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JACK LINK’S AND FNATIC ANNOUNCE ‘#BEEFALARESISTANCE’ DIGITAL CAMPAIGN
Jack Link’s has continued its partnership with esports organisation Fnatic to launch #BeefaLaResistance, a tongue-in-cheek, disruptive marketing campaign intended to galvanize gamers to take a stand and choose Jack Link’s Beef Jerky as their gaming snack of choice.
The two-month campaign, which launched on August 1st, intends to recruit gamers to push back against greasy fingers, crumbs in hardware, and dips in energy, by creating five unique tasks which encourage gamers to show their support using a unique hand gesture.
The first phase of the campaign is the entry period and runs until August 27, with those that rise-up to sign-up on the campaign landing page being entered into weekly draws where they can win Jack Link’s and Fnatic prizes, including exclusive access to a secret meet up for a selection of fans – more details to be revealed soon.
The campaign will also see Fnatic talent including Loeya and Rhobolas on hand to rally the community, with the pro-gamers pushing the #BeefaLaResistance revolution on their channels and networks.
Fnatic and Jack Link’s will join forces at this year’s gamescom (August 25-28), hosting an exclusive afterparty on August 27 where the #BeefaLaResistance campaign will be brought to life.
Inka Weber, Marketing Manager at Jack Link’s: “This exciting campaign and ongoing partnership represents both Jack Link’s and Fnatic’s continued commitment to maximising and enhancing eSports performance, equipping gamers to achieve their goals.
“Every aspect of the #BeefaLaResistance will be centred around enabling gamers to reach their full potential and power through ahead of Gamescom.
“Our products are the perfect snack to eat during leisure time activities such as gaming. Beef Jerky is a natural source of protein, giving lasting energy and hence supports endurance.
“This collaboration unlocks gamers full potential by providing them with quality, protein-rich fuel they need during intense gaming sessions.”
Sam Mathews, Fnatic founder, added: “Our latest campaign with Jack Link’s is testament to our continued relationship with the brand, at the perfect intersection of gaming and snacking.
“We think the insights behind the campaign – that snacking on Jack Link’s prevents greasy fingers and crumbs in your gaming hardware while delivering high protein – are immediately identifiable for gamers, and we’re looking forward to bringing our network on board to join the community and help stop the feed.”
Phase one of this multi-channel campaign will run from August 1-27, with content living on social, Community, CRM, and PR. Phase two will run from 27 August to 8 October. Details to be released closer to the commence date.
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Zenni Optical, the world’s leading online eyewear retailer, announced a partnership with ESL FACEIT Group (EFG), the leading esports and video game entertainment company. Designed to integrate eye health education with innovative eyewear solutions for the esports community, the partnership will officially launch at DreamHack festival in Dallas, taking place from May 31 to June 2.
This collaboration will showcase a co-branded collection of lifestyle and competitive eyewear and accessories, highlighting Zenni Optical’s commitment to promoting overall eye health, particularly in addressing issues like eye fatigue and strain. Additionally, the initiative will incorporate essential eye health education across various DreamHack Festivals, in alignment with EFG’s broader mission to foster inclusive gaming worlds and engaged, supported communities.
“DreamHack and ESL represent some of the most community-centric and prestigious competitive events in the world. In their own unique ways, they embody esports for everyone. By partnering with these incredible brands across the gaming and esports spaces, we aim to create engaging experiences that combine eye-health education with innovative eyewear solutions for players and fans at all levels,” said Robb Chiarini, Head of Gaming, Sports, & Events at Zenni Optical.
“We are thrilled to partner with Zenni Optical as the Official Eyewear Partner of DreamHack and ESL. The genuine passion that Zenni has for the esports industry is a refreshing sight to see, and a major driving factor for the decision behind our partnership. Zenni’s ongoing commitment to provide eyewear for everyone mirrors our own drive to create worlds beyond gameplay for gamers everywhere,” Craig Levine, Co-CEO at EFG, said.
Bucks Gaming’s Cream City Convergence Esports Tournament has been selected as a Capcom Pro Tour event, becoming one of just three tournaments in North America chosen to be a qualifier for the prestigious Capcom Cup.
The Capcom Cup is an annual Street Fighter 6 competition, hosted by video game developer and esports organizer Capcom, with a $1 million first place prize. Each year, Capcom selects a small number of tournaments worldwide to serve as Capcom Pro Tour events, with the winning players from each event qualifying for the Capcom Cup. As one of the tournaments selected by Capcom for the honor this year, Cream City Convergence will become the first esports event run by an NBA team to work with a major esports organizer.
Top-ranked Street Fighter 6 players will compete at Cream City Convergence when it returns for its second year on Saturday, Aug. 24, at Baird Center. In addition to Street Fighter 6, this year’s tournament will also have brackets for Tekken 8; Super Smash Bros Ultimate; Super Smash Bros Melee; and Guilty Gear: Strive.
The Esports Integrity Commission (ESIC) has announced Kambi and Abios, its esports data subsidiary, as new ESIC Anti-Corruption Supporters. This partnership signals the alignment of Kambi’s longstanding commitment to corporate probity and sports integrity with ESIC’s ongoing battle against match-fixing and corruption in esports.
Kambi and Abios join a distinguished class of other Anti-Corruption Supporter stakeholders who have historically worked with ESIC to ensure that attacks against the competitive integrity of esports competition are appropriately reported and dealt with. Anti-Corruption Supporters assist ESIC in investigating suspicious betting activity, supporting ESIC’s broader mission to combat cheating and betting fraud in the esports industry. Kambi and Abios’ entrance into the Anti-Corruption Supporter class will see the entities actively work with ESIC to assist in ESIC’s mission to disrupt, prevent, investigate and prosecute all attempts to compromise competitive integrity in esport competition.
Abios’ Managing Director and Founder, Anton Janér, commented: “Our mission at Abios has always been to enable the sustainable growth of esports. As such, we’re incredibly excited to join ESIC in their mission to future-proof esports through combatting match-fixing and other integrity-related malpractices. Fair play is a crucial component in ensuring the viability of esports as a long-term community and investment and we hope to be able to support the industry together with ESIC going forward.”
Stephen Hanna, ESIC’s Chief Executive Officer, commented: “We are pleased to welcome Kambi and Abios as Anti-Corruption Supporters. Kambi and Abios are well trusted and recognised operators in their respective industries, and their entrance into the Anti-Corruption Supporter class of ESIC membership emphasises their shared commitment to upholding the highest standards of integrity and fair play within the esports industry.”
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