
Make Your Mark
By Hitmarker

Make Your MarkNov 08, 2022

Branding and content in esports with Tundra's Danny Lopez
Fresh off of a historic win at Dota 2's TI11, Tundra Esports' Danny Lopez joins host Adam Fitch on Make Your Mark!
Having led marketing, content, and brand for the likes of Guild Esports, Fnatic, Tundra, Galaxy Racer, Immortals, and NYXL, Lopez is at the forefront of the topic in the esports industry.
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Becoming an esports host with Sam "Tech Girl" Wright
Making it as a top-tier broadcast talent in esports isn't easy, especially when many titles have their own solidified roster of casters and analysts.
On this episode of Make Your Mark, host Adam Fitch sits down with Sam "Tech Girl" Wright to discuss her journey from small South African esports events to ESL's Road to Rio. From strategic branding to storytelling to working your way up the pyramid, there's plenty to learn.
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The state of UK esports with Dom Sacco
The UK esports scene is its own weird and wonderful place, but how is it built?
From longstanding grassroots tournament organizers to a conflicting push for esports education, Make Your Mark host Adam Fitch explores UK esports with Esports News UK founder Dom Sacco!
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Understand the nuances of esports law with Nick Williams
While many believe esports is a sport, it certainly has its own nuances when it comes to the laws governing it.
From playing matches on a publisher's IP to the independent contractor crackdown in Los Angeles, there are plenty of areas of interest when it comes to esports law. Make Your Mark host Adam Fitch explores the topic with Nick Williams, Managing Director of DotX Talent!
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The state of esports coaching with MarkyB
Competitive gaming is largely about performance and we all know, from traditional sports especially, that a good coach can take a group of individuals and turn them into an incredible team. We sat down with MarkyB, most recently the Head Coach of Toronto Ultra, to discuss coaching!
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How to run an esports event with EPIC.LAN's Jon Winkle
You can't have esports without events, but how exactly are they put together?
On this episode of Make Your Mark, host Adam Fitch sits down with EPIC.LAN Managing Director Jon Winkle to learn from his 19 years of experience in running esports events. Get your notepad ready!
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How to be a gaming YouTuber with Emmalition
It's estimated that there are over 51M active channels on YouTube, how can you stand out from the crowd?
To understand the necessary steps in making it on YouTube, host Adam Fitch brings in content creator Emmalition on this episode of Make Your Mark. They discuss getting started, finding your niche, discoverability, necessary equipment and software, collaborations, brand deals, and much more!
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Become a pro esports observer with Raven
One of the most underappreciated aspects of esports is also one of the most important: in-game observation. Making sure that gameplay is captured at the right moment is vital for the broadcast and overall competitive experience. Host Adam Fitch sits down with Gilberto "raveN" Vieira, an observer for the VALORANT Champions Tour, to discuss being an esports observer.
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Understanding esports media's struggles with Dexerto's Ross Deason
Esports media is in a weird spot, with the biggest publications actually making most of their money from other topics.
From ESPN Esports to Upcomer, esports sites have struggled. Dexerto and Dot Esports are the two mainstays of the industry, but what's making them successful? Host Adam Fitch is joined by Dexerto's Head of Editorial Operations, Ross Deason, to discuss the current landscape.
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Effective esports partnerships with EXCEL's Jordan Bedford
Partnerships are the lifeblood of esports, providing much-needed revenue to help keep organizations afloat.
Delving into the world of esports partnerships, host Adam Fitch is joined by EXCEL ESPORTS Partnerships Manager Jordan Bedford. They delve into what makes an effective collaboration, why there's no such thing as the 'esports audience,' the importance of content creators for attracting sponsors, the risk of crypto partnerships, and much more.
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How to get into esports photography with Steph "Vexanie" Lindgren
Esports photographers are unsung heroes, effectively documenting the future history of this growing sport.
