Wednesday November 20, 2019 NBC Sports Group named Molly Solomon as Executive Producer and President, NBC Olympics Production & Executive Producer, GOLF Channel. She will report to Pete Bevacqua, President, NBC Sports Group. Solomon, who has worked 10 prior Olympics for NBC Sports, including as coordinating producer of the 2012 London Olympics Opening Ceremony and […]
Tuesday November 19, 2019 The International Olympic Committee booked a global nine-year, five-Games partnership with Airbnb , designed to create “a new standard for hosting that will be a win for host cities, a win for spectators and fans, and a win for athletes.” The agreement includes accommodation provisions that will reduce costs for Olympic […]
Monday November 18, 2019 Last week saw Yahoo enter the online sports betting market with the launch of the Yahoo Sportsbook platform in partnership with BetMGM, opening serve in New Jersey with eyes toward other parts of the country. As media entities continues to wade into the water of legalized gambling, Cynopsis asked Geoff Reiss, […]
Friday November 15, 2019 Sports Illustrated is going down to the bare minimum , not for its famed swimsuit issue, but in its publishing run. The storied magazine will now print once a month, with Yahoo breaking the news, six weeks after the magazine laid off more than 40 employees . Co-editor Stephen Cannella stated […]
Thursday November 14, 2019 Honda and the NHL are taking another lap, courtesy of a multiyear renewal of their partnership, which keeps Honda as the NHL’s Official Automotive Partner in the United States and Canada through the 2021-22 season. As Official Automotive Partner, Honda will continue its presence at NHL tentpole events throughout each season, […]
Wednesday November 13, 2019 CBS Sports confirmed its UEFA plans , after news leaked last week about the company’s new deal, which will see the world’s most popular soccer club tournament be carried by the company (along with Univision) from the 2021-2024 seasons. In the CBS quarterly earnings call on Tuesday, CBS Corporation President and […]
Tuesday November 12, 2019 A Seattle Sounders’ win over Toronto FC to lay claim to the 2019 MLS Cup was also a win for its broadcast partners. ABC reports that its coverage drew 823,000 viewers, according to Nielsen fast national numbers, to rank as the most-watched MLS Cup match on the Disney Media Networks since […]
Monday November 11, 2019 As gambling has taken root with media in the past few years , gaming, casual gaming and engagement companies continue to become even more influential in the ecosystem. At the crux of that engagement are a handful of companies including FanHub, which has Australian roots but now has ramped up its […]
Friday November 8, 2019 The city of Las Vegas is adding another sports attraction for Super Bowl weekend. The San Diego Seals of the National Lacrosse League, owned by Joe Tsai, announced that the team will host to the Colorado Mammoth at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas on Saturday, February 1, 2020 marking the first […]
Thursday November 7, 2019 MSG Networks and FanDuel announced a new sponsorship agreement that will designate FanDuel as an official sports gaming partner for New York Knicks and New Jersey Devils broadcasts on MSG Networks. The partnership includes a mix of in-game and halftime integrations, branded content and commercial spots that will air during MSG […]
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