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Power Your Performance Replay: Helping to Bring Esports to the Masses

A massive part of esports’ growth and development relies on its distribution and broadcast. The more accessible it is for the masses to access esports events, shows, and content dedicated to it, the faster and stronger the industry will develop.  In today’s show, we are joined by someone directly responsible for generating that fast and…

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Esports Connected – The Importance of Insurance For Esports Companies With Chris Johnson

It may not be something we think about (or want to think about every day), but insurance is part of our daily lives, and getting the right one for your business and life can save you a lot of headaches when you actually need it. That’s exactly what Chris Johnson, from the Johnsonese Brokerage LLC…

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Building the Esports Community

Joining us today is the founder of the Esports Trade Association, Megan Van Petten, to share her experiences in the gaming and esports space, how she started the association, and the challenge of changing the industry from the inside out through collaborative efforts and connectivity.  Megan is a faith-based visionary with over 20 years of…

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Bringing the Gaming Experience to the Masses

The opportunities seem to be endless when it comes to esports and gaming, however, many of the experiences are still limited to a select few. Enter Martin Byerley, CEO of MountainSideGames, a company that offers comprehensive event and tournament hosting services including a venue, marketing, live broadcasting and video archival, sponsors, and more. You design…

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Esports Connected – Connecting Esports To All Communities With Bubba Gaeddert

The gaming and esports industry is about connection, inclusion, and growth, but what happens when people interested in participating can’t do it because they lack the resources to do it? That is why organizations like Varsity Esports Foundation exist; to ensure connectivity for low-income families and schools. In this episode of Esports Connected, Megan is…

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Esports Connected – Helping Gaming Enthusiasts Find Careers in Esports With Kim Shatzer

The 20% growth of the gaming industry during the pandemic turn it into a talent constraint market. Betting dollars, hours of content consumption, people buying the consoles, and the entertainment industry, in general, is heading into esports and gaming. Because of all that, companies turn into recruitment agencies and ask for help; they need to…

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The Potential Legal Issues Within Esports

The world of esports can still feel like the Wild West, but as fast as it’s moving things are starting to change for the better. In this episode of The Future of Marketing in Esports, Rebecca is joined by Jake Hicks. Jake is a Lawyer and host of the Law of Esports Podcast where they…

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NFT’s and the Future of Mobile Gaming With Jeff Donnelley

Being authentic and bringing positive energy, and of course, his natural talent for marketing, helped our guest, Jeff Donnelley, build a flawless and outstanding career as an independent contractor working with online gaming companies. After 15 years of experience in the gaming market, the moment he learned about esports, he knew it was the industry’s…

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Esports Connected – Developing Professional Esports Teams With John Smith-Howell

There is a difference between professional organizations and gaming communities; professional teams focus only on professional players and neglect community building. However, it is possible to create a community, have a professional structure, and be competitive at the same time, and Team 7AM is the living proof of that. John Smith-Howell, Director of Team 7AM,…

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Live From EsportsNext: Why In-Personal Connections Are So Important in Gaming

Today, we have the pleasure of chatting with Bruce Stein, Managing Director at Westbridge Consulting, LLC.  Bruce is an experienced CEO and multi-preneur. He has vast experience as president, CEO, and Board Member of several toys, video game, technology and entertainment companies. He co-founded and directed aXiomatic, an esports and video gaming enterprise.  In this…

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