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Contend is an LA-based creative studio that exists to evolve the marketing and advertising landscape through creativity, integrity, and humanity.

Los Angeles, CA
Joined July 2015
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Technology is evolving faster than ever, reshaping how we connect, engage, and create. At the heart of this transformation is the Virtual Mindset—a perspective that blends the digital and physical to craft deeply immersive and participatory experiences.
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At Contend, Apex Reality, Blokpop, and @TreefortMedia .fm we’re exploring how these shifts empower storytelling, commerce, and collaboration in ways we’ve never seen before. Here's to our collective future. Should be a wild ride. linkedin.com/pulse/virtual-l…
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Thank you to Xbox and Blizzard Entertainment for trusting us with this project, and to everyone who contributed to making this vision a reality. We couldn’t have done it without your passion and hard work! Here’s to more groundbreaking projects ahead!
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A huge shout-out to the creativity and dedication of our incredible team, who brought to life an immersive experience that captivated fans and showcased the magic of the Warcraft universe.
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From concept to execution, we pushed the boundaries of what’s possible in experiential marketing, and it’s so rewarding to see our efforts celebrated.
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We won a Clio Silver Award for our innovative work on the World of Warcraft 4D experience at gamescom!
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Exciting news, WoW fans! The World of Warcraft 4D ride just made its debut at Gamescom, and we helped make it happen! Join your favorite heroes on epic quests, feel the rush of battle, and experience the magic of WoW in a whole new dimension. Total Game-changer! Check it out...
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We won a Webby Award for Minecraft Live! @TheWebbyAwards #VirtualMindset
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At Contend, we've been privileged to play a pivotal role in bringing the inspiring collaboration between Junk Kouture, Best Buy, and Microsoft to life, focusing on recycling and sustainable fashion through the eyes of New York high schoolers. bit.ly/3TTMFdJ
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BIG NEWS! We’re thrilled to be nominated for @TheWebbyAwards for our Minecraft Live collab with the brilliant @Xbox/@Mojang teams! Help us clinch the People’s Voice Award and cast your VOTE here: bit.ly/3vwXoTf by April 18. Thanks for your support, and let’s go!
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We’re thrilled to join @WIRED and inspirational leaders in tech, business, science and entertainment at #LiveWIRED to discuss technology’s impact on the future of storytelling!
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Streaming NOW! 10am PST! LIVESTREAM of Age of Empires 25th Anniversary show where XBOX Studios has partnered with Contend to launch their brand new XR Stage in the XBOX production studio. twitch.tv/ageofempires
CONTEND helps @amazonfiretv launch their latest Smart TVs with a multichannel campaign running February and March! youtube.com/watch?v=qeL_B8I2… #amazon #adagency #contend
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Always in tune and great at predicting what's on the horizon our CEO, Steven Amato shares valuable insight into story telling in a 3D world. advertisingweek.com/marketer…
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Contend CEO Steven Amato provides an in depth take on why creativity is a luxury. Thank you to the team at @LBBOnline #creativity #metaverse
.@Contendco founder and CEO Steven Amato on being overly curious, continuous problem solving and the demand of the creative. hubs.la/H0-fsvb0
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Tune-in tonight at 5pm PT for Elevenation. A virtual 6D musical event produced by Contend in partnership with Microsoft celebrating the launch of Windows 11. Performances by Tate McCrae and Allen Stone! Snag an exclusive Windows 11 NFT during the show! elevenation.eluv.io/ms
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