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Live From EsportsNext: Merging the Worlds of Digital and Reality to Create Amazing Experiences

Joining us today at the Esports Next Conference is one of the most brilliant minds in the gaming and esports space, Scott Greenberg. Scott is a real estate visionary and a serial tech entrepreneur and investor. He is the creator of ROOF and theWit, President of the ECD Company, GO EB5 RC Regional Center, and…

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NFT’s and the Future of Marketing and Branding

Growing up, our guest, Dale Alexander, was shocked when he knew people were paid to create those commercial breaks short movies. For him, advertising was as entertaining as the movies and the sitcoms he was watching.  Fast forward some years, and after over 20 years working with creativity, Dale’s eyes light up the same way…

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Rise of the Next Top Influencers with TikTok Star Talen Battles

Talen Battles, a notable TikTok Influencer with 484.3K followers and one of the stars of Next Influencer Season 3 joins today’s episode with Chace and Sage. During this episode they explore the journey of a rising star, what it takes to be an influencer and the importance of balancing the limelight with education and social…

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Live From EsportsNext: How the Level-Up Fund is Changing Lives in Esports

Today, we are blessed with April Welch’s presence at the Esports Next Conference to talk about the launch of the Bronzeville Esports League and the first Level-Up award received from the Esports Trade Association.  April is the Associate Vice President and Strategic Initiatives and Director at the Esports and Digital Arts Center at Illinois Tech. …

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Understanding the Challenges and Struggles of Partnerships in Esports

Joining us today is Vinny Minichiello, recently incorporated as a Supervisor in Digital Activations of Gaming & Esports at Zero Code. Vinny brings an interesting three-tiered approach for endemic and non-endemic brands into esports and gaming. He believes that brands should aim at three main objectives, be known first, be understood later, and finally, be…

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Live From EsportsNext: Creating Data That Drives Some of Today’s Most Important Marketing Decisions

In another edition of the podcast from the Esports Next Conference, we are delighted to welcome Roger Payne to the show.  Roger is the Key Account Director at YouGov, an international data and analytics group. YouGov’s data-led support helps media owners, brands, and media agencies improve their marketing activities. YouGov is the most quoted data…

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The Power of Diversity & Inclusion in Esports with 3X World Champion Stefy Bau

Get ready to fasten your seatbelts as Chace and Sage blast off with Stefy Bau, former Italian professional motocross and supercross racer. Stefy is a 3X World Champion, considered to be one of the fastest women motocross racers in the world.  During this episode, Sage and Chace take you through Stefy’s journey and rise to…

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The Career Paths and Opportunities in Esports

In the early 2000s, becoming a Raid Leader and a Guild Master helped our guest, Michael “Moog” Aguilar, overcome not only his introverted nature but also his social anxiety. It also taught him how important it is for any community to feel wanted and welcomed, regardless of whatever adjective society puts over their heads.  Fast…

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Live From EsportsNext: Helping To Create Equality in the Gaming Community

Today, in another episode from the Esports Next Conference, Bubba had the pleasure of interviewing Joanie Kraut, CEO at Women In Games International (WIGI). Joanie has over 15 years in the gaming space, serving several smaller studios, startups, and nonprofits as a consultant in the process. She is an expert in business development, financial strategy,…

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Getting the Right Data to Brands in the Gaming Industry

One of the main obstacles brands and marketers find when investing in a content creator is the lack of data. Companies don’t know precisely what is working and what is not, so they don’t know whether to invest more in a campaign or pivot and try a different strategy.  Our guest, Adam Whyte, created a…

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