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Announcing the Top Women in Sports Honorees!
The Cynopsis Top Women in Sports Awards shine a light on female trailblazers who are pushing the industry forward, while empowering and inspiring others with their drive for innovation and inclusion. We’re thrilled to honoree these women in the areas of Esports, Marketing, On-AIr Talent, Operations, Production, Social, Sports-Centric Brands and Technology. Honorees will be celebrated at the Top Women in Media Awards, taking place this August in NYC.
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The National Lacrosse League unlocked a partnership with GEICO as the official insurance designation of the NLL. As of March 8, all NLL teams’ away uniforms will have the GEICO patch featured on the jersey tail for the remainder of the 2018-2019 NLL season. The deal marks the NLL’s first large non-endemic partnership.
The National Basketball Association and Rakuten, Inc. announced that the Toronto Raptors and the Houston Rockets will play two preseason games in Japan in October 2019. The NBA Japan Games 2019 Presented by Rakuten will take place Oct. 8 and Oct. 10 at Saitama Super Arena and will mark the league’s 13th and 14th games in Japan. The NBA Japan Games 2019 Presented by Rakuten will be supported by a roster of marketing and merchandising partners. In addition to the games, the league and its partners will conduct interactive fan activities and NBA Cares community outreach events that will bring the NBA experience to fans in Japan.
fuboTV announced that the company be the first live TV streaming service to bring fans NCAA college hoops in 4K Beta with next week’s tip-off of the Big Ten and Big East championships. In addition, this year marks the first time fuboTV will carry the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament in full.
Top esports org Cloud9 locked in a deal with AT&T, marking the first team to receive sponsorship from the telecommunications giant in a move to “grow its relationships with new and existing customers” via an increased presence in esports. Later this year, Cloud9 will launch production on a new, weekly digital show providing team highlights, player profiles, a look at upcoming tournaments and other esports news from across the Cloud9 organization and its partners . AT&T will be the presenting sponsor of this new series called “The Nines.” Fans can catch the series on Cloud9’s digital platforms. “Teaming up with a company like AT&T, who has always prided itself on being ahead of the curve, is a tremendous moment for the whole C9 organization,” said Jack Etienne, CEO & Owner of Cloud9. “With what AT&T is bringing us, we’re going to be able to bring the fans so much more – more content, more access, more memes, and more championships. I can’t wait to see the incredible things we’ll do together.”
The NBA 2K League will launch its second season next month with a new deal with Raynor Gaming, a brand in the seating industry and now the official gaming chair partner of the NBA 2K League. NBA 2K League-branded chairs will first be featured at the 2019 NBA 2K League Draft and, throughout the season, all team training rooms in the NBA 2K League Studio Powered by Intel will also be equipped with Raynor chairs. Raynor Gaming is currently a partner of both 76ers GC and Cavs Legion GC.
Allied Esports and HyperX announced the addition of Allied Esports’ two European properties to their international naming rights partnership. Allied Esports’ European mobile arena, nicknamed “Big Betty,” has joined the HyperX Esports Truck brand, while its production and broadcast facility located in Hamburg, Germany has been renamed the HyperX Studio. The agreement follows two previous naming rights announcements between the companies for HyperX Esports Arena Las Vegas, Allied Esports’ global flagship arena, and the North American HyperX Esports Truck, nicknamed “Big Meta.”
Big Ten Commissioner Jim Delany announced that he would step away from the role on June 30, 2020, when his current contract expires. Delany has led the Big Ten since 1989. According to the AP, Delany said he intends to help with the transition, but does not anticipate being part of the selection process for his replacement. The Big Ten Council of Presidents and Chancellors have already started a search for a new commissioner led by Northwestern President Morton Schapiro.
La Vida Baseball, an English speaking Latino baseball digital media company, announced that it has hired Siera Santos as on-air talent and content producer. As the first on-air talent to join the company in its third year, Santos will have a prominent role in all LVB content creation, including hosting a daily live show in development which will be distributed across all major social media platforms. LVB further expanded its operations with the addition of Jose de Jesus Ortiz as editor and senior writer.
