Sponsorship and advertising have been the lifeblood of esports since it started commercialising. But how does the industry take the next step to match its counterparts in mainstream sport?
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Esports and TV broadcasters have a bright future together
by Infront
Online streaming is the lifeblood of esports, with Amazon’s interactive Twitch platform and Google’s YouTube recording staggering viewing numbers in 2020. But traditional broadcasters can create a spa...
The sports social media checklist in the Content X era
by Merav Savir
Sports are fast-paced, exciting, and there’s always some action going on. This is one reason why people are drawn to sports in the first place. This is true both for fans and for social media managers...
Out of the box - designing brand activation for esports
From luxury watches and energy drinks, the esports ecosystem is a space where all kinds of brands can make a big impression with fans.
Opportunities for brands and rights holders from a growing esports audience
The esports audience is expanding rapidly, accelerated by the impact of COVID-19. Understanding what makes this younger audience tick is key to securing new growth for rights holders and brands.
Mastering the esports and gaming ecosystem
It’s becoming vital for rights holders and brands to voyage into the esports ecosystem, but the terrain can feel alien. The good news is that help is at hand.
Why esports is the antidote to COVID uncertainty for brands and rights holders
While many traditional sports scrambled to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic, esports stood firm to cement its position as a major trend redefining the future of the sports marketing industry.
Brands cannot afford to miss the esports juggernaut in 2021
When Burger King sponsored lowly English football team Stevenage, a few eyebrows were raised. Before too long, however, the fast food giant was one of the most visible brands on EA Sports’ popular FIF...
2020 Infront trends to watch - Esports
As the esports economy surpasses one billion euros (Wanda Sports Group IPO, 2019), more sports organisations are flocking to the lucrative gaming revolution.
How to connect football clubs and esports teams
Every week it seems a new football club is investing in its own branded esports team and this August is no exception, as clubs race to establish esports teams before the next version of FIFA is releas...