Blake Shuster

Blake Shuster is a seasoned communications professional with extensive experience in public relations and strategic communications within the gaming and entertainment industries. Currently serving as the Director of Publicity for Streaming Content & Awards at Crunchyroll since October 2023, Blake previously held the position of Vice President at BHI from September 2022 to October 2023. Prior to that, Blake was Head of US Communications for esports & gaming at Red Bull from November 2017 to September 2022. Other notable roles include Director of Communications at Curse, Inc., where Blake led PR initiatives for a new VOIP software, and Global PR Manager for World of Warcraft at Blizzard Entertainment. Early career experience includes serving as an Account Executive at fortyseven communications and a Creative Intern at The Pitt Group. Educational background includes coursework in Economics at UCLA and studies at the W. P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University.