Following a horrific crash during the DRIVE4COPD 300 at Daytona International Speedway on Saturday, controversy emerged involving a fan video of the crash that was uploaded to YouTube. NASCAR had initially said the video was taken down on copyright grounds, citing language on the back of tickets. On a ticket from a NASCAR event at…
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Manti Te’o Says He Has Stopped Using Social Media
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 if…
Why Twitter Buying Bluefin May Be The Most Important Acquisition of 2013
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 about…
The Top News In #Sportsbiz – 02.11.13 – 02.18.13
Sports Business Goodell’s Compensation Nearly Tripled in 2011 It was revealed this week when the NFL filed the league’s tax return that owners nearly tripled commissioner Roger Goodell’s compensation in 2011, paying him $29.49 million, which likely makes him the highest paid commissioner in sports. While Goodell’s salary paid him $3.12 million in 2011, most…
NHL Twitter Analysis: ‘Follower’ Standings
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 outlets…
NHL Facebook Analysis: ‘Like’ Standings
All 30 NHL teams maintain Facebook pages that gives them a platform to announce news, encourage discussion, occasionally hold competitions and generally attempt to create a fan community. Every team maintains their Facebook presence in a slightly different way, and every team seems to place a different value on Facebook’s role in their social strategy….
Sports Social Media: Shnarped Hockey App
Have you ever dreamed of giving a fist bump or a tap on the shinpads to your favorite hockey players such as Sidney Crosby, Jonathan Quick or Logan Couture after they make a mind-boggling play on the ice via sports social media? Well, that dream is now a reality thanks to the sports social media…
The Top News In #Sportsbiz – 02.04.13 – 02.11.13
The Top News In #Sportsbiz is a collection of articles curated by Sports Networker’s Lead Writer – Mark Burns Sports Business 2012 Year In #SportsBiz Without question, 2012 was one of the most exciting years in the world of sports. Starting with the first major championship in February, the Giants defeated the Patriots in miraculous fashion (again) to…
The Top News In #Sportsbiz – 01.28.13 – 02.04.13
The Top News In #Sportsbiz is a collection of articles curated by Sports Networker’s Lead Writer – Mark Burns Sports Business New Era’s Sales Surge In First Year of NFL Contract For 88 years, America’s own cap company, New Era, has been providing headwear to sports fans across the globe. With its history firmly rooted in Major…
NFL Cheerleaders To Follow On Twitter
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?…
The Top News In #Sportsbiz – 01.21.13 – 01.28.13
The Top News In #Sportsbiz is a collection of articles curated by Sports Networker’s Lead Writer – Mark Burns Sports Business Victor Cruz’s Agent Speaks About His Life As A Football Agent “Founded by a team of professionals with over 40 years of combined experience in corporate finance, marketing, law, and sports, DSI understands the new opportunities…
Sports and Social Media: Winners and Losers (Infographic)
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?…