| YouTube and MLB are continuing their partnership, renewing ties for the return of MLB Game of the Week Live on YouTube. The deal will feature 15 games throughout the 2022 regular season, streamed live, for free, to fans around the world in 182 countries. This season’s MLB Game of the Week Live on YouTube debuts on May 5 at 3:10p with the Nationals/Rockies. The extension marks the fourth season of this live streaming deal between YouTube and MLB. Since the start of the live games partnership in 2019, MLB content on YouTube has generated 5.4B views and 425M watch hours, with half of the audience under 35-years-old.
“YouTube became Major League Baseball’s official partner to stream live games four years ago and it’s been incredible to continue to grow the game in compelling and innovative ways on our platform,” said Jon Cruz, Head of Sports Partnerships, YouTube. “One of the biggest commonalities within our partnership is maintaining a ‘fan-first’ perspective, so we’re proud to continue to keep our games free and accessible to fans in over 182 countries around the word while delivering the best of baseball in ways only YouTube can do.”
PROGRAMMING
Wednesday night’s NBA Play In Tournament on TNT saw the Clippers/Timberwolves matchup deliver TNT’s most viewed 2022 NBA telecast (excluding NBA All-Star) since Opening Night, averaging 2.7 million viewers. Meanwhile, the Cavs/Nets contest averaged 2.5 million viewers, up 75% over the comparable 2021 NBA Play-In Tournament game. Overall, TNT’s doubleheader averaged 2.6 million viewers, up 31% over 2021. Meanwhile, the NBA on TNT will exclusively present the Western Conference Meta Quest NBA Play-In Tournament finale tonight at 10p as the LA Clippers host the Pelicans, with Kevin Harlan (play-by-play), Reggie Miller (analyst) and Allie LaForce (reporter) providing commentary.
Peacock and NBC Sports revealed the name and logo of its new baseball franchise. Dubbed, “MLB Sunday Leadoff,” the platform’s exclusive Sunday morning Major League Baseball package bows on May 8 and will offer a live stream of an NBC Sports-produced baseball game for 18 consecutive weeks.
The National Women’s Soccer League rolled out its full television and streaming schedule for the 2022 season, kicking off on April 29 in Los Angeles. Ally, the NWSL’s official banking partner, will serve as the title sponsor of all matches across CBS platforms. The CBS Television Network will air two regular season matches, as well as the 2022 NWSL Championship. Paramount+, Paramount Global’s subscription streaming service, will also stream those three matches live. CBS Sports Network will air 11 regular season games and three playoff contests, including one quarterfinal and both semifinals. Paramount+ will exclusively stream 96 additional regular season matches live in the U.S., and Twitch will exclusively stream 24 matches in the U.S. Five Saturday night doubleheaders will also be streamed live on Twitch throughout the regular season beginning May 7.
Major League Soccer (MLS) and LIGA MX, together with SoFi Stadium, announced that the sports and entertainment venue will host its first-ever soccer event this summer, a Leagues Cup Showcase featuring the Los Angeles Football Club, LA Galaxy, Club Deportivo Guadalajara and Club América. On Aug. 3, SoFi Stadium will host the four clubs in a doubleheader. The doubleheader will serve as a preview to the Leagues Cup, the annual, month-long official tournament between MLS and LIGA MX – to kick off summer of 2023.
The NBA unveiled a reimagined logo for the NBA Finals presented by YouTube TV, which brings back “the iconic script font used in variations of the logo from 1986-95 and 2004-17.” “The NBA Finals serves as the culmination of our 75th Anniversary Season as we celebrate the league’s past, present and future,” said NBA Chief Marketing Officer Kate Jhaveri. “Highlighted by the return of our familiar Finals script font, back by popular demand, our new logo pays homage to our league’s history and looks forward to what’s ahead.”
