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This summer, FotMob is heading to Euro 2024 to conduct exclusive live interviews with fans, and we’re looking for sponsors who want to join this exciting journey. If your brand is eager to connect with a young and passionate audience, we offer numerous opportunities to make a significant impact. Reach out to me directly or contact [email protected]. Let’s partner to create something truly unique and memorable. As FotMob continues to grow rapidly across social media, web, and mobile platforms, it’s the perfect time for your brand to stand out during one of the biggest football events of the year. Some key numbers to show our reach and growth: 🇬🇧 1.6 million monthly active users 🇺🇸 1.9 million monthly active users 🇩🇪 1.0 million monthly active users 🇳🇴 200K monthly active users TikTok International - from 0 to 230K users in 4 months TikTok Norway - from 0 to 25K users in 4 months Some of our Euro 2024 and Copa America 2024 plans include: - On ground live interviews in Germany - Dedicated Predictor tournament for both Euro and Copa - New app features coming soon - Dedicated news section - News pushes for each national team - And much more

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Elite Klan is proud to announce its launch as a professional gaming and esports community, a place where brands and creators can grow together, founded by former professional gamer Dennis Wallenberg. Elite Klan is more than just an esports team; it is a community. While we will be active in esports, our ambitions extend beyond competition. To enhance partnership and community value, we are creating an esports-specialist marketplace and will be producing content around professional gaming and esports, including but not limited to articles, podcasts, spotlights, YouTube shows, and product reviews. We aim to contribute to the growth and mainstream success of our industry. We believe that the right way to achieve this is by creating more value for the community. 'walle' on the vision behind Elite Klan: "This project started with a simple thought: how do we improve the business of esports? Today, esports is over-reliant on sponsorships and results and struggles with sustainability and profitability. Elite Klan as an esports company will be more content-focused and partnership success and value-oriented, instead of heavily relying on esports results. It's essentially the opposite of what many other esports organizations are doing, which is building teams with expensive pieces, hoping to qualify for the next major, and always chasing those results, hoping it will lead to more partnerships. Our internal motto is the other way around: 'Partnership Success First, Esports Second' because one cannot exist without the other, and we are not looking to burn money." Full Press Release: https://lnkd.in/dwVZPGkv #eliteklan #gaming #esports

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INTRODUCING Gaming Industry Mixers STOCKHOLM Looks like we are about to sell out! Barcelona I brought 100+ professionals brought together. This time I teamed up with Ali Farha and Mikael Svensson 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆: 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗺 - 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗠𝗶𝘅𝗲𝗿 🗓️ Date:  Friday, December 6th 🕖 Time: 7:30 PM  (turns into a nightclub at 11 pm) 🎟️ Tickets: Invite Only (see below) 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Attendance: Limited to 150 guests only This invite-only event is perfect for Game Studios, Publishers, and Community Leaders looking to forge valuable connections and showcase their brands. 𝘚𝘱𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘰𝘳𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘣𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘯𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘥 𝘴𝘰𝘰𝘯! (𝘋𝘔 𝘮𝘦 𝘪𝘧 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘸𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 𝘭𝘪𝘬𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘣𝘶𝘵𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘵𝘢𝘣) 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁: - Exclusive networking with Director+ level professionals - No stress, no frills. - Catchup with friends and colleagues - Build new business connections. You will be in good company 🤝 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱, 𝘀𝗼 𝗸𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝘆𝗲 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗲. ↳ By email, LinkedIn or an attending guest. IF YOU ALREADY HAVE A TICKET CODE THIS IS YOUR REMINDER TO USE IT! Work in games? Want to apply for an invite? 🎟️ Eventbrite here: https://lnkd.in/eRJKrk7G 📝 Apply for a ticket here: https://lnkd.in/efKUWWyh Know someone who should be there? Tag them or share this post :) P.S We cannot host everyone, so me, Ali and Mikael will be reviewing the applications every weekend to aim for a balanced crowd <3

