The digital teams from the Pittsburgh Steelers and Dallas Cowboys have combined forces in a joint social media in sports initiative for Sunday’s game at Cowboys Stadium. The winner of the #socialshowdown will be determined by the team that accumulates the most combined Twitter followers and Facebook ‘Likes’ between now and the end of their…
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Developing Your Skill Set to Work in Sports Media
The idea of sitting in a press box writing a game story for a newspaper or standing on the sidelines of an NFL game waiting to talk to a star player sounds like a glamorous job for many. These two things are just a sample of the duties people working in sports media have on…
The Top News In #Sportsbiz – 12.03.12 – 12.10.12
The Top News In #Sportsbiz is a collection of articles curated by Sports Networker’s Lead Writer – Mark Burns Sports Business Will #JohnnyFootball Ever Cash In? He might be Johnny Football, but he’s not allowed to be Johnny Cash. Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel is the favorite to become the first freshman to win the Heisman Trophy on…
The Top News In #Sportsbiz – 11.26.12 – 12.03.12
The Top News In #Sportsbiz is a collection of articles curated by Sports Networker’s Lead Writer – Mark Burns Sports Business Application LIVE For Manhattan Sports Business Academy — Summer 2013 The Manhattan Sports Business Academy (MSBA) is an 8-week summer sports business leadership program in New York City. MSBA is designed for undergraduate & graduate students…
Sports Media Startups Finding A Home In The San Francisco Bay Area
Bleacher Report is arguably the most well known of the many sports media startups in the San Francisco Bay Area. B/R — which was recently acquired by Turner Broadcasting System in August for roughly $200 million — headlines a list of close to a dozen sports media startups out West. Other sports media startups besides Bleacher…
Why Facebook Sponsored Posts Will Change the Way Your Favorite Sports Team Interacts Online
There are few companies who have done a better job than Lululemon using social media to grow its brand. More impressive is that they’ve done so in a field (apparel) where its competitors spend hundreds of millions of dollars to acquire market share. Lululemon’s advertising is minimal, relying on word of mouth and consumer interaction…
Bulls’ Derrick Rose, Adidas Release Final Video Of Six-Part Series #TheReturn, Titled ‘All In’
Earlier this week, the Chicago Bulls’ Derrick Rose and the Adidas brand finished their Return of D Rose series with their final episode, titled ‘All In’. The six-part documentary — referred to as #TheReturn – has chronicled Rose’s comeback from last year’s post-season ACL injury against the Philadelphia 76ers. In the sixth episode of #TheReturn, the…
Jim Rome On SHOWTIME With Correspondent Erin Sharoni Hits The Ground Running
If you can’t play the game, then you got to talk about the game. Those are the words from colorful talk show host, Jim Rome, who definitely likes to do his fair share of talking. A week ago today, Jim Rome on SHOWTIME finally premiered, with Rome displaying his usually trademark style and opinions during the one…
The Top News In #Sportsbiz – 11.19.12 – 11.26.12
The Top News In #Sportsbiz is a collection of articles curated by Sports Networker’s Lead Writer – Mark Burns Sports Business 5 Best Things About Being An NFL Sports Agent I (Agent Jack Bechta) have been lied to, deceived, used, humiliated, and have sacrificed a lot of my personal time and interest to serve others who play…
Expanded Social Media In Sports Presence For #ArmyNavy College Football Rivalry Game
The annual #ArmyNavy college football rivalry game just went social. With the service academy matchup a little over two weeks away, the #ArmyNavy game has decided to expand its social media in sports presence; the game will take place at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on Dec. 8, with kickoff set for 3 p.m. Currently,…
Social Media In Sports: Professional Athletes Voice What They Are Thankful For On Twitter
Like so many Americans on Thanksgiving, professional athletes from the country’s sports also took to Twitter to voice what they’re thankful for. Whether it was family, friends, being able to play a kid’s game, or just being healthy, each player had his/her own unique message to his/her followers. At Sports Networker, we compiled a list…
30 Books On Amazon During Black Friday Week To Advance Your Sports Career
It’s that time of year again. Thanksgiving is a day away and Christmas is right around the corner. But, in the meantime, the thing that should be on everyone’s mind is Black Friday — that special day where millions of Americans go bizerk trying to find the perfect gift for the whole family. This year,…