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For the first time in more than a decade, the NCAA Women’s Water Polo Championship is returning to national television. USA Water Polo is partnering with the NCAA and ESPN, to serve up live coverage of the 2022 NCAA Championship final from Canham Natatorium in Ann Arbor on ESPNU and streaming on the ESPN app on May 8 at 4p. “America deserves to see the best NCAA women’s teams play for the championship, and USA Water Polo is delighted to televise this game with ESPN,” said Christopher Ramsey, USA Water Polo CEO. “As one of America’s fastest growing sports, we think it is vitally important for this game to be seen by USA Water Polo members — the next generation of scholar athletes who dream of someday winning their own NCAA championship.”
The PGA TOUR locked in a long-term commitment to staging the Presidents Cup in Melbourne, Australia, with the biennial global team competition set to return in 2028 and 2040. The 2028 Presidents Cup will mark the event’s fourth visit to Melbourne, matching Gainesville (Virginia, USA) for most Cups contested in one city.
IMG teamed up with TV, film and audio production company Scattered Pictures to produce Hidden Sport, a new four-part audio series for the BBC. The series will see Kim Tserkezie take BBC World Service listeners on “a global journey to discover the world’s lesser-known sports and explore how and why they are so important to those who watch and play them.” The first episode will launch April 23.
NESN unveiled a brand-new studio at Fenway Park that will make its on-air debut today at the home opener of the 2022 Boston Red Sox season. The 20’x24’ studio space will be the new home for NESN’s pre and postgame shows for Red Sox home games and feature a 20’x9’ mural wall consisting of 1,968 baseballs and 60 34″ wooden baseball bats.
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TAG Heuer renewed its multiyear partnerships with INDYCAR and Indianapolis Motor Speedway and will continue as the Official Watch, Timepiece, Chronograph and Smartwatch of the NTT INDYCAR Series and the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge. TAG Heuer also will remain as a presenting sponsor of the Hulman Terrace Club hospitality suites at IMS.
Athletes Unlimited announced the creation and launch of the Athletes Unlimited Innovation Collective. The initiative serves ass a collection of partners designed to “bring cutting-edge advancements in sport performance, recovery and training products and services to ensure that Athletes Unlimited athletes are competing at the highest level, and to enhance the fan experience through broadcast and multimedia engagements.” Founding partners of the Innovation Collective include Healium (Supporting VR/AR Mental-Fitness Partner of Athletes Unlimited), VKTRY (Supporting Performance Insole Partner of Athletes Unlimited), Fanoramas (Supporting Fan Photography Partner of Athletes Unlimited), Vizual Edge (Supporting Web Training Partner of Athletes Unlimited), TaskHuman (Supporting Personal Coaching App Partner of Athletes Unlimited), Blue Sky CBD (Supporting CBD Partner of Athletes Unlimited), Yoga Athletex (Supporting Yoga Platform Partner of Athletes Unlimited), and Clicktivated (Supporting Interactive E-Commerce Partner of Athletes Unlimited).
ESPN signed on a founding partner and title sponsor of Black Sports Business Symposium, which is designed to “create new and broader opportunities for diverse professionals in the sports industry.” Through the inaugural Black Sports Business Symposium in June and ongoing on-air, marketing, social media, creative collaborations throughout the year, both organizations will spearhead efforts to drive Black representation in all facets of the business. At the Symposium, ESPN will look to hire professionals at all stages of their careers across multiple functions, including marketing, content creation, and business affairs. The invitation-only Black Sports Business Symposium, which will take place from June 16-18 in Atlanta.
New Amsterdam Vodka, the official vodka of the NHL, is awarding cash to fans of team that finish the season with exactly 93 points in the standings, matching the same point total of New Amsterdam’s 93 point rating. If an NHL team finishes the season with exactly 93 points at season’s end, NAV will award 1,000 fans (21+ years or older) with cash gift cards to help them celebrate their team’s accomplishment.
Atomic Data entered into a multi-year agreement with Philadelphia Union to provide a wide range of managed IT services to the team. As part of the agreement, Atomic Data will become the official IT provider for Philadelphia Union and serve as the team’s vCIO, take over day-to-day management and hardening of its servers and endpoints, provide 24×7 monitoring of its network devices, serve as the team’s 24×7 help desk, and implement SOC as a Service.
