CYNOPSIS SPORTS
09.29.15 Good morning. It’s Tuesday September 29, 2015, and this is your first early morning Sports briefing.
Big day for NYC venues. UFC unveiled a slate of moves to bring MMA to NY and has scheduled the organization’s first, professional event in New York since the state’s ban in 1997. Set for Madison Square Garden on April 23, 2016, it will feature “UFC’s top champions competing with other world-class athletes inside the Octagon.” In addition, the promotion is also taking additional steps through the federal courts to ensure the event’s success, filing a case in federal court, reiterating its claim that the state law banning MMA events is unconstitutional. Later this week, the company will ask a federal judge to issue a preliminary injunction against New York state officials “enforcing its unconstitutional law.”
“We believe fight fans have waited long enough to experience live UFC events in the state of New York and we are thrilled to announce our first event at Madison Square Garden,” UFC Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Lawrence Epstein said. “Professional MMA is legal around of the world and it is about time New York followed suit.”
Meanwhile, WWE announced plans to keep SummerSlam home at Barclays Center for the next two years. The company joined NYC & Company and the venue in a multi-year deal to bring SummerSlam, along with Monday Night Raw and NXT back to the Brooklyn venue in August 2016 and August 2017, following last month’s shows at the site. Date will see NXT take place on Aug. 20, SummerSlam on Aug. 21 and Monday Night Raw on the 22nd next year. “Barclays Center, NYC & Company and the City of New York have been incredible partners to WWE, and we are pleased that SummerSlam Week will once again take over New York City in August of 2016 and 2017,” said John P. Saboor, WWE Executive Vice President, Special Events. “We look forward to building on the success of this year’s event to take SummerSlam Week to even greater heights.”
Organizers for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics are recommending a quintet of new sports and 18 events for the Games. In addition to baseball and softball, surfing and skateboarding along with karate and sports climbing made the cut proposed by the Tokyo organizing committee. The recommendation will be submitted to the International Olympic Committee, which will make a final decision in Rio de Janeiro in August 2016. The International Surfing Association was among the organizations expressing their pleasure with the decision, stating, “Tokyo 2020’s announcement today is an extraordinary moment for our sport and for the global Surfing Community. The ISA has been riding an amazing wave in this journey for Olympic inclusion and we are thrilled that Tokyo 2020 recognizes the exceptional value and youthful lifestyle that Surfing can bring to the 2020 Games.”
Sunday Night Football once again led NBC to a win this week, with the Broncos’ victory delivering a 13.8/23 in Nielsen overnight numbers. That score is up 12% over last year’s Week 3 matchup, pitting the Steelers/Panthers. On the local front, top markets included: Denver 44.8/69; Detroit 28.2/42; Las Vegas 20.0/31; Indy 19.8/34; and Milwaukee 19.7/30.
Delegations from Las Vegas and Quebec City will meet the NHL Board of Governors today in NY for presentations in the next stage of their bids for franchises. According to the Toronto Sun, NHL Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly stated that the expansion process was running smoothly and that Tuesday’s presentations could lead to a formal announcement of NHL expansion at the December owners’ meetings in Pebble Beach.
Apparently, it didn’t take long for Don Orsillo to land a new gig. ESPN is reporting that the Boston Red Sox broadcaster will land in San Diego to call Padres’ broadcasts next season, and will eventually succeed Dick Enberg as the club’s lead play-by-play voice. Orsillo’s role will include calling select national games for Fox Sports as well.
CBS Sports revealed that its SEC on CBS football game for Saturday, Oct. 10 (3:30 PM, ET) will feature *No. 8-ranked Georgia taking on Tennessee. Verne Lundquist, Gary Danielson and reporter Allie LaForce call the contest from Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn.
Golf Channel will celebrate one-year-out from the 2016 Ryder Cup today with coverage from Hazeltine National Golf Club in Chaska, Minn., site of the Ryder Cup featuring an expanded Morning Drive from 7-11a. Later, the channel will offer a Golf Central special at 6:30p, followed by a Feherty Live primetime special at 9p, which will feature US Ryder Cup Captain Davis Love III and European Captain Darren Clarke.
FS1 announced plans to simulcast YES Network’s live coverage of Yankees great Yogi Berra’s funeral today at 10a. Private services are being held at the Church of the Immaculate Conception, the parish Berra attended in Montclair, New Jersey.
Another outlet signed on for men’s Western Collegiate Hockey Association games with Commissioner Bill Robertson unveiling an agreement to broadcast two matchups on American Sports Network as part of the channel’s Friday night college hockey package. Viewers will be able to tune in to Alaska/Alabama Huntsville on Jan 8 and Lake Superior State/Michigan Tech on Feb. 5. Both games, along with the entire ASN college hockey package, will be shown on select affiliates of the Sinclair Networks Group and on several Regional Sports Networks around the country.
