Can you tell us about your role as an Esports Partnerships Manager at Displate and what brought you here?
First and the most important - Displate offers an amazing and unique product. We can work on many different projects since we operate globally. This is a great opportunity for those who like to challenge themselves and lead projects in regions they've never worked before.
On top of that, the environment is what I was looking for - people with love for art, video games or pop-culture. All of that makes my job fun and rewarding.
What drew you to the intersection of esports and Displate?
Esport is constantly growing and I've been very passionate about it since its beginning in the early 2000s. This target group is nearly perfect for Displate. Most esport fans are spending hours daily playing video games or watching VODs/live streams. Having officially-licensed Displates of your favorite IPs hanging right in front of you definitely increases the gaming experience, shows what you love and gives an aesthetic vibe. And you got to look at them quite often. The walls aren't empty anymore and Displates are very easy to mount thanks to the magnet system.
How do you approach partnerships within the esports industry?
Each esport tournament, team or event is different. Different game, different fanbase, different approach. It's important to adapt accordingly and show our product in a proper way that will resonate with the community. For example, we worked with LEC (Riot Games), Fnatic, Team Liquid or PGL. Each partnership brings a new experience and ideas to implement further. We are very open-minded and creative as we are always looking for a win-win situation.
Can you share a memorable partnership experience?
There's no specific event. I highly appreciate partners that show the same amount of love for Displates as we do. I cherish when both parties are willing to go beyond what was agreed on, just because we value each other. Such partnerships are always enjoyable and are more than just a business. These collaborations are not only enjoyable but also contribute to the community and our regular customers just like you and me.