by Kirk Wakefield – August 2013 Brands highly prioritize social media engagement when partnering with sports properties. But who are these social media fans? Who are we reaching with the team’s social media? Earlier this year we sampled registered users from a professional franchise (N = 469). The chart below displays the results of a…Continue Reading How would you describe your social media fans to sponsors?
by Kirk Wakefield – June 2013 Thanks to you, the growth in readership and membership at the S3 Report has been exceptional. Let’s start with who we are and then how we’ve grown. Who are we? The S3 Report launched in January 2013 with a following of no more than 75 members of our S3…Continue Reading How did the S3 Report grow over 400% in 4 months?
by Phillip Grieco – June 2013 Couch vs. Run? Recently I was lounging on my couch after dinner, debating whether to make the effort to get to the gym or go outside for a run. You can imagine which one won that battle. So, I ended up tuning into NBC’s THE VOICE. I’ve seen it from time…Continue Reading Amplifying our VOICE: How Sprint Leverages ‘Unlimited’ Content and Why Teams Could Do It Even Better
by Daniel Fleming – June 2013 “Put your voice where the ears are.” At least that’s the way Ohio University classmate and fellow S3 writer Ken Troupe puts it. Remove the name given to the internet-based communication platforms, social media, and look at what they actually are: FREE marketing outlets with the capability to reach…Continue Reading Social Media Strategy: Put your voice where the ears are
by Bryan Apgar – May 2013 Look at these “kids” these days; all they do is tweet, text, and Facebook each other and don’t get out and do anything together. Some even sit in the same room texting each other. Social media can help or hinder personal relationships. You might react to these “kids” like…Continue Reading How Will Teams Stay Personal In This Social Media Era?
by Jeannette Salas – April 2013 Social Media, Networking, Common 1st Year Mistakes, and Tips for Success Social media shows up in the most unusual places Employers frequently search candidates on Facebook, Twitter, Google+, Linked In, and blogs to see what they find. Maybe they find a cute picture of your dog (Griffie, above). Or…Continue Reading Can social media make or break interview chances?
by Ken Troupe – March 2013 Last month we talked about the importance of laying the foundation for your personal brand. Now let’s turn to the tools of the trade to communicate your personal brand online. Twitter [dropshadowbox align=”right” effect=”lifted-both” width=”250px” height=”” background_color=”#ffffff” border_width=”1″ border_color=”#dddddd” ]Twitter allows for another channel of communication with your customers…Continue Reading What does your Twitter and LinkedIn say about your personal brand?
by Nick Schenck – March 2013 At the Houston Texans, we publish content on three times as many platforms as we did in 2010. Through Facebook, Twitter, Google+, Instagram, Foursquare and Pinterest, we collectively reach more than 1.4mm fans. We’re not alone in allocating resources toward social. McKinsey found that 39 percent of companies use social media…Continue Reading Social media in the NFL: Strategy and tools
by Kirk Wakefield – March 2013 Brittney Griner Sells No one rises above everyone else like Brittney Griner. She’s the tall one in the picture. Brittney has scored over 3000 points (currently 4th all-time) and over 700 blocks (1st all-time, men or women). Brittney sells Baylor sports. Attendance for Baylor’s women’s basketball continues to rank…Continue Reading March Madness! Selling sports, sponsorships, social media platforms, and your personal brand
by Anita Sehgal – February 2013 As organizations continue to utilize sports sponsorships and activation within their marketing mix, they are also faced with the ongoing challenge of ensuring activation is relevant, measurable and engaging for consumers. Leveraging digital marketing and media strategies will enhance sponsorship initiatives in three ways:[dropshadowbox align=”center” effect=”curled” width=”250px” height=”” background_color=”#ffffff”…Continue Reading Leveraging digital marketing and media strategies