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According to the release, Wayne’s role will look to play a major part in the publisher\u2019s efforts to \u2018evolve the art of engagement\u2019 in new directions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
Jason Bunge, Riot Games\u2019s CMO, <\/b>commented: \u201cNow that Riot is expanding from one game to a whole suite of titles, community engagement is going to be both more critical and more complex than ever.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
\u201cWe needed someone who understood and thrived in that kind of environment, and Erin was a natural choice. She\u2019s been an influencer herself for years, and she\u2019s leading the field in her efforts to bridge the gap between the community and developers. Players are gaining an amazing ally here at a company that already puts them first.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n
Wayne joins Riot Games from Twitch where she held the position of Senior Director of Community and Creator Marketing. Wayne’s seven-year tenure with the streaming platform saw her hold a variety of roles which included overseeing creator marketing, influencer marketing, and internal business partners.<\/span><\/p>\n
Regarding her appointment, Wayne said: \u201cFostering communities around shared interests is something I\u2019m incredibly passionate about, so the opportunity to join Riot to support their expansive, dedicated player base is truly exciting.<\/span><\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019ve long admired Riot\u2019s innovative growth across not only gaming, but also music and entertainment, because they\u2019re redefining what it means to build and nurture a sense of community with players in almost all facets of the media they consume. I\u2019m honoured to be joining such a diverse, creative team and look forward to helping deepen the relationship between Riot and players across the globe.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n
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RELATED: 2021 League of Legends World Championships relocated to Europe<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n
Earlier this week, Riot Games also appointed Mark Sottosanti<\/strong> as its Chief Financial Officer<\/strong>. Sottosanti was previously the publisher\u2019s Senior Vice President of Corporate Strategy and Development.<\/span><\/p>\n
Esports Insider says: Engagement is key to maintaining fanbases, whether that be for the games or its esports divisions. Bringing on Erin Wayne looks to be a smart move, especially as Riot continues to expand its list of titles. Having somebody oversee the player community should hopefully help build relationships with fans, which in turn will provide a boost to the publisher\u2019s esports scenes.<\/span> <\/b><\/p>\n
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