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  • Cynopsis: Esports

    07/27/23: The Overwatch League’s future might be in jeopardy

      Thursday July 27, 2023 Good morning! It’s Thursday and this is your early morning Esports and Gaming brief. The Overwatch League’s future might be in jeopardy following Activision-Blizzard reportedly significantly reducing its esports staff. The Verge first reported the layoffs along with the news that Overwatch League franchises will vote at the end of […]

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    07/20/23: https://www.cynopsis.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/valorant-0720.jpg

      Thursday July 20, 2023 Good morning! It’s Thursday and this is your early morning Esports and Gaming brief. Riot Games first-person shooter VALORANT released in China on July 12 after lengthy hangups in the country’s approval process for the title. First released in June 2020, VALORANT quickly became a globally recognized esport thanks to […]

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    The Case for the Older Worker

    By Laurie Petersen When’s the last time you hired a 60-year-old? It’s inevitable you will. The fastest growing population in the U.S. is people over age 55, and as the average age increases, these  folks need to keep working both for money and the mental benefits work brings. According to a study by Age Wave […]

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    07/13/23: Microsoft has won its initial battle with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission

      Thursday July 13, 2023 Good morning! It’s Thursday and this is your early morning Esports and Gaming brief. Microsoft has won its initial battle with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission over the tech giant’s $68.7 billion acquisition of game publisher Activision-Blizzard. Judge Jacqueline Scott Corley on Tuesday denied the FTC’s request for a preliminary […]

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    Changing the Model at EarthxTV

    EarthxTV is an entertainment television network dedicated to the environment. CEO Dan Russell shares how it began…and where it’s headed.     How did EarthxTV start?   EarthxTV is an entertainment network dedicated to informing and inspiring people and organizations to take action toward a more sustainable future. EarthxTV began during COVID, an opportunity to connect […]

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    What to Watch This Summer

    Summer Streaming Season is here. Despite Hollywood’s expected slowdown in the coming months as the WGA strike continues, the season has been bursting at the seams with incredible new shows, series and movies to catch this summer.  After combing through listings, early screenings and pouring over trailers, Yahoo Entertainment’s Ethan Alter, David Artavia and Kevin […]

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    Passing the Gender Equality Vibe Check with Gen Z

    A SeeHer Series By A Anthony, Ph.D., Cultural Insights Strategist at Horowitz Research As many U.S.-focused LGBTQIA+ Pride Month campaigns wind down, this is a perfect time for the media and marketing industry to reflect on the potential for a campaign’s lasting impact and impression on Gen Z. Did your marketing materials hit the cultural mark […]

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    06/29/23: The U.S. Federal Trade Commission’s battle with Microsoft continued this week

      Thursday June 29, 2023 Good morning! It’s Thursday and this is your early morning Esports and Gaming brief. The U.S. Federal Trade Commission’s battle with Microsoft continued this week, with both parties sparring over the legality of Microsoft’s $68.7 billion acquisition of Activision-Blizzard. The proceedings have sparked a number of revelations, such as Sony’s […]

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    06/22/23: Two of the biggest streamers in the world, Félix “xQc” Lengyel, and Kaitlyn “Amouranth” Siragusa

      Thursday June 22, 2023 Good morning! It’s Thursday and this is your early morning Esports and Gaming brief. Two of the biggest streamers in the world, Félix “xQc” Lengyel, and Kaitlyn “Amouranth” Siragusa, have signed with Kick in the latest coup for the rising streaming platform. Kick, which is owned by the founders of […]

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    06/15/23: Following backlash from the streaming community, Twitch rolled back new guidelines

      Thursday June 15, 2023 Good morning! It’s Thursday and this is your early morning Esports and Gaming brief. Following backlash from the streaming community, Twitch rolled back new guidelines for advertising and branded content. “Yesterday, we released new Branded Content Guidelines that impacted your ability to work with sponsors to increase your income from […]

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