Comments on: 3 Reasons Athletes Should Use Social Media http://www.sportsnetworker.com/2009/09/02/3-reasons-athletes-should-use-social-media/ SportsNetworker.com is the #1 Resource Online For Sports Business Professional Looking To Take Their Sports Career To The Next Level Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:54:06 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Brad Williamson - The Virtual Biographer™ http://www.sportsnetworker.com/2009/09/02/3-reasons-athletes-should-use-social-media/comment-page-1/#comment-2883 Brad Williamson - The Virtual Biographer™ Thu, 03 Sep 2009 15:07:09 +0000 http://sportsnetworker.com/?p=1044#comment-2883 @Lewis HA! Once the time comes for me to sit down and knock that masterpiece out, I'll be able to tell my publisher that there's at least ONE person out there who's ready to buy ;-) @Lewis HA! Once the time comes for me to sit down and knock that masterpiece out, I’ll be able to tell my publisher that there’s at least ONE person out there who’s ready to buy ;-)

]]> By: Lewis Howes http://www.sportsnetworker.com/2009/09/02/3-reasons-athletes-should-use-social-media/comment-page-1/#comment-2881 Lewis Howes Thu, 03 Sep 2009 14:50:32 +0000 http://sportsnetworker.com/?p=1044#comment-2881 Brad, I would love to read that book if you come out with it :) Brad, I would love to read that book if you come out with it :)

]]> By: Brad Williamson - The Virtual Biographer™ http://www.sportsnetworker.com/2009/09/02/3-reasons-athletes-should-use-social-media/comment-page-1/#comment-2880 Brad Williamson - The Virtual Biographer™ Thu, 03 Sep 2009 14:42:29 +0000 http://sportsnetworker.com/?p=1044#comment-2880 There's so much value in an athlete having a virtual identity that's every bit as healthy and vibrant as their physical identity that I feel like I could write a friggin' book on the subject. Unfortunately, it doesn't seem like the teams nor the leagues want their employees being so transparent about who they are and what's going on in their business. I can't believe an entity that survives on entertainment value can't comprehend the level of intimacy towards their sport that would be created if players were allowed to reach out to their fans on a deeper level. There’s so much value in an athlete having a virtual identity that’s every bit as healthy and vibrant as their physical identity that I feel like I could write a friggin’ book on the subject. Unfortunately, it doesn’t seem like the teams nor the leagues want their employees being so transparent about who they are and what’s going on in their business.

I can’t believe an entity that survives on entertainment value can’t comprehend the level of intimacy towards their sport that would be created if players were allowed to reach out to their fans on a deeper level.

]]> By: Anita Lobo http://www.sportsnetworker.com/2009/09/02/3-reasons-athletes-should-use-social-media/comment-page-1/#comment-2878 Anita Lobo Thu, 03 Sep 2009 10:46:07 +0000 http://sportsnetworker.com/?p=1044#comment-2878 Spot-on Ryan! Its about the story and the 'doable' difference each of us can make. A theme that will resonate with athletes around the world. While the market context in India is quite different vs the US, I believe social media has untapped potential to help speed-up comprehensive sports development here too. Cheers, Anita Lobo Spot-on Ryan! Its about the story and the ‘doable’ difference each of us can make. A theme that will resonate with athletes around the world.

While the market context in India is quite different vs the US, I believe social media has untapped potential to help speed-up comprehensive sports development here too.

Cheers,
Anita Lobo

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