Posts tagged with "Social Media"
Off the Crossbar: Buffalo Sports Media Biding Time
May 10th, 2017 It’s coming up on a month since Sabres owner Terry Pegula axed Tim Murray. With no official news on a new Sabres general manager, columnists and beat writers are struggling to pass the time. They jumped at the chance to join a roundtable discussion that turned the focus around to what they’re up to while waiting. “I’m not...
Cam Johnson, He's Back
November 24th, 2016 Recently after a 1-1 tie against the Denver Pioneers, University of North Dakota junior All-American goalie Cam Johnson told the media that he sees everything the fans say about him on social media. In a Grand Forks Herald feature, Johnson told UND hockey beat writer Brad Schlossman, “that he likes to troll social media and see...
2016-17 Columbus Blue Jackets Social Media Guide
October 1st, 2016 Never A Dull Moment Boredom does not exist. When it comes to the Columbus Blue Jackets on social media, there is no boredom. Whether you closely follow the team for updates or contests, or read the latest news about the team, or talk with other fans, there is always something to do. Are you new to the social media thing? Do you...
Boston Bruins Social Media Guide
September 9th, 2016 There are plenty of ways that you can define the age in which we currently live. For many of us, our lives circulate so much around social media, such that we feel the need to tweet, snap, or post everything that we see and do. Luckily for us, sports teams are no exception to the rule. In the age of social media, sports fans can...
The Effects of Social Media on the Kane Investigation
August 8th, 2015 He’s a three-time Stanley Cup winner, a Conn Smythe winner, an Olympic silver medalist and a Calder Trophy winner along with many other accomplishments. When his game his on, he’s one of the purist goal scorers in the NHL. Now, his day with the Cup right around the corner and due for a big raise in 2015-16, the news surrounding...
Stop Villainizing the Media!
April 22nd, 2015 In today's age of social media, sports coverage has transformed into a job where immediate access is not only expected, it's demanded. Beat writers are constantly tweeting and posting about the team they're covering and there's a reason for that; it's their job. The relationship between the media and athletes is often tenuous and,...
