Enthusiast Gaming Now Verified as Largest Gaming Network Across North America and the United Kingdom
November 26 2019 - 7:00AM
Enthusiast Gaming Holdings Inc. (TSXV: EGLX)(FSE: 2AV)
(“
Enthusiast Gaming” or the
“
Company”) is excited to announce that its digital
media network of websites and YouTube channels* has been further
verified as the largest gaming information network in North America
and the United Kingdom by Comscore, a leading third party media
measurement and analytics company. The measurement firm recently
verified the network as the largest gaming information network in
the U.S., and has now extended that to include all of North America
and the U.K., which combined represent the largest developed global
digital advertising markets and account for a major share of global
gaming revenue. (*Comscore Custom Reporting, (E) Enthusiast
Gaming Network + Omnia, Unique Visitors (MMX MP) + Mobile YouTube
Unique Visitors (VMX MP), Gaming Information, September 2019,
U.S.+Canada and U.K.)
Generating almost one billion total views a
month, Enthusiast Gaming’s network of over 100 gaming websites and
900 YouTube channels** now reaches more combined unique visitors
across desktop, mobile and video platforms than any other gaming
information entity in each market. In North America, this
reach is now 44% greater than the next nearest entity, while in the
U.K. this reach is now 102% greater than the next nearest entity.
(**Comscore Custom Reporting, (E) Enthusiast Gaming Network +
Omnia, Unique Visitors (MMX MP) + Mobile YouTube Unique Visitors
(VMX MP), Gaming Information, September 2019, U.S.+Canada and
U.K.)
Menashe Kestenbaum, President of
Enthusiast Gaming commented, “We now have the largest
gaming network in two of the largest developed gaming markets in
the world, verified by Comscore. Our network has amassed
significant size and scale in a short period of time, and we can
now focus on our strategy of delivering unique and effective direct
advertising and sponsorship experiences for our clients. Being
verified by a trusted third party analytics company like Comscore,
gives our sales team a significant advantage when speaking to
brands and agencies about how Enthusiast’s integrated advertising
platform can be uniquely leveraged to reach more gamers than any
other platform in North America or the U.K.”
The gaming industry is rapidly growing, and is
now bigger than the music industry and box office combined. Being
verified as the largest gaming network in North America and U.K.,
positions Enthusiast Gaming as a leading platform for brands and
agencies trying to reach the elusive gamer demographic. With the
global gaming market set to reach almost $200bn by 2022, according
to Newzoo, the Company continues to focus on its growth strategy of
increasing revenue per user by driving direct sales and unlocking
new revenue opportunities to capitalize on the increasing share of
wallet moving to the gaming industry. About
Enthusiast Gaming
Enthusiast Gaming (TSX.V: EGLX)(FSE: 2AV) is
building the world’s largest network of communities for gamers and
esports fans. Already the largest gaming network in the U.S., the
Company’s business is comprised of three main pillars: Media,
Events and Esports. Enthusiast Gaming’s digital media platform
includes 100+ gaming related websites and 900 YouTube channels
which collectively reach 150 million visitors monthly. The media
network generates over 30 billion ad requests and over 1 billion
page views per month. Enthusiast’s esports division, Luminosity
Gaming, is a leading global esports franchise that consists of 7
professional esports teams under ownership and management,
including the Vancouver Titans Overwatch team and the Seattle-based
Call of Duty team. Collectively, the integrated ecosystem reaches
over 200 million gaming enthusiasts on a monthly basis. Enthusiast
Gaming’s event business, owns and operates Canada’s largest gaming
expo, Enthusiast Gaming Live Expo, EGLX, (eglx.com) and the largest
mobile gaming event in Europe, Pocket Gamer Connects London. For
more information on the Company, visit www.enthusiastgaming.com.
For more information on Luminosity Gaming, please visit
luminosity.gg
CONTACT INFORMATION
Investor Relations:Julia
BeckerHead of Investor Relations & MarketingTelephone:
604-785-0850Email: jbecker@enthusiastgaming.com
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they do occur, what benefits Enthusiast Gaming will obtain from
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will close as anticipated, that the acquisition will position the
Company as a leader in the mobile gaming sector and that the
acquisition will result in growth of the Company’s online and
offline gaming community.
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