Capitals/Flyers on NBCSN at 7:30p.
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ESPORTS UPFRONT
Monday, April 15 | New York City
The event is back by popular demand! Cynopsis, along with our friends from Player2 + Esports Ad Bureau, will host decision makers from brands and media agencies in an intimate setting to hear presentations from esports properties. Last year’s line-up included: MLG/Overwatch, Counter Logic Gaming / Madison Square Garden, ELEAGUE, Press X, and other industry leaders.
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ON THIS DAY in 1972: Jack Nicklaus passes Arnold Palmer to become golf’s all-time money winner.
In the Know: This long-running show followed The Bundy family, named after WWE great King Kong Bundy. What is the name of that show? (Email [email protected] with your answer and be sure to include your name, company and city.)
Answer to Our Last Sports Trivia Question: Which team retired Gaylord Perry’s #36? Answer: San Francisco Giants. Kudos: Synda Kollman-Charter Marketing Group/Boca Raton; Andy Pittman-TAMU/College Station; Greg Moloznik-GLM Media/Scottsdale; David HauptmanDenver; Tom Moore-Kalt Productions/LA; David Westberg-SAG-AFTRA Federal Credit Union/Burbank
Later — Chris
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ANALYTICS MGR/Spectrum Networks/NYC: Resp for the dvlpmnt of application &/or reporting solutions to address business needs. Knowledge of SQL Server, Python, Tableau, Qlikview, VBA, Business Objects. 4-6 yrs of Data analysis and reporting or related exp. Full info HERE (3/20)
MGR, MEDIA RESEARCH & STRATEGY/Spectrum Networks/NYC: Resp for providing support with Media Rsrch, Plan’g & Strategy functions within the Audience Insights Dept across traditional and digital media. 3-5 yrs of Media rsrch exp, agency, publisher and/or client side. Full info HERE (3/20)
AD SALES ACCOUNT EXEC/Crown Media Family Networks/LA: Sell Nat’l advertising time to established and prospective clients. Strong negotiation skills and presentation skills. Strong knowledge of Los Angeles mktplace. Established relationships with automotive and tech clients. BA/BS req & Min 2 yrs exp. Apply HERE (3/19)
DIRECTOR, DEVELOPMENT/MY Entertainment/NYC: Create unscripted content for broadcast, cable and OTT. 8 years of development and/or production of factual series, specials formats and documentaries. Full info HERE (3/19)
VP SYNDICATED SALES, Northeastern Region/Sony Pictures/NYC: Focus on selling programing to TV stations, building/maintaining strong customer relationships while also creating dvlpmnt strategy. Exc comm/interpersonal/negotiation skills are critical to achieving success in this role. 4+ yrs VP role or similar in ent; 5+ yrs of ent exp and knwldg in TV ind. Full info HERE (3/16)
SALES PLANNER/Ovation TV/NYC: Work closely with acct exec & pricing/planning team to maximize revenue. Handle daily acct maintenance for numerous advertisers. 1+ yrs brdcst cable exp. & ability to interact professionally w/all levels of personnel. Full inf HERE (3/15)
MGR, STRATEGY & INSIGHTS – CPG/Univision/NY OR MIAMI: Dvlp in-depth understanding of CPG category business drivers, consumer habits & practices, consumer behaviors & barriers, & key brand strategies. 3-5 yrs of exp at a CPG org. Hispanic/multi-cultural, brand mktg advertising or research exp a +. Full info HERE (3/15)
PRODUCT & SALES STRATEGY DIR, SHOWS/BUZZ FEED/NYC: Work close w/teams producing premium digital/linear shows to dev/create content partnerships, integrations & innovative ad products to drive show & events sales revenues. 10+ yrs digital/linear prgrmng sales. Proven track rec meeting/exceeding sales goals. Full info HERE (3/15)
