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The 2021 Guide to Esports Influencer Marketing

February 8, 2021

Tags: esports influencer marketing, influencer marketing, influencers, eSports iQ, esports audience analytics

Categories:Influencer Marketing, analytics, Marketing

The rapid growth of electronic sports (esports) is changing the face of digital entertainment. Similar growth of digital media has also enabled influencers to flourish in about every major category imaginable. These two mega-trends have given birth to the notion of esports influencers: popular gaming personalities who attract large online followings and empower a refreshing … Continue reading “The 2021 Guide to Esports Influencer Marketing”

The 2021 Guide to Esports Influencer Marketing, part 1

February 8, 2021

Tags: MLB, Ninja, esports influencer marketing, influencer marketing, influencers, eSports iQ, esports audience analytics, NFL, NBA, Twitch

Categories:Influencer Marketing, analytics, Brands, Marketing, Streaming

Note: This is the first of a four part series. Click here to download the entire report (PDF).  Introduction According to McKinsey, electronic sports (esports) is, “a specific subset of online gaming with a focus on the competition between human players…in a video/computer game with predefined rules.” While competing at video games is not new (think: arcade games of the past), it is a novel concept for many outside … Continue reading “The 2021 Guide to Esports Influencer Marketing, part 1”

2020 eSports iQ Rewind

December 22, 2020

Tags: eSports iQ, esports audience analytics, esports brand marketing, eSports sponsorship

Categories:analytics, Insights, eSports iQ, Advertising, Brands, Marketing, Sponsorship, Streaming

With 2020 ending, here is a look back at all eSports iQ articles published this year. Enjoy!    Latin American Esports Fan Profile A look at competitive video game enthusiasts across Latin America; key insights into audience attitudes, behaviors and lifestyle interests; demonstrates how AI-powered language translation identifies top influencers. [Click here to read] Winning Esports Merchandise The business of esports merchandise continued to evolve in 2020; three data-driven best practices; … Continue reading “2020 eSports iQ Rewind”

Understanding Esports Audience Overlap pt. 3

December 9, 2020

Tags: eSports iQ, esports audience analytics, fan insight

Categories:analytics, Insights, Fans, eSports iQ

“At Burning Man, the audience is the show: the boundaries between stage and public overlap and melt. Every form of self-expression, every fantasy… everything has a place.”   Margherita Missoni This is the third, and final, installment in a series dedicated to exploring the overlap between esports interest. See the first and second parts, here and here.   The objective: employ audience analytics to fill … Continue reading “Understanding Esports Audience Overlap pt. 3”

Understanding Esports Audience Overlap pt. 2

December 2, 2020

Tags: CSGO, Call of Duty, esports audience analytics, Overwatch League, fan insight, DoTA2, League of Legends

Categories:analytics, Insights, Fans

“We have made the difficult decision to cease operations for our dedicated daily esports editorial and content…We recognize esports as an opportunity to expand our audience, and we’ll continue to do so through coverage from the broader team for major events, breaking news and coverage.”  ESPN spokesperson via Esports Observer Note: This is the second installment … Continue reading “Understanding Esports Audience Overlap pt. 2”

Understanding Esports Audience Overlap

November 20, 2020

Tags: CSGO, Call of Duty, esports audience analytics, fan insight, FIFA, League of Legends, Rocket League

Categories:analytics, Fans, eSports iQ

The global esports experience continues to grow. According to Newzoo’s 2020 Global Esports Market Report, the total esports audience will grow to 495 million in 2020 – a year-over-year growth of +11.7%. Growth which represents increased opportunity to engage fans and attract sponsors.  However, esports remains an umbrella term – covering competitive play across multiple game titles. And the structure present in traditional sports, which makes it easy for marketers to understand their … Continue reading “Understanding Esports Audience Overlap”