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09/14/23: FaZe Clan’s Board of Directors has terminated CEO Lee Trink

Thursday September 14, 2023 Good morning! It’s Thursday and this is your early morning Esports and Gaming brief. FaZe Clan’s Board of Directors has terminated CEO Lee Trink as the organization continues to struggle on the public market. Trink, who was brought in as an advisor for FaZe in 2016 prior to his appointment […]

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Big TV: Finding Gen Z

How can programmers reach Gen Z? Go straight to the source. Hali Anastopoulo, Co-founder and Chief Creative Officer at Get Me Out Productions – and a member of that desirable demo – will take part in the “Wherefore Art Thou, Gen Z?” discussion at the Cynopsis Big TV Conference, taking place September 27-28 in NYC. […]

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09/07/23: The International Olympic Committee has created an official competitive gaming offshoot

Thursday September 7, 2023 Good morning! It’s Thursday and this is your early morning Esports and Gaming brief. The International Olympic Committee has created an official competitive gaming offshoot, the IOC Esports Commission, the sports governing body announced. David Lappartient, who joined the IOC in 2022 and was chairman of the IOC Esports and […]

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Big TV: Thinking Bold

On hand at the Cynopsis Big TV Conference will be Albert Thompson, Managing Director, Digital Innovation, at Walton Isaacson – a bold thinker and straight talker helping to untangle technology and chart a path to the future. Here, he answers some questions ahead of the September 27-28 event. How concerned are you about AI? Once the machines are […]

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Big TV: Decoding Gen Z

In the rapidly changing media world, to succeed, companies can’t just keep pace – the need to look ahead. That’s the theme of the Cynopsis Big TV Conference, taking place September 27-28 in NYC. Drew Corry, MAGNA’s SVP, Group Director, Strategic Investment and Media Research, will be on hand to offer the kind of insights and fresh thinking that can […]

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Big TV: Pay Attention

The speed of change in the media industry is exciting – and in some cases “more than a little scary,” says Ed McElvain, Mediahub’s EVP, Director of P3 (digital platforms and data-driven media buying). McElvain, who will be speaking at the Cynopsis Big TV Conference on a panel about attention measurement, offers a preview of that conversation. What are brands’ […]

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Big TV: The New Fan Engagement

Technology is being used in exciting, sometimes unexpected new ways to engage audiences and consumers.Falon Fatemi, who as CEO of Fireside is at the forefront of monetizing fan experiences, will be among those sharing fresh insights at the Cynopsis Big TV Conference. Here’s a preview. You’ll be addressing the topic of new ways to engage consumers. What is the […]

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08/31/23: Evil Geniuses brought down Paper Rex to claim the VALORANT Champions title

Thursday August 31, 2023 Good morning! It’s Thursday and this is your early morning Esports and Gaming brief. Evil Geniuses brought down Paper Rex to claim the VALORANT Champions title on Saturday in Los Angeles. Evil Geniuses became the first North American organization to win a VALORANT Champions title and made history in some […]

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08/24/23: Nintendo’s drip-feed strategy for highlighting upcoming DLC content

Thursday August 24, 2023 Good morning! It’s Thursday and this is your early morning Esports and Gaming brief. Nintendo’s drip-feed strategy for highlighting upcoming DLC content in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet is hitting all the right notes in the media and sends an interesting message for marketers in the games space. While The Pokémon […]

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08/17/23: Saudi investment fund Savvy Games Group was the party behind a $2 billion deal with Embracer Group that crumbled earlier this year

Thursday August 17, 2023 Good morning! It’s Thursday and this is your early morning Esports and Gaming brief. Saudi investment fund Savvy Games Group was the party behind a $2 billion deal with Embracer Group that crumbled earlier this year, according to a report from Axios. Savvy, which has made significant investments in the […]

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