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Gamelab Montevideo, Uruguay
Introduction to the 6 Factors Model: An Approach to Build Commercially Successful Video Games. Watch the full video on VeraTV here.
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Gamelab Mobile: Gaming, Esports and Gamification for Business
Gamelab Mobile is a one-day summit that takes place during the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. The event brings together gaming and mobile experts from all over the world. Topics include trends…
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HIMSS Europe WOHIT
In November I delivered the closing Keynote at World of Health IT (WOHIT) alongside Anna Sort, CEO & Co-Founder of gamification consultancy PlayBenefit, who also happens to be my sister. We talked…
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El Mundo: Interview
In this interview with Spanish newspaper El Mundo I discussed the positive impact of free games for the video games industry, the main trends in video games and the growth of gamification.…
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Lleida Televisió: Interview
Video available here (in Catalan).
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XXVII Business Gathering in the Pyrenees
I spoke at the XXVII Business Gathering in the Pyrenees, which took place in la Seu d’Urgell in June 2016. The event brought together over 260 companies and high-profile business influencers to…
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FICOD 2015: Video games seminar
Video available here (in Spanish).
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Ara.cat: The quest for a new Candy Crush
I was interviewed by Catalan newspaper Ara about my plans for King’s Barcelona studios. Full article here (in Catalan).
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Founders & Tips: Interview
Video available here (in Spanish).
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Leverage IQ Group: Interview
I was invited to speak about how to manage a video games studio at an event organised by management consultancy Leverage IQ Group.
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ESADE Creapolis: Entrepreneurial advice
I was invited to speak at the 6th entrepreneurship conference in Sant Cugat. I explained that my approach to recruitment is to chose team members mostly because of their personality and motivation, and that their actual technical knowledge often comes second. Full article here.
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El Mundo: Interview
Spanish newspaper El Mundo interviewed me to find out more about the video games marketplace and the work carried out by King’s Barcelona studios. Full interview here (in Spanish).
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Diàlegs pel Futur: Interview
Video available here (in Catalan).
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Biz Barcelona: King’s success
I was invited to speak at Biz Barcelona about King.com, how Candy Crush has become a household name and what are the challenges ahead for the Barcelona studios.
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Via Empresa: Interview with Manel Sort
Manel Sort talks talent management, the Barcelona studio and the new Bubble Witch Saga 2 game launch. Full article here (in Catalan).
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El Món a RAC1: Interview
http://www.rac1.org/elmon/2013/12/page/10/
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Digital Spy: ‘Candy Crush Saga’ studio King eyes smart TV market
The article looks at King’s strategy concerning new platforms, including smart TV. I’m quoted as saying: “When we look at these things, it has to be all about what the users want, whether they want our games on their consoles or TVs. They will let us know, and that’s when we will start putting a lot of focus on that.” Full article here.
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Huffington Post: Candy Crush turns one’
http://www.huffingtonpost.es/2013/11/14/candy-crush-aniversario_n_4276101.html
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El Periódico: Candy Crush exceeds 500 million downloads
On the back of Candy Crush Saga achieving 500 million downloads, Spanish newspaper El Periódico talks about King’s studio in Barcelona and the games released under my leadership, including Papa Pear Saga, Diamond Digger Saga and Bubble Witch Saga 2. Read the full article (in Spanish) here.
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TVE: Interview
I was interviewed by Spanish TV channel TVE1 to talk about the success of King.com on the wake of Candy Crush download number 500 million. Video available here (in Spanish).
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MWC: Barcelona, World Mobile Gaming Capital
I’m quoted on several occasions in this article, which covers the main players in the Barcelona-based mobile gaming scene. Read the full article here.
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Great Place to Work: Interview
Following the win of King’s Barcelona studio of a Best Workplaces 2013 award, I was interviewed by Great Place to Work to discuss my leadership style and the talent management strategy I spearhead in Barcelona. Read the full interview here (in Spanish).
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La Vanguardia: “The video games industry will continue to grow by 10% annually in the coming years”
I was interviewed by leading Spanish newspaper La Vanguardia to discuss King’s strategy in terms of games portfolio and the talent management strategy I lead in the Barcelona studio. Full article here (in Spanish).
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El País: The Kings of video games play Spanish music
The article discusses the agreement between King Entertainment and music school Taller de Musics, which enables music students to compose musical themes for the video games created by the Barcelona studio I lead. Full article here.
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IGN: Interview
Gina Tost of IGN España interviewed me to find out more about the Barcelona studio, mobile games and social gaming. Full article here (in Spanish).
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Expansión: King.com opens Barcelona studio with two million investment
Article on King’s plans for its Barcelona studio, which is expected to employ a staff of seventy within year. Full article here (in Spanish).
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Forbes: King.com Continues Global Expansion With Barcelona Mobile Social Games Studio
Published on the online version of Forbes magazine, this news item covers King’s new development studio in Barcelona under my leadership. Read the full article here.
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Advertising Week: Former Digital Chocolate Vice President Manel Sort to head King.com’s new Barcelona studio
Article covering my appointment as head of King’s new game development studio in Barcelona. Full article here.
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Develop: Ex-Digital Chocolate GM Manel Sort to head up new Spain division of more than 40 staff
Article on King’s expansion into Spain and my role leading the new development studio in Barcelona. Full article here.
