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AT&T Joins Esports Trade Association's Preferred Partner Program
Leading Telecommunications Provider enters strategic relationship with ESTA to Strengthen Business Infrastructure in Growing Esports Industry CHICAGO (February 3, 2025) — The Esports Trade Association announced today that AT&T has joined its Preferred Partner Program, bringing enterprise-level telecommunications solutions to businesses operating in the rapidly growing esports industry. Through the strategic relationship, AT&T will provide…
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Esports Trade Association Announces Erik Anderson As New Board Chair
Esports Trade Association Taps Industry Pioneer to Lead Organization into New Era of Growth CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, January 27, 2025 — The Esports Trade Association (ESTA) today announced the appointment of Erik Anderson, President of FaZe Esports, a wholly owned subsidiary of GameSquare, as its new Board Chair, effective January 1, 2025. A seasoned…
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Esports Trade Association Announces EsportsNext 2025
A Conference Featuring Industry Leaders, Innovative Panels, and Exclusive Networking Opportunities; Taking Place in Dallas, Texas, During DreamHack Dallas CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, January 21, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ — The Esports Trade Association (ESTA) announces EsportsNext 2025, presented by Coca-Cola, will be held May 22-23 at the Omni Dallas. Strategically taking place during DreamHack Dallas, one…
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Michigan State Promoting The Growth Of Esports
Michigan is rapidly becoming a key center for eSports, with institutions like Michigan State University (MSU) playing a crucial role. MSU’s eSports program, launched in 2023–24, has achieved significant success in national competitions, such as Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Rocket League, and Valorant. Beyond competitive gaming, MSU’s program promotes student engagement, career development, and technological…
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Play With Purpose: A Heartwarming Partnership
ESTA AND EXTRA LIFE’S MISSION FOR LURIE CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL In a world where the power of play can transform lives, the Esports Trade Association (ESTA) stands as a beacon of hope and joy for children facing health challenges. Since 2022, ESTA has partnered with the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago, bringing…
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Kidas Receives Esports Trade Association’s Sustainable Esports Initiative Award
Award Acknowledges Organizations Making Significant Strides in Social Responsibility and Inclusivity PHILADELPHIA, July 09, 2024 – Kidas (“the Company”), a technology company developing AI-powered text and voice communication tools to protect online users from toxicity, cyberbullying and other predatory behavior, announced today that it has been named the winner of the Esports Trade Association’s (ESTA) Sustainable Esports…
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Member Spotlights
Meet The Members of ESTA
Member Spotlight: Rebecca de Freitas
How did you get started in esports? I grew up gaming, specifically GoldenEye 007 N64 and never lost the love of the gaming creative! As a mega event professional, I started seeing gamification trends at the events we were producing and was thrilled to resurrect my childhood passion to meet customer’s needs in the event…
Member Spotlight: Jakob Johnson
How did you get started in esports? I originally started in the Call of Duty Clan Wars days where me and my friends would play and that slowly become me hosting events in person. Since you’ve entered the esports industry, what has been the biggest industry change or trend that you’ve seen? Esports being recognized…
Member Spotlight: Brandon Tschacher
How did you get started in esports? As an avid retro game collector and gaming enthusiast in general I was recently watching the Netflix documentary “High Score” which details the origins of console gaming in the late 80’s/early 90’s, when it struck me that we today are in the same golden age of expansion for…