SXSW - Erik Huey of ESA
- 10 years ago
Gootecks & Mike Ross meet up with Erik Huey, Sr. Vice President, Government Affairs at Entertainment Software Association to get the latest news in the world of video gaming and how ESA fights for your free speech rights under the 1st Amendment. Do video games help you get good grades? Find out what Erik has to say...
Erik Huey is currently the Senior Vice President for Government Affairs at the Entertainment Software Association (ESA). As Senior Vice President, Erik oversees the entire federal and state government relations operations of ESA.
The Entertainment Software Association is the U.S. association dedicated to serving the business and public affairs needs of companies publishing interactive games for video game consoles, handheld devices, personal computers, and the Internet. The ESA offers services to interactive entertainment software publishers including a global anti-piracy program, owning the E3 Expo, business and consumer research, federal and state government relations, First Amendment and intellectual property protection efforts.
For nearly two decades, Huey has contributed to policy debates involving issues such as protecting domestic film production, combating digital theft of copyrighted content, expanding broadband deployment, and preserving artists’ First Amendment rights. In 2007, The Hollywood Reporter named him one of the “100 Most Influential Media & Entertainment Lawyers” in its annual “Power Lawyer” issue.
For more info, visit: www.theesa.com
The Gootecks & Mike Ross Show is a weekly livestreamed gaming program hosted by pro Street Fighter players Gootecks and Mike Ross. The duo, known for their popular series of YouTube videos dubbed The Excellent Adventures of Gootecks & MIke Ross, bring their unique chemistry and colorful humor to this new program where they discuss everything from Street Fighter and competitive gaming, to much, much more! Always unpredictable, and immensely entertaining. Tune in every Monday night, 7 PM PST!
Full episodes here: http://www.dailymotion.com/gootecksandmikeross
Erik Huey is currently the Senior Vice President for Government Affairs at the Entertainment Software Association (ESA). As Senior Vice President, Erik oversees the entire federal and state government relations operations of ESA.
The Entertainment Software Association is the U.S. association dedicated to serving the business and public affairs needs of companies publishing interactive games for video game consoles, handheld devices, personal computers, and the Internet. The ESA offers services to interactive entertainment software publishers including a global anti-piracy program, owning the E3 Expo, business and consumer research, federal and state government relations, First Amendment and intellectual property protection efforts.
For nearly two decades, Huey has contributed to policy debates involving issues such as protecting domestic film production, combating digital theft of copyrighted content, expanding broadband deployment, and preserving artists’ First Amendment rights. In 2007, The Hollywood Reporter named him one of the “100 Most Influential Media & Entertainment Lawyers” in its annual “Power Lawyer” issue.
For more info, visit: www.theesa.com
The Gootecks & Mike Ross Show is a weekly livestreamed gaming program hosted by pro Street Fighter players Gootecks and Mike Ross. The duo, known for their popular series of YouTube videos dubbed The Excellent Adventures of Gootecks & MIke Ross, bring their unique chemistry and colorful humor to this new program where they discuss everything from Street Fighter and competitive gaming, to much, much more! Always unpredictable, and immensely entertaining. Tune in every Monday night, 7 PM PST!
Full episodes here: http://www.dailymotion.com/gootecksandmikeross