NHL and TikTok sign deal for tailgate parties and exclusive content 

The National Hockey League (NHL) has announced a new partnership with social media giant TikTok.

The deal will aim to deliver a range of new fan experiences and activations across the short-form video platform, with the National Hockey League Players’ Association (NHLPA) also signed up to help deliver player-driven TikTok content.

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Discussion Questions:

1. What is social media marketing?
2. Why do you think social media marketing is important to professional sports leagues like the NHL?
3. Describe the partnership between the NHL and TikTok.
4. How does TikTok benefit from a partnership with the NHL?
5. How does the NHL benefit from a partnership with TikTok?
6. What is a target market?
7. Why do you think it is important for social media marketing professionals to understand their target market?
8. How might the NHL’s marketing strategy differ from how it communicates with fans on Twitter?
9. How might the NHL’s marketing strategy differ from how it communicates with fans on Facebook?
10. How might the NHL’s marketing strategy differ from how it communicates with fans on Snap?