deal with investment company Frost Bank to become the team’s first-ever jersey partner. The multi-year deal will seeFrost’s logo on the jerseys starting Sept. 30. The partnership will also see Frost Bank’s branding appear more widely at the AT&T Center and on Spurs’ digital platforms. COPA90 and HEINEKEN USA entered a film collaboration with The Players’ Tribune. The Convert, a two-part original film series - takes NY Knicks’ Tim Hardaway Jr on “a day long journey exploring fan culture and match-day experiences at the Real Madrid vs AS Roma ICC game in New York.” As part of the series, Hardaway will be joined by Heath Pearce and will experience the game from a supporter’s vantage point – including all the passion, excitement, intensity that surrounds an international game with two of the world’s biggest clubs. Throughout the season, HEINEKEN USA is sponsoring COPA90’s flagship show, Walk Talk Football, hosted by Pearce. This sponsorship also includes the MLS season preview and episodes across Heineken Rivalry Week. For MLB’s Players Weekend. Kris Bryant commissioned three Chicago artists to shine a light on spinal cord research on his custom adidas baseball cleats. The baseball spikes also express his hope that MLB players will be allowed to play for Team USA in the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo. Although he is on the DL, he will be wearing each custom cleat this weekend: “USA Baseball Cleat” by Lauren Asta; “Tokyo Cleat” by Frank Quintero and 2020 Cleat by Miss Merlot. The pairs of adidas Energy Boost Icon 4’s are open for bid the next two weeks to support Wings for Life, a non-profit organization that funds spinal cord research. Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker teamed up with Duracell in a partnership that includes the brand’s latest PSA, which “chronicles the epic consequences of not having a power you can trust in your wireless mouse and reminds Fantasy Football players to use Duracell batteries when drafting.” The Seattle Storm are backing the potential NHL team in Seattle, announcing a partnership with NHL Seattle, the group working to bring professional hockey to a renovated Seattle Center Arena. “The support from NHL Seattle on this playoff run means a great deal to our organization,” said Storm President & GM Alisha Valavanis. “We can’t wait for the day when we share the new Seattle Center Arena with Tod and his team at NHL Seattle. Until then, it’s incredible to be able to count on their support!” The Eastern College Athletic Conference and its multimedia rights partner, Collegiate Sports Management Group announced that GradMail has become the Conference’s newest licensing corporate partner. GradMail is an email service that provides graduates and fans of any U.S. college and university a chance to create their own personal .com email address, showcasing the institution of their choice. DIGITAL & STREAMING
CBS SPORTS HQ will stream a live fantasy football telethon on Labor Day to help prepare fantasy players on one of the biggest draft days heading into the season. The Fantasy Football Today Telethon, powered by Dodge, will deliver real-time draft advice for fantasy owners with detailed breakdowns of SportsLine projections, expert rankings, sleepers and busts from 3-10p on Sept. 3 on CBS Sports HQ and CBS Sports’ Facebook and Twitter channels. CBS Sports fantasy experts and NFL writers and analysts, including Jamey Eisenberg, Dave Richard, Pete Prisco, Will Brinson, Jason La Canfora, Danny Kanell, Bryant McFadden, Todd Fuhrman, Nick Kostos and Chris Hassel, will be on hand to answer fantasy players’ draft day questions live and offer advice and in-depth analysis. During the telethon, CBS Sports HQ will shine a spotlight on St. Jude Children’s Research Hospitalin support of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Tony Hawk’s next conquest is virtual reality. The famed action sports star will offer Tony Hawk’s Loop Challenge live in NextVR on Sunday, August 26 at 3:30p. The roster of athletes spans includes Aaron “Jaws” Homok who has completed The Loop before to an 11-year old phenom, Gavin Bottger, and a Brazilian skater who lost his legs as a child, Felipe Nunes as skaters attempt to complete the 360 vertical loop. Daily Number is taking on the daily fantasy sports industry, launching yesterday as a new player in the market. The company is co-founded by Tom McAuley and All-Pro cornerback Richard Sherman. The company’s patent-pending platform empowers fans to select their own degree of difficulty and subsequent prize, by picking any combination of players – from a lineup filled with all-stars to a roster comprised of role players – to simply beat a preset target score known as the Daily Number. As co-founder and chief brand ambassador, Sherman will star as the King of Talking Smack in an upcoming creative video advertising campaign which