Editor of The Online Rule and a freelance marketing consultant. Experienced digital marketer, football fan, and qualified teacher.
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For the first in a new series of interviews, I spoke to Chris at AFC Wimbledon to find out about his career to date and what the club has planned for 2024.
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Some ideas for how you can generate content outside of the matchday cycle, an example of how Wolves have done it this week, and a look at the power of using influencers in your marketing.
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Want to work in football marketing? A new book has you covered. Plus see how MLS and the Bundesliga handle their email marketing, and learn how your club can be more accessible online and offline.
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What are IMG saying about 2024's top trends? How do Lincoln City approach the matchday experience? And how do we reach new audiences through content creators?
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This year's survey is live! I've also taken a look at academic research which shows why people become sports fans, and had a slightly self-indulgent walk down memory lane.
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A deep dive into Threads. Now we're a few months down the line, who's still using it? And what lessons can we learn from the approaches taken so far?
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The science behind social media shares, how to build your club's tone of voice, and how you can use different perspectives.
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It's been a while since we got WhatsApp Channels - who's still on there? Featuring a look at long reads, and a great local community event from Southampton.
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How to make the most of your opportunities in marketing, the benefits of channel-specific content, and how to influence your club's wider marketing.
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In this issue, find out how to build and measure trust for your team through social media, the recent changes to X and Threads that are worth keeping an eye on, why you may want to keep an eye on players' social media, and how to join a growing sports media community online.
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Welcome to Between The Lines, a regular round-up of what you might have missed in the world of sports marketing, as well as a deeper look into some of the topics from social media. Got a story or tip to submit? Send it to scott@theonlinerule.com or via DM
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Issue 1 of Between The Lines looks at the latest usage figures for Threads, laments the continued presence of NFTs, and shows you how to use transparent profile pictures on X.