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SeeHer: Part of the Solution
As we prepare to celebrate the end of a particularly challenging year, we sat down with Jeannine Shao Collins, President of SeeHer, to discuss the organization’s accomplishments during 2021 and her belief in the mission. My parents were born in Shanghai, escaped the Cultural Revolution, and came to the United States from Hong Kong. My […]
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11/29/21: Survivor’s Ethan Zohn breaks down his social good push
Monday November 29, 2021 There are survivors and then there are thrivers, and Ethan Zohn has proven capable of being both. Zohn, the winner of Survivor Season Three, has used his fame to dedicate his life to assisting causes, especially ones that he, as a former professional soccer player and cancer survivor can […]
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11/24/21: 2022’s PGA TOUR broadcast plans
Wednesday November 24, 2021 The PGA TOUR unveiled the 2022 portion of the network and cable schedule for the 2021-22 PGA TOUR slate, with CBS Sports (20 events) and NBC (12 events) maintaining weekend coverage for the majority of FedExCup tournaments. CBS Sports kicks off 2022 network coverage at the Farmers Insurance Open, […]
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11/22/21: MLS execs break down this year’s viewership upticks
Monday November 22, 2021 With the MLS Cup Playoffs kicking off this past weekend, the league hit the postseason boasting upticks from its regular season outing, touting spikes across its media partners and outlets including ESPN, FOX and Univision. The league also saw big surges on its owners’ sites, feeding fans a content […]
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11/19/21: NBCUniversal won a bidding fight to retain rights to the Premier League
Friday November 19, 2021 NBCUniversal picked up a win with the announcement that the company agreed to a six-year extension of its partnership with the Premier League and will exclusively present all 380 matches, along with studio programming, and a slate content across NBC, USA Network, Peacock, Telemundo, Universo, and other platforms. With […]
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11/18/21: Activision report revives backlash
Thursday November 18, 2021 Good morning! It’s Thursday and this is your weekly Esports Brief. Amid ongoing allegations and investigations against executives and staff members at Activision Blizzard, the Wall Street Journal published news this week that – despite claims to the contrary – company CEO Bobby Kotick was directly aware of harassment […]
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11/17/21: Fenway Sports Group is set to pick up the Pittsburgh Penguins
Wednesday November 17, 2021 Fenway Sports Group is reportedly about to buy controlling stake in the Pittsburgh Penguins, pending approval from FSG board members and the NHL according to multiple reports yesterday. FSG, led by billionaire John Henry, will assume ownership from Mario Lemieux and Ron Burkle, although Lemieux could reportedly retain a […]
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A Journey from the White House to SaaS CEO
No matter how important the business issues and struggles you’re facing, you have to take a step back and put them in a broader perspective, advises Rick Allen, CEO and co-founder of streaming tech company ViewLift – and former White House Deputy Assistant to President Bill Clinton. Allen explains how his political experience led to […]
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11/15/21: NBC slates post-Super Bowl Olympics plan
Monday November 15, 2021 NBC’s post-Super Bowl LVI time slot will be given to the Winter Olympics in lieu of a traditional show, according to NBC Entertainment Networks chairman Frances Berwick told reporters, stating “We have the benefit and the luxury of being right in the middle of the Olympics and we have […]
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11/12/21: Televisa snags LaLiga; NHL contemplates Strip show; Upsie lands NIT shot
Friday November 12, 2021 LaLiga is cashing in, locking in a new eight-year TV deal with Televisa – valued at $70 million per year according to multiple reports – that doubled the money the Spanish soccer league makes from its media rights in Mexico and Central America. The deal, brokered by LaLiga North America, […]
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