Octagon is getting into the global media rights consulting practice launching a new division to provide “strategic consultation to major domestic and international rights holders, broadcasters, emerging distribution platforms and the sports investment community” by leveraging the Octagon network and the analytics of IPG’s Futures Sport & Entertainment to advise clients on the valuation and […]
The United States Tennis Association is serving up the first-ever US Open Experience, a two-day festival running Aug. 24-25 from 10a-8p that will serve as one of the anchors of US Open Fan Week. The site at NY’s Seaport District will be transformed into a modified version of the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis […]
After over 36 years with Univision, Univision News anchor Maria Elena Salinas will leave at the end of the year. “I have decided it is time to change course and begin a new chapter in my career as an independent journalist and producer and dedicate more time to philanthropy, among other things,” posted Salinas on […]
“Dan is very much alive,” revealed ABC Entertainment president Channing Dungey at TCA on Sunday, of John Goodman’s Roseanne character. Although Dan appeared to have died of a heart attack in the show’s 1997 finale, his heart will be beating for the revival, set for a midseason premiere. “I’m confident it will return to the […]
Call it an inevitable nexus of selling stuff and creating video content. Amazon is planning a home makeover show featuring YouTube stars in which retailers’ products can be purchased by viewers by clicking on them. Amazon is partnering with Kin Community to produce Overhaul, a six-episode show hosted and co-produced by Christiane Lemieux, founder of […]
The arms race that is news dissemination on smartphones is about to enter another stage, courtesy of Google. The Wall Street Journal cites sources as saying Google is developing technology – right now called Stamp – that would let publishers create visual-oriented media content like Snapchat’s Discover. The story says Google has been in discussions […]
With Jordan Spieth seeking to become the sixth player to notch a career Grand Slam with a victory at the PGA Championship this week, TNT and CBS tee up for coverage from Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte starting Thursday on TNT at 1p. Broadcast plans for this year’s event will include more than 18 hours […]
The NFL preseason kicked off last week with the NFL Hall of Fame Game, driving NBC to its best weeknight preseason game in six years through a 5.4/10 overnight score for the Cowboys/Cardinals game on Thursday night. Top local markets: Dallas 13.9/26; San Antonio 13.5/24; Albuquerque 11.9/21; Phoenix 11.2/20; New Orleans 10.9/16
Sylvester Stallone will guest star on season two of NBC’s This Is Us, revealed Dan Fogelman, series EP and showrunner, at the Television Critics Association summer tour. Sly will pop up in a plotline about Kevin’s big movie. “We needed a big star for his movie and we’re really excited about the script,” said Fogelman, […]
To coincide with Life of Kylie, debuting Sunday, August 6 at 9p, E! is launching companion piece Ask Kylie. The Snapchat series bows Saturday, August 12 and features Kylie Jenner, her family and friends answering fan mail questions.
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