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The DP World Tour and the PGA TOUR are deepening their ties, locking in a new 13-year operational joint venture partnership. The partnership will run through to 2035, with the PGA TOUR increasing its existing stake in European Tour Productions from 15 percent to 40 percent, while leveraging the DP World Tour’s international credentials and global footprint to continue to coordinate a worldwide schedule. Meanwhile, the DP World Tour will guarantee growth in annual prize funds to its membership for the next five years. In addition, from 2023, the leading ten players on the end of season DP World Tour Rankings [in addition to those already exempt] will earn PGA TOUR cards for the following season and the DP World Tour will work closely on the development and implementation of the new international events announced by PGA TOUR Commissioner Jay Monahan last week.
PROGRAMMING
The 2022 Stanley Cup Final on ABC and ESPN+ wrapped up on Sunday night with the Colorado Avalanche hoisting the Stanley Cup for the first time since 2001, winning the series 4-2. This season’s Stanley Cup Final averaged 4.6 million viewers and reached an average of 1.8 million people 18-49 – up 84% and 99%, respectively over versus 2021’s Stanley Cup Final average. The 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs across ESPN, ESPN2 and ABC averaged more than 1.6 million viewers, rising 60% versus all 2021 playoffs across cable and broadcast. Sunday’s Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final averaged 5.8 million viewers and reached an average of 2.2 million people 18-49. The final game of the series was the most-viewed telecast of the day among people 18-49, and viewership peaked in the third period with 6.9 million viewers.
Amazon continues to lock in talent for Prime Video’s Thursday Night Football broadcast team, announcing the addition of Charissa Thompson as host of its NFL pregame, halftime, and postgame coverage. Thompson will anchor Prime Video’s wraparound coverage alongside Tony Gonzalez, Richard Sherman, and Ryan Fitzpatrick, live and on-site at each TNF matchup throughout the season. Thompson will also retain her FOX NFL KICKOFF hosting duties each Sunday. In addition, NFL.com reports that former All-Pro corner Aqib Talib will join Amazon as a studio analyst.
The ACC is shedding divisions, becoming the latest conference to move to a new scheduling format, with 2022 serving as the final year of the Atlantic and Coastal divisions. Starting in 2023, the league will move to a 3-5-5 format, in which each team has three permanent rivalry games played annually, with the other 10 opponents rotating on an every-other-year basis. “The future ACC football scheduling model provides significant enhancements for our schools and conference, with the most important being our student-athletes having the opportunity to play every school both home and away over a four-year period,” ACC commissioner Jim Phillips said in a statement. “We appreciate the thoughtful discussions within our membership, including the head football coaches and athletic directors. In the end, it was clear this model is in the best interest of our student-athletes, programs and fans, at this time.”
NBC Sports is pushing three weeks of wall-to-wall live and encore coverage of the 109th Tour de France on Peacock and USA Network. Daily live coverage starts July 1 at 9:30a with the Tour de France Pre-Race Show, followed by Stage 1 at 10a on the platforms. Phil Liggett will call play-by-play race action, marking the 50th time he will cover the Tour de France, with Bob Roll on-board as analyst. Steve Porino and Robbie Hunter will serve as reporters. Paul Burmeister will host daily pre-race and post-race studio coverage,
MLB Sunday Leadoff’s presentation of the Royals/Tigers on Sunday at noon ET on Peacock will offer a broadcast without any commentators in the booth. Ahmed Fareed, Craig Monroe and Britney Eurton will take fans around Detroit’s Comerica Park throughout the game, providing viewers “with a tour of the ballpark, unique viewpoints, conversations with special guests, and more.” “This is another way to take you out to the ball game and give the fans a unique experience,” said Sam Flood, NBC Sports Production Executive Producer & President. “We’re going to be fans of the game, taking you to different parts of the ballpark and engaging in a way that fans watch the game in the stadium.”
ESPN revealed nominees for The 2022 ESPYS, which will broadcast live on July 20 at 8p on ABC from Los Angeles. The complete list of 2022 nominees can be viewed here.
