As I see more interviews with players, like the ones I saw at IEM Katowice, I think many teams could use the opportunities to plug sponsors. It could get corny, but give the sponsors everything and more to show them exactly how much exposure they can get.

For example:

"How do you feel about your upcoming match?"

"He's very good, I think I can win the set 2 - 1. I've been practicing my control a lot with my Steelseries Sensei mouse, so I think that will help me get an edge."

Given that First won IEM, did Intel get a mention at all prior to (or after) his winning?.. I mean outside of any tournament staff mentioning them; did they get a mention from any player in IM?

ETisME

12714 Posts

January 25 2013 04:19 GMT

#150

I guess someone on LG finance or marketing department are revaluing their investment in esport/IM and said something bad.

Hopefully after this, they will keep their mouth shut. I personally left a small message to help too. Every little bit helps

Weirdkid

Singapore2431 Posts

January 25 2013 04:29 GMT

#151

Wow I'm very impressed. I did a count on Facebook, and in the last 8 hours, there has been at least 743 posts and still increasing regarding the support for LG-IM on the LG Facebook page. Impressive

Dodgin

Canada39254 Posts

January 25 2013 04:32 GMT

#152

On January 25 2013 13:29 Weirdkid wrote:
Wow I'm very impressed. I did a count on Facebook, and in the last 8 hours, there has been at least 743 posts and still increasing regarding the support for LG-IM on the LG Facebook page. Impressive

I think I'm more impressed that you counted 743 messages.

Really nice to see lots of support though, I feel like there's some untapped potential in the fanbase for more IM stuff, inhouse tournaments, player streams with webcam + english translator or players speaking english and interaction.

There are tons of fans, and you can see that every time the IM coach does a post on TL. There's just no where for them to go for content to see the players themselves but for example EG you see them on talkshows and on their personal streams all the time.

I know IM is not an EG and they want to focus on practicing and winning as much as possible but I think more fan events can only be a positive.

EliteSK

Korea (South)251 Posts

January 25 2013 04:34 GMT

#153

Wow like Dodgin said you counted it...? Impressive. I think after this to really get to a big audience. reaching out via twitter and such wouldn't be a bad idea either so people don't think it's the end of the world or something

Let's try to get to 1000!! :D

Weirdkid

Singapore2431 Posts

January 25 2013 04:36 GMT

#154

On January 25 2013 13:32 Dodgin wrote:

Show nested quote +

Lol life of an unemployed and bored guy

I count about 999 now

wklbishop

United States1286 Posts

January 25 2013 04:39 GMT

#155

Posted on LG!

I hope things work out for IM. Maybe it's near time to re-negotiate their contract or maybe they're actually under some problems proving their value to LG. Not sure. But regardless of what is the case, I hope IM makes a shit ton more cash when HOTS comes out and their LoL team does a lot better.

Champi

1422 Posts

January 25 2013 04:39 GMT

#156

keep up the good work DongHoon Kang!

IM Fighting!~

SoBeDragon

United States192 Posts

January 25 2013 04:46 GMT

#157

Done and done. Maybe this could be a headline on the front page?

chrysalis27

United States4 Posts

January 25 2013 05:03 GMT

#158

I posted a thank you, keep it coming!!

Adersick

United States216 Posts

January 25 2013 05:04 GMT

#159

I don't normally enjoy inflating arbitrary votes, but I believe this is something that I think needed to be noted for a while: LG is an awesome sponsor, but if it weren't for team IM, I probably wouldn't think of LG as a good choice for electronics (we have a lot of options it turns out). Starcraft 2 is a fantastic way to reach a tech-savvy audience, and I can't think of a better way to reach those consumers than sponsoring one of the best teams SC2 has to offer!

I had to go on facebook and thank LG for what they've done, hopefully they'll continue to find that the team is well worth the investment. IM fighting!

Ice-e

United States15 Posts

January 25 2013 05:07 GMT

#160

IM baby! Left a nice note on the fb