Sponsorship deal | KitGuru https://www.kitguru.net KitGuru.net - Tech News | Hardware News | Hardware Reviews | IOS | Mobile | Gaming | Graphics Cards Wed, 29 Jan 2020 18:36:30 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.3 https://www.kitguru.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/cropped-KITGURU-Light-Background-SQUARE2-32x32.png Sponsorship deal | KitGuru https://www.kitguru.net 32 32 Philips monitors team up with G2 Esports https://www.kitguru.net/gaming/james-dawson/philips-monitors-team-up-with-g2-esports/ https://www.kitguru.net/gaming/james-dawson/philips-monitors-team-up-with-g2-esports/#respond Tue, 28 Jan 2020 15:29:04 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=449100 MMD display specialists and the brand licensing partner for Philips monitors has kicked off the new decade by announcing a sponsorship deal with one of the most successful esports organisations, G2 Esports. Founded by Carlos “ocelote” Rodriguez in 2013, G2 Esports has since become one of the top esports teams, by achieving over 94 awards …

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MMD display specialists and the brand licensing partner for Philips monitors has kicked off the new decade by announcing a sponsorship deal with one of the most successful esports organisations, G2 Esports.

Founded by Carlos “ocelote” Rodriguez in 2013, G2 Esports has since become one of the top esports teams, by achieving over 94 awards across several competitive game titles. Philips monitors and G2 will team up in an attempt to conquer the console gaming market in 2020 with a focus on the Racing and Rocket League teams.

“We’re proud to join forces with G2 in order to make console gaming more exciting than ever and to help support the e-sports community. The G2 Rocket League team, in particular, have worked hard to get where they are now and we’re excited to see how far they go in 2020,” said Stefan Sommer, Director of Marketing & Business Management at MMD.

MMD and Philips will equip the whole G2 Esports teams training facilities with monitors optimised for console gaming. The theory is that this will both help the team to optimise training while providing feedback to Philips which will help in the development of future products.

“When gaming, whether we're competing online or playing single player titles, we want a smooth, remarkable experience, Don't let them lie to you – pro players not only want their games to run smoothly but also to look gorgeous,” said Carlos “ocelote” Rodriguez, G2 Esports CEO, while welcoming Philips on board.

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KitGuru says: It is good to see a brand such as Philips working together with esports professional gamers, as the knowledge the company learns from the pros will no doubt improve future products for casual gamers to enjoy in the home.

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BT becomes first big UK brand to sponsor an eSports team https://www.kitguru.net/gaming/james-dawson/bt-becomes-first-big-uk-brand-to-sponsor-an-esports-team/ https://www.kitguru.net/gaming/james-dawson/bt-becomes-first-big-uk-brand-to-sponsor-an-esports-team/#respond Sun, 12 Jan 2020 15:00:58 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=446315 Esports gaming has turned into big business over the past few years and 2019 saw interest in eSports continue to rise. Sponsorship of eSports teams is becoming very competitive now and even big UK based brands are getting in on the act. BT has become the first major UK brand to sponsor and eSports outfit, …

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Esports gaming has turned into big business over the past few years and 2019 saw interest in eSports continue to rise. Sponsorship of eSports teams is becoming very competitive now and even big UK based brands are getting in on the act.

BT has become the first major UK brand to sponsor and eSports outfit, the Media company announced this week that it will partner with Team Excel to become the eSports team's exclusive lead sponsor in 2020. BT has signed a multi-year contract with Team Excel eSports which will see BT branding on the team’s new kit.

A BT logo will appear on the team Excel kit, including the League of Legends European Championship (LEC) team. As well as the new kit featuring the BT logo, the Excel UK league Championship team has been official renamed BT Excel.

As part of the deal, BT will provide Excel with world-class connectivity to help them train and perform at a high level. Excel’s HQ and training facility is located at Twickenham Stadium which has hosted the Neosurf Cup this weekend where Excel wore the new BT branded kit for the very first time.

“BT is an absolutely iconic British brand that resonates globally and we can’t think of a better fit as a lead Partner to help elevate Excel to the next level. This is a sponsorship that will reach beyond the conventional sponsorship formula. BT is about connectivity and community and that is exactly what Excel and esports in general is all about.” Said Robin McCammon, Chief Commercial Officer, Excel Esports.

The Excel Esports jersey featuring an upcoming BT campaign is available for Excel fans to purchase from the Excel Esports website store now, priced from £40.

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KitGuru says: BT is the first big UK brand to sponsor a professional eSports team which may lead to others following suit in the future. What do you guys think of this sponsorship deal between BT and Excel Esports?

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AOC has announced it will extend a sponsorship deal with G2 Esports https://www.kitguru.net/peripherals/monitors/james-dawson/aoc-has-announced-it-will-extend-a-sponsorship-deal-with-g2-esports/ https://www.kitguru.net/peripherals/monitors/james-dawson/aoc-has-announced-it-will-extend-a-sponsorship-deal-with-g2-esports/#respond Thu, 19 Dec 2019 12:15:08 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=442534 AOC and G2 Esports have announced they are set to renew their successful partnership since AOC is extending a sponsorships deal with the Esports organisation which has been running since 2018. G2 was first signed by AOC in January 2018 and the collaboration between the two has been very successful, with AOC providing training facilities …

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AOC and G2 Esports have announced they are set to renew their successful partnership since AOC is extending a sponsorships deal with the Esports organisation which has been running since 2018.

G2 was first signed by AOC in January 2018 and the collaboration between the two has been very successful, with AOC providing training facilities featuring cutting edge technology for the Esport organisation. The new deal ensures the teams maintain high performance in both training and during competitive tournaments.

The new deal also allows for the release of a new signature edition gaming monitor, designed specifically for the team and fans alike. G2 have proven themselves as one of the top Esports teams in recent times by placing 2nd at this years League of Legends World Championships and by finding success in other genres such as CS:GO, Hearthstone, Rocket league and sim-racing to name but a few.

“It's a great source of pride for G2 to have such strong partners at our side, including AOC. Their contributions are what let us do what we do best – win trophies in style. None of this would be possible without their support and incredible equipment. 2020 will be an exciting year for G2 fans and I'm thrilled that AOC will be right there with us, helping us achieve greatness with their cutting-edge technology,” says Carlos Rodríguez, CEO of G2 Esports.

AOC will provide all current G2 teams with high-performance gaming monitors such as the AOC AGON AG251FZ and AOC will be able to further polish its top-notch devices with important feedback from G2 competitors. G2 and AOC are also set to share appearances at event booths, community tournaments, giveaways and other exciting events planned for the new year.

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KitGuru says: Both AOC and G2 Esports are set to benefit from this new extended sponsorship deal. Are you a follower of Esports competitions and who is your favourite Esports team?

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