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PODCAST / EPISODE 19

The Rise of eSports and its Fans

With Ben Paro

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Esports describes the world of competitive, organized video gaming. But who is its audience? And why should brands and marketers pay attention? In this episode, we sit down with Ben Paro, Category Director of Sports and Gaming at MRI-Simmons, as he explains the rise of this unique and faithful (audience) segmentation. Tune in to understand the innovative entertainment that eSports is serving up- and the opportunities it gives brands and advertisers.

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STUDY: Report: Insights into Esports Fans – July 2020

Esports represents a convergence of cultural, media, and tech trends, which has provided media/advertiser monetization opportunities beyond what gaming alone has been able to.

In this report, learn about the esports landscape, get a profile of esports fans, and understand the potential of this space for marketers.

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Ben is the resident specialist for all things Sports, Esports, and Gaming at MRI-Simmons. He is an evangelist for esports as central to the convergence of media, entertainment, sports, and technology, and promotes gaming as a crucial space for advertisers to align with the next generation of consumers. With his help, the most recent MRI-Simmons Fan Study includes the relevant segmentation of esports fans.
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