Bridging Esports and Telcos: How SAM Media and eClutch Are Scaling Global Digital Entertainment

An exclusive interview with Alexis Bartelds (SAM Media) and Arnaud Verlhac (eClutch) on mobile-first monetisation, brand-safe gaming content, and operator partnerships.

In a rapidly changing digital landscape, strategic collaboration is the key to reaching new audiences. When premium content expertise meets global monetisation power, emerging media verticals become scalable commercial opportunities.

“eClutch brings every battle to one stage… Sam Media connects the digital world across over 40 countries with direct connections to more than 150 mobile operators.”

In this full-length conversation, Alexis Bartelds, founder and CEO of SAM Media, joins Arnaud Verlhac, co-founder and CEO of eClutch, to discuss how they are bridging the gap between mainstream media, mobile network operators (MNOs), and global esports fans.


Following initial launches in Sweden and Switzerland, both companies are expanding their joint footprint globally across more mobile networks.