BODYARMOR Sports Drink announced a new partnership with soccer star, Alex Morgan. To kick off the partnership, Morgan stars in the latest iteration of the “One More” campaign alongside eight longstanding Team BODYARMOR athletes including James Harden, Naomi Osaka, Mookie Betts, Trae Young, Sabrina Ionescu, Dustin Johnson, Baker Mayfield, and Ally Love. “At BODYARMOR we truly believe in the power of ‘One More’ and we live by that motto every day – and we saw that same mentality in Alex Morgan, too,” said Michael Fedele, VP of Marketing at BODYARMOR. “Through shared beliefs, this partnership symbolizes how Alex is also committed to outworking the competition, striving for more, and hydrating with BODYARMOR. It is exciting to know that BODYARMOR is her go-to beverage of choice for hydration, and we couldn’t be more excited to welcome her to Team BODYARMOR.”
Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing is bringing back the carbon neutral No. 6 Ford powered by Castrol at Talladega Superspeedway on April 24. Beginning at the Talladega race both RFK cars will be using motor oils specially formulated for RFK by Castrol with more than 50% RRBO (re-refined base oil).
DIGITAL, DATA & TECH
Sportradar Integrity Services and NASCAR locked in a multi-year integrity services agreement, which features an expansion of a previous pact. The company will provide NASCAR bet monitoring and reporting with its Universal Fraud Detection System, covering all races in the NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR Xfinity Series, and NASCAR Camping World Truck Series. Additionally, Sportradar will supply NASCAR with its Education & Prevention Services to deliver an annual in-person integrity workshop and online eLearning tutorial.
Candy Digital and the Jackie Robinson Foundation announced the release of the Jackie Robinson Collection to commemorate the 75th anniversary of Robinson breaking Major League Baseball’s color barrier. The Jackie Robinson Collection is an NFT collection developed for Robinson, and it will feature multiple NFTs that “honor him and his courage.” 100% of the net proceeds from sales on Candy Digital’s primary marketplace will be donated by Candy Digital to the Jackie Robinson Foundation. Select NFTs from this collection will be displayed in the Jackie Robinson Museum, which is scheduled to open in mid-July 2022 in New York City.
ESPORTS
Oxygen Esports wrapped up a Series A financing round led by PGA Tour golfer Jon Rahm. Rahm joins investors that include the Kraft Family, Danny Ainge and Rob Gronkowski, as well as Banner Ventures, Part of the investment will go toward housing its roster of esports teams in the Boston area while also investing in an amateur eco-system and talent pipeline across New England.
Ubisoft revealed that its next Six Major will take place in Charlotte, North Carolina from May 16-22 where the top 16 teams across Asia-Pacific, Europe, Latin America and North America will compete for the title, prize money, and points in the Global Standings in the race towards the Six Invitational 2023. The vent will be open to the public.
Roland-Garros eSeries by BNP Paribas, the biggest and most inclusive eTennis competition in the world, unlocked details for the fifth edition of its annual esports tournament. This year marks the switch to a mobile esports format, partnering with mobile tennis game, Tennis Clash, from Wildlife Studios. The event will see eight finalists progress from four separate qualifying events, to compete in a Grand Final at Roland-Garros itself on May 21 to be crowned the eTennis world champion.
Ahead of the fifth installment of the Battle for Texas in San Antonio between the Houston Outlaws and Dallas Fuel to kick off the fifth season of the Overwatch League, Beasley Esports and Belong Gaming Arenas are partnering so fans can play the Overwatch 2 PvP beta during the event. Belong, an international network of experiential gaming centers with a growing footprint in Texas, joins Beasley’s other partners Respawn Entertainment, H-E-B and Wingstop.
