Are eSports The Future?
Whether or not you agree that eSports should be considered a "sport" or not, it is clear they are here to stay. 20 million people watched the recent Call Of Duty Championships, a tournament in which $2m in prizes were given away to competing teams! So what is this craze that's captured the attention of a worldwide audience and how can we, as marketers, get in the game?
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Date/Time: Tuesday, October 18 - 6:30 PM PANELISTS:
- Kyle Stallock, Lead eSports Strategist at Edelman
- Cat Valdes, AKA “Catrific,” Vlogger & co-founder of Summoners Con.
- Adam Welker, Director of Interactive Entertainment & eSports, APA Agency
- More TBA!
MODERATOR:
- Clint Schaff, VP Strategy and Development, Los Angeles Times (Advertising)
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