Sponsorship of the Playing Ducks is further intensifiedDICOTA, the manufacturer of notebook bags, tablet accessories and mobile office solutions (www.dicota.com), is further expanding its sponsorship in the e-sports segment. In 2015, the accessories specialist continues to be the main sponsor of the Playing Ducks e.V., one of the most well-known and successful e-sports groups in Europe.The partnership is set to be further intensified in the coming year. For instance, there are plans to show an increased presence at e-sports tournaments and events throughout Germany and Europe, including as part of online TV broadcasts. Additional activities are also planned for 2015 via the club's newsletter.As a main sponsor, DICOTA is already represented on the official kit of the e-sports players and also supports the Playing Ducks, for instance, with prizes for competitions."By getting involved in the e-sports segment, we reach a target group that has a high degree of affinity with high-quality mobile devices, and who would like to transport and protect these efficiently," says Ruedi Nauer, CEO at the DICOTA Group. "An area that is also undergoing rapid growth: in Germany alone, there are currently an estimated 40,000 e-sports groups. The number of active players is in the millions. A look abroad, where large tournaments already fill whole halls with several tens of thousands of spectators, also shows what is possible here."The Playing Ducks from the Lower Saxon town of Peine (www.playing-ducks.com) have around 2,500 members from throughout Europe. The professional teams in the club found in 2009 have already been able to win numerous national and international champion titles, including, for instance, the German Counter-Strike Championship in 2013.
