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Esports Championship Sponsorships

BLAST Premier Confirms Four Sponsorships for the Spring Finals

— June 15, 2022 — Tech
BLAST Premier, a Counter-Strike: Global Offensive circuit, has announced its four sponsors for the Spring Finals in Lisbon, Portugal. The sponsors include Magnum ice cream, Hewlett Packard’s (HP) OMEN, MOCHE, and Teleperformance. The CS:GO event will have a prize pool of $425,000 USD and eight teams, with winners landing a place at the World Final in December 2022.

The event sponsors will be featured around the arena and throughout event programming in accordance with the deal. Attendees will also be able to participate in giveaways and other experiences at the event. Other Spring Finals partners include Betway, CS.MONEY, and EPOS. The deal will also see the tournament streamed on sports subscription platform DAZN. The CS:GO Spring Finals in Lisbon, Portugal, commences on June 15.

Image Credit: BLAST Premier
Trend Themes
1. Esports Championship Sponsorships - Esports championships are attracting sponsorships from big-name brands, presenting opportunities for disruptive innovation in brand partnerships and experiences within the gaming world.
2. Integration of Brands in Esports Events - Integration of brands in esports events offers opportunities for disruptive innovation in sponsorship activation and experiential marketing.
3. Growing Popularity of CS:GO Tournaments - The growing popularity of CS:GO tournaments presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in the esports industry, including developments in event programming and fan engagement.
Industry Implications
1. Esports - Esports is a growing industry with vast potential opportunities for innovation in sponsorships, marketing, and fan engagement.
2. Gaming Technology - Gaming technology plays a critical role in developing immersive experiences and bringing brands and fans closer together in esports events.
3. Marketing and Advertising - Marketing and advertising industries have many opportunities for disruptive innovation by leveraging the rapidly growing market of esports and gaming.
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