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Social Media Inspiration from the 2015 NBA Draft

By Jessica Smith On June 29, 2015 In NBA, Social Media

Teams often come out swinging during big moments like the NBA Draft. With a captivated and engaged audience, it’s the perfect time to make a big social media splash. After following along during the first round, it was clear that many teams approached the night with a vision and plan; there was a lot of stellar social media content shared.

Below is a look at some of the best trends from teams during the 2015 NBA Draft First Round. There is sure to be some inspiration for your work in here:

 

Draft Graphics

Teams rolled out some great graphics as picks were announced. Teams, like the Lakers and Knicks, even hit send as the picks were announced. So speedy! It’s clear many of the teams prepped templates and prepared for all scenarios. This is key to winning on social in sports, no matter the event or situation. Below is a look at some of the great graphics from the draft.

 

Behind-the-Scenes Content

Behind-the-scenes content is always golden in sports. It brings your fans closer to the action, team and players. Below are some of the ways teams gave fans a glimpse inside the NBA Draft.

 

Creative Content

Several teams got creative with their content, which is always refreshing to see. Don’t get stuck in a content rut. Push the boundaries and think creatively!

https://twitter.com/SacramentoKings/status/614262983946964993

 

Anticipation Graphics/Tweets

Several teams tap into fan anticipation. Right before a pick emotions are high, so on-the-clock graphics, countdowns, etc. are a good way to evoke emotion and get fans to share content.

 

Personal Messages

Several teams shared videos of their players sending personal messages to their fans. Video messages like this are a great way to showcase players’ personalities, while fostering a stronger connection with your fans online.

https://twitter.com/MiamiHEAT/status/614239385056378880

 

 

 

What were some of your favorite trends from the 2015 NBA Draft? Be sure to share them below!

Thanks for reading! 

A Look at Twitter Graphics from the 2014 NBA Draft

By Guest On June 26, 2014 In Twitter with 3 Comments

If you are looking for a little content inspiration, league drafts are always a good place to start as plenty of content is created. For your viewing pleasure, I’ve compiled graphics and photos from schools and NBA teams on Twitter for the top 25 picks of the 2014 NBA Draft (please note, not all teams created graphics or used photos):

Athletic Department Graphics / Photos

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