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🚨🎙️ Podimo Expands with Acquisition of Podads! 🎧 The Copenhagen-based podcasting and audiobook platform Podimo just acquired Podads, a leading Danish podcast agency and advertising platform. 🌍📢 What does this mean? • New opportunities for creators to increase earnings through multiple revenue streams. 💰 • Expanded reach for both independent podcasters and media houses by connecting with advertisers. 🔗 • Podads will continue to operate independently under CEO & Co-Founder Anne-Kathrine Pommergaard . 🤝 Why is this a big deal? • Podads specializes in advertising partnerships, helping podcasts generate value outside the paywall by offering advertising space, podcast production, and content dissemination. 🎯 • This acquisition is part of Podimo’s broader strategy, complementing their recent expansion in the Netherlands with acquisitions of Dag en Nacht Media and Tonny Media. 🚀 Podimo, led by CEO Morten Strunge, remains committed to its subscription-based business while integrating new ad-supported models, making it easier for creators to thrive. Available across Europe and Latin America, Podimo focuses on local stories and diverse voices. 🌐 This is another step forward in revolutionizing the podcast ecosystem! 🎧 📢 Stay tuned to Future Techly for the latest updates on this groundbreaking initiative and the latest in tech and business! 💥 Source: FinSMEs #Podcasts #Acquisition #AdTech #Media #Podimo #Podads #AudioEntertainment #CreatorEconomy #Growth #FutureTechly

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🌈 Games are for everyone! 🌈 In June, we're highlighting our Finnish client companies that are pioneers in promoting diversity and equality. In the spotlight today: Metacore “Games and entertainment have immense potential to inspire and ignite positive change by shaping the stories that get told. We know that world-class games are built by diverse teams: so we want to cultivate a culture where everyone at Metacore feels safe, seen and that they belong, while also taking an active role in building a more diverse, inclusive and safe gaming industry.” – Anna Kaskeala-Moore, COO at Metacore We at Metacore, a Helsinki and Berlin based mobile game company, are one of the founding members of the Better Games Together collective. Since 2022, the members of the collective have exchanged learnings and best practices and organized training sessions to build a more diverse and inclusive game industry for all. Better Games Together is also partnering with Helsinki Pride for the third year running to amplify their message and take an active role in promoting a sense of safety, community and belonging for LGBTQIA+ people and their identities.   Read more about how we at Metacore and the rest of the Better Games Together collective are working to drive change in games and entertainment – and where to find us at Helsinki Pride on June 29: https://lnkd.in/enKfH7ve #pride #gameindustry

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🎊 Great news for early-stage businesses in Denmark! The new government reform introduces significant funding opportunities, tax relief, and legal changes aimed at boosting startup growth. This is a perfect time for innovative ideas in health, wellbeing, and energy sectors to thrive. If you have a startup or an idea, we want to hear from you! Learn more about the reforms and send your pitch to us for a chance to collaborate. At KRING we not only invest in impact ideas and business concepts, we co-create! https://lnkd.in/dSBnmuDS #Startups #Innovation #Health #Energy #Entrepreneurship #DenmarkReform #EarlyStageBusiness #impactinvesting #Venturebuilding #kring

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Are you curious about how sustainable the video streaming industry is? 🤔 Our latest Annual Bitmovin Video Developer Report provides insights into how developers perceive their companies' commitment to sustainability and if there is more support than action. Download the report for free and drop me a message if you'd like to discuss the findings! 🔗 Link: https://okt.to/e46nYX #sustainability #Video #Streaming

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When an event is fully booked, It speaks volumes about its value. Because people see it as a must-attend. This year, I'm not just attending Slush. I'm hosting the Day 0: Perfect Your Pitch event🚀 It's for startup founders who need last-minute practice before meeting VCs. Day 0 is already fully booked out. But there's still a chance. Send me a DM if you want to meet up during the event. We can squeeze in some pitch practice. Don't miss this opportunity. Perfect your pitch and impress the VCs. See you at Slush. Join thousands of founders and VCs who receive these insights in my biweekly newsletter on LinkedIn🎯 And follow 👉 Igor Curic, CFA, MBA for more content like this!