AEG will sell worldwide broadcast media rights to the Soccer Champions Tour, which spans July 22-30 and will see Real Madrid CF, FC Barcelona, Juventus, Club América and Club Deportivo Guadalajara compete in top-tier matches in the span of only nine days across the western United States. AEG Global Partnerships is also selling sponsorship for the Soccer Champions Tour and individual matches.
FloSports announced a five-year partnership renewal with Amaury Sport Organisation to offer live and on-demand coverage of the Tour de France exclusively in Canada from 2024 through 2028.
This message will repeat (and thanks for all the flattering notes!) After more than 11 years, nearly 3000 issues and more trivia than ever needed, this will be the last week of the Cynopsis Sports edition. Backed by an amazing community, it took less than two years to be ranked as the biggest sports business publication in the world. Moving forward next week, Cynopsis Esports will continue as normal, while sports news will be absorbed into the flagship and tech editions. For all of my readers, thank you for letting me be part of your morning routine. I hope to see you soon and please feel free to reach out with any questions. Chris
ESPN saw viewership for the 2022 NBA Draft Presented By State Farm on June 23 grow 33% over last year, according to Nielsen. The first round across ABC and ESPN averaged nearly four million viewers (3,988,000). Overall, the 2022 NBA Draft averaged 3,047,000 viewers for both rounds (round two aired on ESPN only).
Ones Basketball League announced that The Dollar Loan Center in Henderson, Nevada, will host the first-ever OBL Finals on July 15-16. “Our proof-of-concept season for the OBL has played out better than we had planned, and The Dollar Loan Center is the perfect stage for us to crown our king,” said McGrady. “OBL talent is top notch, the competition is intense, and the atmosphere for our first-ever finals will be second to none with $250,000 cash on the OBL throne waiting for the winner.”
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SPONSORSHIP & PROMOTION
Bud Light partnered with Stanley Cup Champion Erik Johnson of the Colorado Avalanche, designating him as the brand’s first-ever ‘Honorary Brewmaster.’ Johnson will now join Bud Light and assist in the brewing process of a limited-edition batch of Bud Light for fans in Colorado that will be available throughout the 2022-23 NHL season. Additionally, for fans who want to kick off the celebration sooner, Bud Light is also celebrating the Stanley Cup Champions with the return of its customized championship pack honoring the team.
The United Soccer League and Legends locked in a 10-year partnership that will see Legends look to bolster national sponsorship sales, provide actionable fan insights, and unlock innovative business solutions for the USL’s unique suite of men’s and women’s soccer properties, including the USL Championship, USL Super League, and USL League One. Legends also will help USL clubs increase their local presence and business growth through stadium planning, development and operations, ticketing strategy, stadium naming rights and sales, merchandise, and technology and digital solutions.
ASICS cemented a multi-year partnership with Beat the Streets National. The partnership will see ASICS serve as title sponsor for the Beat the Streets National Duals., set for June 30 this year in Chicago. “We are thrilled to cement this partnership with Beat the Streets National,” said Ben Cesar, Sports Marketing Director, ASICS North America. “Wrestling is a key sport within ASICS’ Core Performance Sports category, and we hope this partnership helps provide the opportunity for more kids across the country to learn and experience the sport.”
DIGITAL, DATA & TECH
The NBA, the National Basketball Players Association, and Niantic, the makers of Pokémon GO, partnered up to create NBA All-World. The mobile game will launch globally during the 2022-2023 NBA season as an officially licensed, geolocation, 1-on-1 basketball game where players compete to and visit Drop Zones to acquire collectible sneakers, jerseys, and more to outfit their roster.
The All-England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club renewed its broadcast partnership for The Championships, Wimbledon with Sport 24, the IMG-owned live sports channel for the airline and cruise line industries, for a further three years until 2024. “On the occasion of Sport 24’s 10th anniversary, we are delighted to be renewing our partnership for a further three years to 2024,” said Gus Henderson, Commercial Director at the All England Club. “Being able to bring Wimbledon to more people around the world more of the time is a core pillar of our commercial and marketing strategy, and, alongside our broadcast partners, the Sport 24 output plays an important role in delivering on that ambition.”
