Comments on: Athletes And Agents Need To Learn How To Properly Use Twitter http://www.sportsagentblog.com/2009/11/12/athletes-and-agents-need-to-learn-how-to-properly-use-twitter/ Sports Business, Sports Law, Sports Negotiations, NCAA Rules Thu, 01 Dec 2011 15:23:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Should A Sports Agency CEO Be Social Networking? – SportsAgentBlog.com | Sports Agent News http://www.sportsagentblog.com/2009/11/12/athletes-and-agents-need-to-learn-how-to-properly-use-twitter/#comment-149108 Should A Sports Agency CEO Be Social Networking? – SportsAgentBlog.com | Sports Agent News Thu, 20 May 2010 13:01:11 +0000 http://www.sportsagentblog.com/?p=7596#comment-149108 [...] have talked about how out of the few agents who actually have a social media presence, many need to learn how to properly use the networks, not only for damage control, but also because building a strong fan/follower/friend base can lead [...] [...] have talked about how out of the few agents who actually have a social media presence, many need to learn how to properly use the networks, not only for damage control, but also because building a strong fan/follower/friend base can lead [...]

]]> By: Francis Santoianni http://www.sportsagentblog.com/2009/11/12/athletes-and-agents-need-to-learn-how-to-properly-use-twitter/#comment-141895 Francis Santoianni Sat, 27 Feb 2010 21:23:32 +0000 http://www.sportsagentblog.com/?p=7596#comment-141895 One thing this article overlooks is the extreme hyper-sensitivity of the Montreal media towards any issue having to do with the Canadiens. It may have been ill-advised, but Mr.Price is a big boy I am sure he can handle it. One thing this article overlooks is the extreme hyper-sensitivity of the Montreal media towards any issue having to do with the Canadiens. It may have been ill-advised, but Mr.Price is a big boy I am sure he can handle it.

]]> By: Some Much Needed Hockey Exposure – SportsAgentBlog.com | Sports Agent News http://www.sportsagentblog.com/2009/11/12/athletes-and-agents-need-to-learn-how-to-properly-use-twitter/#comment-140193 Some Much Needed Hockey Exposure – SportsAgentBlog.com | Sports Agent News Wed, 16 Dec 2009 14:01:46 +0000 http://www.sportsagentblog.com/?p=7596#comment-140193 [...] information about their clients.  Sometimes those tweets are controversial.  In early November, Walsh received some negative publicity for tweeting about the shortcomings of players who are not his clients, and who are competing with [...] [...] information about their clients.  Sometimes those tweets are controversial.  In early November, Walsh received some negative publicity for tweeting about the shortcomings of players who are not his clients, and who are competing with [...]

]]> By: Twitter and Sports « Chairman Wow! http://www.sportsagentblog.com/2009/11/12/athletes-and-agents-need-to-learn-how-to-properly-use-twitter/#comment-139402 Twitter and Sports « Chairman Wow! Sun, 22 Nov 2009 17:39:29 +0000 http://www.sportsagentblog.com/?p=7596#comment-139402 [...] cjhallman44 @ 7:09 am “Improper” and “unprofessional” Twitter use has landed more than a few athletes in some pretty serious trouble. Suspension and public outcry have led many critics and fans to question whether there is any room [...] [...] cjhallman44 @ 7:09 am “Improper” and “unprofessional” Twitter use has landed more than a few athletes in some pretty serious trouble. Suspension and public outcry have led many critics and fans to question whether there is any room [...]

]]> By: Scott Deady http://www.sportsagentblog.com/2009/11/12/athletes-and-agents-need-to-learn-how-to-properly-use-twitter/#comment-139224 Scott Deady Fri, 13 Nov 2009 07:55:05 +0000 http://www.sportsagentblog.com/?p=7596#comment-139224 Great article Darren. You'd think that the athletes would soon have PR people screening their twitter accounts. And as for agents - I can definitely see how promoting clients by showing poor personnel decisions by management can be a risky move. Great article Darren. You’d think that the athletes would soon have PR people screening their twitter accounts. And as for agents – I can definitely see how promoting clients by showing poor personnel decisions by management can be a risky move.

]]> By: Jason Peck http://www.sportsagentblog.com/2009/11/12/athletes-and-agents-need-to-learn-how-to-properly-use-twitter/#comment-139220 Jason Peck Fri, 13 Nov 2009 05:13:18 +0000 http://www.sportsagentblog.com/?p=7596#comment-139220 Great post. You know I agree 100%. Education and proper training are the keys to making Twitter work for athletes/agents, instead of against them. Great post. You know I agree 100%. Education and proper training are the keys to making Twitter work for athletes/agents, instead of against them.

]]> By: Jorge http://www.sportsagentblog.com/2009/11/12/athletes-and-agents-need-to-learn-how-to-properly-use-twitter/#comment-139210 Jorge Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:38:01 +0000 http://www.sportsagentblog.com/?p=7596#comment-139210 With the crazy growth of Twitter, everyone needs a little lesson on social media best practices -- not just the players. Team management should take what they see on Twitter with a grain of salt. For example, I'm pretty sure this is NOT the Twitter page for the Captain of the Calgary Flames: http://twitter.com/dionphaneuf So, just because you read something on Twitter doesn't make it true. (I'm not suggesting this is the case with Larry Johnson -- I have no idea). Plus the players should be really careful, as you mentioned. Everything you put on the internet stays up forever. And most sponsors won't be happy to be associated with foul language and personal issues on a Twitter account (even if it's not recent). With the crazy growth of Twitter, everyone needs a little lesson on social media best practices — not just the players.

Team management should take what they see on Twitter with a grain of salt.

For example, I’m pretty sure this is NOT the Twitter page for the Captain of the Calgary Flames:

http://twitter.com/dionphaneuf

So, just because you read something on Twitter doesn’t make it true. (I’m not suggesting this is the case with Larry Johnson — I have no idea).

Plus the players should be really careful, as you mentioned. Everything you put on the internet stays up forever. And most sponsors won’t be happy to be associated with foul language and personal issues on a Twitter account (even if it’s not recent).

]]> By: Larry http://www.sportsagentblog.com/2009/11/12/athletes-and-agents-need-to-learn-how-to-properly-use-twitter/#comment-139195 Larry Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:34:53 +0000 http://www.sportsagentblog.com/?p=7596#comment-139195 http://content.usatoday.com/communities/thehuddle/post/2009/10/larry-johnsons-agent-claims-he-didnt-know-gay-slur-was-offensive/1. I was reading this article this morning. Probably something you shouldn't tell TMZ. http://content.usatoday.com/communities/thehuddle/post/2009/10/larry-johnsons-agent-claims-he-didnt-know-gay-slur-was-offensive/1.

I was reading this article this morning. Probably something you shouldn’t tell TMZ.

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