Show notes
In today’s episode, we dig deeper into esports as a business in SEA with Allan Phang, the Regional Head of Marketing PR at EVOS Esports and former Head of Esports at AirAsia.Show Notes:02:50 Allan Phang’s experience in esports09:00 Introduction to EVOS Esports12:21 Debunking common myths about professional esports14:08 Career lifespan of professional esports players17:55 The role of game publishers in the industry20:40 Ramifications of breaching gaming etiquette and rules22:15 Other players and opportunities in the esports ecosystem25:37 The relationship between global game publishers and local tournament event organisers28:29 Southeast Asia’s unique position in the esports industry33:10 Brands’ attitudes towards esports events36:40 Different revenue models in esports38:32 The next big thing in esports in SEA39:50 How to contact AllanMany thanks to our guests Allan Phang; host Oscar Ramos; producers Eva Shi and Sagar Chaudhary; editor David; organizer Chinaccelerator; and sponsor People Squared. Be sure to check out our website www.chinaccelerator.comShare, subscribe, review, enjoy!To join our listener group on WeChat, please add SOSV Helper (WeChat ID: sosvhero) and ask for the group invitation.Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asia-startup-pulseEmail us: [email protected]