PGA golfer Steve Elkington knows how to tick off a lot of people
While I wish I would have been quicker to write about the exemplary presser NFL Draft prospect Michael Sam conducted at the NFL Combine during the weekend (it’s a must-watch for ALL athletes), it’s the...
View ArticleSocial media accelerated Sterling, Silver NBA case
Last Saturday, audio leaked and exposed common and fringe NBA fans to what many knew to be a history of racial bias from Los Angeles Clippers owner, Donald Sterling. By Monday afternoon, just two days...
View ArticleTime (again) to teach NFL Rookies how to appropriately use social media
(This post, written by Gail Sideman, originally appeared on The Football Educator website.) We see it seemingly at least once each week. An athlete or coach tweets something that they quickly delete...
View ArticleCurt Schilling tracked Twitter trolls and put social media ugliness on notice
People have tasked to find ways about how to silence anonymous Twitter users that post threats and bully others. It only took Curt Schilling a few hours. Last week, Schilling, a retired Major League...
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Social media is changing the way athletes make big announcements
When it comes to professional athletes announcing their retirements, the media planets are in the process of a major realignment. Last week former Chicago Bears, Minnesota Vikings and Carolina...
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Happy Birthday, Twitter!
You’re a decade old and like many pre-teens, you’re experiencing some growing pains. You’re a bit indecisive (140 characters or 10,000 characters?). You have pimples (abusive accounts remain active...
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10 ways Twitter wins the sports business game
This week, Twitter-owned Periscope celebrated its first anniversary. Last week marked Twitter’s 10th year on our screens. As I’ve written, I use other social media and advise clients to use what meets...
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Dakich drives change with his radio show
Non-profit organizations could take a lesson from Dan Dakich about how to mobilize a community. When he speaks, people listen. And they act. Dan Dakich’s show is more than sports. Best known for his...
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