Fanatics Inc.
Newsport Broadcast Center & National Workplace Portfolio
Executive Summary
Overview
TelevisaUnivision required a delivery model capable of executing across multiple active markets simultaneously, while maintaining brand consistency, procurement control, and aggressive cost targets.
Meraki's leadership team was tasked to translate corporate design into a scalable national program—delivered with speed, discipline, and enduring performance. Partnering directly with the network's procurement and facilities teams, the team developed furniture specifications, negotiated manufacturer contracts nationwide, and established the standards that governed every market rollout.
Project Scope
- Developed a national furniture standards program aligned to corporate brand identity
- Programmed a scalable kit-of-parts system across a distributed portfolio
- Led procurement strategy, direct manufacturer negotiations, and vendor coordination nationwide
- Delivered continuous cost analysis, contract optimization, and value engineering
Meraki Services
Furniture Standards & Investment Strategy
- National Furniture Standards & Kit-of-Parts Programming
- Direct Manufacturer Negotiations & Contract Optimization
- Cost Analysis, Benchmarking & Value Engineering
Procurement & Design Integration
- Corporate Brand Translation & Specification Development
- Product Planning & Specification Strategy
- Multi-Market Procurement & Vendor Coordination
FF&E Dealer Services
- Furniture Ordering, Verification & Tracking
- Site Assessment, Delivery & Installation
- Punch-List Resolution & Project Closeout
Flagship Anchor – Newsport Global Headquarters
Miami, FL | 158,000 SF | Floors 7, 11 & Building Concourse
In partnership with HLW, the team delivered TelevisaUnivision's Global News Headquarters—serving as the prototype for national rollout.
- 600+ workstations deployed within a live newsroom environment
- 80+ enclosed and collaborative spaces
- Full amenity and public-space programming, including reception, public circulation, a game room, and two café spaces
- Executed with zero disruption to active broadcast operations
- Established the foundation for standards, procurement strategy, and multi-market rollout
Flagship Anchor – Newsport Global Headquarters
Teaneck, NJ
The team provided furnishings for the network's Teaneck headquarters, installing workstations, private offices, conference tables, multipurpose rooms, pantry and huddle-room ancillary furniture, seating, and storage. Full dealer services included specifications and review, furniture ordering, verification and tracking, site assessment, delivery and installation, and punch-list resolution.
New York City & San Antonio
Additional market rollouts extended the national standards program to New York City and San Antonio, applying the same kit-of-parts system, procurement strategy, and dealer services proven at the Miami flagship—reinforcing brand consistency and cost control across the portfolio.
KPIs & Outcome
- ~28–30% cost optimization across the portfolio, driven by standardization, procurement strategy, and early alignment
- 1,000+ workstations deployed across markets through a unified program and standards framework
- Simultaneous multi-market execution—four major regions delivered concurrently with full operational control
- Portfolio-wide standardization—consistent design, procurement, and implementation across all locations
- Best-in-class product planning and specification strategy, establishing a benchmark model for scalable workplace programs
- Sustained performance over time—facilities remain immaculate and high-performing years later, validating long-term ROI This work demonstrates the ability to lead enterprise-scale programs across markets—not just projects—delivering measurable savings, speed, and enduring asset performance.