The NFL has locked in its 65-game 2018 preseason schedule, which will include a slate of eight nationally-televised games, beginning with the Aug. 2 NFL/Hall of Fame Game on NBC at 8p with the Bears/Ravens. NBC will also serve up the Cardinals/Cowboys on Aug. 26 at 8p. FOX’s portion will include the Aug. 23 Eagles/Browns […]
WorldGaming and subsidiary Collegiate StarLeague picked up a heavyweight sponsorship package with JUICE Battery, described as “a new battery brand focused on powering today’s high-drain consumer devices.” The new partnership makes JUICE the presenting sponsor for a variety of esports tournaments and programming throughout the year, including WorldGaming’s 2018 Canadian Championship Series and Collegiate StarLeague’s […]
With content and distribution plans in place, the WHAM Network opened its doors across XUMO, Twitch, and web and mobile devices, as part of a partnership with independent content distributor Cinedigm. Anchored by programming that pays homage to a love of gaming, the channel will be “devoted to providing innovative and immersive programming covering the […]
Job of the Week SVP PUBLIC PROGRAMMINGThe Paley Center for MediaNYC Dvlp strategic vision, creation & implementation for Public Programs in NY & LA. 15+ yrs exp producing relvnt & note-worthy programs in entertainment, media & sports. Contacts w/TV networks, actors, celebrities, showrunners a must. Full info/apply HERECynopsisJOBS Good morning. […]
Job of the Week SVP PUBLIC PROGRAMMINGThe Paley Center for MediaNYC Dvlp strategic vision, creation & implementation for Public Programs in NY & LA. 15+ yrs exp producing relvnt & note-worthy programs in entertainment, media & sports. Contacts w/TV networks, actors, celebrities, showrunners a must. Full info/apply HERECynopsisJOBS Good morning. […]
Discovery Inc. president/CEO David Zaslav showed off his new blended family at the company’s Upfront yesterday at Lincoln Center’s Alice Tully Hall, one month after Discovery acquired Scripps Networks Interactive. “We are proud to introduce, for the first time, the new Discovery,” said Zaslav. Chief U.S. advertising sales officer Jon Steinlauf highlighted results from the […]
Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt stars Jane Krakowski and Tituss Burgess will announce the noms for the 63rd annual Drama Desk Awards on Thursday, April 26. The awards ceremony will be hosted by Michael Urie on Sunday, June 3 in NY.
Monster Energy is ordering another round of NASCAR, announcing a deal that will extend the entitlement sponsorship of NASCAR’s premier series running through 2019. As part of the agreement, the brand also continues as the Official Energy Drink of NASCAR. “NASCAR and Monster Energy enjoyed a productive first year and both parties have benefited significantly […]
NBC Sports’ coverage of Manchester United’s win over Manchester City in the Manchester Derby on Saturday, notching a Total Audience Delivery average of 1.72 million viewers across all platforms. That ranks as the most-watched Premier League match in US history, according to Nielsen and Adobe Analytics with NBC delivering 1.35 million viewers for the Manchester […]
The inauguration of the $250 million Telemundo Center in Miami was yesterday. The new, 500,000-square-foot global headquarters, with 15 separate studios, will host news, sports, entertainment and digital productions, with the building designed to “inspire employee collaboration, mobility and flexibility” (and to withstand a Category 5 hurricane). In addition to production space will be the […]