Guidelines from the International Olympic Committee (IOC) are presenting a challenge for potential advertisers and sponsors of the 2016 Olympics Games. According to the IOC’s Rule 40, from July 24 until August 24, 2016–accredited persons must not commercialize their social media. This means that Olympic...
Influence [in-floo-uh ns] noun. 1. the capacity or power of persons or things to be a compelling force on or produce effects on the actions, behaviors, options, etc. of others. In the mid-2000s, as Twitter was adopted by the masses and blogging moved to the mainstream, influencer marketing became...
Generate buzz, increase attendance, and maximize viewership potential with pre-event athlete activations. Engage fans in real-time with activations throughout the event. Extend the shelf-life of your event with post-event activations....
The soccer bug could finally be coming to North America. This summer, the U.S. will host its biggest soccer event since the 1994 World Cup—Copa America Centenario. The tournament includes sixteen countries from North, Central, and South America, and will be played in ten major...
Indiana Basketball is on a roll. Yes, they took down Kentucky in last weekend's matchup between perennial basketball powers. But the team is just as hot off the court, populating its Twitter and Instagram feeds with some of the best content in college basketball. All business. A video posted...
The only thing better than your Twitter feed during the NCAA Tournament's first weekend was the play on the court. There were GIFs, video, and up-to-the-minute updates. Most importantly, there was emotion. From the glory of victory, to the agony of defeat, social media teams...
The intensity of March Madness stretches far beyond the players, coaches, and athletic administration. In recent years, a new group that has emerged under the tournament’s bright lights: digital and social media departments of tournament teams are now performing on the big stage. In an industry...
The UFC's top fighters are marketable by nature. They have fought their way to the top, earning the adulation of the growing mixed martial arts fan base along the way. This recognition generally leads to large social media followings. Fans want to know what's going...
Super Bowl 50 pits the Denver Broncos, one of the NFL's most traditionally popular teams, against the relative upstart Carolina Panthers. While Denver may have a more established fan base, the Panthers have been the 2015-16 season's hottest team, behind a dominant defense and Cam...
With less than a week between us and Super Bowl 50, you’re sure to have spent weeks, if not months, organizing your athlete social media campaign. You have secured deals with athletes and their agents. The content has been drafted, approved, and scheduled. And now...
