Right now, there probably isn’t any company on the planet hotter than WhatsApp.
This week the mobile messaging app maker reached the outstanding milestone of 500 million monthly active users. The engagement levels within it have proven to be just as impressive: 700 million photos and 100 million videos each day. Such rapid growth and interactivity by its users led to Facebook acquiring them for $19 billion just a few months ago. They have clearly positioned themselves to be a leader in the global communications landscape.
The Halls of Fame in major sports are designed to enshrine the achievements of the most influential and talented players so that generations of fans can appreciate and reminisce about their accomplishments. But what would a Hall of Famer be without the idolization and support of fans? Fans, after all, provide the fame and turn […]
For any startup, the grind never stops. In the uber-competitive sports media landscape, there’s always a story to tell. Publishers must keep up with the high demand for content by users each day. It’s no longer sufficient to solely host stories in a website. Mobile, undoubtedly, has shifted user consumption habits and reprioritize the platform […]
Damian Lillard and the Portland Trailblazers have made steady progress in 2013-14 on and off the court. (Portland Trailblazers) LaMarcus Aldridge may be a surprise MVP candidate, but basketball has always been a team game. The 30 franchises that make up the league have generated a revenue pie in excess of $5 billion. The digital age has enabled this game to reach its worldwide audience anywhere, anytime. Teams can build up their own local fan base through the sundry of platforms available. Much like our #NFLTechSeries, this time SportTechie delves into the digital strategies–from web, social media, mobile apps, and any other technological connection–of each team and analyzes them, including insights from some of the digital executives involved. Today, the #NBADigitalSeries...
New owner Vivek Ranadive is looking to revitalize the Kings’ franchise on a global scale. (The Pacific Online) Demarcus Cousins may very well be one of the most talented young big men in the league, but basketball has always been a team game. The 30 franchises that make up the league have generated a revenue pie in excess of $5 billion. The digital age has enabled this game to reach its worldwide audience anywhere, anytime. Teams can build up their own local fan base through the sundry of platforms available. Much like our #NFLTechSeries, this time SportTechie delves into the digital strategies–from web, social media, mobile apps, and any other technological connection–of each team and analyzes them, including insights from some...
