A CYNOPSIS MESSAGE FROM TENNIS CHANNEL
2017 French Open on Tennis Channel Rafael Nadal strives to win a record 10th French Open
Serena Williams chases immortality and a 24
th Grand Slam titleBe a part of the drama, passion, heartbreak and glory as the stories unfold
Over 280 hours of French Open coverage from Paris on Tennis Channel – May 28 – June 11
Sponsorship Opportunities Available – Contact [email protected]
.CYNOPSISSPORTS
04.11.17
Good morning. It’s Tuesday April 11, 2017 and this is your first early morning Sports briefing.
CONCACAF member nations – the US, Canada and Mexico – made it official, announcing their intention to formally submit a unified bid to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which would mark the first time that three nations would jointly host a FIFA competition. The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the first with the expanded 48-team format, “requiring facilities and infrastructure that these countries are uniquely suited to fulfill,” according to the release, with the US hosting 60 games (including all games from the quarterfinals on) while Mexico and Canada get 10 each.
"This is a milestone day for U.S. Soccer and for CONCACAF,” said U.S. Soccer Federation president Sunil Gulati. “We gave careful consideration to the prospect of bidding for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and ultimately feel strongly this is the right thing for our region and for our sport. Along with our partners from the Canadian Soccer Association and the Federacion Mexicana de Futbol, we are confident that we will submit an exemplary bid worthy of bringing the FIFA World Cup back to North America. The United States, Mexico and Canada have individually demonstrated their exceptional abilities to host world-class events. When our nations come together as one, as we will for 2026, there is no question the United States, Mexico and Canada will deliver an experience that will celebrate the game and serve players, supporters and partners alike.”
With NHL Stanley Cup Playoff pairings locked in, NBC Sports Group detailed plans to run games side-by-side in local markets with regional sports network game telecasts as well as stream every first-round game, which begin Wednesday. Matchups on Wednesday include NY Rangers/Montreal opening on NBCSN at 7p; Boston/Ottawa on NHL Network at 7p; Columbus/Pittsburgh on USA at 7:30p; St. Louis/Minnesota on NBCSN at 9:30p; and San Jose/Edmonton on USA at 10p. Thursday’s action includes: Toronto/Washington on USA at 7p; Chicago/Nashville on NBCSN at 8p and Calgary/Anaheim on NBCSN at 10:30p.
The NFL’s preseason television line up is in place, with eight nationally televised games set with its television partners and a 65-game preseason slate overall. Coverage begins Aug. 3 on NBC at 80 with the Cowboys/Cardinals in the NFL/Hall of Fame Game. The network also carries the 49ers/Vikings on Aug. 27 at 8p. ESPN will feature the Bucs/Jaguars on Aug. 17 and Giants/Browns on Aug. 21 with both games at 8p. CBS’ pair of contests come on back-to-back nights starting Aug. 25 with Chiefs/Seahawks, followed the next evening by an all-LA battle with Chargers/Rams, both games at 8p. FOX, meanwhile will feature a doubleheader on Aug. 27 with Bears/Titans and Bengals/Redskins starting at 1p.
Jack Nicklaus continues to deliver for the golf world, as Sunday’s first episode of docu-series Jack drew a .24 overnight rating for Golf Channel, matching two of three episodes of the channel’s acclaimed series Arnie. This makes Jack the highest-rated Golf Films project in three years, exceeding 4 other projects in that span.
CBS Sports Network has its teams in line for the 2017 Veterans Classic, announcing that Alabama, Memphis and Pittsburgh will join host Navy in the college basketball showcase. The fourth annual event takes place at the US Naval Academy in Annapolis, starting Nov. 10, the opening day of the 2017-18 college basketball season. Alabama will play Memphis at 6:30p, followed by Pittsburgh/Navy at 9p.
Speaking of CBS Sports, the company will carry Making Cancer History presented by MD Anderson Cancer Center on April 15 at 20. The hour-long special, produced by PGA TOUR Entertainment, will document “the courage of those on the PGA TOUR and throughout the golf community who have been impacted by cancer,” focusing on the stories of Stewart and Lisa Cink, Russell Knox, Sean O’Hair and Chris Logan, Bill Harmon and more.
FOX Sports unveiled its broadcast roster for UFC Fight Night: Johnson vs. Reis on FOX and FOX Deportes this week as Daniel Cormier will work as desk analyst with Dominick Cruz for Friday and Saturday’s coverage. Curt Menefee hosts the FOX broadcast network shows, while Todd Grisham joins the desk as host for the FS1 and FS2 programs. Reporter Megan Olivi interviews fighters on-site. Meanwhile, Brian Stann joins blow-by-blow announcer Jon Anik to call the fights live from Kansas City.
