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10 Top Sports Teams
Doing Social Media Right
Goal! 10 Top Sports Teams
                         Doing Social Media Right


Sports teams don’t just have followers—they have rabid fans. After all, nobody is
neutral about their favorite teams. And the big numbers in social media surrounding
the top teams prove it. Research quickly shows that all the major professional teams
are engaged in social media at some level. So how were we able to pick only 10? It
wasn’t an easy job, but here’s how it went down:

We started with a variety of professional teams across the various sports that listed
highest on Rankopedia.com. We then looked at how many championships each
team had won, and included several international choices for global flavor. Last, we
pulled some telling online sentiment data using our monitoring tool, Sysomos MAP,
and threw in a few surprises. Let’s play ball!
1. Manchester United
         World’s Largest Franchise

                            Manchester is #2 on Rankopedia’s list of
                            most supportive fans. It has an estimated
                            500 million worldwide fans and 20 million
                            Facebook fans. Its forums are fully engaged,
                            although, admittedly, its Twitter accounts
                            leave a bit to be desired.

                            The breaking news on Nov. 2, 2011 was that
                            United intends to launch its own social
                            network! This is an heroic idea considering
                            that the team deleted all of its social media
                            accounts in 2010 and has only recently
                            reinitiated them. Over 500 million Red Devils
                            will likely appreciate the proposed exclusive
                            videos and behind-the-scenes content, so
                            we will watch and see. For guts and lots of
                            fans, Manchester wins the goal point.




Goal! 10 Top Sports Teams Doing Social Media Right
2. FC Barcelona
            Fan Pick for Best Ever
                            Coming in at #4 on Rankopedia’s Best
                            European Soccer Clubs Ever and #1 on its
                            Most Supportive Fans list, FC Barcelona
                            hosts 22 million Facebook fans. Soccer is
                            the world’s top sport (3.5 billion fans), so you
                            might say that 22 million isn’t much in
                            comparison, but the team’s fans certainly
                            speak out in many polls about their love for
                            this team. Vocal fans are engaged fans.

                            What grabs us is FC Barcelona’s deliberate
                            use of social media. The team has an
                            educational program to help staff “do social”
                            right. It has a liberal policy on posting,
                            exhibits a long-term commitment mindset
                            and is gearing up for mobile. For all that, FC
                            Barcelona is a winner in our book!




Goal! 10 Top Sports Teams Doing Social Media Right
3. Los Angeles Lakers
      Lockout Doesn’t Stop the Love

                            It’s hard to be a truly engaged fan when you
                            can’t watch your team play, so the lockout
                            makes this choice a bit controversial. But with
                            a healthy count of over 10 million engaged
                            and truly devoted Facebook fans, the Lakers
                            are still golden. Its positive blogosphere
                            sentiment is down from 86% to 77% (due in
                            part to last season’s finals showing), but the
                            fans are still with the team.

                            The Lakers’ social media is a brilliant mix of
                            old and new. It includes posts about the
                            Laker Girls touring China. It also presents the
                            world’s biggest memorabilia collection online,
                            and profiles the team’s history and the
                            coaches who have been leading the purple-
                            and-gold to victory through the years. For
                            knowing how to mix it up, we give it to the
                            Lakers.


Goal! 10 Top Sports Teams Doing Social Media Right
4. Vancouver Canucks
      Connecting Offline with Online
                            The Canucks take the top honor on
                            Rankopedia as the Best NHL Franchise
                            Ever. The team’s fans clearly adore the
                            franchise.

                            The Canucks are masterful at connecting
                            its offline fan base with its online fan
                            contingent. It is the only team featured here
                            that hosts Tweet-ups, bringing its Twitter
                            followers together in a real life setting. The
                            team’s Facebook fan base is around 600K
                            and its page is full of play-by-plays of the
                            games. The team asks questions, posts
                            videos of its philanthropy work with kids,
                            and opens itself to true conversation with
                            fans by actively asking for input. For
                            featuring its fan base and being hands-on
                            with social media tools, we pass them the
                            puck!


Goal! 10 Top Sports Teams Doing Social Media Right
5. Green Bay Packers
             Cheeseheads Unite!
                             Any team that can get fans wearing a
                             “Cheesehead Hat” enjoys some serious
                             fan devotion. With 2 million+ Facebook
                             fans, the Packers certainly feel the fan
                             love. Beyond rambunctious tailgate
                             parties and fans, the team also has “got it”
                             online. First, it exhibits a skillful use of
                             Facebook tabs, offers a blog (which not all
                             of the teams do) and mixes it up with
                             video, interviews and candid pics.

