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Rapper and entrepreneur Snoop Dogg will join North American esports organisation FaZe Clan as a board member when the company goes public in the US later this year. Prior to that, Snoop will join as a content creator and a member of the FaZe clan talent network. The rapper will reportedly co-create content, participate in business initiatives and launch merchandise with FaZe Clan for the foreseeable future. RELATED: FaZe Clan announces partnership with DraftKings Alongside joining the organisation’s Board of Directors, Snoop Dogg will work with FaZe Clan on a community outreach programme centr...
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“Journalism can never be silent — that is its greatest virtue and its greatest fault.” As American journalist and diplomat Henry Grunwald said, the nature of journalism is to point out injustices in the world — and that nature is the exact same thing that can sometimes halt its admirable efforts. In esports journalism, many have become increasingly vocal about the landscape of media lately, generously criticising the fundamentals of how the majority of currently active esports-focused publications function. Coinciding with the wave of criticism, the sector has been through what is likely its b...
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Tim Reichert’s name might not be all that familiar to most esports fans in Europe, but his work and legacy certainly are. One of the founders of SK Gaming, former Head of Esports at Schalke 04 Esports, and a client manager for Media Com Germany, Reichert is a man of many talents. Most recently, he’s been putting those skills to work as the new Head of Esports for British esports organisation EXCEL Esports. Esports Insider sat down with Reichert late last year to discuss the ins and outs of his new position, plans for the future, and his overall vision as the leader of an organisation that is, ...
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Esports representation agency Prodigy Agency has announced three new hires as the company looks to strengthen its position in North America. Angela ‘woori’ Yang and Taylor ‘Tailored’ Broomall have joined the agency as Prodigy’s North American LoL Coordinator & Agent, and FPS Coordinator & Agent, respectively. Meanwhile, Amir Fallah has been named as the agency’s North America Sales and Partnerships Officer. RELATED: Prodigy Agency receives €1m investment from Trust Esport As of this writing, Prodigy represents more than 20 North American esports players, including TenZ, EliGE, SicK, Palafox, n...
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Each month, ESI compiles the period’s most significant esports movers and shakers. September’s round-up features personnel changes from the likes of Immortals, EXCEL ESPORTS, Team Liquid and BLAST among others Here are the key esports movers and shakers from September 2021. To read more about a story below, click the link in the corresponding title. Spotlighted story Immortals Gaming Club announces promotions amid restructuringNorth American esports organisation Immortals Gaming Club (IGC) has announced a series of executive promotions and changes as part of the organisation’s larger corporate...
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Polish esports organisation Virtus.pro has appointed former pro basketball player Ivan ‘Lazar’ Lazarev as its Sports Director. Lazarev’s duties will include working with players and coaches to build training processes, as well as monitoring the psychological and physical condition of the team. RELATED: Virtus.pro announces partnership with Kingston FURY In addition, Lazarev will also coordinate the work of psychologists and physical training coaches. Moreover, he will work with team managers to implement new training plans. Lazarev is a former professional player for a number of Russian basket...
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Each month, ESI, in collaboration with Omnicoach, compiles the period’s most significant esports movers and shakers (personnel changes). Omnicoach is an AI company that has created a white label gamification and monetisation system that uses competitive video games — namely, League of Legends and Valorant — to engage and challenge target audiences. It can help teams, tournament operators, brands and more to better engage and monetise audiences more effectively. To learn more about Omnicoach’s offering,click here. Here are the key esports movers and shakers from June 2021. To read more about a ...
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The International Esports Federation (IESF) has announced a partnership with the North American Scholastic Esports Federation (NASEF). The move will also see the appointment of Gerald Solomon, NASEF’s Executive Director, as Chair of the World Esports Education Commission. RELATED: The educational potential of esports: Inside the BIG x Babbel partnership Through the partnership, IESF will use NASEF’s US Department of Education-approved school curriculums and programmes to help educators leverage esports as a tool for education and career preparation. NASEF will provide all IESF member national ...
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Esports venture capital company BITKRAFT Ventures has expanded its investment team with the appointment of four new individuals. Houston Rockets’s former VP of Esports, Sebastian Park, VENN’s Head Of Strategy, Carlos Pereira, Delphi Digital Founding Partner Piers Kicks, and High Tea Co-founder Faye Maidment have all joined the company. Image credit: BITKRAFT RELATED: BITKRAFT Ventures Partners with Delphi Digital Park, who was most recently a part of the Esports Certification Institute (ECI), has been named as a Venture Partner. Moreover, Pereira was given the title of Principal, whereas Kicks...
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Former Dignitas Chief of Staff Ryan Friedman and Houston Rockets’ ex-VP of Esports Sebastian Park have banded together to launch the Esports Certification Institute (ECI). According to the release, ECI will create and administer a merit-based examination and certification programme for the esports industry. The initiative is focused on promoting ‘meritocracy, fostering professionalism, and increasing diversity and inclusion in esports’. RELATED: Newcastle College launches esports programme with Newcastle United Foundation The programme aims to set a standard in the industry for esports experti...
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