Dr. Marc Williams, one of the world’s leading educators in Esports, Sports Marketing and Education joins a star-studded line-up of hosts as he joins EsportsFuturi™ Podcast Network, the fastest growing esports podcast network in America, as the new talent to host his own Podcast Show called “Dr. Marc’s Masterclass. Dr. Williams, joins iconic Olympic broadcaster and sports journalist Lewis Johnson; Rebecca Longawa, an esports brand builder and strategist and John Davidson, Chairman of the Esports Trade Association and former Vice President of GameStop.
“I am honored and thrilled to work side by side with legendary sports journalist Lewis Johnson, I already have learned so much from him. I also love the diversity of my fellow Podcast host as they all bring unique perspectives to the Network. Mostly, I am privileged to know Jacob Miles, CEO & Founder of MAP Esports Network Inc. I am humbled he asked me to join this amazing all-star team. I love I will be able to have my guest speak about their successes but also provide our audience advice about how they pivoted through storms in their lives and how they overcame adversity. I will be able to use heart and humor by sharing my message globally helping people of all ages learn to take care of themselves and others”. Dr. Marc Williams
After 25 years, Dr. Williams is widely regarded as a Sports Marketing pioneer. He was a senior executive for 3 of the largest sports brands in the world: Reebok and Athletic Retailers Footaction and Champs Sports. Dr. Williams is well known for helping Champs Sports become a $1 Billion dollar brand and the myriad of partnerships he cultivated in Corporate America---which resulted in securing product placement in over 69 videogames, 120 music videos and 75 feature films. Today, he is the Global Scholar Practitioner at HBCU Florida Memorial University—as he is creating a STEM based academic program that will prepare students in careers in AR/VR, Game Design, Esports, Technology, Marketing, Communications and Entrepreneurship.
“Dr. Marc Williams continues to be a visionary who advocates the importance of esports and its global economic impact. We are fortunate to have one of the leading Educators in the world at Florida Memorial University as he is creating one of the most innovative STEM esports/Videogame programs in nation. We are excited about his wonderful opportunity for his podcast and confident he will represent the Florida Memorial University brand with integrity and excellence” Dr. Jaffus Hardrick, President, Florida Memorial University
Dr. Williams is also the Commissioner of the first ever HBCU Esports League called “The Yard: HBCU Esports Alliance.” The Esports Observer named Dr. Williams the #2 story of the year in their annual “Top Five stories of Year.”
EsportsFuturi Podcast Network, is a first of its kind esports., America’s first full service esports network, offers iconic, sports, news, and entertainment content to audiences, it is the fastest growing esports podcast network in America. It focuses on the trends business and fans of esports, featuring leading industry voices and stories. current podcast include (All In With Esports, Future of Marketing in Esports, The DLC Drop, EsportsFuturi EZine and PLAY 2 WIN)— all available on www.esportsfpn.com and anywhere podcasts are heard. Esports Futuri Podcast Network's inception was spurred by the need to address the esports industry's accessibility gap by building an inclusive network and community.
“We are honored to have Dr. Marc on our network, he shares our passion for supporting the esports and video game industry while helping disadvantaged kids rise above their current circumstances” Jacob R. Miles III, MAP Esports Network
About Esports Futuri Podcast Network
Esports Futuri Podcast Network is the globally focused podcast arm of MAP Esports Network Inc., an esports company looking to provide critical infrastructure support to the esports industry and make it more accessible and inclusive. The network’s shows are hosted by nationally and internationally recognized hosts in the sports, esports, entertainment and gaming industries, featuring all viewpoints and ideologies that are shaping esports today and in the future. To learn more about the network and available sponsorship opportunities, visit: https://esportsfpn.com/
About Florida Memorial University
Located in the City of Miami Gardens, Florida Memorial University is a private, historically Black institution that offers 27 undergraduate degree programs and four graduate degree programs to a culturally diverse student body. Since its inception in 1879, the University has upheld a commitment to provide an academic education solid foundation built upon the pillars of leadership, character, and service. FMU is South Florida’s only Historically Black College or University (HBCU). FMU is among the leading HBCUs in the nation leveraging partnerships with public and corporate partners to develop academic training and certification programs in emerging markets such as Aviation Management and Environmental Science, Cybersecurity, and Computer Information Technology. FMU also offers a robust study abroad program and award-winning Broadcast Communications and Public Relations programs. Opal Comfort opal.comfort@fmuniv.edu
