Video gaming has become a multi-billion dollar industry in recent years. Professional gaming tournaments offer huge prizes, and some gamers are able to make a full-time living by streaming their gameplay on platforms such as Twitch or YouTube. One way that gamers can increase their earnings is by getting sponsored. But how exactly can a gamer get sponsored? In this blog post, we will explore the steps that you can take to get sponsored for gaming.

Step 1: Build Your Personal Brand

Before you can even think about getting sponsored, you need to establish yourself as a brand. You need to build a following and create a strong presence on social media. This means that you need to have a consistent image across all your platforms, such as your Twitter, Instagram, and Twitch. Your image should be appealing to your target audience and should communicate your passion for gaming.

To start building your personal brand, you need to create a schedule for your social media posts. You should aim to post at least once a day to keep your audience engaged. You can also use social media to interact with your followers by responding to comments and messages.

Step 2: Grow Your Audience

To get sponsored, you need to have a sizable audience. This means that you need to grow your social media following and your viewership on platforms such as Twitch, YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram. There are a few strategies that you can use to grow your audience:

• Stream or post regularly: Consistency is key when it comes to building an audience. You should aim to stream or post content regularly so that your followers know when to expect new content from you.
• Collaborate with other gamers: Collaborating with other gamers can help you reach new audiences. You can collaborate by playing games together, doing a joint stream, or even just promoting each other's content on social media.
• Promote your content: You need to promote your content across all your social media platforms. This can include creating teaser clips of your stream or making highlight videos to post on YouTube and TikTok. Discoverability on platforms like Twitch is very poor so cross promotion is vital!  The more exposure your content gets, the more likely you are to grow your audience.

Step 3: Network With Sponsors

Once you have a sizable audience, it's time to start networking with sponsors. There are a few ways that you can do this:

• Attend gaming events: Gaming events such as PAX or TwitchCon are great places to network with sponsors. You can meet representatives from gaming companies like, Rogue Energy, and start building relationships with them.
• Use social media: Social media can be a powerful tool for networking with sponsors. You can use Twitter to reach out to companies that you are interested in working with, or you can tag them in your posts to get their attention.
• Join gaming communities: There are many online gaming communities where you can connect with sponsors. For example, Reddit has a gaming subreddit where you can interact with other gamers and potentially connect with sponsors.

Step 4: Create a Sponsorship Proposal

Once you have established a relationship with a potential sponsor, it's time to create a sponsorship proposal. This proposal should outline the benefits that the sponsor will receive by working with you, such as exposure to your audience or access to your skills as a gamer. Your proposal should include the following:

• An introduction: Start your proposal by introducing yourself and your brand.
• Your audience demographics: Provide information on your audience demographics, such as their age, gender, and interests.
• Your reach: Outline the number of followers you have on social media and the viewership you receive on platforms such as Twitch or YouTube.
• Your proposal: Explain what you are proposing to the sponsor, such as a sponsored stream or a series of sponsored social media posts.
• The benefits for the sponsor: Highlight the benefits that the sponsor will receive by working with you, such as exposure to your audience or access to your skills as a

Conclusion

If you believe you have taken the steps above to be worthy of a gaming sponsorship, we welcome you to signup for the Rogue Energy Sponsorship Program.  As the leader in performance gaming energy drinks since 2017, Rogue Energy operates the largest gaming sponsorship program in the industry with unprecedented benefits.  Apply now.