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Good morning! It’s Thursday and this is your early morning Esports brief.
Electronic Arts and the NFL secured a new multi-year partnership renewal for the EA SPORTS Madden NFL Championship Series, following the series’ best season in history. This year’s slate will wrap up with the Ultimate Madden NFL 23 Bowl during the week of Super Bowl LVII, as $1.7 million in total prize money is up for grabs throughout the season. The NFL and EA will “partner on innovative new experiences to provide fans around the world with more ways to connect with the excitement of NFL football” with Campbell’s Chunky Soup on board as an MCS partner, receiving virtual naming rights to the uniquely created Campbell’s Chunky Stadium.
“Madden NFL esports continues to deepen the love of the game with fans, players, and viewers. It’s teaching viewers how to improve at the game, while deepening engagement with Madden’s most loyal fanbase,” said Brent Koning, VP of EA Esports. “Since the MCS started five years ago, it has helped showcase the game by elevating the greatest players in the world, while giving every single Madden NFL player the chance to go from couch to champion. We can’t wait to see how the MCS 23 season unfolds.”
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 COMPETITION
The culmination of the Call of Duty League season last weekend saw the Los Angeles Thieves’ journey to CDL champion average 104,621 viewers for the playoffs, peaking at 275,244 with over 3.2 million hours. According to Esports Charts, peak viewership swelled 42% over last year’s final, with average viewership up 17%.
Meanwhile, EVO 2022 made its big return after two years away from live play, with viewership peaking around 150K over the weekend, dipping 39% from 2019. In addition, the event announced that EVO Japan will return in Tokyo from March 31-April 2 of next year. Tournaments will include Guilty Gear -Strive-, The King of Fighters XV, Street Fighter V: Champion Edition, and TEKKEN 7.
The ESL National Championship is getting a facelift, receiving a new state-of-the-art visual identity as ESL Gaming, a part of ESL FACEIT Group. According to the announcement, new graphic elements allow the ENC to be more coherent with the ESL Gaming brand, leaving enough space for each region to adjust the design to their local symbols.”
Ubisoft announced that the upcoming Six Berlin Major will begin on Aug. 15, as the top 16 teams across Asia-Pacific, Europe, Latin America, and North America will battle it out for the title, prize money, and points in the Global Standings to qualify for the Six Invitational 2023. Play will be in front of a live audience at the Theater am Potsdamer Platz
The Saudi Esports Federation revealed plans to host a Saudi-only Tekken tournament that will offer competitors a million-dollar prize pool, the largest in the title’s history. The slate will take place Aug. 14-15.
This weekend’s Fortnite FNCS Chapter 3 Season 3 Finals sees $2 million on the line. Fans can watch across Twitch, YouTube, and in-game at Legends Landing, among other outlets.
The $3 million 2022 PUBG Mobile World Invitational launches today out of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia as 18 teams compete for a share of a $2 million prize pool. In addition, the five top-ranked teams from the Main Tournament will become part of the 12-team field for the Afterparty Showdown, which runs from Aug. 18-20 and includes a $1 million prize pool.
EBS 2022
The legendary Congress of Team CEOs returns this year at EBS (Nov. 1-3), with this year’s esteemed crew set to include: Lee Trink, CEO of FaZe Clan; Arnold Hur, CEO of Gen.G; Joe Marsh, CEO of T1 Entertainment & Sports; Roberta Coelho, CEO of MIBR; Jason Lake, CEO of Complexity Gaming; and Adam Rymer, CEO of OpTic Gaming. Always one of our audience favorites, do NOT miss this year’s show!
Don’t Wait! The Tempest Awards bring together the entire esports ecosystem to celebrate cutting-edge innovation in the competitive gaming industry. Open to individuals and teams worldwide, find out more and enter by August 12th to save! ENTER NOW. Last calls for judges! Contact Carley ([email protected]) if interested.
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STREAMHATCHET
More and more brands are advertising in esports and partnering with organizations as they expand their reach in the live streaming industry. Most esports teams have a combination of both professional esports players as well as content creators. This combination allows for teams to reach many different audience types, engaging core gamers watching competitive esports as well as the more casual viewer who prefers entertainment and personalities over competitive gaming.
