Phil Pearson: iGaming Industry 2025 in Review

🎙 NEXT.io Podcast #188 with Martina Åkerlund, CEO of CallsU. Welcome to our latest podcast episode featuring the inspiring Martina, a recognized leader in the iGaming industry. In this episode, we delve deep into leadership, authenticity, and the journey of building something from the ground up. Martina shares her personal experiences, valuable insights, and actionable tips for aspiring leaders. ⏰ Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 00:36 - Sponsors 01:31 - Highlights and Updates from the Past Two Weeks 02:48 - Martina’s Industry Background 07:30 - Strategies for Confidently Standing in Front of Audiences 09:56 - Advice for Making a Strong First Impression in a New Industry 12:05 - Strengths and Weaknesses as a CEO 15:00 - Overcoming Leadership Challenges 20:54 - Expressing Emotions as a Leader 23:35 - Acquisition of CallsU and ROIs 28:06 - Future Plans for CallsU 30:01 - Player Reactivation Strategies 34:01 - Martina’s Leadership Style and Success as a Leader 37:59 - Managing Employee Departures 41:48 - Building a Successful Company 43:52 - Balancing Family and Professional Career 52:15 - Maximizing Event Participation 54:38 - CallsU’s Three-Year Vision 💼 About Martina: Martina is the CEO of reactivation company CallsU and the former CEO of sports tech company Triggy, where she now serves on the board of directors. With 20 years of experience in banking and finance, she has held various senior positions, including CMO, Head of Regulatory Reporting, and Head of the Project Management Office at organizations such as Nasdaq, Swedbank, and SEB. 🔔 LISTEN / SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/es/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/409DefE... 🔗 CONNECT WITH NEXT.IO ✩ Website - https://next.io/ ✩ Instagram - @next.io ✩ Linkedin -   / next.  . _____ This episode of the NEXT.io is brought to you by: Pragmatic Play – Industry-leading content provider. https://www.pragmaticplay.com/en/ Pragmatic Solutions – Leading iGaming platform technology. https://pragmatic.solutions/

1 Heinä 202456min

NEXT.io Weekly News Live Stream 📍 Streaming across all our social media platforms 🎙️ Hosted by Conor Mulheir and Nico Jansen ➔ Special Guest: Roger Tyrzyk, VP Gaming of IDnow Join us for the NEXT.io Weekly News, your go-to source for the latest in iGaming! With operators investing heavily into advertisements offline and online, this results in a significant increase in the demand for services for the sports betting industry, to keep this wheel spinning. Especially to make the onboarding of customers as smooth and frictionless as possible. Please tune in to our episode, where we will be walked through one of the significant bits and pieces within the overall value chain during the Euro 2024 This week's sessions are brought to you by Playson and Sponsored by Hub88. All listeners are invited to share their opinions and ask questions, making this a great way to catch up and dig deeper into the latest iGaming news.

27 Kesä 202451min

NEXT.io Weekly News Live Stream 📅 Every Thursday at 3 PM CET 📍 Streaming across all our social media platforms 🎙️ Hosted by Conor Mulheir and Nico Jansen Join us for the NEXT.io Weekly News, your go-to source for the latest in iGaming! Tune in every Thursday as we bring you the hottest news and trends in the industry, featuring in-depth discussions on each topic. This week's sessions are brought to you by Playson and Sponsored by Hub88. All listeners are invited to share their opinions and ask questions, making this a great way to catch up and dig deeper into the latest iGaming news. 🔔 Don't miss out! Follow us on social media to stay updated.

21 Kesä 202437min

🎙 NEXT.io Podcast #191 with Jonas Warrer, Interim Group CEO, Gaming Innovation Group. We're thrilled to share the latest and most exciting development in the iGaming industry! In our newest podcast episode, Jonas Warrer, Group CEO of GiG Media, unveils the monumental rebranding of GiG Media to Gentoo. This strategic move marks a new era for the company, promising innovation and growth.  Don't miss out on this exclusive episode where we uncover the bold steps GiG Media is taking to revolutionise its brand and set new standards in the industry. ⏰ Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction  00:36 - Sponsors 01:32 - Ask Gamblers Awards 02:12 - GiG Media rebrands to Gentoo 04:58 - Most Recent Acquisitions   07:05 - Impact of Google Update on GiG's Assets 08:53 - Future Focus and Goals 🔔 LISTEN / SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/es/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/409DefE... 🔗 CONNECT WITH NEXT.IO ✩ Website - https://next.io/  ✩ Instagram - @next.io ✩ Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/next... _____ This episode of the NEXT.io is brought to you by: Pragmatic Play – Industry-leading content provider. https://www.pragmaticplay.com/en/ Pragmatic Solutions – Leading iGaming platform technology. https://pragmatic.solutions/

