UK independent parcel carrier Yodel has been announced as the new official delivery partner for the Celebrity Esports gaming tournament. With a mission to bring esports to a mainstream audience, Celebrity Esports will see celebrity teams compete against each other across a collection of the world’s most famous video game titles. Unique to other gaming tournaments, the celebrities will all be filmed playing in their own homes, giving viewers a unique insight into the lives of their celebrity heroes. The kit will all be delivered to the celebrities by Yodel as part of the partnership.
Mike Hancox, CEO at Yodel, sharing his thoughts on the partnership, said: “We’re excited to be working with Celebrity ESports as its official delivery partner. We’re committed to continuing to support our customers throughout the pandemic, and we know that gaming can be a great source of the social interaction that we’re all missing out on. Gaming is an opportunity to come together and talk with friends and family while having fun, so we’re looking forward to helping keep people connected through our partnership with Celebrity Esports.”
The gaming and filming equipment the celebrities receive will all use bespoke “plug and play” technology, not only making the production of the show Covid friendly but also reducing the environmental impact of producing the series.
Commenting on the significance of the partnership, Founder and CEO of Celebrity Esports, Leo Skagerlind said: “Ensuring the recording and gaming equipment the celebrities receive arrives on time and having been handled with the utmost care is paramount to the success of the show. Our partnership with Yodel means we can rest assured that this is carefully managed.”
As the Celebrity Esports logistics partner, Yodel will undertake the shipping and delivery of all the equipment that the celebrities will need for filming and play.
Sharing his enthusiasm about the partnership, Chairman of Celebrity Esports Richard Farleigh said: “I’m so excited that Celebrity Esports can team up with a big name provider such as Yodel. From our point of view, it’s all fun and games until something doesn’t turn up! Yodel are clearly a market leader and excellent at providing the logistics services that we will need. I’m looking forward to a long lasting relationship with them and thrilled to be able to utilise their experience and knowhow.”
Partnership proudly brokered by Slingshot Sponsorship.
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Editors’ Notes:
For further information please contact:
Yodel press office press.enquiries@yodel.co.uk
0207 025 6605
Celebrity Esports press office press@celebrityesport.co.uk
About Yodel
UK independent parcel carrier, Yodel, handles over 160 million parcels every year and has a relationship with 85 per cent of the UK’s top retailers. The company is headquartered in Liverpool and has over 50 locations across the UK, including three central sorts and over 47 customer delivery depots.
Through its sister company, Arrow XL, Yodel can also offer a two-man service for white goods and large items up to 120kg.
To find out more visit www.yodel.co.uk or visit our LinkedIn feed: https://www.linkedin.com/company/yodel-home-delivery-network
About Celebrity Esports
Celebrity Esports is the home of celebrity gaming. The focus is on entertainment, banter and past rivalry of celebrities, which provides the viewing public with an exciting, engaging insight of their favourite personalities in a setting like no other.
For more information, visit www.celebrityesports.co.uk
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