Depending on a brand’s desired audience reach, working with certain organizations might be more beneficial than others. For example, brands with high-end headsets, keyboards, and other gaming accessory offerings might want to reach more of a core gaming audience.
· Brands with a less endemic product trying to reach viewers with broader interests might benefit more from partnering with an organization that has more content creation hours watched.
· For the month of July, Luminosity was the top esports organization with 22.8 million hours watched. 99% of those hours came from content creators, with xQc as their top streamer with 82% of the total watchtime, or 18 million hours.
· TSM, a US-based esports organization, had the second-highest viewership last month. Their most-watched game was Apex Legends in July with over 4.4 million hours watched on Twitch, a majority of which came from their performance in the ALGS Championship.
Read more on Stream Hatchet’s blog.
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 SPONSORSHIP & ACTIVATION
Nike inked an endorsement deal with League of Legends staple Rekkles as the brand’s latest brand ambassador. The arrangement sees a new featured Rekkles section in the Nike app, along with customized apparel recommendations as well as workout plans for esports fans.
Philips announced a partnership with the esports broadcaster Scott Cole. “Esports athletes have traditionally stayed behind the scenes, but as gaming’s popularity skyrockets, we’re seeing personalities like Scott Cole take center stage,” said Rafael Viestel da Silva, Philips Grooming and Beauty Marketing Director. “Scott is one of the most visible faces and influential voices in Esports. Philips Norelco is here to encourage his many fans and followers to show up looking and feeling their best, so they can keep their focus on the competition.”
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2022 Model D + It List Awards
The biggest and best yet!
With more categories than ever before, the 2022 Model D + It List Awards is shaping up to be one of Cynopsis Media’s best events of the year, attracting top tier innovators and creators of the digital media world. Some new categories we are proud to introduce include “Best New Measurement Tool” and “Best VR Innovation.” Why wait — entries now open!
Enter Today
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IT’S ALIVE: YouGov Living Data Insights
American esports fans favourite podcast genres
Four-fifths of US esports fans (82%) listen to podcasts compared to only half of all Americans (50%). So what are the genres that most interest them?
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 TEAMS
FlyQuest revealed the launch of their Summer 2022 Collection with products, from swimwear to dog bandanas, made from eco-friendly and recycled materials. Under the direction of Lead Designer, Phien Le, the beach and palm tree designs “are a nod to this season of TreeQuest, FQ’s premier Go-Green initiative, and includes fashion choices for our entire fanbase, showcasing FlyQuest’s focus on inclusivity and community driven activations
XSET and co-owner, Erin Ashley Simon announced the expansion of the Erin Ashley Simon Esports Internship Fund at the University of Kentucky, designed for students interested in a career in gaming and esports. The fund has grown to $5,000 with XSET and Simon focused on developing the fund in the coming years by attracting support from other companies and influencers.
Belong Gaming Arenas sealed a partnership with OpTic Gaming to host OpTic Day 2022, a “celebration of the organization’s legions of fans across the world” on Aug. 14. Then, Belong Gaming Arenas will transform its six U.S. locations into OpTic-branded clubhouses and host an array of activities for fans, including gaming tournaments, meet-and-greets with OpTic Gaming talent, and an exclusive merchandise drop developed in collaboration between the two brands.
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 PLATFORMS/METAVERSE
Epic Games celebrates the Rocket League World Championship through Fortnite, as the publisher launches Rocket League Live Worlds Island’ within the game. The interactive experience will see gameplay on the island affected depending on which RLCS team wins. In-game rewards are also available in both titles. The tournament will conclude this weekend, with $2 million on the line.
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 TITLES
Fresh off of its first appearance at EVO, Multiversus has landed over 10 million players, according to tracker.gg. The publisher announced that it would deliver the official Season 1 announcement date, which will include new characters such as Morty, soon.
Nintendo announced that Splatoon 3 will have an official tournament before its release date. The event, Enter the Splatlands Invitational 2022, will take place at PAX West in Seattle next month, featuring a slate of top Splatoon players.