AMG/Parade is launching Athlon Sports Radio on SiriusXM, with the talk show slated to run Mondays and Tuesdays from 7-9p on SiriusXM’s College Sports Nation (channel 84). The program grows out of the company’s 10+ preseason magazines covering college, professional and fantasy football, college basketball, professional baseball, golf and NASCAR, and will be replayed several times throughout the day.
The Mid-American Conference locked in a new regional multi-year television agreement with the Buckeye Cable Sports Network (BCSN) to produce and televise MAC football, men’s and women’s basketball and multiple championship events beginning this 2015-16 academic year via a sublicense agreement with ESPN. The deal will see BCSN also own territorial sublicensing rights and will work with other regional cable operators to make games available to fans.
A CYNOPSIS MESSAGE
Open to any organization that utilized its social media platforms to promote its product to sports fans throughout 2015. From global brands to local stations, million-dollar campaigns to viral-on-a-budget, social media has proven to be the great equalizer .
Showcase your talent and ENTER TODAY.
SPONSORSHIP & PROMOTION
MLB Network launched a new social media campaign to promote its coverage of the 2015 Postseason, anchored by hashtag #WeKnowPostseason. The marketing initiative will span across its platforms, with the channel using game footage and interviews to look back at significant moments from the Postseason careers of its lineup of on-air analysts, including Eric Byrnes, Cliff Floyd, Al Leiter, Pedro Martinez, Kevin Millar, Mike Lowell, Carlos Pena and John Smoltz.
The 2015 Molson Canadian NHL Face-Off on Oct. 7 in Alberta will feature live performances from neo soul/indie pop band Fitz & The Tantrums, alternative rock band Reuben and the Dark, Canadian singer/songwriter Jocelyn Alice and Calgary DJ duo Boogie Hill Faders. The free hockey and music festival will begin at 3p and wrap up with a live viewing party featuring the Calgary Flames’ home opener against the Canucks.
Fanatics is entering an exclusive memorabilia partnership with Golden State Warriors star and 2015 NBA MVP Stephen Curry that will see Fanatics Authentic, the company’s memorabilia division, become the exclusive seller of Curry’s authentic autographed memorabilia. Hundreds of unique products will be available to fans via www.FanaticsAuthentic.com.
Mobile sports platform OneUp Sports snatched up CineSport, a leading sports digital video network in a move that will mix the CineSport video platform and programming services into OneUp’s innovative team and league fan engagement platforms. CineSport’s video programming and production services will now be available thru OneUp’s mobile network. “We are excited to integrate the digital video technology that Gregg Winik and CineSport have developed into the growing array of OneUp platforms,” said Daren Trousdell, CEO of OneUp Sports. “I am confident that this acquisition will provide our advertisers a large and targeted digital audience available all on one platform.”
Red Sox/Yankees on ESPN at 7p.
A CYNOPSIS MESSAGE
FUTURE INDUSTRY LEADERS Join Cynopsis Media on Thursday, October 15 to celebrate this year’s 2015 Rising Stars.
If you would like to purchase a sponsorship or congratulatory ad in the reception program, please contact VP of Sales & Marketing, Mike Farina at 203.218.6480.
Register today to attend the
Rising Star Cocktail ReceptionON THIS DAY in 1986: Mary Lou Retton retires from gymnastics competition.
In The Know: In what movie did Mary Lou Retton portray a back-flipping Tiny Tim? (Email [email protected] with your answer and be sure to include your name, company, city and time zone. Unofficial rules: Only the second four correct answers from each time zone will be mentioned; and once you’ve been mentioned in any of the Cynopsis editions, you can’t be mentioned again that calendar week.)
