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Esports Trade Association (ESTA) Announces EsportsNext 2024 presented by Coca-Cola

  A Three-Day Conference Featuring Industry Leaders, Innovative Panels, and Exclusive Networking Opportunities CHICAGO, March 14, 2024 – The Esports Trade Association (ESTA) is thrilled to announce that EsportsNext 2024, presented by Coca-Cola, is set for July 7-9 in Chicago. The event kicks off with a unique NASCAR Chicago Street Race viewing experience, followed by…

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Brazil’s Gustavo Ariel Takes Home Checkered Flag at Prodigy Week

12 sim racing drivers from 9 countries get hands-on coaching and training for a chance for a paid contract to race real cars in the Prodigy Racing League in 2024   DAWSONVILLE, GA – Racing Prodigy™, a groundbreaking sports, entertainment, and media property making motorsports more accessible through esports, celebrated Gustavo Ariel from Brazil, who captured the win…

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The Esports Trade Association to Launch First-of-its-Kind Complimentary Esports Leadership Program

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: [email protected]   Esports Trade Association’s partnership with The Coca-Cola Company brings industry experts together to offer a complimentary 12-month leadership program to chapter leaders.   [Chicago, IL] – The Esports Trade Association (ESTA) is announcing the first-of-its-kind immersive leadership training program available complimentary and exclusively to ESTA members, chapter leaders, and committee…

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Esports Trade Association Celebrates Visionaries and Innovators during EsportsNext 2023 Awards Luncheon

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: [email protected] Chicago, IL, August 22 – EsportsNext, the premiere business-to-business esports conference, unites industry experts, enthusiasts, and professionals from around the world. This year, we unveiled a prestigious awards luncheon presented by Encore to celebrate excellence and innovation in the gaming and esports industry. These awards honor exceptional individuals and organizations…

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EsportsNext 2023 Concludes Successfully with Coca-Cola as Title Sponsor and Announces Rachel Chahal as Event Chair for 2024

Chicago, IL, August 24 – EsportsNext 2023,  the premiere business-to-business esports conference, unites industry experts, enthusiasts, and professionals from around the world, has concluded with resounding success.   The conference brought together industry leaders, professionals, and enthusiasts for insightful discussions, networking opportunities, and recognition of outstanding achievements. This year’s event was elevated by the generous…

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Exclusive Research Report on the "State of the U.S. Esports Market" Unveiled by Leger and Esports Trade Association

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: [email protected] CHICAGO – August 22, 2023 – Exclusive Research Report on the “State of the U.S. Esports Market” Unveiled by Leger and Esports Trade Association. The Esports Trade Association (ESTA) is thrilled to announce the release of the highly anticipated “State of the U.S. Esports Market” research report, conducted by leading…

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Meet The Members of ESTA

Member Spotlight: Justine Stauffer

How did you get started in esports? I got started through the wonderful world of Miller Lite marketing. I started on the brand team in October of 2018 as the brand was in its early stages of entry into esports and gaming. I was a total newbie and really fell in love with the community…it’s…

Member Spotlight: Sean Gilbert

How did you get started in esports? My interest in esports came as a natural extension of my experiences of playing video games and competing in conventional sports during my youth. While I’ve spent my fair share of time in competitive multiplayer environments, the idea of esports never crossed my mind until I began playing…

Member Spotlight: Chris Johnson

How did you get started in esports? In November of 2018, a group of Robert Morris University students did a business planning project for my insurance agency, Johnsonese Brokerage LLC. At that time, our agency was primarily focused on entertainment insurance (think film productions, theatre productions, music, and live events). We were looking to diversify…