Marc Corsi with Evan Onstot: KSEE24 Anchor and Sunday Morning Matters political show host.
Marc’s role as architect and producer of the California Super Debate Days is Illustrious and successful.
The first debate he spearheaded was in 2010 at Dominican University of California.
Marc brought together all aspects of the Bay Area community. Signage was posted by students not only on campus but from San Francisco to San Mateo as well, as they gave this debate on campus overwhelming support. It directly benefited the university: it helped with enrollment, donations, alumni relations and participation by the community at large, and was significant for both Meg Whitman and Jerry Brown
This debate was broadcast on NBC with Tom Brokaw as moderator, and had over 200+ plus media in attendance.
“I’m writing to extend my profound appreciation and deepest gratitude for creating The California Governor’s Debate. It exceeded my expectations and was an exceptional success. “Not only did you conceive the whole idea, you created what is undoubtedly the most important event in Dominican’s century-long history.”
— Joseph R. Fink, Emeritos President of Dominican University of California
Due to its huge success this debate was extensive and became the foundation in which to move forth.
He created the California Governor’s Debate in 2018 based on an event he first spearheaded in 2010 for Dominican University of California. He was asked to architect and produce the Super Debate Day. He did so in partnership with NextStar Broadcasting news team and Evan Onstot, KSEE24 Anchor and Sunday Morning Matters political show host was moderator.
CORSI choreographed this event in every facet possible.
Logistics: auditorium, catering, security, verify press credentials, sponsorships, fundraising, advertising, collateral, public relations…
Production: requisite staging capabilities for the Debate, including but not limited to the stage, lighting, audio system, telephone/internet access, space for camera platforms and reporters covering the debate, power supply, production trailers, all necessary equipment and staff, green rooms, candidate operational room, media room, monitors, TV camera platforms, set met the broadcast approvals and candidate specifications, including broadcast quality lighting, table and chairs for the candidates and moderator, and a backdrop including the logos of UCM and/or debate sponsors, power supply, satellite feed…
Communication and coordination with all candidates: Assemblyman Allen Travis, John Cox, State Treasurer John Chaing, Lt. Governor Gavin Newsom, Delaine Eastin, Antonio Villaraigosa…
Audience: The debate was a statewide live broadcast to all television and radio stations in California. All California markets’ (eleven TV and twenty radio) will received the broadcast. The program will aired from 5:30 PM to 7 PM PST. Google/You Tube – will also be live streamed and promoted the debate. In addition, the debate was available to all TV, radio and online news organizations including all California network stations; ABC, NBC, CBS, FOX, Telemundo, PBS and Univision. Other networks including CNN, MSNBC and C-SPAN and their online channels were invited to carry the debate broadcast live or on a tape-delayed basis. It also had a live Spanish translation and was closed-captioned for the hearing impaired.
Community: The League of Women Voters, black caucus’, California Broadcast Association…
His political savvy has ensured impressive results for every debate day he has constructed and orchestrated. He has previously served as the political liaison for the Mayor of San Francisco, his Office and City Supervisors and for Governor of California and his Office. Marc has befriended the likes of senators, governors, attorney generals and mayors. He will be spearheading and producing many debates to come!
“Extraordinary People on Common Ground – Our team enjoyed working with Marc Corsi as Executive Producer on the CA Gubernatorial Debate 2018. We look forward to future debates with him.”
— Matthew A. Rosenfeld, Vice President/General Manager (KSEE24/NBC/Nexstar)
— Evan Onstot, KSEE24 Anchor and Sunday Morning Matters political show host
Upcoming CORSI designed and produced debates
- May 11th, 2022 (Los Angeles)
- October 4th, 2022 (Palace of Fine Arts, S.F.)
- Special moderators to be announced.
