Fans: the new kings of communication
Lucia Mijares Martinez
Especialista en desarrollo deportivo y parte del equipo de especialistas en fútbol femenino por la #FIFA | A woman beyond the game | Experta en liderazgo técnico y femenino
The Evolution of sports storytelling
The sports industry has undergone a radical transformation in the way stories are told and shared. In the past, radio, television, and newspapers were the predominant channels for broadcasting sporting events and related news. However, with the advent of social media, the power of storytelling has shifted to people like you and me. This shift has not only democratized the dissemination of stories but has created a deeper and more authentic connection between fans and sporting events.
Impact of social media on global sporting events
The 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar is a clear example of this transformation. According to a Nielsen report, 5 billion people interacted with the event across various digital platforms, with 93.6 million posts generated on social networks. This phenomenon demonstrates how fan-shared stories reached and surpassed traditional TV audiences, with 1.5 billion viewers watching the final in part thanks to viral narratives on social media.
The Paris 2024 Olympic Games are shaping to be a milestone in digitizing sporting events. The official social networks of the Olympic Committee are expected to generate 3.2 billion interactions, consolidating the role of these platforms in the Olympic experience. During the Tokyo 2020 Games, social media registered 6.1 billion interactions, with viral challenges such as #OlympicSpirit on TikTok and Instagram attracting millions of views.
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Fans as content creators
The ability of fans to create and share content has reshaped the media landscape. Fans can now narrate their own experiences, generating authenticity and passion that traditional media cannot always replicate. This phenomenon not only strengthens the emotional connection to events and athletes but also provides a platform for diverse perspectives and personal narratives.
In conclusion, social media and fans have redefined the power of communication in sports. While traditional media remains important because of its massive reach and professional structure, social media allows for a more direct and emotional involvement of fans. This balance between professionalism and authenticity in sports storytelling enriches the experience for everyone, consolidating fans as the new kings of communication in the digital era.
Media partner: Cultiva Agency
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5 个月There is nothing more powerful that fan created content these days. In most cases, it captures the story without any script and without any other goal than showing the passion and the feelings of the moment. The best thing? The fact that content creation is more democratic these days than a decade ago when you still needed a lot of money to capture or edit videos, for instance.