                             The Packers are also bridging the offline
                             and online worlds by hosting a free pep
                             rally for fans with social media
                             components. It features behind-the-
                             scenes commentary online with “Ask Vic”
                             segments and “Tuesdays with
                             McCarthy” (the team’s head coach). This
                             generous sharing of tasty online content is
                             something that fans crave.

Goal! 10 Top Sports Teams Doing Social Media Right
6. Japan Women’s Soccer
       Champions Set Twitter Record

                             We were disappointed by the lack of solid
                             online conversations surrounding women’s
                             teams in sports these days. We found lots
                             about the “sexiest women in sports,” but less
                             serious conversation about athletes. We
                             think the ladies of soccer deserve more than
                             a pin-up mention, with 29 million women and
                             girls playing the sport worldwide.

                             The Japanese Women’s team won the 2011
                             World Cup for the first time. Its engaged
                             fans set the record for most Tweets during
                             the final game, using the hashtag
                             #ladyballers. Women’s soccer dominated
                             the Twitter trending topics at the time—and
                             Solo, the U.S. goalie, increased her
                             following from a small 10K to over 200K with
                             the popularity of her account. To this, we say
                             Goal!


Goal! 10 Top Sports Teams Doing Social Media Right
7. Dallas Cowboys
          Everything Is Big in Texas
                             Dallas Cowboys fans paint their faces and
                             bodies to attend games and they live and
                             breathe the team’s every move. Some fans
                             even name their children after team
                             members (a trend we saw called out several
                             times in fans’ blogs). The team’s Facebook
                             fans number in the 4+ million range. Those
                             fans in Texas love their football!

                             When we pulled data on sentiment and
                             online popularity, the Cowboys ranked very
                             high. Over 69 million web hits were listed for
                             one week! The team enjoys a 75% positive
                             sentiment ratio and the blogosphere is alive
                             with conversation surrounding the team at
                             any given hour. The activity wasn’t just stale
                             news releases either, but was equally
                             distributed between traditional news and fan
                             generated content. For us, that’s worth
                             noting.

Goal! 10 Top Sports Teams Doing Social Media Right
8. Montreal Canadiens
           Popular with Away Fans
                             The Canadiens’ website and social
                             presence is an interactive social media
                             heaven. Contests, polls and more engage
                             the site visitor. The Canadian version of its
                             Facebook page boasts over 900K fans and
                             its Twitter count is almost 200K. The team
                             is ranked as one of the most engaged
                             teams in hockey.

                             What we found interesting from our data
                             pull was the percentage of U.S. fans that
                             this Canadian team attracts online.
                             Stateside fans like to talk about the team,
                             blog about it, and follow its games. In fact,
                             they drive more than 55% of the total web
                             conversation! For reaching out and
                             engaging fans worldwide, we salute
                             Montreal!



Goal! 10 Top Sports Teams Doing Social Media Right
9. St. Louis Cardinals
       Fun Is the Name of the Game

                             These 2011 World Series winners totally
                             leverage verbal engagement and
                             interactive fun. The team’s Facebook fans
                             rank near 1 million and the fans love
                             engaging. For example, the team posted a
                             picture of the packed ballpark during the
                             final World Series game and asked its FB
                             fans to tag themselves with the line, “Were
                             you there?” Fans did it. We think that’s
                             clever.

                             The Cardinals also know how to lighten up.
                             Here’s an example: You can create a Jib
                             Jab video of you and your friends’ faces as
                             part of the team. While serious devotion is
                             needed on the field, light humor only makes
                             the fan experience more fun. We like it!



Goal! 10 Top Sports Teams Doing Social Media Right
10. New England Patriots
            Maxing Out the Tools

                             The Patriots are rocking the Facebook space.
                             This team knows how to have fun. Its page
                             hosts 2.6 million fans and its tabs are expertly
                             used. The Fan Zone is full of interactive polls,
                             questions, and fun ways to engage. The team
                             uses real, candid pictures that add personality
                             and authenticity to its online interactions.

                             In addition, its Pick N Win tab not only includes
                             an email opt-in, but also a contest to pick the
                             next game’s winner for a prize. The team fully
                             incorporates the thrill of the game (and the bet)
                             with its online presence. For combining
                             marketing chops that further extend its brand
                             with play and fun, the Patriots earn a
                             touchdown AND extra point!




Goal! 10 Top Sports Teams Doing Social Media Right
Goal! 10 Top Sports Teams
                      Doing Social Media Right

Is Your Team Here?