MY Entertainment signed on NBA All-Star Tyson Chandler to develop a new reality television series that examines the world of fashion in sports. Chandler will serve as an executive producer and make appearances on the show, which will focus on his design stylist and fashion consultant, Browne Andrews. “Fashion has become an outlet for me and a lot of other athletes to creatively and stylishly convey our personalities off the court,” said Chandler. “Browne has been instrumental in helping me find my personal style and I am excited to partner with MY Entertainment to give people an inside look at what it takes to be a top stylist dressing some of the most stylish NBA players.”
GF Sports is now partnering with Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment to bring the Memphis Open men’s tennis tournament to NYCB LIVE, home of the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. The venue will host the tournament for the first time from February 10-18, 2018, ending Memphis’ 41 year run with the event. “We are proud to partner with Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment to bring the historic Memphis Open to the new Coliseum,” said Gary Fuhrman, Managing Partner at GF Capital and Board Member of GF Sports. “The spotlight of New York will help to elevate this important tournament and this move is part of GF Sports’ larger goal of re-establishing American tennis as a global powerhouse withinthe sport.”
A CYNOPSIS MESSAGE
The Cynopsis 6th Annual Kids !magination Awards
Are you part of a team that works on groundbreaking kids programming, an addictive game or app, an infectious children’s entertainment campaign? Help us shine light on the exciting kids media sector.
ENTER BEFORE JUNE 8 AND SAVE.
Michelob ULTRA locked in a deal to become the Official Beer Sponsor of all World Surf League events in the US, including WSL’s staple event, the Vans U.S. Open of Surfing. According to the company, the alliance spawns from “Michelob ULTRA’s strategy of driving continued growth by engaging drinkers who embrace and prioritize an active, balanced lifestyle.” As part of this new sponsorship, Michelob ULTRA will create VIP hospitality areas and branded-lounges on-site at U.S.-based WSL events, and will host a series of after-parties. Michelob ULTRA will also utilize WSL content across social media channels to further drive excitement among the surfing community.
Dover International Speedway inked an agreement with Sea Watch International that will see Bar Harbor Foods serve as the entitlement sponsor for the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race on June 2. The Bar Harbor 200 presented by Sea Watch International NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race serves as the sixth race of the season for the series.
Playtex Sport and gymnast Aly Raisman are collaborating for a "Try It. Trust It. Play On." video where the Olympian introduces the Playtex Sport Compact line and shares tips to help a young gymnast. The brand will be donating $10,000 to the Wendy Hilliard Gymnastics Foundation to assist in the organization’s efforts to inspire underserved youth.
WWE is tapping streaming service DAZN to carry WWE’s flagship programs Raw and SmackDown, among other programming. Shows will be available live in Japan with Japanese commentary for the first time ever. "Our new partnership with DAZN will enable WWE to engage with fans in Japan like never before," said Ed Wells, WWE Executive Vice President, International. "DAZN will provide WWE fans with a destination to watch Raw and SmackDown live and in Japanese on the device of their choice and follow WWE Superstar Shinsuke Nakamura as he continues his WWE journey."
Fnatic became the latest team to see an influx of investment money, receiving a $7 million financing round with a board of investors that include the likes of Raptor Group, which owns AS Roma and the Boston Celtics; Hersh Interactive Group, co-owners of the Houston Astros; Joi Ito, Director of the MIT Media Lab; and Hannes Wallin, CEO and Founder of Fractal Design. “There has been strong growth in esports, which has accelerated in recent years, but the major shift has been in the acceptance and inclusion by sports franchises, media companies and high profile individuals who have entered and advanced the industry rapidly," said Fnatic Founder Sam Mathews, per Forbes. "We’re incredibly excited by the opportunities available within esports, and having world class investors and advisors only enhances our ability to address these opportunities and continue to innovate."
Meanwhile, Swiss Football Club FC Lausanne-Sport has added esports team Qualitas Helvetica to the roster. The org will now operate under the moniker Lausanne-Sport eSports. The deal will also see Lausanne create an eSports academy for French speaking players, according to Esports Insider.
Juventus/Barcelona on FS1 at 2:45p.
A CYNOPSIS MESSAGE
We are thrilled to announce our nominees for the 2017 Cynopsis eSports Awards, which will take place during lunch at the World eSports Summit.
Among the finalists are Activision Blizzard, Anheuser Busch, Arby’s, Turner’s ELEAGUE, Intel Extreme Masters, MLG, Mountain Dew, Playstation, Riot, XFINITY Comcast and more.
