As one of the most renowned Esports teams in the world, especially in the League of Legends scene, it’s no surprise that the players of T1 are often chosen by brands for product advertisements. For example, Faker, in addition to his earnings as a player, clearly has a substantial income from being the face of many famous brands. Notably, he has even received luxury cars from Mercedes and BMW whenever he participates in promotions for these brands.
Recently, on his personal stream channel, Gumayusi and Keria had the opportunity to “show off” two new gifts sent by Samsung – one of the sponsors of T1. These are the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5, limited edition Thom Browne. For those who don’t know, this version marks the collaboration between Samsung and the globally renowned fashion brand Thom Browne. Each phone in this collaboration comes with a custom-designed case by Thom Browne.
Gumayusi and Keria showcase the newly gifted Samsung Thom Browne devices
And when checking the price, many viewers were stunned. The price for each Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 combined with Thom Browne exceeds 92 million VND. Notably, according to disclosures from Keria and Gumayusi, each T1 player received one of these phones as a gift from Samsung.
It’s not uncommon for players to receive gifts for product promotions from sponsoring brands. Moreover, having these players showcase products on their stream channels also significantly helps brands promote their image better.
Additionally, this further impresses audiences about the stature and potential earnings of many renowned players today. Previously, there have been images of Deft appearing in promotional events for McLaren and Porsche, while Faker serves as a brand ambassador for BMW and Mercedes… In the future, it’s very likely that young stars from T1 and other prominent players will also collaborate with even more famous brands.
Moreover, this could also help change the perception of the professional Esports player’s job. It’s not just about playing games professionally; these players also demonstrate a certain influence that transcends the boundaries of Esports now and in the future.