The trading card industry has seen a surge in popularity, and Panini America is one of the major companies behind this phenomenon. Jason Howarth, Vice President of Marketing at Panini America joins John Davidson in this episode of the DLC Drop Podcast to talk about what is so unique about the trading card popularity of…
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Not many people can say they’ve lived to tell the story of dying, but it’s one that Kemoy Campbell can share. Kemoy, a retired Jamaican distance runner, suffered a cardiac arrest in 2019 during the Millrose Games. Thanks to the quick action of a bystander who performed CPR, and a defibrillator that was on-site that…
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Imagine getting to test video games as part of your career? That’s just one small perk to Davina Mackey’s amazing job at PlayStation. Davina is the Director of Support Services & Options, plus she’s the President of Black@PlayStation Employee Network. Davina shares her journey with Dr. Marc on this episode of Dr. Marc’s Masterclass, discussing…
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Are business valuations different for the esports industry than other industries? And what’s important for founders to understand when seeking investors and understanding what their business is worth? These are just some of the questions that Rohan Bose discusses with Megan in this episode of Esports Connected. Rohan is an Associate at Teknos Associates, focused…
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What does it take to build an online presence and become a professional streamer and creator? Melonie Mac joins John in this episode of the DLC Drop Podcast to share her journey from being a game lover to making a living by sharing her passion with the world. Melonie talks about how after failing an…
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A pandemic may feel like the worst thing in the world for a Visitors and Conventions Bureau, but through hardship can come opportunity. That’s exactly what the Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau did amid the 2020 shutdown. Ed Tomasi and Loren Gold talk to Megan Van Patten today on Esports Connected to talk about the…
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Danny Martin always had a knack for entrepreneurship and a love of gaming. However, it was college where he found a great opportunity in helping to fix gaming consoles. It was that drive that led him to Silicon Valley to work for a startup, and he shares some of the valuable lessons he learned while…
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How can a brand stand out in the world of gaming with just a fraction of the marketing budget as the bigger companies? Corey Rosemond shares how Rig Gaming found a niche within the gaming space and learned to focus on building incredible products that other companies were willing to turn their back on. This…
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The opportunities for esports and gaming enthusiasts are endless, and Dr. Marc Williams is doing all that he can to make sure those who want to work in esports have a path to get them there. Dr. Marc Williams helps schools, one being Florida Memorial University, create programs and Masterclasses to pave the way for…
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From a struggling athlete to the Head of Marketing at Best Buy, Tracy Benson has an inspiring story. Even though she ended up leaving sports to pursue the corporate world, throughout her entire career, she was always fueled by a passion for sports and competition. Now she’s come full circle helping those athletes monetize their…
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