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Sharing with my network! If you are looking for an amazing Content Marketing member - Henry is your guy!Henry Kogan, I only wish our friend Steve King, CISM, CISSP were still here with us, his past reference (which he talked about) says it all so forgive me while I place it here for others to see. "Henry is the only person I have ever met who was once an accountant/auditor, then became a marketing guy - try it sometime - Henry is a smart, quick learner with a natural inclination toward figuring out how things work and then abstracting that knowledge into an apparently unrelated blog post or white paper. He epitomizes my favorite Schrodinger quote: “The task is not so much to see what no one has yet seen, but to think what no one has yet thought, about that which every one sees.”Henry is - a kind, peaceful, smart, copy soldier who increasingly understands the how and why of marketing - quoting Ann Handley's about content, “Quality content means content that is packed with clear utility and is brimming with inspiration, and it has relentless empathy for the audience.” — [Ann Handley, Chief Content Officer, MarketingProfs], I think of Henry. As a content guy now, he is dangerous. And if I wanted a clever fellow who understands human nature and the basics of digital marketing, I would hire him as my CMO in a minute."Henry - good luck in your search - your value will shine and this next adventure should be exciting!

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🚀 Feeling the tremors of layoffs in the gaming industry? 🎮✨I don't blame anyone for wanting to leave the industry, unsure of where to go? Here are a few industries to consider: 🎥 Film and Animation: Your game-changing skills in coding and design can shape the next big blockbuster!📣 Advertising and Marketing: Level up your campaigns with captivating digital content that'll make your audience hit "play" again and again.🎓 Education and Training: Turn your passion for gaming into educational gold by crafting immersive learning experiences.🏙️ Architecture and Real Estate: Transform blueprints into breathtaking 3D models that'll make clients say, "I want to live there!"⚕️ Healthcare: Heal hearts and minds by creating therapeutic simulations and virtual reality experiences.💡 Remember, every game over is just another opportunity to respawn in a new, exciting level of your career. Let's power up and press play on your next adventure! 🚀🎮 #GamingIndustry #CareerTransition #LevelUp

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During this difficult period for our industry, characterized by job cuts and uncertainty, we want to express our solidarity and support. As we work through these hard times, we must come together, offering support where we can. With this goal in mind, Javon Frazier is looking forward to attending DICE in Las Vegas next week, aiming to meet with other gaming enthusiasts, creatives, and leaders who are committed to pushing forward with innovation and resilience.We are focused on turning digital gaming experiences into immersive tabletop games and successfully launching these on platforms like Kickstarter. We’re passionate about using gaming to bring people together, creating experiences that build community and happiness. As we move forward, we’re also looking to grow our team by hiring an Operations and Logistics Manager who shares our enthusiasm for positively impacting the gaming world.If you’re motivated by the idea of creating innovative gaming experiences and are excited about the prospect of tabletop adaptations, he would love to hear from you. By joining forces, we can discover new opportunities, exchange ideas, and work on projects that will not only help our industry recover but also spread joy and bring gamers together. Let’s work together to transform these tough times into a chance for progress and creativity.#DICE #LasVegas #VideoGames #GamingIndustry #Developers #Publishers #GamingVCs #InvestmentOpportunities #Networking

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👋Get to know another member of our amazing team in the next edition of our #LifeAtGrabyo series!🤔 A bit about yourself:I'm Scott Lunn, Global Head of Content at Grabyo! I'm from a tiny village in the south of the UK that nobody has heard of, and have been living in London for about 4 years. Today, my life mainly revolves around my dog.💼 Role:Global Head of Content🌟 Career Highlight: I've had quite a few highlights at Grabyo - I've been with the company for 5 years and have been given great opportunities to grow and develop my career. I started as a PR and Comms manager, and now manage content strategy and production for many areas of the business. Each year has been different from the last - life at a start-up is varied and fast-paced and I've enjoyed the ride. If I had to pick one moment - the time I had to try and run alongside very young and athletic cameramen over the alps mountains while trying to shoot a case study - beautiful views, but I almost passed out.💻 Favourite Grabyo Aspect:My favourite current Grabyo feature is a combination of dynamic transitions, graphic transitions and multi-action key bindings for live production. You can create some great looking scenes and layouts and transition between them with effects using a Streamdeck or hardware device. The output looks very cool, and it appeals to the creative in me - and I've spent a fair amount of time playing with it.🎨 Hobbies: Oh the pressure to sound interesting. I'm a big sports fan - I have a passing interest in most sports but follow football the closest (Man United fan, please don't judge).I'm also into video gaming - a few of us at Grabyo are known to jump online of an evening and shoot each other in a virtual setting.I also enjoy movies - mainly sci-fi/fantasy - Star Wars, Marvel type-things. I'll never turn down a conversation about those.🕵️ Interesting Fact:More than around 10 years before joining Grabyo, I met Cesc Fabregas (one of Grabyo's initial investors) in London on a college trip. Must have been fate....#cloudproduction #mediatechnology #gettoknowtheteam #liveproduction

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🤗 Hi everyone!👩🏼💻 I'm excited to announce that I’ve recently joined the team atMagifyas a Business Development Manager.📈⚙️ Magify is a SaaS platform designed to scale gaming revenue by combiningremote configurationandend-to-end analytics.🚀 If you're looking to streamline your analytics and remote configurations, segment your audience effectively, and most importantly, boost your game’s metrics and revenue, reach out! I’d love to show you howMagifycan make it happen.#Magify #SaaS #RemoteConfiguration #Analytics #Segmentation #BoostYourMetrics #BoostYourRevenue #BusinessDevelopment

