TNL ESPORTS GUEST PODCAST 006: CRAIG LEVINE, ESL CEO NORTH AMERICA
TNL eSports Guest Podcast 006: Craig Levine, ESL CEO North America (Graphic: The Next Level)
TNL Take: On this edition of The Next Level eSports Guest Podcast series is one of the few people in the space that have been involved for close to two decades, Craig Levine - CEO of ESL North America.
Our fun chat covers:
-Our unique texting magic prior to his flying
-What eSports was like 10+ years ago
-Is the eSports "hype" helping or hurting the space
-The "sweet" spot for eSports event arena and capacity
-ESL's many platform distribution deals
-The platform wars and exclusivity
-Yahoo eSports and the eSports Media's future
-ESL's recent DisneyXD partnership and the need for shoulder eSports content
-ESL and Intel's massive new deal
-ESL's Future
-The most important question: Craig vs. Me on stage at the next panel: 1v1 - What's the game and what's the bet?
Hope you enjoy the conversation!