INDUSTRY & ROSTER MOVES
Maria Soares, who has been with ESPN since 1992, has been promoted to ESPN Senior Vice President, Production and Content Strategy. In her new role, Soares will be responsible for the morning and afternoon editions of SportsCenter, including the noon show on weekdays and morning shows on weekdays and weekends. Additionally, she will oversee the content creation and distribution strategy for studio production, focusing on maximizing ESPN’s audience through strategic efforts, via SportsCenter, ESPN+, Event Production, Digital, sport-specific studio shows and more.
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1947: Jackie Robinson makes history by appearing in a Major League Baseball game.
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The Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race is run between what two cities? (Email [email protected] with your answer and be sure to include your name, company and city).
Answer to Our Last Sports Trivia Question
Who was the WNBA’s first ever college draft pick, in 1997 by the Houston Comets? Answer: Tina Thompson. Kudos: John Ferlazzo/London; Chris Hall-EmotionalDNA/NY; Michael Ritz-Lenox Advisors/NY; Louis Lewow-FITE/Atlanta; Willy Gibson-WTG Sports/Columbus; Andy Pittman-TAMU/College Station; David Westberg-SAG•AFTRA Credit Union/Burbank; Tom Moore-Kalt Productions/LA; John Ferlazzo/Londo.
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MEDIA SALES PLANNER >>
FUSE MEDIA/NY: Develop customized plans and presentations for Ad Sales clients. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to join a fast-growing business with future growth opportunities. Full info HERE (5/14)
SR. DIRECTOR, DIGITAL MEDIA >>
THE YES NETWORK/STAMFORD: This position is responsible for overseeing the content across all of YES Network’s digital platforms, including YESNetwork.com, social platforms, YouTube, and the YES App. Full info HERE (5/14)
SALES ASSISTANT – NATIONAL
UPtv
NYC
Provides full support and manages day-to-day maintenance of all accounts for the Ad Sales team by performing the following duties. Full info HERE (4/28)
SALES PLANNER
UPtv
NYC
Develops media proposals and works directly with Account Executives and Pricing & Planning. Full info HERE (4/28)
SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER >>
LAUNDRY SERVICE – AMAZON PRIME VIDEO ACCOUNT/LA: Developing and posting content for Amazon Prime Video social, communicating with internal teams and clients. Craft original posts, create assets and capitalize on trending moments. Full info HERE (4/28)
SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER >>
LAUNDRY SERVICE – AMAZON MUSIC ACCOUNT (REGIONAL MEXICANO)/LA OR REMOTE: Social Media Manager for one of our music and streaming clients, with a focus on Regional Mexicano communities. Must be fluent in both spoken and written Spanish. Develope and post content for social channels. Full info HERE (4/28)
SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER >>
LAUNDRY SERVICE – AMAZON MUSIC (PODCASTS)/LA OR REMOTE: Craft original posts and engaging with podcast listeners, creating assets to capitalize on trending moments in culture, and ideating innovative approaches that’ll make your content shine. Full info HERE (4/28)
MARKETING DIRECTOR >>
ENTERTAINMENT & MEDIA SEARCH/CHARLOTTE: Responsible for website and digital content initiatives. The Director of Distribution Marketing is responsible for all affiliate/distribution marketing activity. Full info HERE (4/28)
TRAFFIC BILLING COORDINATOR
CIRCLE MEDIA
NASHVILLE
This position will serve as a conduit between Linear Sales, Traffic and the Accounting Department. Previous invoicing experience is a must, and the ability to work in a fast pace environment. Strong communication skills via phone and email are both required. Full info HERE (4/28)
PAID MEDIA MANAGER
PLAYON! SPORTS
ATLANTA
Day-to-day mgt, optimization, & scalability of existing, paid, customer-acquisition channels, as well as the discovery & implementation of new channels. Exp w/ Facebook advertising, SEM, programmatic display & direct media buys. Full info HERE (4/28)
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, PUBLIC RELATIONS >>