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During this difficult period for our industry, characterized by job cuts and uncertainty, my company and I want to express our solidarity and support. As we work through these hard times, we must come together, offering support where we can. With this goal in mind, I'm looking forward to attending DICE in Las Vegas next week, aiming to meet with other gaming enthusiasts, creatives, and leaders who are committed to pushing forward with innovation and resilience.Maestro Media is focused on turning digital gaming experiences into immersive tabletop games and successfully launching these on platforms like Kickstarter. We're passionate about using gaming to bring people together, creating experiences that build community and happiness. As we move forward, we're also looking to grow our team by hiring an Operations and Logistics Manager who shares our enthusiasm for positively impacting the gaming world.If you're motivated by the idea of creating innovative gaming experiences and are excited about the prospect of tabletop adaptations, I'd love to hear from you. By joining forces, we can discover new opportunities, exchange ideas, and work on projects that will not only help our industry recover but also spread joy and bring gamers together. Let's work together to transform these tough times into a chance for progress and creativity.#DICE #LasVegas #VideoGames #GamingIndustry #Developers #Publishers #GamingVCs #InvestmentOpportunities #Networking

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Tuesday means that it's 𝙋𝙧𝙞𝙫𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙇𝙤𝙗𝙗𝙮 day! In today's issue...•GameSquare sells Complexity for $10.4Mto founder Jason Lake•McDonald’s WcDonald’s finds home in gamingwith UEFN•Enthusiast Gaming &U.GGreach over 2.1M downloadswith strategy shift•Rainbow Six sets record viewershipwith São Paulo, Brazil Event•Esports operatorBLAST finds profitability amidst esports winter You'll also notice the addition of a Job Board section down near the bottom. I was excited for the team to start testing this out, as it's an evolution of my #GamingJobs Thursdays. As the waves of layoffs hit, more and more folks started sharing job posts... which is immensely helpful. However my Thursday posts starting feeling a little duplicitous, so now we are going to be highlighting 5 jobs in the space in each issue (on Tuesdays and Thursdays).Jon Koob's Community Manager req is one of our first. If you have any roles that you'd like to be proactively distributed to our few hundred strong at this point, let us know!𝙈𝙞𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙤𝙪𝙩? 𝙎𝙪𝙗𝙨𝙘𝙧𝙞𝙗𝙚 𝙩𝙤𝙙𝙖𝙮! (Link in comments.)Oh, and one more thing...The beautiful brains of Zach Eller, Justin Palacios, Brendan Valentine, MBA and Trinity Nguyen are celebrating a milestone with this issue! 🥳 Today marks the 10th issue of 𝙋𝙧𝙞𝙫𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙇𝙤𝙗𝙗𝙮 since Zach started this journey.

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🎮 Exploring a Passion: Navigating the Video Game Industry 🎮I'm stepping into uncharted territory - pursuing a career in the thrilling world of video games! 👾 While my professional journey has been rooted in SaaS and client management, my heart beats loudest for gaming.As I venture into this exciting domain, I'm aware that I lack direct experience within the industry. However, my passion for gaming has been a driving force throughout my life, steering my curiosity and enthusiasm.I'm eager to leverage my transferable skills honed in roles like Engagement Management and Senior Implementation Analysis to make an impact in the gaming space. I'm a quick learner, adaptable, and fueled by the desire to immerse myself in an industry that sparks my passion.I'm seeking advice, connections, and opportunities to break into this dynamic field. Whether it's a conversation over coffee or guidance on how to pivot my skills, I'm open to learning from industry experts and fellow enthusiasts.If you have any insights, suggestions, or opportunities to share, I'd be grateful for your support on this thrilling journey into the world of gaming!Let's connect and explore how I can contribute my skills and passion to this incredible industry. 🕹️🌟#GamingIndustry #CareerChange #PassionMeetsProfession

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🌟 Quick update to my colleagues and new friends! 🌟Sorry for the radio silence - juggling finals for class and back-to-back tours with Drake, wrapping up last weekend, and jumping straight into Avenged Sevenfold's tour this week. 🎤🎸 Time's been tight, but I'm nearly through!In the creative front, I'm transforming a class project into something bigger - a dragon game I'm super excited about. Can't spill all the beans yet, but I'll share my progress soon! 🐉✨Next week after my rigging job ends on the Avenged Sevenfold tour and I submit my 3D scene project, I'm dedicating my time to something close to my heart – supporting our game industry community. I'll be diving deep into the latest job openings and opportunities, aiming to bridge the gap for anyone seeking to get work or find employment in the gaming world, especially with the recent layoffs. Whether you're a direct connection or a friend of a friend at Blizzard, I'm here to support and elevate our collective growth. 🚀🎮Expect an DM from me soon with some promising leads. Together, let's turn our dreams into our reality. Here's to growth, creativity, and the endless possibilities that lie within our industry. Cheers to what's ahead, and a huge thank you for your understanding and support through these bustling times!If you are among those within game industry affected by the recent layoffs, feel free to connect with me, and I'll do my best to help in your job search. #GamingIndustry #CareerGrowth #CreativityUnleashed #blizzard #blizzardlayoffs

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