David Huber

Helping sports organisations to reach GenZ | Marketing, communication and content | Esports & Sports

Greater Munich Metropolitan Area

About

I’m a marketing, social media and content strategist with over 10 years of experience, specializing in the intersection of sports, gaming, and esports. For the past 8+ years, I’ve helped global brands and sports organizations connect with Gen Z and Gen Alpha audiences through innovative digital marketing, social media, and creator-led campaigns. At Play To Compete, we support organizations in bring gaming and esports to sports and the other way around and staying ahead of emerging trends in sports marketing. As part of my current role, I lead the content and communications for FIFAe, FIFA’s official esports property—driving its position as the world’s leading sport simulation event and strengthening its global brand presence across digital, social, and creator-led channels.

Experience

  • CEO & Founder at Play To Compete GmbH
    Jul 2021 - Present · 5 yrs

    At Play To Compete we specialize in combining the world of gaming and esports with traditional sports. We believe these two worlds can benefit from each other and help sports organisations and brands to stay connect with the next generation of fans.

  • Freelance Consultant - Digital Marketing & Communications at FIFA
    May 2018 - Jun 2021 · 3 yrs 2 mos

    Being part of both - the Digital Marketing and the Communications department - I've been involved in digital projects such as the FIFA eWorld Cup while delivering content, setting up communications strategies and coordinating the content accordingly on the FIFA social media channels as well as on fifa.com. Further more this also includes partner management, the video and photo production, PR support, agency coordination and campaign management.

  • Account Manager at shot one GmbH
    Oct 2017 - May 2018 · 8 mos

    Project and account management for multiple projects including print productions, online communications, events/exhibitions and film productions for clients such as BMW Group Classic, BMW Museum, MINI and more. Besides supporting the key accounts, I also hold responsibilities for other clients throughout the company. With my involvement in all processes from creation (concept and strategy) to production/realization and implementation within the customers brand strategy, I’m able to improve each step of a project, therefore increasing the clients satisfaction. My personal focus is on digital projects and film productions.

  • Content & Social Media Manager at Gallafilz GmbH
    Sep 2016 - Sep 2017 · 1 yr 1 mo

    Mainly responsible for the Project Management of the FIFA Interactive World Cup and other FIFA related projects. I had a focus on digital content management and digital communications, which I managed during the 2017 FIFA Interactive World Cup (FIWC); the 2017 tournament was successfully broadcasted in over 100 countries. The company had a focus on (near) live productions and content, allowing me to be a part of several global events, establishing brand campaigns as well as tailoring communications assets towards the needs of the community and PR. Throughout the tournament we were successful in significantly increasing the KPIs compared to previous years.

  • Marketing & Business Development at Let's Yalla
    Jul 2016 - Jul 2017 · 1 yr 1 mo

    Let's Yalla is a start-up in the travel business. I was primarily responsible for marketing such as influencer marketing, content management, social media marketing and print advertising. Additionally I was in charge of cooperations and the business performance analytics.