INTERACTIVE ONE/ NYC AND TEMPORARILY REMOTE: This position strategizes and implements publicity plans that generate positive trade press and consumer coverage of the publisher and its assets. Full info HERE (4/28)
MANAGER, INTEGRATED MARKETING >>
iOne DIGITAL / NYC AND TEMPORARILY REMOTE: The primary focus will be to help craft sales strategies and creative solutions in response to RFPs, RFIs and general sales. Full info HERE (4/28)
VICE PRESIDENT, CROSS-PLATFORM CLIENT SERVICES >>
iOne DIGITAL / NYC AND TEMPORARILY REMOTE: This role will be charged with successfully managing and developing long-term cross-platform accounts with top-tier clients and agency partners. Full info HERE (4/28)
ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE >>
CHICKEN SOUP for the SOUL/NYC: Generating new business and hitting sales goals while developing client and agency relationships. Success in the emerging OTT / Advanced TV video streaming space, requires a nimble, consultative seller, with access to key client and agency media decision-makers, and a clear understanding of pipeline management and prospect list development. Full info HERE (4/26)
LOCAL SALES MANAGER >>
NEXSTAR MEDIA GROUP/ INDIANAPOLIS: Provides leadership for the broadcast/digital sales teams. Makes decisions regarding hiring, evaluation, promotion, and termination of account executives and sales assistants. Develops and executes sales strategies which result in exceeding revenue targets in local, new business and digital revenue. Minimum five years of media sales experience. Full info HERE (4/26)
THE DIRECTOR OF SALES
CIRCLE MEDIA
REMOTE (PREFER NYC, CHICAGO, NASHVILLE)
Responsible for selling general advertising of our Linear network for year over year growth of our advertising sales projections. Source, create, and maintain relationships, as well as execute contracts for our Linear/Cable/VOD networks. Use of qualitative sales packaging and the drive to meet/exceed sales goals is a top priority. Full info HERE (4/25)
DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMMING
CIRCLE MEDIA
NASHVILLE
Proven track record of success with strategic programming initiatives, preferably experience launching a new linear/VOD network. Lead the programming and scheduling of our network including live events. Create quarterly grids, promo plans, develop stunts, graphic and secondary event requests and review all on air plans for the network. Full info HERE (4/25)
TRAFFIC BILLING COORDINATOR
CIRCLE MEDIA
NASHVILLE
This position will serve as a conduit between Linear Sales, Traffic and the Accounting Department. Previous invoicing experience is a must, and the ability to work in a fast pace environment. Strong communication skills via phone and email are both required. Full info HERE (4/25)
ASSOCIATE PRODUCER, ON-AIR PROMOTIONS
YES NETWORK
STAMFORD, CT
Ideation for scripts, pitches, brainstorming sessions, and 360-degree marketing campaigns. Overseeing all aspects of assigned projects including screening footage, acquiring media assets, writing scripts, VO sessions, and edit sessions. Minimum 2-3 years of experience in assisting/writing/producing for sports television networks or media companies. Full info HERE (4/25)
SOFTWARE ENGINEERING MANAGER, COMMERCE
A+E NETWORKS
NYC or REMOTE
Engineering team manager to develop and launch high quality services in support of web, mobile, and television products. 5+ years of technology experience developing and maintaining APIs and backend services with min 1 year of leadership. Strong knowledge of JavaScript, React and Node. JS. Full info HERE (4/25)
DAILY ENTERTAINMENT VIDEO PRODUCTION ASSISTANT
theGrio
LOS ANGELES
Experienced in research, pitching ideas, reporting, and coordinating logistics for field production are major responsibilities. Pull video assets including SOTs and Vos, clear footage and provide breaking news support. Manage archives, have a firm understanding of rights and clearances, and thoroughly track sources of material for licensing. Full info HERE (4/22)
COPY EDITOR
theGrio
ATLANTA, LA, NYC, WASHINGTON DC
Read text for grammatical, typographical and factual errors, upholding the highest level of grammar, usage and accuracy. Confirm final drafts are free of errors. Ensure the writing is easy to read and fits the editorial style of the platform. Confirm theGrio’s original news stories and aggregated stories are accurate and meet journalism standards. Full info HERE (4/22)