Sports are enjoyed worldwide with nearly religious fervor. Social media is only
making it that much easier for fans and teams to connect. We think that’s a total
win for everyone.

We also know we didn’t get all the great teams with great fans. For example, we
researched cricket teams abroad (India and Pakistan were in close contention),
but they just didn’t make the cut in social media engagement. The result is that
while we’ve highlighted some winners here, we want to hear your team spirit.
Who isn’t on this list that should be? What is your favorite part of interacting with
your team online? What would you like to see more of when it comes to social
media and your sports teams? Shout it out in the comment section below and let
us hear you roar. We can see you doing the wave from here…
Goal! 10 Top Sports Teams
                       Doing Social Media Right


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10 Sports Teams Doing Social Media Right

  • 1. 10 Top Sports Teams Doing Social Media Right
  • 2. Goal! 10 Top Sports Teams Doing Social Media Right Sports teams don’t just have followers—they have rabid fans. After all, nobody is neutral about their favorite teams. And the big numbers in social media surrounding the top teams prove it. Research quickly shows that all the major professional teams are engaged in social media at some level. So how were we able to pick only 10? It wasn’t an easy job, but here’s how it went down: We started with a variety of professional teams across the various sports that listed highest on Rankopedia.com. We then looked at how many championships each team had won, and included several international choices for global flavor. Last, we pulled some telling online sentiment data using our monitoring tool, Sysomos MAP, and threw in a few surprises. Let’s play ball!
  • 3. 1. Manchester United World’s Largest Franchise Manchester is #2 on Rankopedia’s list of most supportive fans. It has an estimated 500 million worldwide fans and 20 million Facebook fans. Its forums are fully engaged, although, admittedly, its Twitter accounts leave a bit to be desired. The breaking news on Nov. 2, 2011 was that United intends to launch its own social network! This is an heroic idea considering that the team deleted all of its social media accounts in 2010 and has only recently reinitiated them. Over 500 million Red Devils will likely appreciate the proposed exclusive videos and behind-the-scenes content, so we will watch and see. For guts and lots of fans, Manchester wins the goal point. Goal! 10 Top Sports Teams Doing Social Media Right
  • 4. 2. FC Barcelona Fan Pick for Best Ever Coming in at #4 on Rankopedia’s Best European Soccer Clubs Ever and #1 on its Most Supportive Fans list, FC Barcelona hosts 22 million Facebook fans. Soccer is the world’s top sport (3.5 billion fans), so you might say that 22 million isn’t much in comparison, but the team’s fans certainly speak out in many polls about their love for this team. Vocal fans are engaged fans. What grabs us is FC Barcelona’s deliberate use of social media. The team has an educational program to help staff “do social” right. It has a liberal policy on posting, exhibits a long-term commitment mindset and is gearing up for mobile. For all that, FC Barcelona is a winner in our book! Goal! 10 Top Sports Teams Doing Social Media Right
  • 5. 3. Los Angeles Lakers Lockout Doesn’t Stop the Love It’s hard to be a truly engaged fan when you can’t watch your team play, so the lockout makes this choice a bit controversial. But with a healthy count of over 10 million engaged and truly devoted Facebook fans, the Lakers are still golden. Its positive blogosphere sentiment is down from 86% to 77% (due in part to last season’s finals showing), but the fans are still with the team. The Lakers’ social media is a brilliant mix of old and new. It includes posts about the Laker Girls touring China. It also presents the world’s biggest memorabilia collection online, and profiles the team’s history and the coaches who have been leading the purple- and-gold to victory through the years. For knowing how to mix it up, we give it to the Lakers. Goal! 10 Top Sports Teams Doing Social Media Right
  • 6. 4. Vancouver Canucks Connecting Offline with Online The Canucks take the top honor on Rankopedia as the Best NHL Franchise Ever. The team’s fans clearly adore the franchise. The Canucks are masterful at connecting its offline fan base with its online fan contingent. It is the only team featured here that hosts Tweet-ups, bringing its Twitter followers together in a real life setting. The team’s Facebook fan base is around 600K and its page is full of play-by-plays of the games. The team asks questions, posts videos of its philanthropy work with kids, and opens itself to true conversation with fans by actively asking for input. For featuring its fan base and being hands-on with social media tools, we pass them the puck! Goal! 10 Top Sports Teams Doing Social Media Right
