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SPONSORSHIP & PROMOTION
Honma Golf officially signed Justin Rose to a multiyear equipment deal. The new deal requires Rose, who will play a part in future product development, to carry a Honma bag and have the brand’s logo on both sides of his hat.
Toyota will partner with the National Governing Bodies of six new sports for the 2020 Summer Games in Tokyo – skateboarding, surfing, wheelchair basketball, swimming, triathlon, and track and field. With the addition of six sports, Toyota now has 16 partnerships with National Governing Bodies between the winter and summer games.
The National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA), Daily Racing Form and National Turf Writers and Broadcasters announced that Jeannine Edwards, who enjoyed an award-winner 22-year career with ESPN and ABC, will host the 48th Annual Eclipse Awards on Thursday, January 24, 2019. It will be the seventh time Edwards has emceed the ceremony.
The Milwaukee Bucks will host a variety of events with Bucks players, front office staff and community organizations to promote the importance of mentoring, while encouraging members of the community to become mentors in real life. Events planned this month with Bucks players and community organizations include Sterling Brown meeting with Operation Dream, Pat Connaughton meeting with youth from Journey House, Malcolm Brogdon and Thon Maker teaming up with the Bucks front office staff to host students from Marquette University Education Opportunity, and the Bucks hosting Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Milwaukee’s annual Volunteer/Mentor appreciation mixer at Fiserv Forum with an appearance by Khris Middleton. This month will also include the formal launch of MENTOR Greater Milwaukee, a first of its kind partnership between Milwaukee Public Schools, the City of Milwaukee and the Milwaukee Bucks, on Jan. 9 at Fiserv Forum.
DIGITAL AND STREAMING
Rovio is set to bring the hugely popular Angry Birds franchise virtual reality (VR), teaming up with visual computing-focused game studio Resolution Games to bring the game ‘all major VR platforms’ early next year. The game, called Angry Birds VR: Isle of Pigs, will enable fans to take on the common enemies in the game series, the green pigs, with the help of the well-known Angry Birds characters.
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Verizon FiOS will carry the ACC Network on its expanded basic package when the net launches on Aug. 22. They join Altice as the first major carriers of the network.
eSPORTS
- World Showdown of Esports event tops expectations
- Tapei to host HCT Championship
- Professional Fighters League forges esports alliance with Team Liquid
- SMAAASH Entertainment enters agreement to combine with Simplicity Esports
- Ninja’s New Year’s Eve event draws 4+ million overall views
- Steam shares top-selling titles
ROSTER MOVES
The Dolphins named AmericasMart VP/Digital & Information Services Kimberly Rometo VP & Chief Information Officer. Rometo will be responsible for managing and directing the technology initiatives and strategic direction of information technology for the Dolphins and Hard Rock Stadium.
THE MAIN EVENT
The Rockets visit the Warriors at 9:30 pm on TNT.
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HONORING TOP SPORTS PROGRAMS, CAMPAIGNS, AND PEOPLE
For the 8th year in a row, we’ll celebrate the work of the most talented producers, hosts, sponsors and executives in the sports industry, saluting the initiatives that drove audiences and turned sports viewers into fans. Crossing the spectrum of television, radio, and online platforms, we’ve expanded our categories and are looking forward to spotlighting this incredible industry.
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ON THIS DAY in 2016 Jimmy Butler breaks Michael Jordan’s Chicago Bulls record for points in a half, scoring 40 of his 42 points in the second half to lead the Bulls in a 115-113 victory over the Toronto Raptors
In the Know: On this day the New York Yankees named a manager who ended up never winning a game at Yankee Stadium. The team played his seasons at Shea Stadium. Who was he? (Email [email protected] with your answer and be sure to include your name, company and city.)
Answer to Our Last Sports Trivia Question: What is the name of the trophy awarded to the winner of the NFC Championship Game? Answer: The George Halas Trophy Kudos: Larry Kahn, Golf Channel, Joe Schreiber 3 Penny Films, Mark Lehman, Atlanta Braves, John Kukla, KDFW FOX 4 Dallas, Rick Rosenfelt New York Red Bulls, Jack Hodgson, Oklahoma State, Peter Lasser, Lasser Productions, Tom Moore Kalt Productions, Russ Camlet NBCU/NY, Matt Fumagalli NBC/Chicago, and Jaymz Wooden Bottelsen American Dart Lines
Later — Chris
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Sr. FILM & TV DISTRIBUTION ACCOUNTANT/Second Screen, Inc/LA: Exp’d part-time contractor to set up a system & execute a full report in the quarter after we launch nationally. Potential to join us long term. 7-10 yrs in film or TV distribution with at least 2 years in digital or OTT. Full info/apply HERE (1/11)
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CREATIVE DIRECTOR/WRITER/WRIGLEY MEDIA GROUP/LEX, KY: ISO battle-tested m/f CD for fast-paced media/TV/Digital prod co. Must: write, PITCH & manage in an agency-style environment. Min 5 yrs in the big leagues. Tasty salary/bennies/re-location pkg for “the one”. Reel/Res/Pitch HERE (1/4)
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