Street Fighter 6 hit up EVO 2022 with multiple announcements, including reveals for new characters – Kimberly and Juri – as well as additional real-time commentators. Fighting game commentators Tasty Steve and James Chen will handle mic duties as additional real-time commentary talent.
Super League Gaming entered into a partnership with game developer Small World Games. As part of the multi-pronged deal, Anime Battlegrounds X, one of the highest rated games on Roblox with a 97% rating, is now a Super League title. This marks the company’s first as an original game publisher on the biggest metaverse gaming platform in the world.
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![]() ROSTER MOVES
Enthusiast Gaming Holdings updated its senior management team and Board of Directors, announcing that CEO Adrian Montgomery would remain in his role until a successor is named, at which point he will transition to Chair of the Board of Directors. In addition, Bill Karamouzis was appointed as President of Enthusiast Gaming and will oversee the day-to-day operations of the business while Bill Drolet was named Chief Revenue Officer.
Esports/digital talent management agency Icon announced that Alec Strasmore has joined the organization as head of talent.
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2022 THAT BIG TV CONFERENCE
Nexstar Digital takes a look at AI
BIG TV is proud to announce Nexstar Digital as one of the sponsors at this year’s conference, with Wil Danielson, Senior Vice President, Digital Sales of Nexstar joining the conference as a speaker for “AI-Powered Audience Solutions,” which will dive into how AI is transforming advertising. Visit our site to learn more and see why you should attend this event.
Learn more now
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 TRIVIA
What animal did you ride in the classic 80s video game Joust? (Email [email protected] with your answer and be sure to include your name, company and city).
Answer to Our Last Sports Trivia Question
Name just one of Daenerys’ dragons on Game of Thrones. Answer: Drogon, Rhaegal & Viserion. Kudos: Tom Moore-Kalt Productions/LA; David Westberg-SAG•AFTRA Federal Credit Union/Burbank
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DIRECTOR, AD SALES >>
REELZ, NY: Mentor and manage the day-to-day direction of account executives in New York. Manage & develop relationships in marketplace. Collaborate with VP, Ad Sales regarding strategy and development of new business. Negotiate and close upfront & scatter deals. 10+ yrs of advertising sales exp. in a broadcast or cable network environment. Full info HERE (8/25)
DIRECTOR, PUBLIC PROGRAMMING >>
THE PALEY CENTER FOR MEDIA/NYC: Collaborate w/the Programming & Curatorial teams to develop & book unique & influential talent, programs, educational workshops, membership events, exhibits & experiences. Align programming with institutional priorities in TV & produce immersive & interactive tentpole exhibits to ensure that there are engaging offerings year-round. 8+ yrs exp. req. Full info HERE (8/25)
TELEVISION & CROSS PLATFORM RESEARCH DIRECTOR
TENNIS CHANNEL
SANTA MONICA
This highly visible role provides quantitative and qualitative research to all departments; includes research oversight of Tennis Channel, Tennis Channel International, Tennis.com, TennisChannel.com, Tennis Channel Plus OTT, TC app and Tennis Magazine. Expert level proficiency with Nielsen data systems, including NPower is required. Full info HERE (8/23)
COUNSEL, BUSINESS & LEGAL AFFAIRS
MLB NETWORK
SECAUCUS NJ
Draft and/or negotiate a wide variety of agreements, assist with counseling various departments on transactional and legal matters. Oversee administration and compliance with of standards and practices for day-to-day production. A minimum of two years of legal experience in a media and/or entertainment transactional environment, required. Full info HERE (8/22)
DIRECTOR OR VICE PRESIDENT OF CHILDREN’S TELEVISION
THE JIM HENSON COMPANY
HOLLYWOOD
Work closely w/the President of Television to strategize building new Jim Henson Company IP. Generate new business by performing outreach, networking, and scheduling meetings w/key players in the industry. Track network mandates, industry trends, and talent/IP to inform development strategy & planning. Min of 5 yrs of exp. working in Children’s TV. Full info HERE (8/22)
