Company to Utilize Nielsen Study in Direct Sales Process
TORONTO, August 31, 2021 – Enthusiast Gaming Holdings Inc. (“Enthusiast Gaming” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ:EGLX) (TSX:EGLX), a media and content platform for video game and esports fans to connect and engage, has collaborated with Nielsen (NYSE:NLSN), the global leading source for media and sports measurement, on an innovative new study to measure the total social reach and Twitch viewership of Enthusiast Gaming’s Luminosity Gaming esports audience.
Enthusiast Gaming’s mix of web and video media properties and esports teams provide an opportunity for brands to reach and engage with Millennial and Gen Z audiences. Measurement of the esports segment of this audience by Nielsen completes independent third-party verification and assessment of the Company’s entire platform and provides brands with trusted data for partnership decisions.
Enthusiast Gaming commissioned Nielsen to perform the custom study of Luminosity Gaming for the period of July 1 – July 31, 2021. Select results from the study of Luminosity Gaming and its roster of influencers were as follows:
- Luminosity Gaming reaches over 132 million followers across all social platforms globally;
- Surpassed 1 billion all time views globally on Twitch;
- Luminosity Gaming maintained the No. 1 position for hours watched during the period of the study on Twitch globally; and,
- Ranked No. 1 during the period of the study for average concurrent viewers and peak concurrent viewers, key metrics for comparing to traditional television and sports, and commonly used metrics by brands and advertisers.
“We believe Nielsen’s research proves that Luminosity’s streamers, gamers, and creators are some of the most-watched gaming personalities in the world,” said Adrian Montgomery, CEO of Enthusiast Gaming. “We’re pleased to engage Nielsen to provide trusted measurement for this segment of our audience. Combined with our top-ranked digital media properties, this is further confirmation that we offer the largest integrated platform for brands to reach the rapidly-growing gamer demographic at scale.”
Data for the top five ranked teams based on concurrent viewers is as follows:
| Team | Avg CCV | Peak CCV |
| Luminosity | 29,800 | 133,417 |
| Team 2 | 22,353 | 88,333 |
| Team 3 | 19,790 | 106,460 |
| Team 4 | 15,554 | 54,384 |
| Team 5 | 14,261 | 82,858 |
The Company will utilize the Nielsen study and its findings in its direct sales process.
About Enthusiast Gaming
Enthusiast Gaming is building the largest media and content platform for video game and esports fans to connect and engage worldwide. Combining the elements of its four core pillars; Media, Talent, Esports and Experiences, Enthusiast Gaming provides a unique opportunity and integrated approach to reach and connect with its coveted Gen Z and Millennial audience. Through its proprietary mix of digital media and entertainment assets, Enthusiast Gaming has built a vast network of like-minded communities to deliver the ultimate fan experience.
About Nielsen
Nielsen Holdings plc (NYSE: NLSN) is a leading global data and analytics company that provides a holistic and objective understanding of the media industry. With offerings spanning audience measurement, audience outcomes and content, Nielsen offers its clients and partners simple solutions to complex questions and optimizes the value of their investments and growth strategies. It is the only company that can offer de-duplicated cross-media audience measurement. Audience is EverythingTM to Nielsen and its clients, and Nielsen is committed to ensuring that every voice counts.
An S&P 500 company, Nielsen offers measurement and analytics service in nearly 60 countries. Learn more at www.nielsen.com or www.nielsen.com/investors and connect with us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.
Contacts
Investor Relations:
Eric Bernofsky, Chief Corporate Officer, Enthusiast Gaming
Media Relations:
Carmela Antolino, Provident Communications
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