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📍 This week in Mobile Gaming/ App Industry 💎 4/23 ~4/29, 2024 💎 💰 Investments💰 - Play Ventures raised at least $78M for a third gaming venture fund. Congrats Henric Suuronen - Data layer platform Carv has raised $10 million in a Series A round led by Tribe Capital and IOSG Ventures - Sanlo has raised $13.5 million to date for its platform. Investors include Konvoy Ventures, Lvp, Index Ventures, GFR Fund, XYZ Venture Capital and Fin Capital. Congrats CEO Olya Caliujnaia - Investment firm GEM Capital has unveiled Mundfish CEO Robert Bargratuni, Gameram CEO Philipp Gladkov and AppMagic CEO Max Samorukov as new advisors Funding to gaming companies has seen a boost this year with $265 million invested globally in early-stage rounds in Q1, 2024.  - Tencent has increased its shareholding investment in Remedy Entertainment Plc to 14%. 💸 M&A 💸 - Paramount hires bank to sell Vidcon 🗞 Game/ Mobile/ App News - Roblox partners with Walmart to discover new ways of commerce. Buy real-world items with virtual twins exclusively in Walmart Discovered: https://lnkd.in/ezF3gbRS - According to the latest reports by Sportskeeda, Sony Interactive Entertainment(Publisher) , SHIFTUP (Developer) Stellar Blades sold more than 1 million copies within 24 hours - Embracer Group splits into three companies. The three entities - Asmodee Group, Coffee Stain & Friends, and Middle-Earth Enterprises & Friends. - Supercell CEO Ilkka Paananen joins LEGO's board of directors - President Biden Signs Bill to Ban TikTok Unless Divested by ByteDance - FCC Restores Net Neutrality Rules and Implements Security measure amid TikTok Concerns - Supercell's Squad Busters to Launch Worldwide on May 29 After Successful Soft Launch - Long Tale Games is relaunching Life is Feudal: MMO on Steam - BlizzCon 2024 is canceled!  - Astrum Ent. Ent announced its new CEO, Tony Watkins! reference by Michael Vorhaus 🌟 Game/ Mobile/ Tech Events & Conference - PocketGamer.biz's Dubai Game Expo Summit 2024 - May 1-2 in Dubai World Trade Centre - The App Growth Summit Berlin, 2024 - LA Games Conference 2024 - May 6 in UCLA - Comic Con Revolution Ontario 2024 - May 18-19 in Ontario - GamesBeat Summit 2024 - May 20-21 in Los Angeles - Nordic game spring 2024 - May 21-24 in Slagthuset, Malmo, Sweden 😀 Hiring - CCP Games is hiring Development Director for a new project within the Eve Universe. - Blizzard Entertainment is hiring Directors to work on an unannounced game  - Game7 is hiring a Senior Product Designer! -  People Can Fly Studio is hiring a Lead Online Programmer in Canada. Contact Alexander Rehm - Rockstar Games San Diego is hiring a Physics Programmer. Contact Bailey Wilson 🎮 New Games  - MADFINGER Games, a.s. Gray Zone Warfare, a tactical first-person shooter game for PC, is launching tomorrow on Steam Early Access. 🔥 Follow Experts in Mobile Game Industry/ Group - Neil Long: mobilegamer.biz founder + editor #business, #gaming, #technology, #mobile

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HOW TO MAKE IT FROM TICKETING MANAGER TO CEO Are you a ticketing manager with aspirations of climbing the corporate ladder? Then our latest episode of TicketingPodcast.com is a must-listen! This week, we feature Fredrik Söderberg, the CEO of AIK, one of Sweden’s top-tier football clubs. Fredrik's unique career path at AIK, starting as Head of Ticketing & Marketing and rising to the CEO role, offers invaluable insights for anyone looking to make a similar transition. Fredrik shares his journey from managing ticket sales and fan engagement to leading one of Sweden's most prestigious football clubs. He discusses the strategic importance of ticketing in sports management and how his background has provided a solid foundation for his current leadership role. Key Highlights: 💡 Strategic Planning in Ticketing: Fredrik emphasises the critical role of strategic planning in ticket sales and how it has doubled AIK's season ticket sales since 2018. ❤️ Balancing Business and Passion: Learn how Fredrik balances maintaining financial health while fostering a passionate fan base. 📱 Future of Ticketing: Discover Fredrik's predictions on how data-driven decision-making and marketing automation will shape the future of ticketing. Whether you’re aiming to climb the career ladder or seeking innovative strategies for your current role, this episode is packed with actionable insights. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to gain knowledge from an industry leader who has successfully navigated the transition from ticketing manager to CEO. #ticketing #podcast #career

