M&C Saatchi Sport & Entertainment North America

Did you know over 70% of American sports fans genuinely believe their long-held superstition can have a direct impact on team performance? We really are a superstitious bunch... In seven days time, the 2024 NFL season will kick off and M&C Saatchi Sport & Entertainment is getting fans connected to the very best intel and insight in sports media through a new program with The Athletic called the "Superstition Swap": we're asking you to share your weird and wonderful superstitions with us in return for complimentary access to some of The Athletic's premium football content right in time for kick off! With Sam Richardson, Anthony Ramos and Kylie Kelce along for ride in a integrated program across media, social PR and live event, we're ensuring footballs fans across the country can think with both their head, and their heart, when the biggest sport in the country dominates our screens again throughout fall! Take part in the Superstition Swap right here and find out about our watch parties taking place throughout September in Kansas City, New York and Detroit: https://lnkd.in/ewrupyvv Hats off to our great partners at The Athletic & The New York Times (Holly Harnisch, Jenna Winchell, Kevin Pernick, Jordan Jacobson, Luke Leissring, Jessica Worthington Hailey Hess + many more!!) and the M&C team. Plenty more coming on this program over the next few weeks but great to see it out in the world!

We're hiring for two junior roles for our Public Relations team! Account Executive (2 years PR agency experience) and an Assistant Account Executive (1 year PR agency exp minimum) All details can be found at the links below. For interested candidates, please send us your resume and CL to the email listed in the JD- please share to relevant networks- thanks! https://lnkd.in/egN8KNzf https://lnkd.in/e2FxifM3

We are honored to be named as a Finalist for two esteemed awards across 'Best PR/Media Relations campaign for the PRNEWS Platinum Award, and 'Top CSR/ ESG Engagement for Best Production/Event' for Ragan Communications and PR Daily CSR & Diversity Awards. Congratulations to the full list of honorees and good luck to all the finalists! 🤞

Dometic is giving away something sweet from McConnell's Fine Ice Creams this week: "Whether it’s your first night this summer, first night with someone new, or first night ever, camping outdoors can be the start of a whole new relationship with nature." Enter for a Chance to Win: https://lnkd.in/gEKwWD5M

We're thrilled to announce our Tinder "Ink Twice" campaign has received an honorable mention for ‘Best Press Event’in the 2024 Experiential and Event PR Awards! Tinder’s Ink Twice was designed to illustrate how Tinder provides unique and creative solutions for singles trying to find their perfect match during “Peak Season,”marking a time when singles are aiming to make good on their resolutions in their dating lives for the year ahead. This event highlighted our team's dedication to creative storytelling and we’re so pleased to have the recognition! More here: https://lnkd.in/ghezAciU

Thrilled to have our President Paul Anastasiadis be a judge this year for The Drum in the "Social" category:

Vacationing to Europe might impress your Instagram followers, but it’s definitely going to empty your wallet and leave you questioning your choices once you realize there’s no Natty over there. So this 4th of July, Natural Light is going all in on a Natty-inspired American adventure for our fans who would prefer crossing state lines to crossing the pond! The ultimate EuroTrip to great places like Paris, Texas. Nicole Del Mauro Laura Ballantyne Sarah Stein M&C Saatchi Sport & Entertainment North America Samuel Nadell Leah Ponichtera Gerry Keane and so many more!

A huge shout-out to everyone that brought the new Dometic CFX2 to life: John Luna, Jeff Diamond, Adrienne Berkes, Joshua Militello, Kalyn Jones, Charles Kim, Andrew Reese, Melissa Toy, Michael Jorgensen, Megan Easley, Sara Brown, Katie Abraham, Memory Gonzalez, Benjamin Soto, Jeremy Hancock, Tim Butcher, Brieane Naomi Stewart, Morgan Brechler, Mariusz 'Mario' Jadczyk, Katie Jones, M&C Saatchi Group, The Sideways Life, Ross Haines, Drew Martin, and everyone else that made the CFX2 happen!

We’re thrilled to announce our new client, Dometic! Dometic is a leader in innovative and outstanding products for the outdoor market, with a global footprint reaching consumers in over 100 countries. Dometic Group’s brand portfolio consists of portable coolers, drinkware, grills, inflatable tents, racking and storage systems, and customized solutions for land vehicles and boats including fuel and energy-saving power systems. Dometic is enabling access to the great outdoors to more people, in more places, around the world. We’re honored to be the ones who get to tell that authentic story to drive commercial impact in both the US and abroad. We hope you’ll check them out and give them a follow for product news, and a much-needed dose of content rooted in outdoor adventure :)

NEW HIRE ALERT: Account Director (Public Relations) We are pleased to share that we have a new open role for an Account Director, Public Relations. About the Role: The Account Director role requires an individual who is driven by the challenge of driving and executing new creative ideas alongside your team. You are organized and passionate about your work. You demonstrate the ability to craft strategic communications campaigns and deliver innovative solutions for clients.   We are looking for an individual who is tuned in and plugged in – an eye for creative earned-led campaigns that can both motivate their teams and work with senior leads to develop best-in-class programs and partnerships. In this role, you can expect to support 3-4 high-profile global brands within the lifestyle, tech, beverage and CPG areas. This position ideally is NYC based but we are open to considering West Coast talent. For NYC area employees, it is required to work one day min from our office (9am-6pm) every week. Benefits: Annual Salary: $95,000-110,000 (dependent upon experience), 401k 3% Match, 100% Medical Coverage, 50% Dental Coverage, Generous All Staff PTO inclusive of Mental Health PTO, Dog Friendly Office in the heart of Soho, NYC. To Apply: Send your resume and cover note to: jobsnase@mcsaatchi.com