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"pLaYinG viDeO gAmeS wOn'T heLp yOu iN lifE" It's been said too many times to count, but only now are we seeing that this is in fact not true in the slightest. If it weren't for countless hours on Call of Duty, Star Wars Battlefront and many more titles, I wouldn't be enjoying the work I am now - raising funds and awareness to change the face of men's health. Last month was my third campaign with Movember and I've managed to narrow down my big highlights in gaming: 1: EA FC 24 x Movember - One of the most popular games this year, and we managed to get moustaches in there too. With an in-game kit and full stadium customisation, it was impossible to miss Movember messaging when playing EAFC last month. 2: Twitch Together For Good - Ever logged onto Twitch and just wanted to see charity streamers? This year, Twitch made that possible with their new campaign, Together For Good showcasing everyone fundraising on their platform. On the 30th, Twitch placed extra emphasis on the countless Movember streamers that day, as well as dropping in and leaving very generous donations to a handful of streamers! Thank you especially to Ethan Hammerman and Carina Henry who really paved the way for Movember 30th to be such a great day. 3: Kick starting my streaming career (not quite...) - it was an honour to join Edward Cooper for just a small part of his 24 hour stream at Hashtag HQ,. With countless forfeits, incentives and guests, he was one of our many incredible community streamers who took on a fundraising stream this year. 4: Jingle Jam 2023 - This one's not even over yet but it's already massive. The World's Biggest Charity Gaming Event is back once again, and it's amazing to be a part of it for a second year running. A huge community of streamers coming together to raise funds for 12 incredible causes. Having kicked off on December 1st and already just shy of £1.5 million, the end result on the 14th really will be staggering. If you know of anyone who could benefit from a Games Collection worth £1,100, for just a donation of £35, then please get in touch. Thank you to everyone who's helped make these opportunities come to life - Mo staff, streamers, their communities and everyone in between, without them we wouldn't have had the month we did. Thank you!

The global gaming community unites to save lives in Ukraine ❤️🩹 📊 Nearly 2,400 streamers. Almost 5,000,000 views. The campaign focused on a Fortnite space called The Donation Map. But how can a Fortnite map help save lives in Ukraine? The rule is simple: playing or staying on it generates money, so the more people play, explore, and stay, the more money is raised 💰 🤝 Together with Havas Play 🇫🇷 and Havas Digital Kyiv, inStreamly and its local partners has launched a dedicated streamer campaign to give The Donation Map a global reach. Nearly 2,400 streamers registered on our marketplaces invited gamers from Germany, France, Poland, the United States, the United Kingdom, Spain, Italy, Ukraine, and Brazil to visit the map! 🤩 Our partners from WARRIOR STREAMING, StreamAdvisor, 014 Live!, and StreamON have also joined the action ✅ Read more about the campaign 👉 https://lnkd.in/gHajW-3v #DigitalMarketing #LiveStreaming #Ukraine #Streaming #Gaming #Fortnite #NonProfit

Charities: Unlock New Donors with Gaming for Giving 🎮 Looking for innovative ways to reach younger generations and boost your fundraising impact? It's time to dive into the exciting world of Gaming for Giving! In our latest blog, we explore how the passion and engagement of the gaming community can be used to raise awareness and vital funds for your cause, as well as discussing why Gaming for Giving may be a good fundraising choice for your charity 🙏 We also offer tips on getting started, including how to: 👉 Choose the right gaming platform: Choose games that resonate with your mission and target audience. 👉 Create engaging and interactive gaming events: Design interactive events, challenges, and quests that capture the imagination. 👉 Set achievable goals: Motivate your community with clear targets and celebrate milestones together. 👉 Partner with gamers: Collaborate with skilled players to amplify your message and reach. Gaming for Giving is a game-changer for modern fundraising and offers a powerful way to combine play with purpose, making a positive impact through the shared passion of a vibrant community. What challenges do you see in implementing Gaming for Giving? Share your thoughts in the comments! 👇 P.S Catch the full article here 👉 https://lnkd.in/etpFD4PZ

The global gaming community unites to save lives in Ukraine ❤️🩹 📊 Nearly 2,400 streamers. Almost 5,000,000 views. The campaign focused on a Fortnite space called The Donation Map. But how can a Fortnite map help save lives in Ukraine? The rule is simple: playing or staying on it generates money, so the more people play, explore, and stay, the more money is raised 💰 🤝 Together with Havas Play 🇫🇷 and Havas Digital Kyiv, inStreamly and its local partners has launched a dedicated streamer campaign to give The Donation Map a global reach. Nearly 2,400 streamers registered on our marketplaces invited gamers from Germany, France, Poland, the United States, the United Kingdom, Spain, Italy, Ukraine, and Brazil to visit the map! 🤩 Our partners from WARRIOR STREAMING, StreamAdvisor, 014 Live!, and StreamON have also joined the action ✅ Read more about the campaign 👉 https://lnkd.in/g9Qwie_e #DigitalMarketing #LiveStreaming #Ukraine #Streaming #Gaming #Fortnite #NonProfit

