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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