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May 23, 2023 50 mins

In this episode, social media sports OG Jeramie McPeek shares his insights into the evolving role social media is playing in the sports industry. Plus, he shares a few gems about big-name clients and what it takes to get them to open up. Jeramie joins host Lauren Teague to discuss authenticity's importance, defining a brand's voice and tone, and measuring fan engagement. Tune in to learn more about the challenges and opportunities of being a social media manager in the world of sports.

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In this Episode (Time Stamps):

1:32 - Introducing Jeramie McPeek

3:41 - Insider secrets into Jeramie’s own fandom

6:15 - What fans really need to hear to build affinity for a brand

8:49 - Creating an emotional connection with your audience

10:27 - Becoming an investigative reporter to gain insight into your fans

12:29 - The keys to brand consistency

15:27 - Using AI to bolster your brand’s voice and tone

21:20 - The evolution of social media and fan culture in sports 

29:41 - Is social media a marketing channel or is it so much more? 

31:52 - Measuring the success of affinity within the social world 

34:22 - Balancing promotional content with building a brand

39:31 - Jeramie’s favorite piece of fanwear

43:26 - TL; DL


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