A Conversation with Leah Koons // Gaming Event and Marketing Veteran & Founder of EQME

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The Academy of Esports

James O'Hagan

144 episodes

3 hours ago

The Academy of Esports podcast serves as the axis for a revolving series of conversations about the innovations, opportunities, challenges, and adventures to be found at the intersection of esports and education. Host James O’Hagan and his guests go beyond the games each week to explore how responsibly crafted scholastic esports programs can redefine athletic culture, diversify opportunities for student participation, increase career and collegiate scholarship opportunities, and honor the importance of play. This is a great podcast for students, educators, parents, and industry advocates.

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A Conversation with Leah Koons // Gaming Event and Marketing Veteran & Founder of EQME

The Academy of Esports

40 minutes 34 seconds

2 years ago

A Conversation with Leah Koons // Gaming Event and Marketing Veteran & Founder of EQME

Leah Koons is a 10+ year gaming event and marketing veteran who has navigated and developed business relationships for endemic and non-endemic brands to the gaming industry. In our conversation, Leah invites the listener to learn how to be a successful and lasting presence in the game industry. For Leah, a bachelor's degree in psychology was the start. But it was an early decision to focus on the business of games that has led her path of success that includes working with the likes of Team Liquid, Alienware, and Riot. And now, Leah has just launched her own marketing, consulting and event business called EQME.

Leah Koons // LinkedIn // Twitter

EQME (launching soon!)

Esports is organized competitive video games allowing schools to redefine their athletic culture, diversify opportunities for student participation, promote physical and mental health, increase collegiate scholarship pathways, and play games! We cannot forget the importance of play! James O'Hagan (LinkedIn // Twitter) is the Founder and Host of The Academy of Esports podcast. The Academy of Esports (Website // Twitter) You may email any questions or topic suggestions to contact@taoesports.com.

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"8 Bit Adventure!" Querky Fun Game Music by HeatleyBros