ESPORTS
Envy Gaming will retire its branding and moniker and will officially be known on all fronts as OpTic Gaming (while OWL team will be known as the Dallas Fuel). The companies merged last November.
Complexity Gaming is set to host a slate of gaming experiences during the 10th annual UFC International Fight Week this week, with events set to include a Call of Duty: Warzone tournament with top creators on the Las Vegas strip as well as the launch an exclusive merchandise collection from Complexity Stars athlete and five-time UFC title winner Max Holloway. Merchandise will be available for purchase online on Complexity’s store and will be given away to attendees at UFC X on July 1 and pre-fight on July 2.
The LEC Summer Finals will hit Malmö, Sweden from Sept. 10-11. Tickets will be available for purchase on July 1. “We are absolutely thrilled to announce that we will be hosting our 2022 Summer Finals in Malmö, Sweden. Being the first roadshow we’ve hosted away from our Berlin studio in three years, we can’t wait to give the fans an unforgettable experience. We’re pleased to be working with the City of Malmö again and look forward to bringing the breathtaking atmosphere to their city.” said Maximilian Schmidt, Head of League of Legends Esports in EMEA.
Esports entertainment company BLAST launched an esports-inspired Nike branded apparel collection that “will look to encapsulate gaming culture and lifestyle through spotlighting and celebrating the people and personalities behind esports – from the talent and players, all the way through to the unsung heroes behind-the-scenes.” The apparel line will be launched and made available for general sale in August during the BLAST Premier Fall Groups (Aug. 19-28).
INDUSTRY & ROSTER MOVES
Creative Artists Agency completed its acquisition of ICM Partners. On the sports front of the behemoth deal, CAA Sports now represents more than 3,000 of the world’s top athletes in football, baseball, basketball, hockey, and soccer, in addition to coaches, on-air broadcasters, and sports personalities with the addition of ICM Stellar Sports adding more than 800 clients and offices spanning 10 countries.
JMI Sports announced the appointment of Laila Brock as Vice President, Business Development. In this newly created role, Brock will direct JMI Sports’ industry outreach and relationship development throughout the collegiate and professional marketplace to drive revenue through property acquisitions, events and strategic initiatives that cultivate new prospects.
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2022 TOP WOMEN IN MEDIA AWARDS
Don’t miss the chance to celebrate your colleagues and peers making a difference in the industry. Registration to attend the ceremony opens July 8th.
Save the date: October 11, 2022, Tribeca 360
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ON THIS DAY in
1994: Glenn Robinson becomes the first pick of the NBA Draft.
IN THE KNOW
For our last trivia question, we will repeat our very first trivia question from 2011. Who is the player featured in the NBA logo? (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 elected as the first commissioner of baseball? Answer: Keneshaw Mountain Landis. Kudos: Eric Dunefsky-Crossmedia/NY; Cory Angerthal-AMC Networks/NY; Tom Dempsey-Tatari/NY; Michael Ritz-Lenox Advisors/NY; Brian Traynor-Endeavor/NY; Michael Dittelman-Dedicated Sports Marketing/NY; Synda Kollman-Charter Marketing Group/Boca Raton; Dave Page-Warner Bros. Discovery/Atlanta; Louis Lewow-FITE/Atlanta; Kathi Gillin-Comcast/Philadelphia; Jason Brist-Outdoor Sportsman Group/Chicago; Joe Lyons-ESPN/Dallas; Andy Pittman-TAMU/College Station; John Kukla-KDFW/KDFI/Dallas; Fred WallinSports Overnight America/Westlake Village; Lorrie Shilling/El Segundo; Tom Moore-Kalt Productions/LA; David Westberg-SAG•AFTRA Credit Union/Burbank; Larry Hutchings/San Luis Obispo; Neil Horowitz-Greenfly/San Diego
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SR. DIRECTOR, INSURANCE & PRODUCTION RISK
A+E NETWORKS
NYC, Hybrid or Remote