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In a recent episode of Reccast 🎙️ we met with Pil Byriel, CEO and Co-Founder of Develop Diverse, a Danish software company that specializes in inclusive writing software for recruiters. 👀 Before we dive in further, a heads-up is in order: this episode will be a big eye-opener for most of us! 🚀 💡 Pil Byriel has a background in organizational communication and change management. Her interest in technology and human behavior research led her to explore how AI can be used to create more inclusive workplaces and hiring practices.   💡 Develop Diverse's solution focuses on understanding and addressing stereotypes and biases in language. The company's research covers various biases, such as those related to gender, age, ethnicity, physical disability, and neurodiversity. 💡 By analyzing how language influences behavior, Develop Diverse aims to create job ads that attract a diverse pool of candidates without excluding any group. 💡 The company integrates diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) into its AI strategies to ensure that its technology does not perpetuate existing biases. 🌟 For example, in a study comparing job ads written by humans and those generated by AI models like ChatGPT, it was found that AI-generated ads were significantly more biased. This highlights the importance of using AI responsibly and training it with the right data. 💡 According to Pil, one of the biggest challenges in recruitment is the reliance on job ads to attract candidates. Often, these ads are written by individuals lacking proper training, leading to the unintentional exclusion of potential candidates. Moreover, the job descriptions themselves may be outdated or stereotypical, further limiting the talent pool. ❗️ Companies need to invest more resources in creating effective job ads and understanding their recruitment challenges through data analysis. Something to think about! 🧡 Thank you, Pil and Develop Diverse, for joining us 🙏 🎧 📺 Listen/watch all this and more by subscribing to Reccast! _______________________________________________________________ 🛎️ You can catch the latest episode of Reccast on: 🎙️ Spotify: https://lnkd.in/dSUAVaAg 🎥 YouTube: https://lnkd.in/dgu6Ht_Z Or on a podcast platform of your choice. Watch this space and stay up-to-date with the latest on AI in recruitment! #reccast #videopodcast #AI #recruitment #talentacquisition #diversity #inclusion #dei #inclusivehiring #makesyouthink

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Meet CVX Ventures, the Largest Angel Network in the Nordics, at Presidents Summit 2024. Join a real-life Shark Tank experience with CVX Ventures featuring growth companies seeking advisors, board members, or venture capital. Discover if you have what it takes to impact their growth journey. CVX Ventures is the fastest-growing venture investor and largest angel network in the Nordics, democratizing venture investment. They offer VC fund-quality deal flow for angels and private investors. Their community helps growth companies by investing capital, skills, knowledge, and network. CVX Ventures has supported over 100 companies in finding advisors, board members, and investors, activating more than 300 community members. In their session, CVX Ventures and a selected group of companies will present and spark interest, inspiration, and collaboration. Don’t miss the opportunity to learn: - Gain insights into the Nordic venture scene. - Begin your journey as a board member or investor. - Leverage your capital, skills, and network for Nordic growth. Join CVX and 4,000+ other top executives at Northern Europe’s Leading Business Conference in Copenhagen on 29-30 May 2024. Secure one of the last spots here: https://lnkd.in/gGXsYxfs #PresidentsSummit2024 #VentureCapital #NordicGrowth

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Meet Slush Online 🌐 —a year-round platform connecting investors with the world’s most promising startup founders. 🚀 For VC and CVC investors, Slush Online offers: 1️⃣ Access to a growing database of 1,500+ self-submitted startups, with over 100 new teams joining each week. 2️⃣ Tailored email updates of startups that match your investment criteria. 3️⃣ Monthly matchmaking, with 8 personalised intro calls to relevant founders scheduled for you. Built on the foundation of Node by Slush (launched in 2020), Slush Online extends the Slush experience beyond the main event, helping startups and investors connect anytime, anywhere. Join the platform and start browsing startups here: https://lnkd.in/gY2N3W2q ⚡️ A few Investor Passes to Slush 2024 are still available. Access to the Startup Database is included with every investor ticket, so be sure to secure yours before they’re gone.

