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Ideas for your Instagram profile
Clubs use their Instagram profiles in all manner of different ways. Here's a round-up of some of the more interesting ones.
Scott Goodacre
Editor of The Online Rule and a freelance marketing consultant. Experienced digital marketer, football fan, and qualified teacher.
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Why aren't more teams making the most of email marketing?
I visited the websites of the top 92 English clubs and tried to sign up to their mailing lists so that you don't have to.
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Making the match day experience memorable
This week's newsletter looks at how clubs are keeping fans informed about what happens on match days, as well as how they focus on first time fans.
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The State of Football Social Media 2024: The Results
View the results from this year's State of Football Social Media survey, which features contributions from social media managers around the world.
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How teams are trying to combat social media abuse, and how you can encourage positivity
Take a look at how Manchester United are attempting to combat social media abuse, as well as how other organisations have tried to introduce community guidelines. And there's an insight into the Threads algorithm.
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Fan-first content, The Online Rule Live, and the latest social media news and updates
How are clubs putting the spotlight on their match going fans? And why should more clubs be looking to do the same? Plus, exciting news about The Online Rule Live.
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The importance of online accessibility, how Lincoln use young fans, and global social media data
Find out how you can help more people access your online content, and take inspiration from the way Lincoln City make young fans part of the matchday experience.
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Chris Thorpe from AFC Wimbledon on transfer announcements, being a fan of your club, and making the most of international players' profiles
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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How to not rely on match day content for engagement, Wolves' brilliant academy moment, and influencer marketing
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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Getting started in football marketing, email lessons from MLS and the Bundesliga, and how to increase your club's accessibility
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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Looking ahead, the matchday experience, and the power of other peoples' audiences
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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The State of Football Social Media, creating fans, and a walk down memory lane
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.