GameFi is a combination of three massive markets – decentralized finance (DeFi), non-fungible tokens, and blockchain-based games. Blockchain has shown the world its power to shape the future. Together with Decentralized Finance, blockchain brings the concept of GameFi to fruition, becoming one of the most anticipated arenas in the coming years. The goal of blockchain [...]
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 […]
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This is the final entry in a three part series. Click here to download the entire guide (PDF). Your brand can achieve icon status in esports and gaming through cultural branding. Where gamers value your product for what it means to their identity first, followed by its functional benefits. Cultural branding differs from the three main models prevalent in conventional marketing today – emotional, mindshare and viral (see […]
Video games and esports are seeing an unexpected boom as many people are confined to their homes. Similarly, student organizations focused on gaming are staying connected in ways that other clubs can’t. Read More…