will showcase several different sides of the star athlete’s personality. Mike Francesca, along with partners CAA Sports and Entercom, announced the debut of Mike’s On. In addition to live video and audio streaming of WFAN’s daily sports radio talk show, the platform will feature additional new original content and will be available for download and subscription on the App Store, Google Play, and MikesOn.com. The digital platform will launch on today at 1p with an extended live radio broadcast of the on-air show on WFAN from “Bar A” in New Jersey. Other content will include; being home to Mike Francesa’s Football Sunday Show; aAdditional and immediate commentary from Francesa on major news and events; The Saturday Special and more. The Olympic Channel is celebrating its two-year anniversary with more than 11,000 videos representing all Olympic sport disciplines and 206 countries, 50 original series, partnerships with 75 sport federations and organizations and availability in 11 languages. The Olympic Channel has also provided an additional distribution platform for its 75 federation partnerships which includes collaboration on more than 1400 live events to date. Olympic Channel General Manager Mark Parkman said: “As the global media platform of the Olympic Movement, our programming will continue to feature athletes 24 hours a day, 365 days a year attracting new audiences as we enter our third year and look ahead to the upcoming Youth Olympic Games in Buenos Aires, Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 and beyond.” TeamSnap is partnering with Fantag, a pioneer in video highlight technology, to debut video highlights on its TeamSnap Live! platform for the first time this fall. The platform will now enable spectators to record, tag key plays and share video clips instantly with teammates, coaches, family and friends. ESPORTS
The Overwatch League and Twitter struck a new multiyear deal to bring highlights and livestream content to the platform, with plans set to include the Overwatch League All-Star Weekend, happening Aug. 25–26 at Blizzard Arena Los Angeles, where Overwatch League will provide near real-time video highlights to Twitter, including the topmoments of the Pacific Division and Atlantic Division All-Star matchups. Meanwhile, starting in Overwatch League’s 2019 season, Watchpoint, a weekly preview show covering upcoming Overwatch League matches, will be streamed live on Twitter via @overwatchleague. In addition, Twitter will drive Overwatch League’s distribution of near real-time highlight clips from every match of the Overwatch League regular season, playoffs, Grand Finals, and All-Star Weekend. Speaking of Overwatch League’s first All-Star Weekend, the action begins on Saturday, and the rosters are set for Saturday’s skill games, beginning at 4p PT. Fans will be able to watch all the action on DisneyXD, ESPN3, Twitch, MLG, and OverwatchLeague.com. Action continues Sunday starting at 11a. During halftime of Sunday’s All-Star game, the recipient of the first Dennis Hawelka Award will be announced. Named in honor of the late Dennis “INTERNETHULK” Hawelka, the award will be presented to the player who has had the most positive impact on the Overwatch League community. Magic Gaming made history as the NBA 2K League squad announced a partnership with the AS Monaco football club. The first-of-its-kind agreement makes Magic Gaming the first NBA 2K League team to partner with a professional sports team outside of the country, providing an opportunity for shared revenue and exposure through cross-marketed partnerships. The partnership will focus on digital growth through social media content, fan giveaways and interactions between professional gamers, providing fans with a unique experience. FunEase, a joint venture between FunPlus Sports and NetEase, announced that it will showcase esports slate, Rules of Survival Global Series, exclusively on Facebook. Content will include streams of RGS North American and South East Asian divisions in at least 5 different languages. According to the release, FunEase's approach “combines innovative tournament formats, advanced multi-language broadcasting, exciting content and the total prize pool of $1 million in the 2018-2019 season alone.” ROSTER MOVES
Univision exec Boris Gartner has been named CEO of LaLiga North America, a joint venture of the league and the sports marketing group Relevant. Gartner will be charged with finding new media outlets for coverage of LaLiga games and to promote the image of the sport and the league’s superstars. Octagon hired Kenny Rennard as Executive Creative Director for Octagon Marketing and Events, North America. In this new role, Kenny will lead the agency’s creative efforts for a client roster that includes Mastercard, BMW of North America, Bank of America, Delta Air Lines, Taco Bell, Allstate, PlayStation and others.