Oversee all aspects of risk and insurance portfolio. Drive and support an Enterprise Risk Management initiative. Manage corporate insurance program and relationships with brokers/insurers. Create safety protocols for internal production units. 8 yrs exp. in insurance/risk management and expertise in enterprise risk management and loss prevention. Full info HERE (7/13)
STAFF ACCOUNTANT >>
AVALON MANAGEMENT, INC/BEVERLY HILLS: Client payment process – assist in recording checks and bank deposits received, ensuring correct entry into and maintenance of our artist database, ensuring our clients are paid accurately and on time. Liaising and working closely with internal stakeholders and converting sales orders. Experience of working in a similar role required. Full info HERE (7/13)
ACCOUNT MANAGER >>
RIVAL/Remote: Rival is seeking an Account Manager who will play a vital role in the organization’s management and oversight of the day-to-day servicing of its partner portfolio. Do you have experience working with partners and are you interested in making an impact at a growing company? This could be your next great opportunity. Full info HERE (7/9)
CONSUMER PRODUCTS COORDINATOR, SR. COORDINATOR OR MANAGER
THE JIM HENSON COMPANY
HOLLYWOOD
Work w/licensees across merchandise categories for all Henson properties, including but not limited to toys, books, graphic novels, apparel, etc. Shephard the product development approval process/assist in merchandising reviews to ensure brand integrity. Vet incoming product development concepts & submissions. 3-4 yrs of Product Development exp. Full info HERE (7/8)
TRAFFIC COORDINATOR- LOG SCHEDULING >>
SINCLAIR SPORTS GROUP/NYC, Remote: Schedule commercial, marketing, promotion spots, and secondary events on daily Traffic logs. Ensure that commercial inventory is scheduled according to client specifications. Interact with Planning, Programming, Sales, and Production. Collaborate daily with Copy Administrators, Ad Sales, Marketing and Network Operations regarding incoming orders. Full info HERE (7/8)
DIRECTOR, CLIENT ACTIVATION
HEARST MEDIA PRODUCTION GROUP
CHARLOTTE, NC
Oversee project management, execution, and client-service for all non-production related activations of partnerships with brands and non-profits. Serve as key client contact to ensure a positive, streamlined experience for our partners who fund multi-million-dollar, media programs on Network TV and digital that positively inspire people’s lives. Full info HERE (7/5)
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT/COORDINATOR, CONTENT DISTRIBUTION & MARKETING
TV ONE
SILVER SPRING, MD
Administrative support for registration, planning, and preparation of regional trade shows, local promotions and events as directed by the associated distribution and marketing team members. Provide administrative support to sales executives to create high quality PowerPoint presentations. 3+ yrs in sales, promotion, project management. Full info HERE (7/5)
DIRECTOR, ORIGINAL PROGRAMMING AND PRODUCTION
TV ONE
SILVER SPRING, MD
Manage the development and acquisition of select new programs, master plan and budget. Identify, research and develop original programming content, including series, specials, studio shows and made for TV One movies that will drive audience viewership and sales revenue. 5+ years of experience in a development, programming and/or production role. Full info HERE (7/5)
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT/PRODUCTION COORDINATOR
TV ONE
SILVER SPRING, MD
Provide general administrative support in a professional, confidential & organized manner. Schedule appointments & maintain SVP’s daily calendar. Function as administrative liaison to internal TV One departments and other TV One offices. 3+ yrs of relevant exp in a fast-paced environment within entertainment, management and/or agency is preferred. Full info HERE (7/5)
COORDINATOR, SCHEDULING & RESEARCH
TV ONE
SILVER SPRING, MD
Assist with the monthly schedule releases and revisions for linear and digital platforms
Assist in maintaining program scheduling database. Communicate to key stakeholders upcoming programming plans and alert the teams of any changes. 1-2 years of experience in planning or responsible coordination to include internship and/or work experience. Full info HERE (7/5)
