Esports company ESL has entered into a partnership with sports and live entertainment firm Anschutz Entertainment Group (AEG) in an effort to extend its global reach, while interactive entertainment company Activision Blizzard has appointed veteran Fox Sports executive Pete Vlastelica to lead its Major League Gaming (MLG) arm.
ESL’s UK chief operating officer departs as downsizing takes effect
Rob Black, the chief operating officer of ESL UK, has left his position amid layoffs at the regional arm of the European esports tournament organiser and production company
ProSiebenSat.1-owned 7Sports secures global streaming rights in ESL renewal
The 7Sports subsidiary of German commercial broadcaster ProSiebenSat.1 has retained rights to esports events organised by ESL, the tournament organiser and production company, until at least 2022
Former ESL executive Allen launches esports-focused commercial agency
Charlie Allen, former director of global brand partnerships at esports organisation ESL, has launched Road House, a commercial agency focused on the esports sector
DreamHack Sports Games recruits Steedman as chief commercial officer
DreamHack Sports Games, the company that creates esports leagues and tournaments for traditional sports leagues and properties, has recruited Scott Steedman as its chief commercial officer