• After an intense battle, champions have emerged victorious at Red Bull Wololo: El Reinado 2024, held at the majestic Castillo de Almodóvar del Río in Spain!
• Claiming victory over the weekend, Hamzah “Hera” El-Baher, Alexis “MarineLorD” Eusebio, Themistoklis “TheMista” Bonidis and Nguyễn “Chim Sẻ Đi Nắng” Đức Bình were crowned
• The tournament featured some of the best global talent, with Riley Knight and Salome “Soe” Gschwind-Repp taking up the mantle as tournament hosts
• As the official partners of 2024, AGON by AOC, AMD and Backforce delivered the ultimate gaming experience for players

After a tournament of breathtaking battles and fierce strategy, champions have emerged victorious at Red Bull Wololo: El Reinado 2024, claiming titles across four legendary Age of Empires games in front of a roaring crowd at the iconic Castillo de Almodóvar del Río. In one of the most epic Age of Empires showdowns in recent history, these skilled strategists conquered a star-studded field of global competitors to etch their names into the annals of Wololo history.

The champions of Red Bull Wololo: El Reinado 2024 are:

• Age of Empires I: Nguyễn “Chim Sẻ Đi Nắng” Đức Bình
• Age of Empires II: Hamzah “Hera” El-Baher
• Age of Empires IV: Alexis “MarineLorD” Eusebio
• Age of Mythology: Retold: Themistoklis “TheMista” Bonidis

Following edge-of-your-seat matches, these four players reigned supreme across AoE I, AoE II, AoE IV, and Age of Mythology: Retold. Their triumphant journeys through the castle’s medieval courtyard, a setting befitting the Age of Empires saga, culminated in stunning grand finales that captivated fans both live and online.

The seventh edition of Red Bull Wololo saw Age of Empire II champion, Hamzah “Hera” El-Baher, battle against a fiercely competitive roster to claim a well-deserved victory. Facing down 2021 champion Ørjan “TheViper” Larsen in a thrilling grand final, the pair’s display of brilliant strategic play, showmanship and impressive skill saw that the fight for the crown remained intense until the final moment.

Age of Mythology: Retold also made its competitive debut at Red Bull Wololo: El Reinado 2024, adding a mythical twist to the tournament. Themistoklis “TheMista” Bonidis claimed the title of inaugural champion, demonstrating exceptional skill and bringing glory to their chosen god. In Age of Empires I, Nguyễn “Chim Sẻ Đi Nắng” Đức Bình emerged victorious after a fearsome showdown against Đỗ “Xuân Thứ” Thứ, while the Age of Empires IV grand final saw Alexis “MarineLorD” Eusebio crowned.

The tournament, hosted from October 3rd-6th, welcomed a blend of seasoned professionals and rising stars, all seeking to prove their dominance across the Age of Empires universe. As the newest champions of the esteemed Red Bull Wololo series, these players lay claim not only to prestigious titles but also global recognition among Age of Empires dedicated community.

This year’s edition, Red Bull Wololo: El Reinado, took place in the breathtaking surroundings of the Castillo de Almodóvar del Río in Cordoba, Spain, an immersive location that added an extra layer of grandeur to the competition. The incredible event saw players face off in LAN battles within the castle walls, with a live audience of fans witnessing thrilling culminations of in-game ranked ladder champions, online qualifiers, and invited elite players. The final stage of the competition saw intense matchups that had the audience on the edge of their seats.

The Red Bull Wololo series has long been the gold standard for Age of Empires esports. Now, with its seventh edition complete, the tournament continues to elevate the competitive scene. Supported by industry-leading partners, including AGON by AOC, AMD and Backforce delivering the ultimate gaming experience for players, Red Bull Wololo: El Reinado was an unforgettable spectacle.

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Today Genius Sports Limited (“Genius Sports”) (NYSE:GENI) announced the launch of its fan activation platform FANHub, the only omnichannel marketing platform custom-built to reach and engage sports fans.

Capitalizing on 20+ years of experience in data collection, curation, and activation and harnessing direct global relationships with 400+ leagues and teams including the NFL and NCAA, Genius Sports created FANHub to give marketers an easy-to-use platform, which combines programmatic and social media buying capabilities built with a sports-first mentality.

“Sports has never been more at the center of the cultural conversation, and FANHub is primed to help marketers reach and engage fans with ultimate precision,” says Josh Linforth, CRO at Genius Sports. “Our depth and breadth of sports expertise has informed every aspect of this platform, so our customers can easily create memorable and impactful campaigns for fans across every channel.”

The FANHub platform includes the following core features:

• Fan-First Audiences. Safely integrate 1^st-party data, overlay proprietary audiences, and capture the fan journey with Genius Sports identity graph, FANHub ID.
• Curated and Exclusive Premium Inventory. Buy high-quality, brand-safe media across social and programmatic channels, including display, video, CTV, audio, and DOOH.
• Bidding & Insights. Monitor performance with customizable bid models, real-time reporting, pacing and bidding strategies based on audience datasets, inventory, and live game-time data points.
• Dynamic Creative Optimization​. Scale your campaigns with display and video creative that instantly integrates Genius Sports play-by-play data and fan preferences.

“Today’s fans watch and engage with their favorite sports across channels and formats, bringing new challenges to marketers looking to reach these highly engaged audiences,” said Manny Puentes, GM of advertising at Genius Sports and board member on the IAB Tech Lab. “FANHub finally lets marketers create sophisticated sports-based media strategies, track and manage the full-funnel fan journey from season to season, and leverage our live game-time data to drive hyper-personalized and relevant campaigns.”