Esports Insider

Esports Insider Podcast

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Welcome to the Esports Insider Podcast! Join us every month as we cover different aspects of the esports business landscape via The Industry Podcast. If you want to keep an eye on everything happening in the esports sector then check out Esports Insider's website!

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Dec 18, 2024

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Episodes

LCK unveils rebranding, BBC announces Rocket League broadcast | ESI Digest # 24 08.01.2021

This week on the ESI Digest, we cover the LCK's recent rebranding, Dignitas' partnership with Zytara, BBC Sport broadcasting the Rocket League Championship Series X, plus Moonton unveils its sponsors for the M2 World Championship.   Hosted and produced by Tom Daniels (@TheTomDaniels) ►Site: https://esportsinsider.com/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/esportsinsider ►Facebook: https://www.faceboo...

WePlay Esports and Usyk launch WUFL, FATE unveils new facility | ESI Digest #23 18.12.2020

This week on the ESI Digest, we cover WePlay Esports and Oleksandr Usyk launching WUFL, ESL hosting Wild Rift tournaments in Malaysia and Thailand, FATE Esports and Orange’s new training facility, LuckBox’s debut on the TSX Venture Exchange, plus Red Bull Racing Esports’ sim racing facility. ►Site: https://esportsinsider.com/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/esportsinsider ►Facebook: https://www.face...

FaZe Clan unveils academy programme, Esports One raises $4m | ESI Digest #22 11.12.2020

This week on the ESI Digest, we cover Faze Clan’s new academy programme, BMW Motorsports 2021 sim racing plans, DreamHacks new visual identity, plus investment news from Esports One and Prodigy Agency.   ►Site: https://esportsinsider.com/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/esportsinsider ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/esportsinsider/ ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/esportsinsider/ ►Link...

T1 signs multi-year Red Bull deal, Microsoft acquires Smash.gg | ESI Digest #21 04.12.2020

This week on the ESI Digest, we cover Microsoft’s acquisition of Smash.gg, Duracell’s partnership with Ellevens Esports, T1’s multi-year Red Bull deal, Panda Global’s rebranding, plus Ninjas in Pyjamas’ collaboration with Leeds United. ►Site: https://esportsinsider.com/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/esportsinsider ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/esportsinsider/ ►Instagram: https://www.instagra...

Riot Games announces VALORANT Champions Tour, ESE enters into K1CK Esports purchase deal 27.11.2020

This week on the ESI Digest, we cover ESE Entertainment entering into asset purchase talks for K1CK Esports Club , VALORANT and PUBG Mobile revealing its 2021 esports plans, Twitch teaming up with Learn2Esport , plus Legends of Runeterra partnering with Wisdom Gaming Group . Produced and hosted by Tom Daniels (@TheTomDaniels). ►Site: https://esportsinsider.com/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/esport...

BLAST strikes BBC deal, Dele Alli named EXCEL ambassador | ESI DIGEST #19 20.11.2020

This week on the ESI Digest, we cover BLAST Premier being broadcast on BBC iPlayer, OG Esports’ FUN88 partnership, Dele Alli joining EXCEL ESPORTS as an ambassador, plus ESL teaming up with DDB Worldwide.   Hosted and produced by Tom Daniels (@TheTomDaniels)  ►Site: https://esportsinsider.com/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/esportsinsider ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/esportsinsider...

EXCEL ESPORTS unveils rebranding, Hector Rodriguez reacquires OpTic | ESI Digest #18 13.11.2020

This week on the ESI Digest, we cover EXCEL’s major brand update, Vikkstar becoming London Royal Ravens’ co-owner, Cloud9’s latest PUMA collaboration, Hector Rodriguez reacquiring OpTic Gaming, plus Envy Gaming’s membership programme.   Produced and hosted by Tom Daniels (@TheTomDaniels).   ►Site: https://esportsinsider.com/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/esportsinsider ►Facebook: https:/...

Wolves enters Rocket League, Mayor of London backs esports campaign | ESI Digest #17 06.11.2020

This week on the ESI Digest, we cover Wolves’ involvement in Rocket League, Na’Vi launching a fan token, the Mayor of London backing a LND United initiative, plus Fnatic’ signing of Not3s to its ranks. Produced and hosted by Tom Daniels (@TheTomDaniels). ►Site: https://esportsinsider.com/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/esportsinsider ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/esportsinsider/ ►Instagram: h...

Cloud9 launches female VALORANT team, VSPN secures $100m funding | ESI Digest #16 30.10.2020

This week on ESI Digest, we cover Cloud9’s all-female VALORANT team, Casemiro launching CaseEsports, Tencent leads $100m VSPN funding round, DreamHack Sports Games’ partnership with eManager, plus YouGov’s ‘Gaming and Esports: The next generation’ report. Produced and hosted by Tom Daniels (@TheTomDaniels).  ►Site: https://esportsinsider.com/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/esportsinsider ►Face...

