VANCOUVER, BC, Nov. 30, 2020 /CNW/ - TGS Esports
Inc. ("TGS" or the "Company") (TSXV: TGS)
(FRA:5RH) has teamed up with Riley
Trimble, formerly of Spire Management, and Marius Adomnica,
of Segev LLP, to form Discover Management, a full service
management company to help esports influencers, content creators
and players realize their full value.
"At TGS we are working with creators on a daily basis. One
constant we have dealt with is that creators love creating but may
not have the experience with brand deals or legal matters" said
Spiro Khouri, co-founder and CEO of
TGS. "We're helping creators legitimize their career path and
guiding them through that process. At the same time, we're able to
connect our partner brands with creators to create mutually
beneficial relationships."
Twitch, the leading platform for gaming content creators, had
over 1.77 Billion hours watched in October
2020 with a daily average of just under 2.5 million unique
viewers1. Content creators and other esports influencers
are a vital component of the gaming ecosystem. New titles such as
Fall Guys and Among Us rose to popularity with help
of the recommendation of influencers and streamers. Existing games
also lean heavily on creators to build and sustain interest in the
property. In addition, creators serve as a vital lifeline between
the brands they work with and their audiences. These factors have
combined to make relationships with influencers an invaluable
component of the marketing for any brand seeking to reach
gamers.
"We understand the value that content creators bring to the
table," said Justin Simpao, General
Manager of Discover Management. "At the same time, we can help
influencers deal with niche situations that arise from the growing
ecosystem of influencer business. This includes curating
partnerships, innovating ways to help our creators grow their
personal brand, and handling the complex administrative details
such as self-incorporation and finance management."
Riley Trimble was previously a
partner and COO in Spire Management, a content creator management
organization. SpireMGMT's signed creators had over 148,000,000
watch time minutes per month with over $152,000 USD per month in Twitch revenue. He also
cultivated partnerships with brands including G Fuel, Nord VPN, and
MainGear PC.
Marius Adomnica is an esports lawyer who has been on the
forefront of supporting the development of the esports industry in
Western Canada. Marius has over a
decade of legal experience and has worked extensively with content
creators as well as esports teams, tournament organizers and
players. He also serves as an advisor and on the board of directors
for various companies and non-profit organizations in the industry.
Marius looks forward to using his legal experience to assist
Discover's clients.
"Discover Management has a desire to help grow the content
creator space," Simpao continued. "Having been both fans and a part
of the creative community for many years has given us a unique
understanding of the space. This endemic understanding of the
industry is one of many things our team at Discover brings to the
table."
About TGS Esports Inc.
TGS Esports Inc. is an
organization focused on creating the ultimate esports experience.
TGS is made up of industry professionals with 20+ combined years in
the space of tournament organization, league facilitation, and
production. This experience combined with the acquisition of Pepper
Esports Inc. allows TGS to offer a full suite of tools needed for
any player or tournament organizer in esports. TGS is also the
owner of Canada's first dedicated
esports arena, The Gaming Stadium, located in Richmond, British Columbia, which opened in
June 2019.
Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services
Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX
Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or
accuracy of this release.
On behalf of the Board of Directors
"Spiro Khouri"
Spiro Khouri, CEO
TGS Esports Inc.
Disclaimer for Forward-Looking Information
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reflect the expectations of management regarding the Company.
Forward-looking statements consist of statements that are not
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with respect to: the hosting of an NBA2K tournament for high school
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