Welcome to “Spotlight”! As some of you may have noticed, smartphones are everywhere. They have the power to entertain an insomniac writer (unnamed) who suffers from writer’s block. has the power to bring it closer to the perspective of the person holding the device. They exposed injustice and sparked a global movement for change (George Floyd’s murder is a prime example). They captured a humorous and bizarre moment — how an unsuspecting spectator could hollow out a hot dog and use it as a straw to drink beer with in the Yankees-Mets Subway Series game this week (which the Yankees won, by the way). Shown to millions of people. However, they have been plagued by law enforcement officials in Los Angeles sharing photos of the bodies of Kobe Bryant and other victims in the rubble of the tragic Jan. 26, 2020 helicopter crash. It has also been used for nefarious and ruthless purposes. Yesterday, ironically, on Kobe Bryant Day (August 24), a jury in Los Angeles ruled against violations of privacy rights and mental health issues as if to send a message to the victims’ families (including Bryant). It ordered $31 million in damages for causing distress. Tell every smartphone his user that such behavior should not be tolerated. The subjects of their videos and photos are people with family and dignity, who take precedence over sharing tasteless photos to impress their drinking buddies. Think about your motives. The person in front of the lens is just that. People with families and dignity who deserve to keep their content out of the spotlight.
- Earlier this summer, Capitol Records made headlines by signing virtual recording artist FN Meka to its own label. Now, Capitol Records is headlining the termination of the FN Meka project due to backlash against the racist stereotypes FN Meka embodied. I hope that Sony Music Japan officials are taking notes on what not to do with their newly launched virtual talent development and management project. Lesson learned?: Even in virtual reality bytes.
- In an effort to reach a wider audience while battling competition from LIV Golf, the PGA TOUR has strengthened prizes, added more stars and, most notably, Tiger in the creation of the TGL Golf League. Announcing a partnership with Woods and Rory McIlroy’s TMRW Sports. It features teams of players competing on a virtual golf course in front of a live audience. Only time will tell if this is the right approach to achieve ‘green’.
- A new drama called “The Good Lawyer” is in development at ABC. The titles of these TV shows are getting more and more outlandish…
Guaranteed deals, sponsorships and investments
NFL’s Dak Prescott Signs Multi-Year Deal With Blockchain.com
August 24, 2022 via Bloomberg (subscription may be required)
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott has signed a multi-year endorsement deal with cryptocurrency firm Blockchain.com as the crypto industry expands its sports presence to attract more users. .
St. John Bosco Football signs historic NIL contract worth $400 per player
Los Angeles (LA) August 22, 2022 via Daily News
The St. John Bosco Football Team, one of the top high school programs in the United States, has reached a Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) agreement with a Dallas-based sports performance and wellness group. A member of the high school team.
Ohio State fans could pay $50 to follow football players on Instagram or send videos
August 22, 2022 via Biz Journals (subscription may be required)
The Ohio State Buckeyes prepare to take the field at Ohio Stadium. The Doug Buchanan THE Foundation, a NIL fan collective founded by Columbus developer Brian Schottenstein, has teamed up with FanJolt, a platform where fans can pay to interact directly with celebrities.
NCAA asks members to help investigate NIL violations
From Myrtle Beach Sun News, Aug. 18, 2022
NCAA officials sent a letter to members noting that NCAA officials were pursuing “potential violations” of the Name, Image and Likeness Compensation Policy and stressing the need for the school to assist in the investigation. sent to
sports
NFL gains dominance as preseason game beats MLB, Premier League, MLS
24 August 2022 via Sportico (subscription may be required)
Pre-season TV ratings may be a fairly uncertain metric for predicting the success of the next NFL season, but with just two weeks left before the 2022 campaign officially kicks off, the league is already , track, pitch, diamond.
EA Continues To Strengthen Relationship With League As FIFA Deal Nears End
23 August 2022 via Sportico (subscription may be required)
Gaming giants Electronic Arts Inc. and Major League Soccer have extended their partnership.