Sergio Aguero launches esports organisation, VENN raises $26m | ESI Digest #15 23.10.2020

This week on ESI Digest , we cover Manchester City’s Sergio Aguero launching an esports organisation, VENN’s $26m Series A financing round, Garmin’s new esports smartwatch, Guild Esports’ mystery sponsor, and BLAST Premier’s partnership with Nubia Technology.

DreamHack Sports Games' new CEO, Deficio joins Misfits 16.10.2020

This week on ESI Digest, we cover Nerd Street Gamers' new facilities, Martin ‘Deficio’ Lynge joining Misfits Gaming, DreamHack Sports Games' new CEO, and Germany's ruling on esports athletes entering the country.

IBM enters esports, Team Vitality opens facility in Stade de France 09.10.2020

This week on ESI Digest, we cover Team Vitality's new facility in Stade de France, OPL's closure, G-Loot raising $56M, ReKTGlobal closing $35M, and IBM entering esports.

DreamHack and ESL merge, Nike expands esports presence 02.10.2020

This week on ESI Digest, we cover Bang & Olufsen entering esports, NEO partnering with Nike, Guild's IPO, DreamHack and ESL's merger, Fnatic's multi-year deal with Hisense, and David Levy investing in Andbox.

Mercedes-Benz sponsors LoL Esports, Ukraine unveils esports strategy 25.09.2020

This week on ESI Digest, we cover League of Legends Esports partnering with Mercedes-Benz, Ukraine unveiling its esports strategy, Top Dawg Entertainment founder investing in ReKTGlobal, Riot Games announcing its first self-ran VALORANT event, and Fnatic appointing a new chairman.

Astralis Group restructures brands, Bose partners with LoL Esports 18.09.2020

This week on ESI Digest, we cover Astralis Group folding Origen and Future FC, Bose partnership with League of Legends Esports, G2 Esports and Domino's Pizza's alliance, Team Liquid's new facility, and BLAST Premier restructuring its prize pool distribution.

Guild Esports plans IPO, Under Armour sponsors Team SMG 11.09.2020

This week on ESI Digest, we cover Guild Esports' plans for an IPO, Under Armour sponsoring Team SMG, Fnatic replacing Rivalry with Parimatch, and Jackson Wang investing in Victory Five.

ESL appoints CS:GO commissioner, PUBG Mobile banned in India 04.09.2020

This week on ESI Digest, we cover ESL Premiership's partnerships, MTG's leadership appointments, Redragon looking to invest in Flamengo Esports, and PUBG Mobile being banned in India.

Ben Simmons invests in FaZe Clan, League of Legends boards Spotify 28.08.2020

This week on ESI Digest, we cover Ben Simmons investing in FaZe Clan, Pusha-T and Logic's ownership of Chaos, League of Legends esports boarding Spotify, the Gen. G Foundation, Challengermode's $12M round, and BITKRAFT's $165M raise.

Pittsburgh Knights' LCK play, Cisco enters League of Legends 21.08.2020

This week on ESI Digest, we cover Cisco's move into League of Legends, Pittsburgh Knights' deal with SeolHaeOne Prince, Dignitas' selling the naming rights to its CS:GO roster, and plenty more.

NEOM aftermath, LCS makes interesting moves 14.08.2020

This week on ESI Digest, we cover the aftermath of the NEOM controversy, LCS' sizable developments, Activision Blizzard's MLB hire, and B Site's expansion into VALORANT.

Media rights on the rise, WISE Ventures launches Version1 07.08.2020

This week on ESI Digest, we cover new media rights deals for ESL and Riot Games, Gen. G Esports’ plans for regional growth, and WISE Ventures Esports’ new team brand.

Controversial deals with NEOM, Vindex acquires Belong 31.07.2020

This week on ESI Digest, we cover controversial deals with NEOM, Vindex's monumental acquisition of Belong, FaZe Clan's deal with Verizon, and Mitch Marner investing in OverActive Media.

MTG personnel changes, Herman Miller expands presence 24.07.2020

This week on ESI Digest, we cover MTG and ESL's CEO changes, Herman Miller's latest moves, Misfits Gaming's innovative partnership with Miami Heat and Orlando Magic, and HUYA's new broadcast deal with ESL.

Executives depart FaZe Clan, Eden Park gets esports facility 17.07.2020

This week on ESI Digest, we cover three executives departing FaZe Clan and starting afresh, Eden Park's new esports facility, Dire Wolves' major changes, Getty Images' latest moves, and plenty more.

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