18 Kesä 202411min

This week on NEXT.io Weekly News, we dive into Games Global’s strategic leap towards a $100 million initial public offering, marking a significant milestone in the iGaming sector. This episode provides an in-depth look at the motivations behind the IPO and the expected outcomes for Games Global’s market presence and operational capabilities. Additionally, we explore a related topic in “Investor Challenges OpenBet Owner’s Take-Private Deal,” which sheds light on current investor sentiments and controversies surrounding major financial transactions in the iGaming industry. This discussion will highlight the complexities of such deals and the broader implications for market dynamics and shareholder interests. 🗞 Read the full story here: - Games Global files for $100m IPO on New York Stock Exchange https://next.io/news/games-global-fil... - Investor challenges OpenBet owner’s $13bn take-private deal https://next.io/news/investor-challen... Hang out with Conor Mulheir and Nico Jansen on our Weekly News live stream, every Thursday at 3 PM CET across all our social media channels. We’ll dive into the freshest iGaming news and explore the most captivating stories of the week. Be cool, be curious, be in the know! --------- Episode brought you by: Playson - https://playson.com/ Sponsored by: Hub88. - https://hub88.io/

14 Kesä 202425min

The duo is back! Just for this special occasion, Pierre Lindh will be hosting the Weekly News this week with Nico Jansen! This week, we’ll be diving into some of the latest significant reports from the iGaming industry. We’ll explore the latest findings from Evolution, Kindred Group plc, Kambi, and Entain. The NEXT.io Weekly News is a live stream held every Thursday at 3 PM CET across all of our social media platforms and is brought you by Playson! The episodes are also sponsored by Hub88.io All listeners are invited to share their opinions and ask questions, making this a great way to catch up and dig deeper into the latest iGaming news. Hang out with Conor Mulheir and Nico Jansen on our Weekly News live stream, every Thursday at 3 PM CET across all our social media channels. We’ll dive into the freshest iGaming news and explore the most captivating stories of the week.  Be cool, be curious, be in the know!

14 Kesä 20241h

This week’s episode of NEXT.io Weekly News zeroes in on critical developments within the US iGaming and betting landscape. We discuss Illinois’ proposed betting tax increase and its ripple effects on operators, as well as a significant Supreme Court case review that could reshape Florida’s gambling scene. 🗞 Read the full story here: - US operator shares tank following Illinois tax hike plan https://next.io/news/us-operator-shares-tank-illinois-tax-hike/ - US Supreme Court to review Florida betting case on 13 June https://next.io/news/us-supreme-court-to-review-florida-case/ Hang out with Conor Mulheir and Nico Jansen on our Weekly News live stream, every Thursday at 3 PM CET across all our social media channels. We'll dive into the freshest iGaming news and explore the most captivating stories of the week.    Be cool, be curious, be in the know!

14 Kesä 202439min

Tune into this week's episode of NEXT.io Weekly News for an in-depth analysis of the latest legal challenges facing Evolution, a leading player in the iGaming industry. We'll be covering the unfolding developments in two major legal proceedings that could have significant implications for the company and the broader sector. 🗞 Read the full story here: - Legal bid to bind Evolution from uncovering Calcagni Report sponsors fails https://next.io/news/legal-bid-prevent-evolution-uncovering-report-sponsors-fails/   - Lightning Roulette case: Evolution succeeds in filing redacted complaint https://next.io/news/lightning-roulette-case-evolution-files-redacted-complaint/ Hang out with Conor Mulheir and Nico Jansen on our Weekly News live stream, every Thursday at 3 PM CET across all our social media channels. We’ll dive into the freshest iGaming news and explore the most captivating stories of the week.  Be cool, be curious, be in the know! --------- Episode brought you by: Playson - ⁠https://playson.com/⁠ Sponsored by: Hub88. - ⁠https://hub88.io/⁠

14 Kesä 202440min