NBA Wins Chinese Firm in Counterfeit Lawsuit Over IP, Jurisdiction
18 August 2022 via Sportico (subscription may be required)
A new federal appeals court ruling has revealed that foreign companies could be tried in US courts if they sell products that use the trademarks of US sports leagues without permission. league detective.
music biz
Megan Thee Stallion sues label for $1 million over ‘underpayment of royalties’
23 August 2022, Greenwich time
The legal battle between Megan Thee Stallion and Carl Crawford’s indie label 1501 Certified Entertainment continues following the release of her sophomore album Traumazine.
Music Industry Moves: Republic Records Launches Kids & Family Label Led by Bree Bowles
August 22, 2022 via Register Citizen
Republic Records launches Kids and Family division, spearheaded by the appointment of Bree Bowles as Vice President of Marketing and Strategy.
Reservoir Media Holds ‘Virtual Town Hall’ on Royalties Board Issues
August 18, 2022 via All Access
Music company Reservoir Media will host a “virtual town hall” webinar on August 25th to discuss issues with the Royalties Board. The event will include a Q&A session with Reservoir CEO Golnar Khosrowshahi and National Music Publishers Association Press./CEO David Israelite.
Capitol Records cuts ties with AI rapper FN Meka, apologizes to black community for ‘insensitivity’
From The Hollywood Reporter on August 23, 2022
Activist groups such as Industry Blackout, in an open letter Tuesday, described the project as a “direct insult to the black community.”
Sony Music Japan is building “the largest virtual talent development and management project ever”.
Aug 22, 2022 From Music Business Worldwide
One of MBW’s most talked about stories this summer was the signing of “virtual artist” FN Meka to US Capitol Records.
movies and tv
Tiger and Rory launch media and tech company TMRW Sports
23 August 2022 via Sportico (subscription may be required)
Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy launch TMRW Sports (pronounced “Tomorrow Sports”), a new technology-focused venture centered around sports, media and entertainment.
UFC sues documentary team in copyright dispute
23 August 2022 via Sportico (subscription may be required)
While popular documentaries such as “The Last Dance,” “Athlete A,” and “Untold: The Girlfriend Who Never Was” prominently feature copyrighted audiovisual footage of athletes, the UFC is “Bisping: I’m suing the producers of The Michael Bisping. Unauthorized use of “Story” videos.
‘The Good Doctor’ legal spin-off ‘The Good Lawyer’ stars female lead working for ABC as backdoor pilot
Deadline August 22, 2022
After expanding its popular feature drama “The Rookie,” which has a spinoff set for next season, ABC is considering doing it with another “The Good Doctor,” which has embedded episodes.
Paramount Beats Amazon In $1.5 Billion Deal For Champions League Rights
August 20, 2022 via Bloomberg (subscription may be required)
Paramount Global has renewed its U.S. media rights to Champions League football matches in a six-year, $1.5 billion+ deal. This is more than double his previous contract and indicates the growing popularity of the sport among Americans.
Big Ten signs richest TV deal in college sports
August 18, 2022 via Biz Journal (subscription may be required)
The most notable absence in this string of deals is ESPN, which had a 40-year relationship with the Big Ten, but was unable to agree to a meeting during recent negotiations.
Non-Fungible Token (NFT)
McFadyen Digital Launches NIL Incentive Varsity Gems NFT Marketplace
24 Aug 2022 via Yahoo Finance
The new platform will help DI, D-II, and D-III athletes benefit from NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) rules in a centralized marketplace for fans and alumni to support student athletics. Helpful.
NFT democratizes the music industry and redistributes song rights
From Crypto Consulting on August 20, 2022
The music industry continues to find creative ways to integrate decentralized technology into new releases to benefit both artists and their fans.
NFL Joins NBA Top Shot Maker to Test Demand for Digital Collection
18 August 2022 via Sportico (subscription may be required)
NFL All Day, a digital collections platform built by Dapper Labs, officially launched today as the league continues to develop blockchain services.