esports careers

The Art of the Esports Partnership

In today’s episode, Gabriel Causse joins us to share his unique perspective on partnerships in esports, the differences between creating partnerships in traditional sports and esports, and how traditional sports teams and franchises can engage with gamers. Gabriel Causse is the Manager of Business Operations at Magic Gaming and the first esports Partnership Manager in…

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Making a Living Out of Passion

Chris Ray joins us today to talk about his videographer career, his transition from skate filmer to filmmaker, and his experiences working for Transworld, DC Shoes, and now starting his own company, Motion Clubhouse. Chris Ray is a filmmaker and Co-founder of Motion Clubhouse, a company founded by award-winning creators specializing in all forms of…

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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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How to Build a Broadcasting Career in Esports

Joining us today is Alex “Axeltoss” Rodrigues to talk about streaming, education, and the present and future of esports. Alex is an Esports Host/Commentator, a Producer, Advisor, and Player and Community Development Director at Oxygen Esports. Alex is a Texas A&M University graduate who got his Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Journalism. For the…

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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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How the Worlds of Physical and Digital Identities Collide

This week, we are joined by Joe Cox to talk about pop culture and marketing, marketing in gaming and esports, and the opportunities for brands in the metaverse.  Joe is the Founder and Creator of The Pop-Marketer, host of the Pop-Marketing Podcast, and a lifelong marketer passionate about helping brands incorporate pop culture and use…

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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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Why Health Can’t Be Ignored in Gaming

Karen Todd, VP of Global Brand Marketing at Kyowa Hakko USA, joins us to talk about performance-enhancing ingredients, health, and wellness in the gaming industry.  We had a fantastic conversation about Karen’s background, her passion for nutrition, and educating people on how to take the best care of their health. We explore the benefits of…

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Why Diversity and Inclusion Matter in Esports and Gaming

Joining us today is Ryan Johnson to talk about inclusion, minority representation, HBCUs and brands collaborations, and the multiple opportunities for underrepresented communities in the esports and gaming industry.  As the Founder and CEO of Cxmmunity, Ryan focuses on increasing minority representation in esports through STEAM development. Cxmmunity successfully established solid partnerships with Verizon, Twitch,…

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Understanding the Connection Between Gaming and Neuroscience

In today’s episode, we are joined by one of the OGs of game development, Noah Falstein, Executive Advisor at Akili Interactive. Noah has been designing games since 1980; he has worked for LucasArts, 3DO, Dreamworks Interactive, and Google. Noah is also the Owner of The Inspiracy, a consulting game production and design company focusing on…

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