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ABOUT ESI CONNECT

Finding the right information, people and opportunities inside and outside the esports space has now become much easier. Bringing together esports and other industry thought leadership so that you don’t have to do it yourself. The ESI Connect sits in between current esports rights holders and companies seeking to do business the right way, without all the hassle. Acting as a media house, translator and mentorship group, the ESI Connect will evaluate what you seek to do, propose the best fit, initiate the right contacts and support you in the delivery of your plans.

TEAMS
TEAMS
If you’re an esports team in need of help securing sponsors, partners and/or investors, then ESI Connect might be able to help. Note too that ESI operates globally, but is based in London. FIND OUT MORE, APPLY HERE
TOURNAMENT OPERATORS
TOURNAMENT OPERATORS

Do you want to focus on creating the best possible events for fans and players alike?

ESI Connect can help to find you best fit brand partners and sponsors, as well as suppliers to handle everything in and around a successful delivery of an event

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BRANDS
BRANDS

In esports we’ve the likes of BMW, DHL, McDonalds, Betway, Gucci, Red Bull, Nike and many more involved, and moreover the list grows by the day.

Chances are that there is a potential fit for your brand in the space, but it’s finding out what makes most sense for you, and doing things properly and authentically so as to be impactful and well received that is the challenge. That’s where we come in.

ESI works with CSM Sport & Entertainment when it comes to helping brands to enter esports, regardless of where they’re based (CSM has 25+ offices globally).

We help on everything from initial consultancy through to activation on campaigns.

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INVESTORS
INVESTORS

Esports has been a buzzword in investment circles for some time now. It is a slice of the ever expanding video games pie, which is ever more of a key player in the global entertainment industry.

Esports itself is a high growth and exciting industry, but a complex, challenging and fragmented ecosystem, and so we offer access to our insight and network to investors (from family offices, to angels and VCs) to help them navigate the space.

We also run The Clutch, our live pitch investment competition for esports related start-ups, at select ESI events throughout the year.

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SUPPLIERS
SUPPLIERS

Do you have a product or service which could be a good fit for the world of esports, and gaming more widely?

We can help you to fully evaluate the positioning and strategy, help you create a go-to market strategy, and promote your services and make those direct connections to potential clients once you’re ready.

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ESPORTS INSIDER

In May 2020, Esports Insider and CSM Sport & Entertainment signed a partnership agreement signifying the intent of each party to combine forces, long-term. Esports Insider and CSM joining forces makes for a highly-complementary skillset, a shared vision with lofty ambitions to provide industry-leading services to brands and rightsholders within esports. This unique proposition will provide end-to-end services to guide brands and rightsholders through the world of esports with a key focus on strategic and commercial consultancy

THE ESPORTS PROBLEMS
INWARD-LOOKING
For years industry leaders of all shapes and sizes have been going after the same targets and brands.
RESOURCES
The education piece in esports is still of paramount importance; and resource-constrained companies often spend wasted hours educating before beginning to pitch.
FRAGMENTED

There are hundreds of companies operating across the industry and it can often be difficult to differentiate between them.  

DISMISSED

The apparent risk to C-Level executives of entering the esports industry, often framed as the wild-west, can lead to it being immediately dismissed. 

THE OUTSIDER PROBLEMS

RISKY

Navigating the esports landscape is tricky. It’s difficult to understand what the true & genuine opportunities are, and what the ROI will be for your brand or organisation.

TEDIOUS

Most esports operators are busy doing what they do best, and finding the right fit or perfect business partner can take extensive time and energy.

CONFUSING

With each typically promoting a singular perspective, it’s difficult to see all the options out there, let alone realise who can deliver exactly what they need, at the right price point.

ILL-FITTING

At a glance, and without a full understanding of audience diversity, esports & gaming properties may not seem like a viable fit for certain brands or organisations.

WHERE WE COME IN

1. EXPERIENCED

We’ve been at the heart of the industry, promoting and educating about esports through our news, media and events for years.  We live and breathe esports, and know what works and what doesn’t.

2. UNBIASED

We believe that everyone we represent under the ESI banner deserves a fair chance and offers a valuable proposition. But this shouldn’t be restricted to a handful of exclusive events per year.  Now, via ESI Connect, this opportunity follows us, and you, everywhere.

3. CONNECTED

We have run more business to business esports events than any other company in the world. Our events provide ample opportunity to meet key industry stakeholders & forge valuable business relationships.

4. KNOWLEDGEABLE

As fans and followers of the industry for well over a decade we’re on the pulse of esports. We cover every new arrival in this space, and follow all facets of the industry on a daily basis. 

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