case study
Hotforex & Santos esports
Trading innovation with first esports partnership
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trading brand to partner with an esports team
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of in-stream exposure during Q1 2020
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social media impressions in Q1 2020
the background
the background
Trading innovation with first esports partnership
Founded in 2010, HotForex had maintained a market-leading position through a decade of innovation. Looking to build on this reputation, the brand first worked with SportQuake’s specialist esports division to become the first trading brand to enter esports.
client
brief
HotForex were looking for something innovative to mark their upcoming 10th birthday and wanted to assess unique ways to expand their football partnership strategy to drive awareness in their key LATAM growth market.
brand-first
Approach
SportQuake provided a detailed report that showed that Trading was experiencing period of hyper-growth in football, with availability, pricing and differentiation hardening accordingly and there was a unique opportunity to innovate as the first sector mover in esports.
SportQuake focused on developing a global partnership with Santos esports for three main reasons:
- First mover brand positioning: As the first Trading brand to engage in an esports partnership, HotForex would have a unique space to promote their services and make B2B & B2C headlines
- Team rebrand for maximum visibility: HotForex would gain maximum exposure in major esports leagues, including League of Legends, through a full team rebrand including team naming rights, branding on all uniforms, a launch event and a redesign of the famous Santos badge.
- Two key audiences: In an era where football and gaming are coming together to form a global entertainment business, a unique partnership with the esports division of one of South America’s most famous teams would simultaneously engage LATAM football and esports audiences.
insights &
Impact
The deal was the perfect move for HotForex to mark 10 years of innovative Trading excellence, connecting Trading and esports to reach their desired LATAM demographic.
We’re unable to share exact results due to confidentiality.
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