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Industry
News and features from the sports industry, particularly digital, social media and technology, that may have also featured on other sites.
Hull KR top social media league table of British sports teams
Despite being relegated from the Super League at the end of last season, Hull KR have been ranked top of the fourth annual 146-team Sport Social Media Index which grades British professional football, rugby and cricket teams according to performance by their official club channels.
Snooker player causes a stir by tweeting during match
Snooker player Judd Trump caused a stir over the weekend by tweeting during his World Championship match.
How digital content is squashing the traditional media
For sports like squash, social media and digital content gives the ability to reach out to a significant audience. With Premier League football dominating the traditional media, most have resigned themselves away from competing for that space.
Cricket club hands over control of official Snapchat to players on tour
Lancashire County Cricket club handed over control of its official Snapchat account to two players during their recent pre-season tour to Dubai.
Social media – Rhinos show how to win when you lose
Running a sport club’s social media channels is easy after a win. It’s what you do after a loss that matters most.
Premier League goals could be at your fingertips two minutes after they happen
Premier League goals could be at your fingertips within two minutes of hitting the back of the net courtesy of Sky Sports next season.
#ImOnIt Twitter campaign raises money for charity
Match of the Day pundits and England legends, Gary Lineker and Alan Shearer, have helped a rugby league club raise £30,000 for charity after the club launched an impressive social media campaign.