THE MAIN EVENT
The BIG3 Championship tonight at 8p on FOX. |
| A CYNOPSIS MESSAGE | | ANNOUNCING FINALISTS THE TEMPEST ESPORTS BUSINESS AWARDS Awards Gala: Tuesday, October 2nd | Esports Arena at Luxor, Las Vegas After a two-week judging period by a group of industry experts and editors from Cynopsis Sports, Chief Marketer, and Event Marketer... the most innovative companies, teams, leagues, brands and executives from the last year have been announced. Click here to see who made the cut. REGISTER YOUR TEAM |
ON THIS DAY in 1997: Greg Normal wins the World Series of Golf by shooting 273. In the Know: Former MLB player Dennis Boyd was known by what nickname? (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: Which school does Stanford play to capture the Stanford Axe? Answer: The California Golden Bears. Kudos: Michael Ritz-BucStar Consulting/NY; Denis Barry-CBS/NY; Aymon Demauro-ADM Media & Marketing/NY; Larry Kahn-Golf Channel/Orlando; Synda Kollman-Charter Marketing Group/Boca Raton; Matt Sautter-WideOrbit/Harrisburg; Wayne "World B." Otto-Pro-Am Sports/Boone; Andy Pittman-TAMU/College Station; Joe Lyons-ESPN/Dallas; Lance Phegley-Texas Runner and Triathlete magazine/Houston; Mark Stulberger-Stully’s Broadcasting School/Houston; Tom Moore-Kalt Productions/LA; Andy Babb-Super League Gaming/Santa Monica; Jaymz Wooden-Bottelsen American Dart Lines/Santa Maria; Mitch Heimbach-National Sports Forum/San Diego; Brian McAloon-Fox Sports/LA
Later - Chris
|
| CYNOPSISJOBS - For More jobs, please visit Cynopsis.com | JOB OF THE DAY PRODUCER
Spectrum News
MILWAUKEE WI
Resp for producing content for assigned shows/newscast. Participate in coord coverage of major stories, featured, breaking news & specials. Strong broadcast news writing ability. BA Deg broadcast journalism/communications. 3 yrs TV news exp.
Full info/apply HERE JOB OPENING: MANAGER, TV PLANNER/BUYER/Blueplate Media/Summit NJ: Freelance or FT to prepare/execute/steward media plans & revisions. Negotiate network buys on upfront & scatter basis. Agency exp a must as well as 3-5 yrs’ exp in active TV plan’g & buying on a nat’l level a must. Resume to info@blueplatemedia.net (8/31)
JOB OPENING: CONTENT MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR/TV ONE/Silver Spring: Create workflows/procedures for submission of Salesforce orders req’d for all on-air content prior to transmission to the uplink facility. 3+ yrs exp working in Commercial Ops, Post Prod, or Cable TV Ops envir. Exp using SF, Broadway, or SIMS is pref’d. Full info/apply HERE (8/31)
JOB OPENING:MGR, NON-SCRIPTED DEVELOPMENT/JUMA ENTERTAINMENT/Bucks County PA: Exc opp for show dvlpr who wants to help grow co while in trenches of show. Support dvlpmnt team. Mult yrs exp non-scripted rsrch, casting, & writing req’d. Strong editing skills a+. 3+ yrs exp unscripted TV dvlpmnt &/or prod. Full info/apply HERE (8/31)
JOB OPENING: P/T DIRECTOR, CLIENT SOLUTIONS/The Weather Channel/NYC: This is a job share, resp for the pre-sell function (strategy/execution) for AdSales Mktg team. Work closely w/prgrmng to identify opps for ad sales client sponsorships/partnerships/integration. 5+ yrs exp ind or similar role. Full info/apply HERE (8/31)
JOB OPENING: MARKETING ASSOCIATE/The Weather Channel/NYC: Help grow existing/new bus across our newly expanded portfolio through organizing client events and writing sales proposals. Also propose, plan & execute annual branded premium & client mailer strategy. BA deg 2-3 yrs exp similar role. Full info/apply HERE (8/30)
JOB OPENING: STRATEGIC SALES PLANNER/ACCOUNT MGR/MIRRIAD/NYC: Act as main connection for all bus. groups for US commercial sales/operations teams, supporting revenue generation & activation. 3+ yrs acct mngmnt exp across Dig/TV buying/plan’g & inv mngmnt. Good understanding of video ad ecosystem. Full info HERE Resume to: matthew.angus@mirriad.com (8/30)
JOB OPENING: PRODUCER/Spectrum News/Columbus OH: Produce assigned newscasts/news inserts making decisions on story lineup, video/audio elements, graphics and timing to construct show. BA Deg broadcast journalism. 3 yrs TV news exp. Strong brdcst news writing ability. Full info/apply HERE (8/30)
