Another big media deal for ESL. After announcing a partnership with Facebook last week (see below), the company locked in a deal with Canada’s Sportsnet for exclusive rights to ESL’s esportsTV. Launching this fall, esportsTV will be offered exclusively in Canada on Sportsnet NOW. In addition, a weekly esports news, highlights and analysis program will […]
Catalyst Sports & Media is opening a new facility, announcing the launch of Sandbox Esports, described as a first of its kind esports training facility and program where esports franchises, Counter Logic Gaming and FlyQuest recently trained. The training program and facility is located within Sports Academy’s 96,000 square facility in Thousand Oaks, CA […]
Job of the Week SR PLANNERZ LIVING cable networkNYC Immediate opening. Create/maintain sales plans, assisting AEs & SVP w/sales presentations & projects as needed. 5 yrs’ exp at a nat’l cable network, w/min 3 yrs in a planner position. Exp w/Wide Orbit creating plans pref’d. Resume/cover: HERE sangha.r@atl.esselgroup.comCynopsisJOBS Good morning. […]
WWE and Psyonix detailed their partnership plans, with an eye to boost Rocket League’s visibility and consumer engagement across WWE’s global platforms, including television, digital and social media, as well as via WWE Network. The deal included making Rocket League a presenting partner of two WWE PPV events including Sunday’s Backlash, as well as Great […]
The TCL Chinese Theatre and Hammers Esports announced the formation of Hollywood Esports, designed to serve as a new local Los Angeles “home town team.” The Hammers compete in Overwatch, Vainglory, and Clash Royale, and will now make the TCL Chinese Theatres their new arena. The Hammers Esports teams will now be known as the […]
Job of the Week DIRECTOR, MARKETING & SOCIAL MEDIA OPRAH WINFREY NETWORK LA Develop and lead marketing strategies and campaigns across social and digital platforms. 7 yrs + leadership experience, BA required. Apply HERE: http://careers.own.tvCynopsisJOBS Good morning. It’s May 16, 2017 and this is your your first early morning […]
Job of the Week DIRECTOR, MARKETING & SOCIAL MEDIA OPRAH WINFREY NETWORK LA Develop and lead marketing strategies and campaigns across social and digital platforms. 7 yrs + leadership experience, BA required. Apply HERE: http://careers.own.tvCynopsisJOBS Good morning. It’s May 16, 2017 and this is your your first early […]
Nielsen debuted its Games 360 US Report for 2017, detailing recent changes in trends for gaming fans and mapping out the future of the industry. The report included an in-depth look at the esports fan, noting the 94% of them consider themselves to be gamers. Year-on-year, eSports fans are becoming more motivated by the social […]
Following last week’s unveiling of its C-level team, American Leisure Holdings’ GG Media Network upped the ante this week by announcing that Hollywood Riviera Studios had signed on as an investor. Hollywood Riviera Studios financing will look to support the company’s upcoming esports and gaming project, slated to begin filming later this month and described […]
Raven-Symone’s big Disney homecoming now has a date. Spinoff sitcom Raven’s Home will debut Friday, July 21 at 10p on Disney Channel, immediately following the premiere of Descendants 2. New episodes will then air in their regular time slot of Fridays at 8:30p.The new series returns the character of Raven Baxter from That’s So Raven, […]
Partner Post: 500 channels. Infinite streaming. Endless choice. Great American Media's Bill Abbott has a clear answer on how to build loyalty anyway — and it starts with brand.