  • 7. 5. Green Bay Packers Cheeseheads Unite! Any team that can get fans wearing a “Cheesehead Hat” enjoys some serious fan devotion. With 2 million+ Facebook fans, the Packers certainly feel the fan love. Beyond rambunctious tailgate parties and fans, the team also has “got it” online. First, it exhibits a skillful use of Facebook tabs, offers a blog (which not all of the teams do) and mixes it up with video, interviews and candid pics. The Packers are also bridging the offline and online worlds by hosting a free pep rally for fans with social media components. It features behind-the- scenes commentary online with “Ask Vic” segments and “Tuesdays with McCarthy” (the team’s head coach). This generous sharing of tasty online content is something that fans crave. Goal! 10 Top Sports Teams Doing Social Media Right
  • 8. 6. Japan Women’s Soccer Champions Set Twitter Record We were disappointed by the lack of solid online conversations surrounding women’s teams in sports these days. We found lots about the “sexiest women in sports,” but less serious conversation about athletes. We think the ladies of soccer deserve more than a pin-up mention, with 29 million women and girls playing the sport worldwide. The Japanese Women’s team won the 2011 World Cup for the first time. Its engaged fans set the record for most Tweets during the final game, using the hashtag #ladyballers. Women’s soccer dominated the Twitter trending topics at the time—and Solo, the U.S. goalie, increased her following from a small 10K to over 200K with the popularity of her account. To this, we say Goal! Goal! 10 Top Sports Teams Doing Social Media Right
  • 9. 7. Dallas Cowboys Everything Is Big in Texas Dallas Cowboys fans paint their faces and bodies to attend games and they live and breathe the team’s every move. Some fans even name their children after team members (a trend we saw called out several times in fans’ blogs). The team’s Facebook fans number in the 4+ million range. Those fans in Texas love their football! When we pulled data on sentiment and online popularity, the Cowboys ranked very high. Over 69 million web hits were listed for one week! The team enjoys a 75% positive sentiment ratio and the blogosphere is alive with conversation surrounding the team at any given hour. The activity wasn’t just stale news releases either, but was equally distributed between traditional news and fan generated content. For us, that’s worth noting. Goal! 10 Top Sports Teams Doing Social Media Right
  • 10. 8. Montreal Canadiens Popular with Away Fans The Canadiens’ website and social presence is an interactive social media heaven. Contests, polls and more engage the site visitor. The Canadian version of its Facebook page boasts over 900K fans and its Twitter count is almost 200K. The team is ranked as one of the most engaged teams in hockey. What we found interesting from our data pull was the percentage of U.S. fans that this Canadian team attracts online. Stateside fans like to talk about the team, blog about it, and follow its games. In fact, they drive more than 55% of the total web conversation! For reaching out and engaging fans worldwide, we salute Montreal! Goal! 10 Top Sports Teams Doing Social Media Right
  • 11. 9. St. Louis Cardinals Fun Is the Name of the Game These 2011 World Series winners totally leverage verbal engagement and interactive fun. The team’s Facebook fans rank near 1 million and the fans love engaging. For example, the team posted a picture of the packed ballpark during the final World Series game and asked its FB fans to tag themselves with the line, “Were you there?” Fans did it. We think that’s clever. The Cardinals also know how to lighten up. Here’s an example: You can create a Jib Jab video of you and your friends’ faces as part of the team. While serious devotion is needed on the field, light humor only makes the fan experience more fun. We like it! Goal! 10 Top Sports Teams Doing Social Media Right
  • 12. 10. New England Patriots Maxing Out the Tools The Patriots are rocking the Facebook space. This team knows how to have fun. Its page hosts 2.6 million fans and its tabs are expertly used. The Fan Zone is full of interactive polls, questions, and fun ways to engage. The team uses real, candid pictures that add personality and authenticity to its online interactions. In addition, its Pick N Win tab not only includes an email opt-in, but also a contest to pick the next game’s winner for a prize. The team fully incorporates the thrill of the game (and the bet) with its online presence. For combining marketing chops that further extend its brand with play and fun, the Patriots earn a touchdown AND extra point! Goal! 10 Top Sports Teams Doing Social Media Right
  • 13. Goal! 10 Top Sports Teams Doing Social Media Right Is Your Team Here? Sports are enjoyed worldwide with nearly religious fervor. Social media is only making it that much easier for fans and teams to connect. We think that’s a total win for everyone. We also know we didn’t get all the great teams with great fans. For example, we researched cricket teams abroad (India and Pakistan were in close contention), but they just didn’t make the cut in social media engagement. The result is that while we’ve highlighted some winners here, we want to hear your team spirit. Who isn’t on this list that should be? What is your favorite part of interacting with your team online? What would you like to see more of when it comes to social media and your sports teams? Shout it out in the comment section below and let us hear you roar. We can see you doing the wave from here…
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