Game Changers: The New Age of Gaming, a Beet.TV Leadership Series, presented by Microsoft Advertising

Once confined to basements and bedrooms, video gaming has exploded into the cultural and commercial mainstream, shedding its niche hobby status to become a central pillar of modern entertainment. That influence now stretches far beyond interactive screens, seeding blockbuster movies and hit television series, reflecting a fundamental shift in how younger generations consume media. The […]

As gaming solidifies its place as a dominant force in global entertainment, brands are racing to understand how to integrate authentically into this rapidly evolving space. Dario Raciti, managing director at Omnicom’s Zero Code, says the Covid-19 pandemic marked a pivotal turning point — and the momentum hasn’t slowed since. “During lockdown, gaming became a […]

Gamers are typically categorized as either “mobile players” or “console players.” But that no longer reflects reality, said Claire Nance, Head of Gaming Business Success Strategy at Activision Blizzard Media. Nance wants brands to be aware that bifurcating players in opposing buckets has significant implications for how they should approach the gaming audience. “Today’s gaming audiences […]

For many advertising and media industry veterans, gaming still feels new, despite its steady rise over the last two decades. In part, that’s due to the vast differences between it and more traditional media. But as Samantha Lim, SVP, Gaming Strategy & Innovation, Publicis Media, says homing in on the values that gaming offers to […]

Once seen as a niche hobby, gaming has emerged as a dominant force in entertainment and culture that’s reshaping how brands think about engagement. The gaming audience is not only massive but also increasingly diverse, spanning generations and lifestyles, Jarell Thompson, vice president of gaming at Havas Play, said in this interview with Lisa Granatstein, […]

The good news for advertisers is that gaming is where engaged consumers are. Advertisers must take note that generational shifts and technological advancements have transformed gaming from a niche hobby into a mainstream cultural force. “You increasingly have generations of individuals that grew up gaming. So as they grow into adults, they, too, are carrying those habits […]