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G2 ESPORTS APPOINTS MEI-LING RIDER AS MARKETING DIRECTOR
Leading esports brand hires former global marketing head from Red Bull to critical senior role.
G2 esports, one of the world’s leading entertainment and esports brands, has appointed Mei-Ling Rider to the position of Marketing Director.
Rider re-locates to Berlin to join G2 from her previous position as Global Head of Media and Audience Marketing at Red Bull, where she was based at the brand’s global headquarters in Salzburg, Austria.
Mei-Ling brings over 15 years’ experience in marketing, media and audience insight to G2 and prior to Red Bull, held senior roles at consumer brands such as Sony and MTV and with major media publishers including Metro, The Telegraph Group and VICE Media.
As G2’s first-ever Marketing Director, Rider joins at a pivotal moment in G2’s growth. Since being founded in 2015 by legendary League of Legends player-turned-team owner, Carlos ‘ocelote’ Rodriguez, G2 has built a global fanbase of over 25 millions fans, 90% of which sit in the 18-34 demographic that is so prized by brands.
G2 counts BMW, Philips, Logitech, Red Bull, Mastercard and Twitch amongst its commercial partners and Rider will be central to efforts to build a strong pipeline of further future opportunities. Esports is being seen as an increasingly viable marketing channel by mainstream, consumer brands looking to engage a loyal, passionate youth audience
In 2019, G2 became the most watched esports team of all time during the 2019 League of Legends World Final. Throughout 2019, 2.5 billion minutes of G2 content was viewed on Twitch, there were 1.5 billion impressions on G2’s social media channels and 93 million total social media engagements.
Rider’s main focus will be to help G2 replicate its commercial success across EMEA into the North American market as the brand looks to expand its US operations. She will bring extensive experience of delivering multi-territory strategies in previous roles as Sony, Red Bull and VICE to her new position.
Mei-Ling Rider comments, ‘I am thrilled to join G2 Esports at such an exciting time, not only in the business’ development but within the esports industry as a whole. Over the past five years, Carlos and his team have built a stand-out brand in the industry that has a loyal fanbase in excess of 25 million fans. Ultimately G2 is really leading the way in delivering ongoing entertainment to these super engaged, super loyal audiences.
The success that the G2 teams experience within competitions has been replicated commercially and I join at a time where G2 can boast a whole host of household name brands as commercial partners. I look forward to contributing to the next phase of the G2 story, namely setting us up to succeed against some ambitious growth targets in the US market. I can’t wait to get started.’
Carlos Rodriguez, CEO of G2 esports comments ‘The appointment of Mei is a major milestone for our business. She brings with her a wealth of marketing and brand experience. At G2, commercial partnerships and our US expansion plans are what keeps pushing forward and I am beyond excited that we have brought in such a talented, rock star marketeer to support us over the next critical phase of our expansion.’
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ESL FACEIT Group and Porsche team up for DreamHack Dallas, Overwatch® Championship Series Major Partnership
Porsche To Showcase new all-electric Macan at Gaming Lifestyle Festival, Present MVP Award at OWCS Major Final
ESL FACEIT Group (EFG), the world’s leading esports and gaming entertainment company, today announced sports car manufacturer Porsche as the Exclusive Automotive Partner of the first-ever Overwatch® Championship Series (OWCS) Major at Dreamhack Dallas. Taking place the weekend of May 31 to June 2 at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, the collaboration marks Porsche’s first major partnership with an esports tournament operator, and an expansion of the brand’s partnership with Overwatch 2.
“Porsche’s history of innovation and groundbreaking design are uniquely aligned with the Overwatch community’s passionate and tech-savvy fans,” said Jasmin Haasbach, VP, Global Brand Partnerships, ESL FACEIT Group. “We’re excited to bring these two celebrated brands together at DreamHack Dallas.”
As an official partner, Porsche will celebrate the OWCS Major player who drives their team to greatness by crowning the competition’s Most Valuable Player. After crowning the winner on Sunday after the Grand Finale, fans can meet and greet the MVP at the new all-electric Porsche Macan right in front of the OWCS Major stage for photo and signature opportunities. Fans will also get exclusive access to custom content linked to Porsche’s new all-electric Macan model –the inspiration behind one of Overwatch’s latest Legendary skins for D.Va.
“This is the perfect setting for Porsche’s first partnership with an esports tournament,” said Ayesha Coker, Vice President of Marketing for Porsche Cars North America (PCNA). “OWCS and festivals like DreamHack offer new avenues to inspire the gaming community and reach the next generation of drivers, showcasing incredible new cars, like the new all-electric Macan, at the same time.”
DreamHack Dallas is one of North America’s biggest gaming festivals, featuring meet-and-greets with creators and celebrities, cosplay competitions, an indie gaming showcase, and more. This year’s three-day celebration of gaming culture will build off the success of the DreamHack Dallas 2023, which saw a record-setting 44,000 attendees, the most ever for a DreamHack festival in North America.
Badges for DreamHack Dallas start at $35 for a single day and $99 for three-day access, with OWCS add-ons to guarantee seating for the event starting at $29. More information is available at dreamhack.com.
Hawks Talon receives two 2025 second-round picks in four team trade
Hawks Talon GC, the official NBA 2K League affiliate of the Atlanta Hawks, announced today that the team has received two 2025 second-round picks from Mavs Gaming in exchange for Talon’s own 2025 first-round pick, sent to the Gen.G Tigers, and a 2025 third-round pick owned by 76ers GC, sent to Mavs Gaming.
Hawks Talon is set to begin the TURN, the second group play tournament of the 5v5 season, on Wednesday, May 29th, with matchups against Nets GC at 6 p.m., followed by a 9 p.m. slate with the Gen.G Tigers.
Talon sits in seventh place in the East after finishing the TIPOFF with a 3-3 record and 30 total points in the standings.
To stay up to date on Hawks Talon Gaming Club, visit HawksTalonGC.gg and follow the team’s social channels on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
LEON.BET has announced a collaboration with 9INE, one of Europe’s top esports organisations known for its focus on Counter-Strike 2 (CS2), that will see it become the exclusive betting partner to the team.
The partnership will take esports betting to a new level, offering fans exclusive content and exciting new ways to engage with their favourite games.
As a leading online betting platform, LEON.BET offers a wide range of betting options across sports, casino and esports. The operator’s user-friendly interface, competitive odds, and commitment to fair play have made it a trusted name worldwide. LEON.BET is also dedicated to supporting young talents, believing it is key to a bright and promising future.
Through the partnership, LEON.BET aims to combine its innovative betting platform with 9INE’s expertise in competitive gaming, creating a more immersive experience for esports fans, providing new and exciting betting opportunities along with exclusive behind-the-scenes content.
LEON.BET’s CGO said: “We are extremely happy to start our cooperation with 9INE. Recent changes to their roster show huge potential, and we at LEON.BET want to be part of that journey.
“Together with 9INE, we will create a fantastic space for esports enthusiasts. Supporting young talents is at the core of LEON.BET’s development strategy, and we see a great future and prospects in this path.”
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