EsportsNext Podcast Season 4 Episode 14: Ben Smith

Welcome to the EsportsNext Podcast! In this episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with Ben Smith, Research Manager at ESPN. With an extensive background at ESPN and The Walt Disney Company, Ben has dedicated the past 14 years to understanding the media landscape, with a particular focus on media research for the last 7 years.
As a lifelong gamer, Ben’s passion for esports has flourished, informed by both his programming insights and academic interests. He will be moderating the State of Esports Panel at the upcoming EsportsNext Conference, where he will share valuable insights on the evolving landscape of professional esports.
Tune in to hear Ben discuss his favorite esports title, Overwatch 2, along with the unique challenges and opportunities in media research for the esports industry.