Answer to Our Last Sports Trivia Question: The weekend saw Tom Brady reach 400 TD passes. What other three QBs have hit that mark? Answer: Dan Marino, Brett Farve, Peyton Manning. Kudos: Pete Gautieri-A&E Networks/NY; Mike Donato-ABC/NY; David Kalan-NHL.com/NY; Jeff Day-NHL/NY; Joe Schreiber-3 Penny Films/Bethesda; Chris Schwartz-International Speedway Corporation/Charlotte; Chris Faulds-Bell Media Digital/Toronto; Wayne "World B." Otto-Pro-Am Sports/Boone; Andy Pittman-TAMU/College Station; Gretchen Brady-KTVT/Dallas; Matt Sautter-Imagine Communications/Denver; Judie Henninger-Valentine Productions/Santa Monica; Rick Pike-InterMedia Advertising/Woodland Hills; Adam Shuler-Nielsen/San Francisco; Adam Deverell-Cox Reps/LA
Later — Chris
Chris Pursell for Cynopsis | Sports @VegasandVine
09.29.15
Roberta Caploe: Associate 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
CYNOPSIS JOBS – For More jobs, visit Cynopsis.com
JOB OPENING: ASSOCIATE WRITER/PRODUCER/Cartoon Network/ATL: Write promos and package video content for on-air, & internal creative. Concept ideation, copywriting, producing, executing. 2 yrs exp. Passion for comedy & kid’s culture. Basic editing skills a plus. Apply: http://bit.ly/1KhZdTy (10/6)
JOB OPENING: DIGITAL MARKETING CONTENT COORDINATOR/[adult swim]/ATL: Work with many depts. to identify & produce contnt for digital & linear platforms. Creative. Passion for internet culture. Social media expertise. Adobe creative exp preferred. Apply here: http://bit.ly/1iQKlRK (10/6)
JOB OPENING: MANAGER, AD SALES FINANCE/NYC: The Ad Sales Finance Manager is responsible for core ad sales finance processes and is a key player on the team supporting a variety of brands within the NBC Sports Group. Full info/apply HERE (10/6)
JOB OPENING: CREATIVE DIR/A&E/NY: Manage the day-to-day leadership and motivation of the A&E On-Air creative team to create innovative campaigns at the highest creative standards. Minimum 7 yrs of cable/brdcst on-air promo exp. Apply: http://www.aenetworks.com/careers (10/6)
JOB OPENING: SR MORNING SHOW PRODUCER/THE WEATHER CHANNEL/ATL: Lead our new digital-only morning show. Resp for editorial content, creative, & production of a unique show for DIG audience. Resumes to [email protected] (10/6)
JOB OPENING: SCHEDULING COORD/AMC and SundanceTV/NYC: Work w/sched team behind The Walking Dead, Better Call Saul, Rectify, etc. Entry level, intersect w/multi depts. Detail-orientated w/passion for brdcst/cable TV ind. Full info/apply HERE (10/4)
JOB OPENING: DEPUTY EDITOR/NBC Asian/NYC: The Deputy Editor will report directly to the verticals Editorial Manager. Responsibilities include: Edit, produce, publish daily content for Asian American. Full info/apply HERE (10/3)
JOB OPENING: DIRECTOR, CONSUMER MKTG/TV One/Silver Spring: Dvlp new mktg ideas & strategies to help increase the AA P25-54 demo. Strong knwldg cable ind relating to African-American demographics. BA Mktg, bus admin or comm + min 8-10 yrs exp ntwk TV mktg. Full info/apply HERE (10/3)
JOB OPENING: SR MGR CONSUMER MKTG/ TV One/ Silver Spring: Dvlp/mng consumer mktg & promo campaigns to drive awareness, reach & ratings for ntwrk initiatives. Strong knwldg cable ind w/African-American demo. BA Mktg, bus admin or comm + min 5-8 yrs exp ntwk TV mktg. Full info/apply HERE (10/3)
JOB OPENING: DIGITAL EDITORIAL DIRECTOR/KXAS/Fort Worth: Responsible for local coverage strategy on all digital platforms incl social media & mobile offerings to drive revenue. A min of 5 yrs exp brdcst TV, Cable TV &/or Web-Internet mngmnt or operational role. Full info/apply HERE (10/2)
JOB OPENING: COORDINATOR, AD SALES MARKETING/Travel Channel/NYC: Seeking strong communicator to support development and activation of client-specific marketing solutions and maintain communication tools. www.scrippsnetworks.com #5029 (10/2)
JOB OPENING: SALES ASSISTANT/REELZ/NYC: Daily maint of accounts. Booking orders, pulling reports & brand allocations. Work closely with traffic dept, planners & AEs all areas scheduling & inv management. Sintec exp. a plus.Full info/apply HERE (10/2)
JOB OPENING: DIRECTOR, SOCIAL MEDIA/DISCOVERY DIGITAL NETWORKS/SF: Lead/implement social media strategy, mng a team of Specialists, grow daily audience & awareness for DDN. 6 yrs exp social media, multi-platform expert, strong mngmnt skills. Apply Here (10/1)
