“Adtastic” with Andrew Dubois from Damage – the Esports Agency


Andrew Dubois
Head of Brand Management
Website Address: damage-esports.com

Each week on “AdTastic,” our host talks to advertising and media experts across the country.  This week our host speaks with Andrew Dubois from Damage – the Esports Agency. To learn more, check out damage-esports.com.


What is the main pain point that you solve for your customers?

Helping brands authentically engage with digital consumers in a way that will resonate with them through gaming, esports and streaming.


What is the biggest change in the advertising industry that you see coming in the next 2 years?

Brands are going virtual, ingraining themselves into gaming, the new social for GenZ & Millennials, through the metaverse and other means.


How is the trend towards streaming television (CTV) impacting your advertising strategies?:

Damage is uniquely positioned with a deep understanding of streaming platforms like Twitch, so it is strengthening brand reliance on our capabilities.


What’s your biggest challenge with attracting and hiring talent in the past 2 years?

Not currently having one or more retainer clients makes it difficult to consistently predict business cycles and hiring.