This article outlines the neuroscience behind effective activations that inspire customer action(s) and/or loyalty in the gaming community. Here is what you should know: The estimated 474 million esports fans are a subset of 2.9 billion people who spent an estimated $175.8 billion on games in 2021. Effective activations ‘hack’ cognitive processes in the brain to influence positive customer actions. AT&T and Wasserman executed a branded experience on Twitch that demonstrates the key pillars and rules […]
Esports offer a diverse range of brand marketing touchpoints for connecting with younger generations. Buffalo Wild Wings (BWW) – a casual dining restaurant and sports bar franchise based in the United States – has successfully captured this opportunity across an esports marketing portfolio that includes: Partnership with Riot Games’ League of Legends Championship Series (LCS) esports circuit for the “LCS 10 Wing Bundle” promotion (February 2021). Sponsorship of Team Dignitas, a North American-based competitive gaming organization (2017) Partnership with Turner’s […]
