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In a world first, the Sydney Kings has partnered with Shareable Apps™ to produce a range of collectable player apps that anyone can download directly to any smartphone or tablet for unmatched fan engagement.
Shareable Apps has created a unique app for every player, including Head Coach Joe Connelly and the famous Sydney Kings Lion mascot. Fans can download them all and get them autographed at games as a piece of collectable, virtual memorabilia. Features also include player stats, news, biographies, social media updates, video highlights, an e-commerce store to buy merchandise and tickets, special game day features and more.Each player card app resides on fans’ smartphone or tablet – prime mobile real estate – making app-only offers, VIP competitions and last-minute deals available to fans at the touch of a button. Users can share the apps directly to their friends and family from the share panel within each Shareable App – no app stores required.
The apps give fans a direct way to connect with their favorite players and contain everything a dedicated Sydney Kings fan could want in the one place while updating regularly and in real time. Fans can download their favorite players’ apps by going to the Sydney Kings website, texting the player’s first name to 0400 813 813, or going directly to their app link:
- Marcus – or go to http://marcusthornton.shareableapps.com
- Jason – or go to http://jasoncadee.shareableapps.com
- Julian – or go to http://juliankhazzouh.shareableapps.com
- Josh – or go to http://joshchildress.shareableapps.com
- Steve – or go to http://stevemarkovic.shareableapps.com
- Angus – or go to http://angusbrandt.shareableapps.com
- Dion – or go to http://dionprewster.shareableapps.com
- Tom – or go to http://tomgarlepp.shareableapps.com
- Rhys – or go to http://rhyscarter.shareableapps.com
- Jeromie – or go to http://jeromiehill.shareableapps.com
- Joe – or go to http://joeconnelly.shareableapps.com(coach)
- Lion – or go to http://felioniusmischeivous.shareableapps.com(mascot)
“We’re always looking for new ways to engage with our audience, excite them and keep them returning to games. Shareable Apps are the perfect way to do that,” said Craig Meagher, Sydney Kings CEO. “The app will update throughout the season, so fans can check back regularly and have the players autograph individual apps at the game.”
“We’re proud to announce our partnership with the Sydney Kings and are pleased to bring our world first Shareable Apps technology to their fans,” said Adam Friedman, Shareable Apps CEO.
The Sydney Kings Shareable Apps™ officially launched on Wednesday 30 December. To find out more about Shareable Apps go to www.shareableapps.com or call 13 SHARE.
Shareable Apps™
Founded in late 2013, Shareable Apps™ – powered by Adapptr™ – is the first mobile app development and distribution platform that allows users to build and share their own apps to all devices, across all platforms, within minutes, without the traditional app store application processes, delays, inefficiencies and costs. Since its launch, Shareable Apps™ has served over 18,000 customers globally, and supported the development and sharing of more than 50,000 apps to date, with unmatched speed, scale, and immediacy in app creation and distribution. The platform enables retailers and businesses of all sizes to more effectively reach their target markets via downloadable and shareable apps. Large organizations including BBC, Universal Music Group, Clearasil, etc. have used Shareable Apps™ to create cross platform apps in a time and cost efficient manner.