Published on November 1st, 2024
Location: Global
SPORTFIVE Named Supporting Agency of the Year at Tempest Esports & Gaming Awards
Sports marketing agency SPORTFIVE, alongside their subsidary build a rocket, have been recognized as the leading support agency in gaming and esports by Cynopsis at the 2024 Tempest Esports & Gaming Awards.
On Tuesday, October 29, 2024 industry specialists at Cynopsis held their annual awards ceremony, Tempest Esports & Gaming Awards, to recognize and celebrate the very best in the gaming industry. The ceremony, hosted virtually, saw individuals and organizations recognized across twenty different categories, including Best In-Game Brand Activation, Talent Agency of the year and Brand of the Year.
SPORTFIVE was honoured to be nominated for awards in two different categories; Supporting Agency of the Year, Non-Production and for our work with brand partner Spotify, in the creation and production of the Creator Kickoff presented by Spotify. With a worldwide network of over 100 gaming and esports experts across five continents, SPORTFIVE were recognized for their truly global reach, and their ability to drive value for the brands and rights holders core to the industry.
SPORTFIVE were first shortlisted for the award in September, alongside fellow gaming agencies, rEvolution, and JSA+Partners. This period has seen SPORTFIVE drive immense revenue for its clients, during a challenging time in the esports industry, while providing sound strategic direction to our brand and rights holder partners across gaming and creator. The year saw many highlights, including the launch of Uber Eats in EA SPORTS FC 24, the first ever Creator Kickoff presented by SPOTIFY and the return of Esfand’s Draft Show Extravaganza with partners Cash App and Twisted Tea.
“This recognition is a testament to the hard work and dedication by every employee engrained in this industry across the globe. For many it started as a passion project but now, has flourished into one of the fastest growing verticals in our agency."
Eike Gyllensvard, President of Global Gaming & Esports, SPORTFIVE
Eike Gyllensvard, President of Global Gaming & Esports, SPORTFIVE, said: “To be recognized as the leading agency in global gaming and esports is an outstanding achievement for everyone in the SPORTFIVE family.”
“This recognition is a testament to the hard work and dedication by every employee engrained in this industry across the globe. For many it started as a passion project but now, has flourished into one of the fastest growing verticals in our agency.
“As well as thanking every SPORTFIVE team member across the globe, we truly could not have achieved this success with our out trusting clients and our global brand partners. Thank you and cheers to our collective future successes.”
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About SPORTFIVE
SPORTFIVE is a global sports marketing agency that delivers customer-centric solutions based on trust and transparency, deep industry experience and global relationships, digital intelligence and innovation. SPORTFIVE strategically and creatively connects brands, rightsholders, media platforms and fans to create and enable contemporary partnerships in sports.
While creating and growing long-term value for all, SPORTFIVE often leads the sports business into the future through innovative digital solutions and strives to be the most progressive and respected partner in sports.
Being at the centre of professional sport SPORTFIVE will use its unique position, in order to make a positive contribution to sustainability and to live up to the social and economic duty and responsibility, which sport and consequently all parties involved, also have. SPORTFIVE operates with a global mindset and network of over 1,200 local experts based in 15 countries around the world, active in Football, Golf, Handball, Motorsport, Esports, Cricket, Tennis, American Football, Basketball, Hockey, Rugby, Olympics and Multi-Sport Events, Wintersports and many more.
Press contacts
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David Rothenhaeuser
Vice President and Head of Global Marketing Communications
david.rothenhaeuser@sportfive.com