SALES PLANNER/Crown Media Family Networks/NY: Provide sales and support to the Ad Sales team for Hallmark Channel, Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, and Hallmark Drama. Maintain media schedules, build sales plans, manage added value. BS and minimum 1 year exp. req. Apply HERE (3/15)
SVP, ORIGINAL PROGRAMMING/Katz Networks/Atlanta/LA: Oversee dvlment, concepts, scripts, prod and post prod on all orig programming for Bounce, Court TV, Escape, Grit and Laff. Understand/utilize rsrch to identify opps to create prgrmng that strengthens viewership and enhances our brands. 7+ yrs exp TV prod. FULL info HERE (3/15)
MEDIA PARTNERSHIP INTERN/AD COUNCIL/NYC: Participate in partnership kick-off calls, related meetings & help project mng as needed. Take notes during calls, recap meetings, help w/ follow-up, routing partnership materials, etc. Undergrad-level w/ concentration in advertising, mktg or comm pref’d. Full info HERE (3/14)
MARKETING MGR/Pond 5/NYC: Candidate well versed in Dig mktg to work w/Brand Director to ensure mktg plans are being implemented effectively to acquire and engage prospects. 5+ yrs of mktg, preferably with at least 3 yrs at an agency in acct mngmnt. Full info HERE (3/14)
SR DIR, MUSIC PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT/MTV INTERNATIONAL/NYC: Create, dvlp orig music & talent driven long form series & specials for MTV’s 160 global channels. 7+ yrs exp dev in net or a prod co; or have 7+ yrs reality TV producing exp w/a strong desire to transition to dvlpmnt. Exp w/contract negotiation. Full info HERE (3/14)
SENIOR MGR COMMUNICATIONS/WWE/Stamford CT: Candidate w/strong corp & bus comm background to dvlp/execute plans & programs to enhance the visibility of our brand, businesses, products & talent in print, TV, film, radio, digital & trade outlets. 7+ yrs exp corp comms pref at a media/ent or sports org or property. Full info HERE (3/14)
PRODUCER, ON AIR PROMOTIONS/Spectrum News NY1/NYC: manages projects through all the phases of production and delivery. Write and edit spots for air, and concept ideas for print/radio/web. 2+ years of Television news or production experience. Full info HERE (3/14)
EDITOR, DIGITAL/Spectrum Networks/NYC: Plans, coordinate, and edit content for broadcast. Provide edit support to Digital productions. 6+ years of Technical background in non-linear editing and Premiere Pro. Full info HERE (3/14)
DIGITAL OPERATIONS SUPPORT MGR/PGA TOUR/Ponte Vedra Beach FL: Train/mng the Digital Operations Support Team. BA/BS degree CS or Management IS. 3+ yrs managing a tech support team, which supported both internal tools (e.g. Content Management System) as well as consumer-facing products. Full info HERE (3/13)
MGR, CORPORATE RESEARCH/Discovery Inc/NYC: Analyze data/trends across media & develop key audience analysis for linear & nonlinear platforms, give insights for internal & competitive networks to senior leadership. Thorough knowledge of Nielsen data & 5+ yrs exp. needed. Full info HERE (3/13)
SR ANALYST, CORPORATE RESEARCH/Discovery Inc/NYC: Support brand and ad sales rsrch teams by analyzing data/trends across media & developing key audience analysis across linear & nonlinear platforms. Thorough knowledge of Nielsen data & 2+ yrs exp. needed. Full inf HERE (3/13)
DIRECTOR, DIGITAL MEDIA/TLC/NYC or MD: Lead small team in entire project lifecycle to establish/implement innovative & influential social media strategies. Plan original content, leverage social tools, and collect data to evaluate performance. 6+ yrs exp. Full info HERE (3/13)
CLIENT SOLUTIONS COORD/UP & ASPIRE/NYC: Asst. in dev & execution of sponsorships. Coord upfront & client evnts. Update ad sales pres, videos, photos & keyart. Proj mgt & pres skills req. Mkting/Comm degree pref’d. 2+ yrs cable exp, digital/social a +. Knowledge of PowerPt required. Full info HERE (3/13)