JOB OPENING: PRODUCER/Spectrum News/MILWAUKEE WI: Resp for producing content for assigned shows/newscast. Participate in coord coverage of major stories, featured, breaking news & specials. Strong broadcast news writing ability. BA Deg broadcast journalism/communications. 3 yrs TV news exp. Full info/apply HERE (8/30)
JOB OPENING: ASSISTANT NEWS DIRECTOR/Spectrum Networks/Milwaukee WI: Resp for assisting the News Dir in overall plan’g, dvlpmnt & prod of all news programming, and providing day-to-day management of the newsroom. BA deg brdcst journalism & 8-10 yrs mngmnt exp (5+ yrs @affiliate) Full info/apply HERE (8/29)
JOB OPENING: MEDIA DIRECTOR, DIGITAL/HMC/Richmond Vermont: Exp implementing every step of the media process from strategy/plan’g to creative review, implementation and reporting. Exp w/all digital channels and managing a range of digital media partners. Full info/apply HERE (8/29)
JOB OPENING: SOCIAL & SEM ANALYST/SPURRIER GROUP/Richmond, VA: Results-oriented candidate w/excellent creative skills, capacity for making data-driven decisions & aptitude working w/automated campaign mngmnt tools. MANDATORY! 2-3 yrs of Social & Search Engine mktg exp, mngng high volume ad buys. Resume to: spurriergroup@gmail.com (8/29)
JOB OPENING: SENIOR MEDIA BUYER/SPURRIER GROUP/Richmond, VA: Work with planner/strategist to determine best tactics for target audience; 3-5 yrs exp w/broadcast, radio, OOH & print buying. Digital & International buying exp a +. Knowledge of STRATA, Nielsen, SQAD & Simmons. Send qualified resumes to spurriergroup@gmail.com (8/29)
JOB OPENING: SENIOR DIRECTOR, PARTNER SERVICES/PAC-12/SF: Grow the Pac-12 Networks corporate sponsorship business through increased sales & a high rate of renewals and increase partner satisfaction by overseeing the flawless execution of sponsorship fulfillment. Full info/apply: HERE (8/28)
JOB OPENING: CREATIVE DIRECTOR/Science/LA: CD w/strong eye for branding to oversee creative dev of promo cmpgns, branding and cross-promo mktg initiatives for Science Channel. Create viewer loyalty & build ratings through brand character and personality. Inspire staff and freelancers to strengthen ntwrk voice. 10+ yrs promo/mktg exp req’d. Apply (8/28)
JOB OPENING: VOIP/COLLABORATION ENGINEER/A + E Networks/NYC: Resp for tech leadership incl the architecture, design, implementation, maintenance, security & performance global telecommunication & collaboration services. 3-5 yrs in telecom VOIP role supporting CUCM and related platform services; exp w/ACD a +. Full info/apply HERE (8/28)
JOB OPENING: SR MANAGER, GLOBAL NETWORKING/A + E Networks/NYC: Hands-on tech leadership role focused on the design, deployment & management of Cisco networking & voice infrastructure (CUCM) for the global enterprise. Thorough knwlg Network Infrastructure and topology, VPN, and Network Monitoring tools. Full info/apply HERE (8/28)
JOB OPENING: PROMOTION PRODUCER/WRC/NBCU/DC: Play vital role dvlpng NBC4 DC brand; drive tune-in to daily newscasts. Work w/Dir of Creative Services conceptualizing/creating on-air, digital & social media promo. 3+ yr exp on-air promotion exp as a writer/prod/editor for a cable, ntwk or local TV station. Full info/apply HERE (8/25)
JOB OPENING: FREELANCE WRITER/PRODUCER, MARKETING & PROMOTIONS/MLB NETWORK/Secaucus NJ: Write/prod promo scripts for on-air promos, brand campaigns, sizzle reels, corp & sales presentations w/speed & accuracy. Min 3 yrs exp as on-air promo writer/prod brdcst/cable ntwk. Solid knwldg current/historical baseball/hockey a must. Resumes to: mlbnhr@mlb.com (8/25)
JOB OPENING: NEWSROOM MGR/NBC NEWS & MSNBC/DC: Lead/Mng the Desk Asst Program. Create a great talent pipeline for MSNBC and NBC News. Recruit, train and coach 15 Desk Assistants. BA deg & 4+ yrs exp editorial and/or production. Full info/apply HERE (8/25)
JOB OPENING: PRODUCER/STAY TUNED/NBC NEWS & MSNBC/NYC: sharp producer with rock solid news judgment. This person is a great writer who can take a complex story and tell it in a way that gets you hooked. 3+ yrs TV news producing exp- preferably at the ntwk or cable news level. Proven and dynamic team player. Full info/apply HERE (8/25)
|
|