ON THIS DAY in 2004: Phil Mickelson wins The Masters.
In The Know: Which goaltender has appeared in the most NHL Playoff games? (Email [email protected] with your answer and be sure to include your name, company and city.)
Answer to Our Last Sports Trivia Question: In tribute to Joe Louis Arena, which US President was formally nominated at the venue by his party to run as its candidate? Answer: Ronald Reagan. Kudos: Mark Burns-SportTechie/NY; Ken White/Charlotte; Synda Kollman-Charter Marketing Group/Deerfield Beach; Andy Pittman-TAMU/College Station; Brad Brown-Nevco, Inc./St. Louis; Matt Sautter-Imagine Communications/Denver; Tom Moore-Kalt Productions/LA; David Westberg-SAG-AFTRA Federal Credit Union/Burbank.
Later — Chris
Chris Pursell for Cynopsis | Sports @VegasandVine
04.11.17
Roberta Caploe: Publisher @robertacaploe
Diane K Schwartz: Senior Vice President, Media Communications Group
Cynopsis Ad Sales: Mike Farina | VP, Sales | 203-218-6480
Cynopsis Job Listings Sales: Trish Pihonak | Director of Operations | 203-899-8459
CYNOPSISJOBS – To view our full job listing online, please visit our webpage: HERE!.
JOB OPENING: RESEARCH ANALYST/CNBC/Englewood Cliffs NJ: Analyze and report on TV viewership in primetime and daytime. 1+ year of relevant media research exp. (including Nielsen systems) a plus. Full info/apply HERE (4/19)
JOB OPENING: INDEPENDENT SALES REPS/Blue Vista 725/NYC: We are looking for successful sales people who want an opportunity to utilize their years of experience. Strong comm & written skills. Full info/apply HERE (4/19)
JOB OPENING: PARALEGAL/MLB/Secaucus NJ: Knwldg, exp & understanding of legal and business affairs issues. Resp to handle a variety of matters incl short-term assignments that often require the application of independent judgment. BA deg req’d. 1-4 yrs of related paralegal exp. Resume/cvr HERE (4/19)
JOB OPENING: PROGRAMMATIC ANALYST/ANALYTICS/NCC NY: Develop local cable tv packages, execute custom orders, monitor and analyze performance, assist development processes/methodologies, media exp pref’d. Resume to: [email protected] (4/19)
JOB OPENING: DIRECTOR BD & STRATEGY/NYC: Work with the VP of BD & Strategy on identifying, evaluating, and recommending Business Development opportunities in support of our overall growth plan. Full info/apply HERE (4/19)
JOB OPENING: SR AUDIENCE RESEARCH ANALYST/Crown Media Family Networks/CA: Track/ analyze various standard & custom reports. Track/analyze data for orig & acquired content, web traffic, mobile app, VOD and DTVR. BA & min 3 yrs’ exp req. Exp w/Nielsen Systems req’d.Full info/apply HERE (4/18)
JOB OPENING: COORDINATOR, PRODUCTION ACCOUNTING/Crown Media Family Networks/CA: Input and review film production budgets, cost reports and cash flows. Assist w/preparing ad-hock reports and analysis and various reconciliation processes. Prev accounting exp req. Full info/apply HERE (4/18)
JOB OPENING: DIR DIGITAL RESEARCH, AD SALES/NBCU/NY: Innovative, critical thinker to take on ground-breaking opportunities at one of US’ biggest and most inventive digital players. Collaborate with Apple, Buzzfeed, Kargo, others. 6+ yrs exp in digital research/analytics. Apply: http://bit.ly/2mf8qa5 (4/18)
JOB OPENING: RESEARCH MANAGER/Discovery/LA: Strategic mind to utilize Nielsen ratings to inform prgmming, mktg, press, biz strategies. Turn data into stories w/actionable/valuable info for presentations. Find consumer insights/trends to support aud building initiatives, 4+ yrs TV rsrch exp req’d. Apply (4/18)
JOB OPENING: DIRECTOR, RESEARCH/WNBC/NYC: Tell the story of sales rating highlights, competitive positioning, and marketing category spending trends to the sales team. 7+ years in media or market research field with expertise in Nielsen ratings, syndicated products. Full info/apply HERE (4/18)
JOB OPENING: PUBLICIST/DISCOVERY/LA: Top notch strategic thinker dedicated to dvlpng publicity campaigns across traditional/ digital media for Discovery programs & talent. Dev strategy/messaging, write press releases, pitch & field press inquiries. Superb written/verbal skills. 2-3 yrs publicity/media exp. Full info/apply HERE (4/18)
