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#NBADigitalSeries 2013-14: Phoenix Suns

Goran Dragic may very well have a case to make the NBA All-Star Game, but basketball has always been a team game. The 30 franchises that make up the league have generated a revenue pie in excess of $5 billion. The digital age has enabled this game to reach its worldwide audience anywhere, anytime. Teams can build up their own local fan base through the sundry of platforms available. Much like our #NFLTechSeries, this time SportTechie delves into the digital strategies–from web, social media, mobile apps, and any other technological connection–of each team and analyzes them, including insights from some of the digital executives involved. Today, the #NBADigitalSeries 2013-14 continues with the Phoenix Suns. Stay tuned to SportTechie this month for ongoing coverage...

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FanSided Updates iOS App

FanSided’s rise to prominence is nothing short of remarkable. What started out as a small blog dedicated to the Kansas City Chiefs, now stands as a robust network comprised of over 240 sports and entertainment sites–all powered through WordPress, no less. The over 154 percent growth achieved over the past year and 10 million-plus monthly […]

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Fantex, Inc. Starts National Road Trip to Launch IPO Road Show for 49ers’ TE Vernon Davis

thekevinburkeproject Arian Foster already paved the way as Fantex’s first client to sell himself on an open market, but now a second NFL Pro Bowler has decided to do the same. San Francisco 49ers’ Tight End Vernon Davis will now be on the market the San Francisco based company announced yesterday. FanTex will also hit the road now in a former Madden Crusier to promote the IPO that will make it’s way all over the country. Fantex, Inc. launched its first IPO Road Show aimed at individuals across the country interested in investing tracking stocks linked to the value and performance of an athlete’s brand.

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#NBADigitalSeries 2013-14: Dallas Mavericks

Mark Cuban is one of the NBA’s most progressive owners, and has always thought about what’s next when running his team. The 30 franchises that make up the league have generated a revenue pie in excess of $5 billion. The digital age has enabled this game to reach its worldwide audience anywhere, anytime. Teams can build up their own local fan base through the sundry of platforms available. Much like our #NFLTechSeries, this time SportTechie delves into the digital strategies–from web, social media, mobile apps, and any other technological connection–of each team and analyzes them, including insights from some of the digital executives involved. Today, the #NBADigitalSeries 2013-14 continues with the Dallas Mavericks. Stay tuned to SportTechie for ongoing coverage of the #NBADigitalSeries.

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