Recently launched gaming and esports management company TalentX Gaming (TXG) has appointed Amber Howard as Head of Talent.

A partnership between ReKTGlobal (parent company of Rogue and the London Royal Ravens) and TalentX Entertainment, TalentX Gaming was launched on 5 May 2020, and Howard will now lead the push to attract prominent clients from the esports, gaming, and online entertainment spaces. 

Howard was previously with Abrams Artists Agency (now A3 Artists Agency), where she led its expansion into gaming and esports. She has also worked at Machinima, at IMG as Senior Manager of Talent Relations from 2013 to 2015, and as Talent Relations at NFL Media from 2009 to 2013. 

Welcoming Howard to the company CEO of TalentX Gaming, Jason Wilhelm, said:

“We founded TalentX with a ‘Creator First’ philosophy, and as such, we work hard to ensure that each division is helmed by leaders with a long record of success in their respective fields. We’re excited to have Amber on board to help take our creators – and TalentX Gaming – to the next level.”

While Howard herself added:

“TXG’s commitment to always put its creators first really struck a chord with me and made it an easy decision to join the company. Gamers have been underrepresented for too long even though the talent and esports industries are booming. We have an amazing opportunity to bring more visibility, monetization and growth to this community of creators.

“My recruiting strategy has always been to keep it open and diverse, and to look for and work with creators and brands that break the mold. I envision a deep and balanced roster of creators who represent the diversity of the entire gaming community in gender, accessibility, and culture.”

TalentX Entertainment was co-founded in 2019 by Tal Fishman, better known as YouTube’s “ReactionTime”, and Warren Lentz, and has over 60 creators on its books, including the popular TikTok “Sway House” group (Josh Richards, Griffin Johnson, Anthony Reeves, Bryce Hall, Kio Cyr, and Jaden Hossler). 

AYO.NEWS says:

Howard has an impressive background in talent management, and has been specifically focused on gaming and esports for quite some time, so obviously has a passion for the space. With TalentX’s backing and resources, and experienced people like Howard, we expect it won’t be long before TalentX Gaming has an impressive portfolio of top gaming and esports talent.

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