SANTA MONICA, Calif., June 16, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Super League Gaming (Nasdaq: SLGG) (the “Company”), a global leader in video game experiences and entertainment at the intersection of the creator economy, gameplay content and the metaverse, announced today the Company has engaged international investor relations specialists MZ Group (“MZ”) to lead a comprehensive strategic investor relations and financial communications program across all key markets.
MZ Group will work closely with Super League Gaming management to develop and implement a comprehensive capital markets strategy designed to increase the Company’s visibility throughout the investment community. The campaign will highlight how Super League is building and operating the next generation gaming platform for the metaverse with a network of games, monetization tools and content channels that empowers developers, energizes players and entertains fans. Its 360-degree solution to introduce advertisers to engaged gamer communities is highly compelling for brands looking to reach the elusive Gen Z audience while delivers maximum campaign objectives.
MZ has developed a distinguished reputation as a premier resource for institutional investors, brokers, analysts and private investors. The firm maintains offices worldwide and was recently ranked No. 7 in the world in business communication.
Shannon Devine, Managing Director at MZ North America, will advise Super League in all facets of corporate and financial communications, including the coordination of roadshows and investment conferences across key cities and building brand awareness with financial and social media outlets.
Ted Haberfield, Chairman & President of MZ Group North America, commented, “Super League is at the forefront of metaverse expansion, a massive opportunity for creation, commerce and community. Globally, the metaverse market is expected to experience a CAGR of 39% ultimately reaching $679 billion by 2030 according to Grand View Research, with in-game advertising valued at $56 billion in 2024. Super League Gaming’s solutions provide incomparable access to an audience consisting of players in the largest global metaverse environments including Minehunt, the largest Minecraft server host community in the world. Super League helped Nickelodeon launch a new Patrick Star TV series with over 53 million visits in just 2 weeks with an exclusive in-game experience that resulted in over 164 years of total gameplay time. The Company’s platform surpassed 11 billion views in 2021 and currently reaches 75 million monthly active players in metaverse gaming. Through innovative advertising, direct to consumer owned and operated metaverse games and esports original content and livestream broadcasts, Super League is rapidly monetizing the metaverse in partnership with a host of top-tier consumer brands. The Company’s leadership position in the metaverse presents an exciting opportunity, and we look forward to sharing this with our network of institutional, family offices and retail investors.”
Shannon Devine added, “Super League’s 360-degree solution to introduce branded metaverse IP and content to gamer communities through in-game brand experiences, is comprised of 150 creator affiliated game IPs and original Super League content. Its consumer facing assets include Minehunt, an ‘always on’ social and gaming portal for over 5 million registered avid Minecraft players, and in partnership with Microsoft, Mineville Pixel Paradise, two additional Minecraft server worlds for players enjoying the game on console and tablets. Super League Arena offers esports tournaments and broadcasts for advanced amateurs and professional players and teams to drive viewership for its owned and operated content network. SLG.tv focuses on gaming-centric entertainment programming. Super League also owns a powerful suite of assets for game development, virtual production, ad products and analytics and content creation streaming software to deliver full campaign objectives.”
“With strong revenue expansion and our record-setting year in 2021, we are highly focused on executing on our roadmap both financially and operationally,” said Ann Hand, CEO of Super League Gaming. “Our investments and strategic acquisitions last year built the foundation for our position in metaverse gaming and related content. Looking ahead, we are growing our topline revenue through winning a larger share of advertisers’ wallets, further monetizing our sought-after premium advertising inventory, and adding new partners to expand our global network sales fleet. We look forward to working with Shannon and the entire team at MZ Group to communicate the value of our platform and 360-degree solution to introduce advertisers to our engaged gamer communities and building long-term value for our shareholders.”
For more information on Super League Gaming, please visit the Company’s website at www.superleague.com. To schedule a conference call with management, please email your request to SLGG@mzgroup.us or call Shannon Devine at 203-741-8811.
About MZ Group
MZ North America is the US division of MZ Group, a global leader in investor relations and corporate communications. MZ provides innovative, customized services to domestic and multinational private and public companies across all industries through a unique, fully-integrated “one-stop-shop” approach. By delivering a comprehensive suite of products and services through one point of contact, MZ offers services to all relevant markets geared to helping our clients build a sustainable public brand. MZ North America has a global footprint with offices located in New York, Chicago, San Diego, Aliso Viejo, Austin, Minneapolis, Taipei and São Paulo. For more information, please visit www.mzgroup.us.
About Super League Gaming
Super League Gaming (Nasdaq: SLGG) builds and operates networks of games, monetization tools and content channels across metaverse gaming platforms that empower developers, energize players, and entertain fans. The company’s solutions provide incomparable access to an audience consisting of players in the largest global metaverse environments, fans of hundreds of thousands of gaming influencers, and viewers of gameplay content across major social media and digital video platforms. Fueled by proprietary and patented technology systems, the company’s platform includes access to vibrant in-game communities, a leading metaverse advertising platform, a network of highly viewed channels and original shows on Instagram, TikTok, Snap, YouTube, and Twitch, cloud-based livestream production tools, and an award-winning esports invitational tournament series. Super League’s properties deliver powerful opportunities for brands and advertisers to achieve impactful insights and marketing outcomes with gamers of all ages. For more, go to superleague.com.
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Investor Relations Contact:
Shannon Devine
MZ North America
Main: 203-741-8811
SLGG@mzgroup.us
Media Contact
Gillian Sheldon
gillian.sheldon@superleague.com
