THE rAVe Esports Show — Episode 8: From Pixels to Profits: Monetizing Esports in Colleges

Uncover the financial side of esports in education and events during THE rAVe Esports Show with Bubba Gaeddert. This episode explores how schools can generate revenue through esports programs. Bubba will interview Angela Bernhard-Thomas, the Chief Esports Officer at Collegiate Sports Management Group / EsportsU. Discover the strategies and best practices used by educational institutions to fund esports initiatives and the various opportunities for sponsorship, advertising, and event hosting.
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