Another one to start the catch-up! 18/30 One gaming event I eagerly anticipate is the week-long Charity Livestreams hosted by Games Done Quick, where I make it a priority to clear my schedule to participate in some way. For the uninitiated, Awesome/Summer Games Done Quick are week-long Speedrunning Livestreams uniting the gaming community to raise funds for various charities, featuring gamers demonstrating their skills, tricks, and glitches to complete games swiftly. Beyond its entertaining spectacle, it serves as a hub for a collective effort toward a noble cause, exemplifying the importance of such events in the Esports ecosystem. While Speedrunning isn't conventionally linked with Esports, I view its competitive nature and communal spirit as attributes that elevate it to a similar status. These events breathe life into games, spanning from retro classics to indie gems, showcasing the breadth of gaming while supporting charitable endeavors—an endeavor I hope to see expanded to encompass more traditional Esports titles.

Speaker 3: Erik Londré Bringing brands to life in the metaverse. Erik managed to both infuse the room with energy and bring us to tears with the Ronald McDonald House activation in Roblox. A masterclass in how to get your brand noticed in a virtual world. It’s all about building momentum. Level Up: Charity Gaming #gaming #charity

#GamingForGood is one of the latest trends in the social good sector that’s capturing the attention of a younger demographic. 🎮 Gaming for good is exactly what it sounds like: regular people or gaming influencers playing video games to help the environment, raise funds for a good cause, or promote mental health initiatives. With the popularity of the gaming industry on the rise, charitable organisations are looking to partner with gamers to give their cause a boost. Read more about the trend in Charity Digital: https://bit.ly/3W0J2VI

Forget the tired stereotype of gamers slumped in front of screens. In Dorchester School District 2, esports are taking center stage in schools, offering students a dynamic world of competition, skill development, and career exploration. It's not just about racking up wins in "Valorant" or mastering the drifts in "Mario Kart" – although there's plenty of that too! Esports are more than just a fun way to pass the time. They're an educational tool, a career springboard, and a vital step towards building a future generation of skilled, confident, and connected individuals. #LenovoLegion #esports #gaming #gamingcommunity #esportscareers #esportsindustry #esportsjobs #letsgo #esportslife DD2 starts first eSports program in Lowcountry | News | postandcourier.com

Do you enjoy fun? No? .......weirdo. Wait; yes?! Right...of course you do. Well, guess what: Attention #GamesIndustry, #CreatorEconomy, and #BrandPartnerships friends: There is a gala on September 30th, at the The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco...celebrating the founders and fundraisers who have, to date, raised over $3MM to battle Type 1 Diabetes (#T1D). Dinner, drinks, dancing...and there are some seats still available! There are also sponsorship opportunities (nudge nudge). Many of you know Hans ten Cate...maybe from his days at Electronic Arts (EA), MaxPlay, or Tilt Five...or maybe from his long-running one-man show: "A Tribute To Marcel Marceau: The Very Loud Years." In addition to performing in wildly misleading and confusing musicals, Hans is also the longstanding Vice Chair of JDRF International's #Game2Give, where he has been instrumental in funding research, advocating for policies that accelerate access to new therapies, and providing a support network for millions of people around the world impacted by T1D. See below for more information - and reach out to Hans if you think you might be able to join the list of amazing companies, creators, and industry luminaries who have helped take on this debilitating disorder. Oh...one last thing. Though this is a fundraiser, there is no obligation here. You can seriously just eat, drink, be merry...and pester Hans into doing his "Man In A Box" mime...which is a...how do I put this: very thoughtful mashup of classical pantomiming, and a faithful reproduction of the 1991 hit from #AliceInChains. #VideoGames #GamesIndustry #Philanthropy #Rooster

The global gaming community unites to save lives in Ukraine ❤️🩹 📊 Nearly 2,400 streamers. Almost 5,000,000 views. The campaign focused on a Fortnite space called The Donation Map. But how can a Fortnite map help save lives in Ukraine? The rule is simple: playing or staying on it generates money, so the more people play, explore, and stay, the more money is raised 💰 🤝 Together with Havas Play 🇫🇷 and Havas Digital Kyiv, inStreamly and its local partners has launched a dedicated streamer campaign to give The Donation Map a global reach. Nearly 2,400 streamers registered on our marketplaces invited gamers from Germany, France, Poland, the United States, the United Kingdom, Spain, Italy, Ukraine, and Brazil to visit the map! 🤩 Our partners from WARRIOR STREAMING, StreamAdvisor, 014 Live!, and StreamON have also joined the action ✅ Read more about the campaign 👉 https://lnkd.in/gWPJtigp #DigitalMarketing #LiveStreaming #Ukraine #Streaming #Gaming #Fortnite #NonProfit