WHO IS GARETH WOODS?
A lifelong love-affair with gaming, watching it grow from its infant stages to the multi-billion dollar global industry it is today, coupled with his extensive corporate career in Sponsorship, Marketing and Consumer Development, has left Gareth Woods a leading expert in the South African esports and gaming industry.
Gaming Ventures.
EXPERTS IN GAMING & eSPORTS.

Established in 2018, Gaming Ventures was created to assist clients wanting to enter the gaming ecosystem in a credible and authentic manner.
Gaming Ventures provides full service marketing support to Brands interested in the fast paced world of gaming. Services include, but not limited to, influencer management, content creation, strategy, research, event management, PR, media buying and tournament administration.
Gaming Ventures is dedicated to adding value to Brands and gamers by providing value added services that are authentic and engaging.
Established in 2018, Gaming Ventures is a collaboration between Detonator Media and Gareth Woods, a leading influencer within the esports and gaming arena.
Gaming Ventures provides full service marketing support to Brands interested in the fast paced world of gaming. Services include, but not limited to, influencer management, content creation, strategy, research, event management, PR, media buying and tournament administration.
Gaming Ventures is dedicated to adding value to Brands and gamers by providing value added services that are authentic and engaging.
Expresso Show.

GAMING REVIEWS & NEWS.
Catch Gareth Woods on the Expresso Morning Show, every Tuesday for the latest gaming news & reviews.
Services.
STAGE HOST. STRATEGIST. CONSULTANT.

Strategy
With a decade of experience in Category Marketing and Sponsorship, I specialise in creating bespoke strategies for brands seeking to enter the gaming market. Not only do these strategies seek to deliver your marketing and sales objectives, but they also add value to the gaming eco-system.

Content
We all know content is king, but relevance is the crown. I assist brands with creating authentic and engaging content, which I know gamers will love - because I am a gamer.

MC/Host
Having hosted several dozen esports events as well as a career as a stand-up comedian and MC – If you are looking for someone to host your event – look no further.

Influencer
Not only do I speak to a large following of gamers, but I’m also well connected to key influencers, professional teams, players, streamers and key subject matter experts and content creators in the gaming industry.

Speaker
I’m as comfortable with a game controller in hand as I am with a microphone. I’ve hosted key notes at the inaugural African Esports Summit, Comic Con’s Business of Gaming forum and several guest lectures at Vega Marketing School.
Blog.
NEWS. REVIEWS. PODCASTS.
What the E stands for…
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The Hype Machine Marches On
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