The global esports economy reached $325 million in 2015, with projections indicating continued rapid acceleration.
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The esports enthusiast audience grew by 13.3% year-over-year, signaling a shift in gaming from a personal activity to a spectator sport.
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Revenue per enthusiast is projected to rise from $2.20 in 2014 to $6.00 by 2019.
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Esports audiences are characterized as high-earning and tech-savvy, showing a higher propensity to spend on digital subscriptions, mobile gaming, and hardware than the general online population.
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Revenue growth is increasingly driven by non-endemic brand sponsorships, media rights, merchandise, and ticket sales.
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The market analysis, based on research across 26 countries, indicates that esports requires a specialized marketing approach distinct from traditional gaming audiences.
Insights
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The global esports economy reached $325 million in 2015, with projections indicating continued rapid acceleration.
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The esports enthusiast audience grew by 13.3% year-over-year, signaling a shift in gaming from a personal activity to a spectator sport.
03
Revenue per enthusiast is projected to rise from $2.20 in 2014 to $6.00 by 2019.
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Esports audiences are characterized as high-earning and tech-savvy, showing a higher propensity to spend on digital subscriptions, mobile gaming, and hardware than the general online population.
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Revenue growth is increasingly driven by non-endemic brand sponsorships, media rights, merchandise, and ticket sales.
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The market analysis, based on research across 26 countries, indicates that esports requires a specialized marketing approach distinct from traditional gaming audiences.