Russell Schneider
VP, Brand Partnerships @ BLAST | Esports | Media | Gaming | Sponsorships | Digital Innovation
- Role
- VP Brand Partnerships at BLAST
- Location
- New York, NY, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
Experience
VP Brand Partnerships
Jun 2025 — Present · New York, NY, US
BLAST is a global leader in premium esports entertainment, delivering world-class tournaments across titles like Counter-Strike 2, Fortnite, Rainbow Six Siege, Dota 2, Rocket League and Brawl Stars. With a focus on high-quality production, original IP, and fan-first storytelling, BLAST powers some of the most-watched esports events in the world, both in arena and online — including the upcoming Fortnite Global Championship and the Austin Major, the largest esports event in North America this year. As VP, of Brand Partnerships, I lead drive sponsorship sales revenue by forging 360 sponsorships with our brand partners in the U.S. and globally. • Spearhead revenue growth through strategic brand partnerships, enhancing BLAST\'s market presence in esports. • Develop and execute comprehensive 360 brand sponsorships for major events, such as the #Fortnite Global Championship, Blast Premier, Brawl Stars, Rocket League, and Blast Slam. • Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver impactful partner campaigns, driving fan engagement and brand alignment.
Skills
- Digital Media
- Sales
- Integrated Marketing
- New Media
- Advertising Sales
- Marketing Strategy
- Mobile Marketing
- Rich Media
- Interactive Advertising
- New Business Development
- Online Advertising
- Digital Strategy
- Strategy
- Advertising
- Business Development
- Content Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Building Relationships
- Marketing
- Salesforce.com
- Media Buying
- Management
- Video
- Interactive Marketing
- Account Management
- Mobile Devices
- Media Planning
- Strategic Partnerships
- Strategic Communications
- Online Marketing
- Online Media Sales
- Social Media
- Sales Management
- Social Media Marketing
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