On this week's episode Sean catches up with returning guest, Tom Halls, now Chief Digital Officer at NRG esports.
On this podcast you'll learn about:
- What esports is and who their fans are
- How NRG esports was formed and how some big name stars made this happen
- What traditional sports can learn from the esports current model
- How esports is making its way into primetime
- #SportsBiz50 recap and how I plan to be more connected with #sportsbiz community

Resources from the podcast
- Thanks again to Tom Halls from NRG Esports, follow him on Twitter @tghalls, LinkedIn
- Follow NRG eSports on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
- Want to learn more about eSports? Visit dotesports.com
- Did you read the #SportsBiz50?
- Other podcasts that may interest you:
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Some tweets you may have missed
Warm up time
Warming up for @Genesis_Smash #G4 Singles pic.twitter.com/oRk9rRiJ2B
— NRG Esports (@NRGgg) January 22, 2017
What was that Shaq?
Game 5. Tension is real #NRGFAM. Let's go! pic.twitter.com/MvxNNrjuzS
— Tom Halls (@tghalls) January 8, 2017
For Formula E fans
For the @FIAformulaE fans – great way to experience HK. Real Racing 3 Formula E 360 VR Experience https://t.co/BSyy6LgL3M via @YouTube
— Tom Halls (@tghalls) December 31, 2016
Want to keep up to date with gaming/tech trends?
Love @Pocket – would highly recommend it to any #sportsbiz or #esports buddies for keeping up to date with tech/gaming trends pic.twitter.com/YueTecjsVU
— Tom Halls (@tghalls) December 21, 2016
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See you at SEAT in Salt Lake City
Join us at SEAT Conference in Salt Lake City Utah on July 14-15 2023. Many of our podcast guests are SEAT attendees.
SEAT is the conference where sports technology executives unite to discuss and solve the tech problems the sports industry is facing. Collaboration across multiple tracks of technology, digital and data has helped the sports industry deliver improvements across stadium access, wi-fi, security, fan engagement, social media, digital content, ticketing and sponsorship revenue. Sean Callanan, Sports Geek