Michigan State coach Tom Izzo has been on a roll lately when it comes to press conferences. Last month at Northwestern he told us about how we're in a "soft society." Izzo added "everyone gets a trophy, give 'em a trophy for 23rd place." (full harangue here). Today, on the Big Ten coaches conference call, Tom Izzo was extremely critical of Facebook, Twitter and social media … [Read more...] about Tom Izzo: “I’m a social media basher, I hate it”
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Boston Celtics Interactive Media Director Peter Stringer discusses sports and social media
We're here to talk about the NBA and social media. And to do that we have Boston Celtics Interactive Media Director Peter Stringer. The Boston University alum is on the Advisory Board for BostInnovation and the Social Media Society. You can follow him on Twitter (@peterstringer) … [Read more...] about Boston Celtics Interactive Media Director Peter Stringer discusses sports and social media
Tubby Smith: candid thoughts on social media, news Industry
In today's college basketball landscape, Twitter, Facebook and other social media sites are having more of an impact than ever. At Media Day, I had a rather thought-provoking and exclusive conversation with the Minnesota Golden Gophers Head Coach, the legendary Tubby Smith about all the media issues that can affect his program, the Big Ten and beyond. "I'm not very savvy … [Read more...] about Tubby Smith: candid thoughts on social media, news Industry
Chicago Cubs social media strategy articulated on social media night
On Wednesday May 16th the Chicago Cubs hosted their inaugural Social Media Night. Fans who purchased tickets were invited to a pregame social media panel at Wrigley Field's Captain Morgan Club. And by social media, we obviously mean the discussion was Twitter heavy. The panel consisted of Chicago Bears kicker Robbie Gould (@RobbieGould09), (more on his night here) Cubs.com … [Read more...] about Chicago Cubs social media strategy articulated on social media night
Bears Kicker Robbie Gould will take you out to dinner, follow him on Twitter
Chicago Bears placekicker Robbie Gould is one of the more interesting and articulate athletes out there. When his days draining field goals are over, he has a bright future in broadcasting. Wednesday night, when the Chicago Cubs hosted the Philadelphia Phillies, Gould was part of a three person social media panel. He cracked jokes, dropped one-liners and made an announcement … [Read more...] about Bears Kicker Robbie Gould will take you out to dinner, follow him on Twitter
Chicago Cubs hosting inaugural social media night
The Chicago Cubs will host an inaugural Social Media Night in the Wrigley Field bleachers, Wednesday, May 16, against the Philadelphia Phillies. What will this entail? Well, maybe some #cardinalssuck showing up on Twitter. And probably a couple of drunk Facebook status updates. A pregame social media panel at Captain Morgan Club and a set of Cubs “Social Media Series” … [Read more...] about Chicago Cubs hosting inaugural social media night