SXSW 2024

How Sports Content Creators Are Impacting Fan Culture

Description:

Using three Dallas Cowboys content creators as case studies, this panel will discuss the ecosystem of NFL fan bases on social media and YouTube and why many sports fans are looking to content creators for sports news and coverage.
We will also address how content creators are impacting the largest sports fan base in the world and how these creators leveraged fan engagement into paying jobs.
The panel will be moderated by an up-and-coming sports podcast host.


Other Resources / Information

Voch Lombardi YT: https://www.youtube.com/@VochLombardi
Skywalker Steele Twitter: https://twitter.com/SkywalkerSteele
Iisha Morrison Twitter: https://twitter.com/Iishamorrison
Jazz Monet Author Archive: https://insidethestar.com/author/jazzmonet/


Takeaways

  1. Non-mainstream sports media is increasing in legitimacy as a source of sports news. More and more fans prefer it to the mainstream.
  2. Sports content creators play vital roles in shaping the culture of a fan base. Their influence is reflected in fan loyalty and accepted narratives.
  3. Choosing a particular team as a niche is an effective way for podcasters and YouTubers to grow their audiences and establish their brands

Speakers


Organizer

Jazzelynn Daigle, Staff Writer, Inside the Star


Meta Information:

  • Event: SXSW
  • Format: Panel
  • Track: Sports
  • Track 2
  • Level: Intermediate


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