본문 : SPORTFIVE

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.”