On this episode Sean Callanan discusses the exciting news with Sports Geek joining the world of esports after winning the bid for a team in the Oceanic Pro League. Sean discusses how the OPL bid process unfolded with Andrew Walton.
On this podcast you'll learn about:
- Why Sean was excited about esports
- How podcast guests and conferences have been so important
- The process of working on the pitch to Riot Games
- How PAX can help you understand the gaming community
- What opportunities does esports industry offer
- What are the challenges in starting your own esports team
- Sean answers the esports questions of his Twitter followers
- Why you should attend League of Origin on November 17
Go behind the scenes of the Sports Geek OPL bid
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Our fave quote from this episode
“Gaming as an industry is massive. Esports is obviously inside that. There are more than enough fans in gaming to make esports a huge success.”
Sean Callanan
Resources from the podcast
- Connect with Andrew Walton on Twitter @AndrewWaltonx, Instagram and LinkedIn
- Get updates about Sports Geek OPL team on newoplteam.com.au
- Follow OPL on Twitter @OPL, Facebook, Instagram, Youtube and Twitch
- Some related articles you might want to read more about esports
- Some Sports Geek episodes you might be interested in:
- Nick Vanzetti from ESL on esports and the power of live events
- Dave Harris from Dire Wolves on bringing high performance to esports
- Daniel Ringland from Riot Games on esports growth
- Adelaide Crows' Nigel Smart on entering sports business and esports
- The Future of Sports with Steve Sammartino
- Need help with your team or athlete's digital? Go to Sports Geek Social Media Athlete Training
- Learn more about Sports Geek's Digital to Dollars process
- See you on November 17 if you work in AFL
Highlights from this podcast
4:18 Andrew Walton on his current role at MPower MSL
5:43 How the idea of getting into esports started for Sean Callanan
8:09 How Sports Geek’s working relationship with MPower MSL led to an esports team
11:24 Why attending to PAX Australia why so important to understand the gaming community
17:10 Inside the pitch to Riot Games for OPL 2019
21:41 Sean answers the esports questions from OPL fans from Twitter
36:29 Sean addresses the questions on being a “front”
41:49 Learn more about the Digital to Dollars process on DigitaltoDollars.com
42:36 Are you looking for athlete digital training? Go to SportsGeekHQ.com/socialmediaathletetraining
Some tweets/posts you may have missed
Big announcement, well received on Twitter.
Super excited to join the @OPL in 2019 #esports #sportsbiz https://t.co/XGgX6hcDrN pic.twitter.com/Ifzs5K9fvO
— Sean Callanan (@seancallanan) November 7, 2018
Thanks for the support from the team at Riot Games throughout the process.
Exciting day for @SportsGeek thanks to @RiotBelquin and @RiotStupendous for opportunity, looking forward to working with all in @OPL #IAMOPL https://t.co/7e5EvUsE8v
— Sean Callanan (@seancallanan) November 7, 2018
Appreciate Andrew Wray supporting our bid.
New @OPL organisation aims to put fans at the forefront of ambitions. Read the full interview with @seancallanan.
🔗 https://t.co/eVABCkVfX9 | #IAMOPL pic.twitter.com/aQrbtCOzZK
— Snowball Esports (@snowballesports) November 7, 2018
Great questions from the OPL Twitter Army
Thanks to the following @OPL tweeps how tweeted in questions, they have won a double pass to League of Origin Grand Final get your tickets now.
All questions and comments followed this tweet.
Thanks to all the @OPL fans who have tweeted and messaged. I know you have more questions I'm recording a @SportsGeek pod with @AndrewWaltonx to answer them. Tag your questions #LeagueofOrigin and #AskSportsGeek 5 double passes to GF next weekend for best questions. Pls RT pic.twitter.com/OtITD0wQRu
— Sean Callanan (@seancallanan) November 8, 2018
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