VP, PUBLICITY
STARZ/LIONSGATE
SANTA MONICA
Develop and lead press campaigns for STARZ Original Series. Develop and supervise the implementation of goals, strategies, tactics and timelines to create PR plans for assigned original programming and network marketing/branding efforts. 10+ years of experience in a related role within a corporate environment. Full info HERE (7/3)
BOOKING PRODUCER
ENTERTAINMENT & MEDIA SEARCH
NYC
Highly rated and fastest growing cable news channel is seeking Booking Producers for primetime. Primarily responsible for securing on-air guests for interviews. Desired candidates must have previously worked as a booking producer (preferably in news). Must be a news junkie and ultimate team player. Full info HERE (7/3)
MANAGER, TELEVISION BUSINESS & LEGAL AFFAIRS
ENTERTAINMENT & MEDIA SEARCH
LOS ANGELES
Successful independent developer, producer and distributor of feature films and television programming seeking Business & Legal Affairs Manager for Television group. Desired candidates must have previous experience in business or legal affairs department at major studio, production company, or entertainment law firm. JD degree strongly preferred. Full info HERE (7/3)
PRODUCTION COORDINATOR >>
GO TO TEAM/CHARLESTON, SC: Daily servicing of clients and crews all across the US. Individuals are required to schedule camera crews, field production personnel, negotiate rates, source equipment nationally, book travel ETC. Hard working team players wanted. Experience in media/and entertainment industry is a plus. On Call/Overtime component. Full info HERE (6/30)
MANAGER, OPERATIONS AND BUSINESS ANALYSIS >>
AMERICAN PUBLIC MEDIA GROUP/ST. PAUL, MN, LOS ANGELES, CA OR REMOTE: We’re looking for a forward-thinking and meticulously organized Manager, Operations and Business Analysis to join APM Studios, American Public Media’s podcast division. This role will be responsible for a variety of complex analytical, business and project management tasks to support the operation and monetization of APM Studios shows. Full info HERE (6/30)
SR. DIRECTOR, PODCAST OPERATIONS
TV ONE
NY, ATLANTA, DALLAS, REMOTE
Develop, implement, monitor and lead podcast strategy and daily operations for podcasts. Play a critical role in structuring and shaping the operational framework, brand and business strategy. 8-10 years of audio and/or digital media experience with 3-5 years of meaningful experience in podcast development, operations, and monetization. Full info HERE (6/30)
SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER
NYC
Early morning Sports/Entertainment talk show, call time at 5:30am. Develop, design, plan, and execute TikTok content for the show. Work closely with the entire staff including talent and producers. Create reactionary content to storylines that arise during the live window of the show. Must be available to start 7/11/22. Full info HERE (6/29)
MANAGER, MULTI-PLATFORM RESEARCH & ANALYTICS >>
FUSE MEDIA/GLENDALE, HYBRID: Create, analyze, and distribute regular daily, weekly and monthly reporting covering TV, digital (TVOD, AVOD, SVOD) and social media. Validate the accuracy of data in reports, communicate issues/anomalies to designated support teams and monitor the status of outstanding issues. 3+ years of research and analytics experience. Full info HERE (6/29)
MEDIA SALES PLANNER >>
FUSE MEDIA/NYC, HYBRID: Create and manage national sales proposals. Monitor on-air schedules on a daily basis. Prepare post analysis for clients. Resolve contract discrepancies. Obtain, organize and analyze research and competitive information. 2-4 years of experience in a media sales company, or advertising agency preferred. Full info HERE (6/29)
AD OPERATIONS MANAGER >>
FUSE MEDIA/GLENDALE, HYBRID: Work with a cross functional team spanning sales, business intelligence, and digital operations to traffic direct sales and programmatic digital advertising campaigns to ensure client expectations are exceeded. Manage & analyze live direct sold and programmatic campaign effectiveness. 3+ yrs exp in Ad Operations in the digital advertising industry. Full info HERE (6/29)
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