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Anzu Appoints Former Activision Blizzard Executive Ruben Dehouck as a New Strategic Advisor
The world’s leading in-game advertising platform Anzu.io today announced the appointment of Ruben Dehouck as a Strategic Advisor. Ruben has a long and successful track record in the video game industry, having spent more than ten years at Activision Blizzard in various globally operating roles. During his tenure there, Ruben led marketing operations for the industry-leading Call of Duty franchise, was in charge of commercial operations for the breakthrough kids video game franchise Skylanders, and owned strategic partnerships with key industry partners, including PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo.
Dehouck joins an impressive group of strategic advisors for Anzu, including David Sable, Takuya Banno, and Jamie Gutfreund. The vast experience that Dehouck brings will contribute to Anzu’s overall gaming strategy and strengthen the company’s position specifically within the AAA gaming segment. Asked about his perspective on the exciting future Anzu is creating, Dehouck said, “In-game advertising offers developers and publishers a compelling new revenue stream, but only if it’s done right. Anzu’s cutting-edge tech solution ensures non-intrusive, blended real-world advertising in video game ecosystems. It’s a solution that understands and respects gamers’ expectations. I’m excited to help drive in-game advertising to new heights and leverage the enormous appetite of leading global advertisers to build meaningful relationships with the ever-growing, 3 billion plus global video game audience.”
Anzu has already launched campaigns with global brands, including Vodafone and Samsung and game companies such as Ubisoft. And the in-game advertising company continues to focus on its commitment to bringing innovative changes to the ecosystem. Its partnership with CHEQ provides the first-ever ad verification solution for console gaming, while its partnership with Kantar’s project Moonshot enables brands to measure advertising campaign effectiveness accurately. Additionally, advertisers and game developers can feel confident when working with Anzu as it is the first company of its kind to earn an ISO 27001 Certification.
Anzu, the winner of this year’s ESI Clutch Digital competition, has also attracted the attention of those in the esports arena. A few months ago, Anzu signed a partnership deal with Berlin-based esports venue developer VERITAS. More recently, the company expanded its exclusive partnership with Axis Games to bring the first-ever programmatic in-game ads to a live esports tournament.
As the company continues to carve out its path, Dehouck will be a key advisor. Anzu Co-founder and CEO Itamar Benedy said, “We are thrilled to have Ruben on board. He brings a wealth of experience, and his knowledge, which sits at the intersection of gaming, advertising, and strategic partnership development, will be invaluable to us as we move forward.”
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Evoplay expands into Peru through new partnership with LaFija.com
Evoplay, the award-winning game development studio, has strengthened its presence in Peru by partnering with leading regional operator LaFija.com, marking another step in the company’s ongoing expansion across regulated Latin American markets.
The collaboration introduces Evoplay’s portfolio to LaFija’s Peruvian customer base, bringing popular and high-performing titles such as Cat’s Blessing, Penalty Shoot-Out: Street, and Hot Volcano to local players.
LaFija.com, operated by Virtual Padlocks, is a popular casino brand focused on delivering localised, high-quality content across Latin America.
Evoplay continues to build momentum across the region through strategic partnerships with leading brands, and the launch with LaFija.com further reinforces its commitment in ensuring its content aligns with LatAm preferences and regulatory standards.
Alex Malchenko, Head of Sales at Evoplay, said: “Peru is a key market for us. Partnering with LaFija.com allows us to bring our portfolio of popular, performance-led titles to a new audience, strengthening our presence in the region and supporting our ambition to deliver market-aligned content across LatAm.
“Our goal is to continue to provide operators with experiences that engage players while building upon our own long-term growth.”
Debora Camacho Alvarez, Head of Marketing at Virtual Padlocks, added: “We are pleased to collaborate with Evoplay and bring their visual and engaging content to players via the LaFija.com brand in Peru.
“Their innovative titles complement the platform perfectly, enhancing the experience LaFija.com offers while supporting its drive for localised, high-quality gaming.”
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Media Troopers Extends World Cup Operations to Include LatAm
With soccer engagement expected to surge across the United States, Canada, and Mexico ahead of the World Cup from July 11 to July 19, Media Troopers is accelerating its investment in the Latin American market to capitalize on growing demand around the global event.
Already well established in the US and Canada, the company is now expanding its regional presence by developing new soccer-focused marketing channels, strengthening its network of publishers and affiliates, and enhancing its proprietary marketing platform, Media Cruiser, with localized capabilities designed to support campaigns across key Latin American markets.
As part of these upgrades, Media Troopers has introduced advanced geo-targeting tools, Spanish and Portuguese localization, and deeper integration with regional traffic sources to help operators run more precise, market-specific campaigns.
Through the onboarding of sports media outlets and affiliates focused on soccer content, operators will also be able to connect with audiences in major markets including Brazil, Mexico, Colombia, Argentina, and Chile.
Shmulik Segal, CEO of Media Troopers, said:
“Soccer dominates the sports landscape across Latin America, and the World Cup presents a major opportunity for operators to engage fans through localized and data-driven marketing.
By expanding our regional publisher network and enhancing the capabilities of our Media Cruiser platform, we’re enabling our partners to launch more targeted campaigns and reach audiences across LATAM at scale.”
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