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Manti Te’o Says He Has Stopped Using Social Media

By on February 23, 2013 in Social Media in Sports

Manti Te’o, the former Notre Dame linebacker who shocked the sports world with the bizarre story of a fake girlfriend told USA Today on Monday that he has stopped using social media since the incident. The 2012 Heisman Trophy finalist shut down his verified Twitter account back on February 5, and said he was not sure ifRead more →

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Twitter War Breaks Out Between Darrelle Revis, Richard Sherman

By on February 21, 2013 in Social Media in Sports

Richard Sherman of the Seattle Seahawks has only been in the NFL for two years, but has already established himself as one of the league’s biggest trash talkers. Last month, Sherman took to Twitter for a jab at Darrelle Revis of the New York Jets, who has established himself as an elite cornerback. The twoRead more →

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Why Twitter Buying Bluefin May Be The Most Important Acquisition of 2013

By on February 20, 2013 in Social Media in Sports

Twitter’s acquisition of Cambridge (MA) based Bluefin labs could be the single most influential digital acquisition in 2013. Why? Bluefin measures what we’re talking about in the social space as it happens on TV. Twitter is out to build a revenue model based on real time brand activation. Super Bowl XLVII was the most talked aboutRead more →

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NHL Twitter Analysis: ‘Follower’ Standings

By on February 17, 2013 in Social Media in Sports

No one can deny the impact that social media has made on the digital age. When you are trying to keep your fan base informed about the latest promotion, need to get the word out on a scheduling update or just want to rev up their engines with new ice girls pictures, social media outletsRead more →

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5 Ways Aspiring #SportsBiz Professionals Can Better Use 30 Minutes Of Their Day

By on February 6, 2013 in Sports Business

A few weeks ago, my wonderful mother pointed out this great quote from Jo Oz. It goes a little something like this. “The best moves in life are made in silence. Don’t talk about it. Just do it and let them talk about it. Failure talks. Success walks.” This applies to all industries and across soRead more →

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NFL Cheerleaders To Follow On Twitter

By on January 30, 2013 in Social Media in Sports

Add a little cheer to your sports feed on Twitter with these twitter happy ladies of the NFL. Most sports fans on Twitter follow their favorite team, players, coach and maybe even the mascot. But what about the leading ladies who stand on the field every game and help us cheer on our favorite team?Read more →

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Sports and Social Media: Winners and Losers (Infographic)

By on January 24, 2013 in Social Media in Sports

Social Media in Sports: Who are the Winners and Losers? Sports and social media make a great team. Whilst fans follow the action, they can share the moment with their friends and fellow supporters. But who is making the most of this relationship? And who would be best advised to keep clear of Twitter altogether?Read more →

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Social Media In Sports: Ravens Ray Lewis Has A Huge Klout Score

By on January 22, 2013 in Social Media in Sports

Ray Lewis’ play on the field is coming to an end, as he’s set to retire following Super Bowl XLVII, but his Klout score and social media in sports presence off the field is likely to remain high for quite some time. There’s a lengthy formula to determine your Klout score; the San Francisco-based company usesRead more →

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Social Media, The NHL Lockout and the New Jersey Devils

By on January 10, 2013 in Social Media in Sports

The NHL Lockout is finally over and we want to highlight a team who has kept their fans engaged this whole time. When 2013 hit, and half the hockey season had gone by with no games, no one was actually sure if there would be an NHL hockey game played in 2013. NHL teams haveRead more →

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Getting Recruited in a Social Media World

By on January 4, 2013 in Social Media in Sports

Social media has radically changed the world of athletic recruiting. It provides coaches with a new medium to research and contact prospective players and enables athletes to build their social resumes to increase their chances of being recruited. Today, your social media presence could make or break your chances of being recruited to play atRead more →

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ESPN, Twitter Land Sports Partnership Deal To Embed Instant Replay Videos In Tweets For Bowl Games

By on December 19, 2012 in Social Media in Sports

The latest sports partnership deal might be a surprise to some, but to those following the power of social media in the sports world, it’s just another step toward innovating the way companies and brands promote through Twitter. ESPN and Twitter recently agreed to a sports partnership, where the Worldwide Leader will stream instant replaysRead more →

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Interaction on Social Media: How to Build Rapport and Value

By on December 16, 2012 in Social Media in Sports

LIKE ME, RETWEET ME, FOLLOW ME, LINK WITH ME! It gets overwhelming at times.  How do you accurately interact on social media? The trick is trying to figure out how to get your message across, increase your exposure, but make sure you do it in a way that builds rapport with those in your socialRead more →

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