THE DIRECTOR OF SALES
CIRCLE MEDIA
REMOTE (PREFER CHICAGO BASED)
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 (8/18)
LOCAL SALLES MANAGER >>
COX MEDIA/OMAHA NE: Overseeing all sales activities, create a high-performing, fun, and successful team-based environment. Attract, hire, and develop new sales consultants and provide training for your team to be successful and exceed their goals. 2+ yrs exp. leading a team of 5 or more people, 3-5 yrs of sales exp. in the media, cable, or digital advertising. Full info HERE (8/18)
MANAGER, COMMERCIAL CLEARANCE
A+E NETWORKS
NYC or Remote
Help ensure advertisements are compliant with A+E’s policies and federal guidelines. Review scripts, storyboards, animatics, rough and final cuts across a variety of content, with a focus on high-risk commercial categories. Serve as point person on projects with S&P to review live, scripted, and unscripted programming. 5+ yrs experience. Full info HERE (8/18)
VP, CONTENT AND PRODUCTION COUNSEL
A+E NETWORKS
NYC or Remote
Provide legal counsel in the areas of pre-broadcast/pre-publication review; Intellectual Property; First Amendment; causes of action common in entertainment and media industry cases. 7-10 years of relevant law firm experience or experience in media company legal department; in-house media law practice highly desirable. Full info HERE (8/18)
MANAGER, PUBLICITY & SOCIAL CONTENT COMMUNITY
GAME SHOW NETWORK
SANTA MONICA
5+ yrs exp. Manage promotional campaigns. Identifying/developing creative news angles to publicize programming in press. Partner w/ VP as a unit publicist & social lead, including traveling to sets of shows to manage media interviews. Spearhead/coord. talent press trips, set visits, photo shoots, press tours, satellite media tours, etc. Full info HERE (8/17)
AFFILIATE RELATIONS DIRECTOR, SYNDICATION >>
HEARST MEDIA PRODUCTION GROUP/CHARLOTTE, NC: Serve as the primary contact with our broadcast television station partners, represent clients and outside vendors; including coordination of contracts and agreements, as well as provision all needed information and communication for the Syndication department. Great opportunity for programming, promotion, marketing or PR background. Full info HERE (8/17)
SALES ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE
FETV
NYC
Develop sales strategies for new business development to advertising agencies & clients. Research emerging businesses to build a pipeline of potential new clients. Cultivate client relationships to enhance FETV’s position in the marketplace. Negotiate & close upfront & scatter business. 5+ yrs of television selling or related advertising sales exp. Full info HERE (8/17)
SR. MANAGER, DIGITAL (Hallmark Channel)
CROWN MEDIA FAMILY NETWORKS
LA, STUDIO CITY
Responsible for consumer digital initiatives with a focus on Apps & sales campaigns including content creation . Min 5 yrs experience with digital content using content management systems and video platform management. BS/BA and prior cable or broadcast TV experience preferred. Full info HERE (8/16)
MANAGER, DIGITAL (Hallmark Channel)
CROWN MEDIA FAMILY NETWORKS
LA, STUDIO CITY
Responsible for content creation for consumer platforms with a focus on SEO . Min 3 yrs experience with digital content using content management systems and video platform management. BS/BA and prior cable or broadcast TV experience preferred. Full info HERE (8/16)
SENIOR MANAGER, PRICING AND PLANNING >>
TRUSTED MEDIA BRANDS/Remote: Responsible for owning the pre-sale planning process as it would transition to post-sale execution. Working closely w/others to build out packaging feasibly, delivery information, cost analysis & pricing tactics. Respond to RFPs based on agency/client goal objectives. 4-6 yrs exp. in Sales Planning, Revenue Operations, or Pricing & Analytics. Full info HERE (8/15)
COORDINATOR, DISTRIBUTION OPERATIONS
PARAMOUNT GLOBAL
NYC/Hybrid
We are looking to add a Coordinator to our team! The US Networks Distribution (“USND”) team is responsible for the monetization and multi-platform distribution of Paramount’s portfolio of linear networks, VOD content, and streaming products to MVPDs, virtual MVPDs, and mobile platforms. Minimum 1+ years industry experience. Full info HERE (8/14)
