The Tampa Bay Rays are one win away from advancing to the franchises first World Series since 2008. But, it’s been a strange season without fans at the game amid the coronavirus pandemic.
That’s where the Rays social media team has really stepped up their game to connect with their fans.
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Discussion Questions:
- What is fan engagement?
- Why is fan engagement to sports teams like the Rays?
- How might social media platforms help teams like the Rays to boost levels of fan engagement?
- Based on information from this story, how have the Rays’ social media team created ways to connect with fans on social media?
- If you were managing the social media accounts for your favorite sports teams, what would you do to engage your fan base? Be prepared to share and discuss your ideas.