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What's the 1 worst thing you can do to yourself? - Doing something you don't like. But doing under society's pressure. Meet AB, worked in sales for years, But never felt fulfilled. He had a passion for baking. So he started a small bakery on the side. Today, he runs a successful business. The lesson? - Find what you love - Do what you love - Be YOURSELF - Grow! What are your thoughts on this? Let's discuss in comments. Happy Sunday, friends! ❤️ #sales #businessdevelopment

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If you need to meet anyone, they’ll be at Slush. Slush gathers easily the most relevant people in the startup ecosystem: 📌 5,500 startup founders & operators, including Aiven, Wolt, and Pigment. 📌 3,300 VCs, angel investors, & LPs, including Index Ventures, Sequoia Capital, and General Catalyst. 📌 300+ journalists from outlets like Sifted, Bloomberg, and WIRED. If you need some people to tell you why these numbers are so important, here are words from Robert Lacher (Visionaries Club), who said “People fly in because they think it’s the most important event they could attend.” And what about when you’re actually there at Slush? We’ve got a quote for that, too. Pär-Jörgen Pärson from Northzone said “Everywhere you walk here at Slush, you walk into someone who wants to change the world.” As you can see, Slush is absolutely packed with relevant people. In fact, Sonali De Rycker from Accel even said “Slush is a truly authentic event, I’ve been coming here from the start. Slush is the only one that I always come to.” Okay, we’ll stop with the quotes… Only if you buy a ticket to Slush 2024. Deal? Buy your ticket to Slush 2024 now: slush.org/tickets

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With only three weeks away from the highlight of the tech year — Slush 2024 and #musictech at Slush event — we took a deep dive to the music tech scene in the booming Helsinki. 🔥 Helsinki combines the two worlds of #tech and #music. Music is deeply ingrained in society, and you'll find countless nightclubs, karaoke joints, and live music spots throughout the city. The tech scene is also always rapidly growing and thriving, with events like Slush taking place in the flourishing tech city. When you combine technology entrepreneurship with a love for music, you get a thriving ecosystem filled with the hottest music start-ups in the industry. Here's what you need to know about music tech in Finland. Read our blogpost on the topic and get to know some of the hottest music tech companies in Helsinki — Singa, Yousician, Musopia, Neural DSP, Audiodraft, Big Ear Games Ltd. 👉 Link in comments! Are you interested to discover more about music tech? We're happy to introduce #musictech at Slush event on November 20th in Helsinki. This event brings together leaders in music, tech, and business. You'll hear from some of the biggest names and innovative speakers in tech and music, like Tom Höglund, Nils Paajanen, and Jacquelle Horton. 💡 Link in comments to learn more and apply to #musictech! 💡

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**Exciting News in Game Development: NCsoft Invests $3.5M in Swedish Startup Moon Rover Games! 🎮🚀** In a bold move that's shaking up the gaming industry, South Korean giant NCsoft has invested $3.5 million in Moon Rover Games, an innovative Swedish startup founded by DICE veterans. **Key Highlights:** • Moon Rover Games is developing a co-op FPS codenamed "Project Aldous" • The investment will fuel game development and foster global expansion • This partnership aims to blend Moon Rover's FPS expertise with NCsoft's online gaming prowess NCsoft's Co-CEO Byungmoo Park says: "Moon Rover Games stands out with its profound experience in the FPS genre and innovative approaches. We're confident this partnership will contribute to our global expansion strategy." This collaboration signals exciting times ahead for gamers worldwide. Stay tuned for more updates on Project Aldous and the fruits of this promising partnership! #GameDevelopment #InvestmentNews #NCsoft #MoonRoverGames #GamingIndustry

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👋 Are you a tech innovator or know someone who is? Here’s a great chance to kickstart your startup journey! 🚀 Apply to the Game Changer Challenge by Chalmers Ventures & Almi Invest for a chance to receive a 1.5 MSEK investment and expert support from these two long-term partners. ✨ ____ Why apply? Here are a few of the highlights: ⭐️ Partnership with Almi Invest and Chalmers Ventures, guiding you all the way to exit. ⭐️ 1.5 MSEK direct investment to accelerate your growth. ⭐️ Access to a large community of amazing entrepreneurs and companies. ⭐️ As a Chalmers Ventures portfolio company, you get access to comprehensive support, expertise, and resources through their Venture Creation Program. ⭐️ Coaching services from Almi Företagspartner regarding financing and sustainability. ⭐️ Expert network and mentoring. ⭐️ A large number of discounts and perks. 📆 Applications close on September 5th, 2024. 👉 Read more and apply via Chalmers Ventures website: https://lnkd.in/dqTuJbrj ______ #startup #growth #investment #entrepreneurship

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