VP, ADVERTISING SALES & MARKETING
TV ONE
NYC
Oversee the management and direction of sales executives servicing the east coast region with an emphasis on New York ad agencies. Work collaboratively with Chicago & LA offices to execute network sales priorities. 15+ yrs of advertising sales exp. in a broadcast or cable network environment 10 + yrs successfully management advertising sales teams. Full info HERE (8/14)
SR. COORDINATOR/ASSOCIATE MANAGER, INTEGRATED MARKETING
TV ONE
NYC
Respond to RFP, RFI & general Sales Requests: concept & formulate both large & small-scale ideas into innovative, marketable programs that are custom-made for specific client initiatives & their associated KPIs. Champion & help implement the vision & go-to-market strategy. Min 2-yrs at a media company or sales/marketing organization. Full info HERE (8/14)
AD SALES COORDINATOR
TV ONE
NYC
Work with account executives and sales planners utilizing system to fulfill sales orders through the execution of specific allocations and flowcharts. Serve as the primary point of contact for ad agencies and TV One to resolve discrepancies, schedule changes and facilitate make goods. Bachelor’s degree and 1 year of working experience. Full info HERE (8/14)
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OTHER JOBS OF INTEREST
Draft product briefs and liaise with technical and design leadership to gauge feasibility and level of effort.
Digital Marketing Producer
Rockstar
NYC
https://www.rockstargames.com/careers/openings
We create online services for our games, including matchmaking, cloud saves, player stats, leaderboards, and more.
Software Development Engineer in Test
Rockstar
NYC
https://www.rockstargames.com/careers/openings
Create expansion content for a previously released multi-platform title.
Unity Game Designer
Gearbox Software
Frisco TX
https://www.gearboxsoftware.com/careers/
Create both technical and designer-facing documentation.
Senior Gameplay Programmer
Gearbox Software
Frisco TX
https://www.gearboxsoftware.com/careers/
Reporting to the Director of Engineering, the Lead Software Engineer with a focus on Unreal is responsible for developing and maintaining game software.
Lead Software Engineer – Unreal Engineer
Aspyr
Austin TX
https://www.aspyr.com/open_positions
responsible for developing and maintaining Aspyr’s core graphics API technology, which powers many of our AAA games and mobile platforms.
Lead Software Engineer – Graphics APIs
Aspyr
Austin TX
https://www.aspyr.com/open_positions
Proven professional software development experience.
Software Engineer for VR & Hardware
Valve
Bellevue WA
https://www.valvesoftware.com/en/
We define and prioritize product goals derived from the work we do to understand both player and partner interests.
Web Applications Software Engineer
Valve
Bellevue WA
https://www.valvesoftware.com/en/
Directly and meaningfully impacting the experience of those players & customers.
Senior Software Engineer
Perfect World Entertainment
Redwood City CA
https://sf.gearboxpublishing.com/careers
Models and textures game ready character assets from provided concept art.
Lead 3D Character Artist
Telltale Games
San Rafael CA
https://lcg-entertainment-inc.breezy.hr/
We are seeking a skilled Senior Graphics Engineer to help write the future story of Telltale for our upcoming sequel to The Wolf Among Us.
Senior Graphics Engineer
Telltale Games
San Rafael CA
https://lcg-entertainment-inc.breezy.hr/
Maintain collaborative connections with design, engineering, QA, production, and art.
Senior Technical Designer
Blizzard
Irvine CA
https://careers.blizzard.com/global/en
Knowledge of Blizzards worlds and gameplay, specifically within the dark gothic stories and fantasy of Diablo.
Senior Quest Designer
Blizzard
Irvine CA
https://careers.blizzard.com/global/en
Contribute your individual knowledge and independent research to produce solutions with the right game-feel.
Senior Unity Engineer, Gameplay
Pocket Gems
San Francisco CA
https://pocketgems.com/jobs/
Develop original UI by working with the project leads on prototype teams.
Senior UI Visual Designer
Pocket Gems
San Francisco CA
https://pocketgems.com/jobs/
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