How EA Sports Is Using Gaming to Funnel Fandom in Real Life

Leveraging its diverse community to accelerate mid-pandemic growth

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Gaming saw significant gains over the past two years as homebound sports fans opted to connect and game virtually. EA Sports leveraged its strong community of gamers to take virtual experiences to the next level to build communities that connect passionate fans with memorable moments.

Andrea Hopelain, EA Sports’ svp of brand, joined Adweek’s Brandweek Sports Marketing summit to talk next gen strategies to keep up this record-breaking momentum. 

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The gaming industry has been experiencing explosive growth, even long before the pandemic. Hopelain said

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