On this episode of Make Your Mark, host Adam Fitch sits down with Steph "Vexanie" Lindgren, an award-winning photographer, to find out what it takes to become a professional in this line of work, just how much having the 'best' gear really matters, the unseen elements of the job, making a good impression on clients, and much more. Enjoy!
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Optimizing esports performance with Adamas CEO Caleb Cousens
Esports is a new sport, and it's almost all mental, so that means the secrets to unlocking peak performance are still uncovered.
On this episode of Make Your Mark, host Adam Fitch sits down with Caleb Cousens, the Founder and CEO of esports performance startup Adamas Esports. Helping several major organizations to improve their performance both in and out of the game, Cousens breaks down the current state of play in esports performance and explains how to get into the field. Enjoy!
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How to run an esports organization with OG CEO JMR Luna
Running an esports organization isn't easy but somebody has to do it, right? There are hundreds of orgs but only a few have reached the top of the esports, OG included.
On this episode of Make Your Mark, host Adam Fitch picks the mind of JMR Luna, the CEO of the organization that has won the biggest esports event -- The International -- not once but twice! They discuss the current economic climate, the true promise of the industry, how to break into esports and make a name for yourself, and much more. Enjoy!
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Marketing in esports with OTK director Thomas Hajduk
Building a new organization from the ground up is no light task, despite how easy OTK has made it look so far. From starting as a humble group of content creators to hosting events watched by hundreds of thousands at once, OTK is setting a new standard.
On this episode of Make Your Mark, host Adam Fitch sits down with OTK's Director of Marketing, Thomas Hajduk, to take a look into the organization's rapid rise to the top and discuss some marketing trends in gaming and esports along the way. Enjoy!
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Talent agencies in gaming and esports with Mitsouko Anderson
Talent management is an area of gaming and esports that's perhaps not talked about enough. From representing professional players to helping casters secure events, agents and managers play a big part in helping your favorite public figures thrive. On this episode of Make Your Mark, host Adam Fitch sits down with DotX's Head of Partnerships, Mitsouko Anderson, to delve into the profession. Enjoy!
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Understand PR in gaming and esports with Cody Luongo
Public relations and communications are vital yet underappreciated aspects of gaming and esports. PR professionals and firms are integral to almost all companies, from promoting new games and products to crisis control when needed most. To delve into this area, Make Your Mark host Adam Fitch sat down with JSA's Cody Luongo to chat. Enjoy!
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How to make great esports content with MiDNiTE
Each esport has its own community and audience, and it takes some expertise to know how to truly engage them. Who better to talk about making great content than MiDNiTE, Director of Content for Minnesota RØKKR & Version1 and former OpTic Gaming member? Enjoy this episode of Make Your Mark!
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Get into games journalism with Mel Ramsay
Writing well is hard enough for many of us, never mind layering on the responsibilities and intricacies of journalism! Providing insight into the profession, GGRecon Editor-in-Chief Mel Ramsay joins Make Your Mark host Adam Fitch to break down getting started in games journalism, freelancing, good writing, education, unions, and more. Enjoy!
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Graphic design in gaming and esports with Seso
Believe it or not, your Microsoft Paint doodles don't qualify you as a graphic designer. We spoke with Seso, a YouTuber and lead designer for 100 Thieves, to get the inside scoop on working in graphic design in gaming and esports! Enjoy.
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Become the next great esports caster with Launders
Believe it or not, it takes a lot more than having a great voice to make it as a commentator. Professional Counter-Strike broadcast talent Launders joins us to discuss what it truly takes to become an esports caster. Enjoy!
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Managing social media in gaming with Lindsay Caudill
How do you go from posting on your personal accounts to managing the social media presence of the biggest brands in gaming? We spoke with Lindsay Caudill, Social Media Manager for Envy and OpTic Gaming, to provide you with real, actionable advice. Enjoy!
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How to become a professional gamer with Flamesword
How can you become a professional competitive gamer? What can you do both inside and outside of the game to make your mark? We spoke with veteran Halo pro Flamesword, who now also runs his own organization Status Quo, to provide you with real, actionable advice. Enjoy!
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