CNN MANAGER, BRAND & MULTIPLATFORM RESEARCH/ATL/NYC: Strengthen CNN brand appeal through qualitative and quantitative work looking at consumer news behavior and its connection to need states, attitudes and values. 5+ yrs exp and proficiency with both TV and digital data. Full info HERE (3/13)
DIGITAL MEDIA SALES, INTEGRATED/WIVB TV/WIVB.com/Buffalo: Resp for generating & growing digital mktg service revenue. Resp for the execution of digital sales, implementation, optimization & reporting of digital campaigns for clients. 2+ yrs outside digital mktg or media sales exp pref’d. Full info HERE (3/12)
SALES ACCOUNT EXEC/WIVB/WNLO TV/Buffalo: Exp’d sale professional w/ 2-3 yrs exp in media sales or outsides sales exp. Proven track record for dvlpng new biz & growing existing business. Able to work successfully in a multi-platform environment selling both TV & Digital products. Full info HERE (3/12)
COUNSEL, DISTRIBUTION & BUSINESS AFFAIRS/PAC-12/LA or SF: Oversight and management of traditional and digital distribution deals including cable, satellite, VOD, and other over-the-top agreements. Full info HERE (3/12)
COMMUNICATION MANAGER/PAC-12/SF: Develop & implement strategic PR initiatives to promote Pac-12 Networks. 4-6 years of relevant experience in media, PR & communications. Thorough understanding of the sports media landscape and a strong network of B2B & B2C national business & and trade media contacts. Full info HERE (3/12)
SALES COORDINATOR/Emerging Networks TV/Remote work from home: New York Seasoned Multicultural Television Rep Firm seeks to hire a professional sales coordinator to book insertion orders, organize wkly pre & post log & facilitate monthly invoicing. Full info HERE (3/12)
BRAND MARKETING MGR/FreeWheel/NYC: Resp for leading Freewheel brand mktg projects from conception to completion thru creative brainstorming session w/smart technology execs. Demonstrable marketing/brand management experience within an enterprise technology environment. 6-9 yrs of exp in a marcomm capacity w/ increased responsibilities. Full info HERE (3/12)
ACCOUNT SERVICES REPRESENTATIVE, AD SALES/NBCU/NYC: Responsible for maintaining all aspects of account management while providing timely and accurate information to the sales team and to the client. Client Service and/or Account Management exp a +. BA degree req’d. Full info HERE (3/8)
DIRECTOR, TALENT RELATIONS/PBS/Arlington, VA: Build a program to recruit and retain the best on-air talent for PBS in all Gen. Audience program genres. 7+yrs of related exp. Full info HERE (3/8)
ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE/NBC- WVIT Telemundo/Hartford, CT: Dynamic candidate to join the NBC CT & Telemundo CT local sales team. Responsible for delivering sales revenue, as well as cultivating and developing new advertisers for the station’s multi-platform properties. 1 yr sales exp. BA Deg or equiv work exp. Full info HERE (3/8)
CUSTOMER SVC REP/Cynopsis/Norwalk CT: Play critical role w/marketing team and be a major support of events & logistics for all events. incl in-bound/out-bound calls with customers, event logistics and communications. comfortable in an “all hands-on deck” enviro a must. MS excel, word, outlook proficient a must. Full info HERE (3/8)
ASST MEDIA MGR, SOCIAL & EMERGING MEDIA/AD COUNCIL/San Francisco: Mng the day-to-day management of accts & assist in evaluating & executing targeted media partnerships for our 40+ campaigns. 2+ yrs professional sales, mktg, or agency (media or acct mnemnt) exp. Full info HERE (3/8)
AD SALES PLANNER/SiriusXM/NYC: Motivated, detail-oriented, organized w/strong communication skills & displays a willingness to learn and grow in a fast-paced work environment. 3+ yrs of exp in media advertising (radio and/or pricing & planning/sales analysis a strong +). Full info HERE (3/7)
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