JOB OPENING: DIR, BRAND MARKETING/USA/NYC: Direct consumer mktg efforts. 7-10 yrs of consumer mktg media exp. Trad & digi mktg for TV network req. Dev strat,campaign planning, budgets & employees. Full info/apply HERE (10/1)
JOB OPENING: EDITORIAL STRATEGY/NBCU/NYC: 8 yrs editorial exp. w/interactive media, mgr editorial projects; creating & maintaining editorial voice for USA. Content strat, editorial ideation & planning. Full info/apply HERE (10/1)
JOB OPENING: DIGITAL PRODUCER/SPROUT/NYC: Manage portfolio of dig projects in interactive, gaming & dig media; Exp w/Agile/Scrum framework & full dev cycle, from concept to delivery; Min. 5 yrs exp. Full info/apply HERE (10/1)
JOB OPENING: ANALYST, PROGRAM RESEARCH/Bravo/NYC: Knowledge of Nielsen, proactive thinker and good communication skills needed; 1-2 years relevant exp preferred. Cable ntwk exp a plus. Full info/apply HERE (10/1)
JOB OPENING: PHOTOGRAPHER/NBC CT/New Haven: NBC Connecticut is looking for a photojournalist for our New Haven, CT studio. As a Photojournalist you will be responsible for videotaping and editing local news events Full info/apply HERE (10/1)
JOB OPENING: PRODUCER/NYC: Strong journalistic, writing, shooting, pitching & producing skills needed; at least 5 yrs editorial experience at network level preferred. Full info/apply HERE (10/1)
JOB OPENING: RESEARCH& STRATEGY MGR/Insight Strategy Group/NYC: Highly skilled rsrchrs & strategist to, Ind mng teams & proj delivery across all aspects of proj lifecycle. Grad deg + 3-5 yrs exp mkt rsrch, or in brand/mktg consulting role. Email HERE (10/1)
JOB OPENING: RESEARCH AND STRATEGY DIRECTOR/Insight Strategy Group/NYC: Highly skilled rsrchrs & strategist to translate bus. objectives into qualitative/quantitative rsrch plans.Grad deg social sciences mktg or related field. 5-7 yrs exp mkt rsch provider. Email HERE (10/1)
JOB OPENING: SR ANALYST/Benenson Strategy Group/Santa Monica: Support new business initiatives, focusing on media/ent ind. 3+ yrs exp comm, consulting, mkt-rsrch, etc. 1+ yrs exp ent rsrch on behalf of movie studios, TV ntwrks & streaming svcs pref’d. Full info/apply HERE (10/1)
JOB OPENING: ACCT MGR/WO PROGRAMMATIC TV/NY: Hybrid between consultant/customer svc/sales training. Mkt/promote/svc/mng WO Programmatic TV demand-side engagements/relationships. 3+ yrs exp in client facing role the dig/ linear media/ad tech ind. Exp w/media buying. Apply HERE (9/30)
JOB OPENING: SR MGR, INTEGRATED MKTG/TV One/NYC: Work w/Director & VP on strategic/creative dvlpmnt/mngmnt of revenue-generating mktg solutions for existing and prospective clients. BA deg related field & Min 6-8 yrs at, media co. or sales/mktg orgnztn. Full info/apply HERE (9/30)
JOB OPENING: AD SALES ACCOUNT EXEC/Crown Media Family Networks/CHICAGO: Sell Nat’l advertising time to ad agencies and clients. Strong negotiation skills and presentation skills. Strong knowledge of Chicago mktplace. BS req & Min 5 yrs exp. Apply HERE (9/30)
JOB OPENING: PRINT PRODUCTION DESIGNER/Crown Media Family Networks/LA: Finish existing creative for mechanicals and production. Min 3 yrs production exp. Apply HERE (9/30)
JOB OPENING: FREELANCE LOG COORDINATOR/LOGO/NYC: Schedule promos and graphics on daily logs, assist pgmg dept with ad-hoc projects. 1 yr exp in promo planning or traffic preferred. Resume to: [email protected] (9/30)
CASTING CALL: Companies can showcase their casting notices/casting calls here. For information on rates and specs for posting a casting notice, please email Trish at [email protected]
EXPERT SERVICES ADS: These ads are for companies or people who offer an expertise in the field of media by way of production, voice over artistry, writing, set development, etc. For information on rates and specs for posting an Expertise Service ad email Trish at [email protected]
INTERNSHIPS – These positions are for credit only – nobody gets paid here. These ads are always posted for free, and students work for school credit only. For more information on the specs for posting an Internship ad, email Trish at [email protected].
SITUATION WANTED ADS, POSTED BY THOSE LOOKING TO BE HIRED… There is no charge for placing your Situation Wanted ad… for more information contact Trish Pihonak at [email protected]
E-mail [email protected] or call Trish Pihonak at 203-899-8459 for rates and specs for Job Openings.
To subscribe to any Cynopsis edition(s) click here.
%%PLUGIN_Unsubscribe: 2193667-unsub-generic%%
Copyright Cynopsis 2015
All outgoing e-mails are scanned and sent out virus free. Copyright Cynopsis 2015
