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Tweetover: How the world of Sports is being Infiltrated by Social Media

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Inside Communications Radio program welcomed Steve Olenski to discuss the world of Twitter and professional sports. With a recent spike in interest and use of Twitter in games and off the field, Steve discussed its impact on the sports and fans. Steve, who writes his own blog, also expands on the future of Social Media and what effects it may have.

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Ten Athlete Gaffes Aided by Social Media

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SOURCE: Mashable

News that the Orlando Magic’s CEO reportedly drunk-dialed NBA star Dwight Howard at 1 a.m begging him not to leave the team broke this week. It was a story many could relate to in the age of cellphones and immediate communication, as well as one that quickly spread on Twitter and provided another example of the sports and technology worlds colliding.

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3 reasons to never end an interview early

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Source: PR Daily

An interview last week between an NFL player and a radio host offers lessons for those who aren’t professional athletes.

The trouble started in last week’s Monday Night Football game, when New York Jets cornerback Darrelle Revis intercepted a pass intended for a Miami Dolphins player and returned it 100-yards for a touchdown.

Replays of the interception showed that Revis may have committed a penalty for making contact with the receiver, but the referees didn’t call it.

Radio host Mike Francesa interviewed Revis late last week and relentlessly went after the NFL player for what the host viewed as an uncalled penalty.

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