ASSIGNMENT EDITOR
theGrio
ATLANTA, WASHINGTON DC, LA, NYC
Manage the assignment and publishing of stories about Black people across America. We are seeking a reliable self-starter to work alongside a shift-based team to manage stories that are accurate, authoritative, and indispensable. Experience in journalism and an ability to work in a breaking news environment is required. Full info HERE (4/22)
DAILY AGGREGATION WRITER
theGrio
ATLANTA
Write accurate aggregations of about six to eight 400-600 word stories daily significant news stories. Craft original, engaging headlines, and ledes that arrest and audience. Source appropriately licensed photos to accompany stories, government agencies, Associated Press, Getty, Adobe Stock, public domain repositories, and other institutions. Full info HERE (4/22)
DAILY NEWS WRITER
theGrio
ATLANTA
Write a daily story with original reporting each day covering the Black experience domestically. Stay up to date on relevant trends, stories and experiences that impact Black Americans. Coordinate story parameters with Managing Editor. Strong knowledge of current events. Research and craft stories in a way that resonates with our audiences. Full info HERE (4/22)
LINE EDITOR
theGrio
ATLANTA, WASHINGTON DC, LOS ANGELES, OR NEW YORK
Veteran journalist who has leveraged skills acquired as a print or digital beat or enterprise reporter to transform into a seasoned news editor. Support the well-being, rights, livelihood, protection, joy, financial security, and success of Black people. Coach writers, edit aggregated and original copy, and provide options for sourcing images. Full info HERE (4/22)
INVESTIGATIVE REPORTER
theGrio
ATLANTA, WASHINGTON DC, LOS ANGELES OR NEW YORK
Cover stories about Black people across America. Develop and research investigative stories, with a particular emphasis on data reporting. Creative self-starter to break journalism stories that are accurate, authoritative, and indispensable. Experience in investigative reporting and an ability to work in a breaking news environment is required. Full info HERE (4/22)
AD OPERATIONS MANAGER >>
FUSE MEDIA INC/GLENDALE, CA: Work with a cross functional team spanning sales, business intelligence, and digital operations to traffic direct sales and programmatic digital advertising campaigns in a timely manner to ensure client expectations are exceeded. 3+ years’ experience in Data Analysis/Ad Operations/Media Buying in the digital advertising industry. Full info HERE (4/21)
VP, BRAND MARKETING
CROWN MEDIA FAMILY NETWORKS
LA, CA
Manage strategy and execution of 360º consumer marketing campaigns for Crown Media’s linear and SVOD initiatives. Will collaborate cross functionally and manage external media, creative & promotional agencies while leading internal team. Bachelor’s Degree in related field, 12+ yrs marketing experience within entertainment required. Full info HERE (4/21)
VP, LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
CROWN MEDIA FAMILY NETWORKS
LA, CA
Accountable for oversight, development and execution of highly impactful D&I strategic initiatives, as well as identifying individual, group and organizational development needs; the VP is instrumental in aligning enterprise training and D&I partnership opportunities with business strategies and cultural initiatives. Full info HERE (4/21)
SALES DEVELOPMENT REPRESENTATIVE >>
MEDIAOCEAN/NYC, CHICAGO: Find and screen potential customers and have a strong understanding of the sales process, excelling at researching leads, starting new relationships, and setting our sales team up for success. Have the ability to showcase our offerings in a compelling way. 1-3 years of professional work experience preferred. Full info HERE (4/20)
ACCOUNT MANAGER FOR CLIENT SERVICES – DEAL MAKER >>
MEDIAOCEAN/NYC/EAST COAST: Execute a coordinated account plan for driving growth and adoption of Mediaocean solutions. Maintain a regular cadence of on-site visits to consult end users, identify and address business needs and challenges. Act as a trusted advisor and partner with customer contacts. 3+ years of experience in client services or consulting. Full info HERE (4/20)
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