JOB OPENING: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR PROGRAMMING/GSNTV Santa Monica, CA: 10 yrs. of previous exp. overseeing prog. at a network or wking prod. in alternative TV as well as a strong contact base of producers and agents; BA/BS degree. Send res and CL to [email protected] (4/18)
JOB OPENING: VP DEVELOPMENT/GSNTV/Santa Monica, CA: Resp. for development of unscripted game show and competition based content from conception and deal-making to pilot prod. BA/BS degree. 7-10 yrs. exp. developing content in the digital space and/or editorial space. Send res and CL to [email protected] (4/18)
JOB OPENING: DIGITAL HR DIRECTOR/NBCU/NYC: Digital HR Director for emerging group that leads the company’s digital business strategy and partnerships with emerging platforms. 7+ years of relevant exp as an HR business partner. Full info/apply HERE (4/18)
JOB OPENING: MARKETING SPECIALIST/GSNTV/CA: construct custom mktg campaigns for MVPDs; devlop, design & implement mktg. activities & resources. BA/BS degree. Min 3 yrs exp work in content (video,digital,OTT) distribution. Photoshop skills preferred. Send res and CL to [email protected] (4/15)
JOB OPENING: ART DIRECTOR/TLC/MD: Motion graphics & branding expert w/desire to get their hands dirty in multiple mediums. Enthusiasm for on-air graphics, independent/team work, latest technologies & trends a must. 6-8 yrs exp req’d. Apply (4/14)
JOB OPENING: MARKETING MGR/UP TV/ATL: 3+ creative media exp. at cable network. Exp dev. mkting strategies & creative briefs. Exp. working w/ creative agencies & executing campaigns. Must have budget mgt exp. Exp. managing media trafficking for off channel. Apply HERE (4/14)
JOB OPENING: AD SALES ASSISTANT/BOUNCE TV/NYC: Support AdSales Planning: executing client skeds, wkly allocs, securing traffic, preventing discreps. Interacting w/AE’s & clients. 1+ yr AdSales or Rsch exp. & use of WideOrbit a +. Resumes/cvr: HERE [email protected] (4/14)
JOB OPENING: SALES/ACQUISITIONS/CSI SPORTS/NY: Assist in acquiring, dvlpng & executing content strategy on a worldwide basis. Support expansion of live 24/7 Sports Network /. +7 yrs Sales/acquisitions exp. req. Sports bckgrnd a +. Res/cvr letter to Robert [email protected] (4/14)
JOB OPENING: HR GENERALIST/Fuse Media CA: Coaching, counseling and employee-related solutions. Develop people plans in line with the business strategy. Manage full-cycle recruiting processes. Serve as a super-user for a variety of HR technology systems. Apply here http://www.fuse.tv/ (4/13)
JOB OPENING: SALES PLANNER/BET/NYC: Be primary contact of the Sales Planning dept to the Acct Execs regarding all assigned accts. Sales planning or adv agency buying/planning exp. Proficient in MS off. Media Math skills req’d. BA Deg related field req’d. Full info/apply HERE (4/13)
JOB OPENING: SALES PLANNER/Entertainment Studios/NY: Sales support, sales reporting, campaign tracking Knwlg sales processes, CPM’s/inventory mgmt & Wide Orbit Systm a must; Need BS+2 yrs media exp, strong excl/ppt as well as media math skills.Fast paced envir, multi-tsker a must. Apply HERE (4/13)
JOB OPENING: EXEC ADMIN ASST, DISTRIBUTION/Crown Media Family Networks/IL: Provide high level support to SVP, Dist and Chicago office. Manage travel, phones, expenses, meetings, and calendars. Serve as liaison w/ mgmt and bldg mgmt. Self-motivated, proactive, and resourceful. Min 3 yrs’ executive level support req. Full info/apply HERE (4/12)
PAID INTERNSHIP: BUSINESS DEVEL. & MKTG/Litton Entertainment/Charleston, SC: Seeks college or grad intern w/strong written/verbal comm skills to assist our Bus Dvlpmnt & Mktg dept. Resp will incl Competitive/ind trends rsch/analysis as well as ideation & sales material assistance. 3 days/20 hrs wkly. Res/cvr HERE (4/16)
To subscribe to any Cynopsis edition(s) click here.
%%PLUGIN_Unsubscribe: 2193667-unsub-generic%%
Copyright Cynopsis 2017
All outgoing e-mails are scanned and sent out virus free. Copyright Cynopsis 2017
