On this week's episode Sean catches up with Jason Davis, Head of Digital at Queensland Rugby League. Jason takes Sean behind the scenes of the Queensland Maroons to see how they drive one of Australia's biggest fan bases online.
On this podcast you'll learn about:
- How the State of Origin series captivates the nation every year
- How Queensland Maroons has the largest Facebook audience in Australia of any Australian sporting team
- The planning required by Queensland Rugby League to maximise their peak viewership time throughout the series
- Building content to promote the series and juggling access to players
- What the game day digital experience is like and turning reactive content around quickly
- The launch of the Maroon Festival
Resources from the podcast
- Thanks again to Jason Davis from Queensland Rugby League, follow him on Twitter @Jase_Davis_ and LinkedIn
- Follow @QldRugbyLeague, @QldMaroons, @IntrustSuperCup on Twitter
- Follow Queensland Rugby League, Queensland Maroons and Intrust Super Cup on Facebook
- Follow Queensland Maroons and Intrust Super Cup on Instagram
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Some tweets you may have missed
Never say die
Never say die. #QLDER pic.twitter.com/NZzG425ABb
— Queensland Maroons (@QLDmaroons) June 21, 2017
6 tries in 6 matches!
6 tries in 6 matches! #QLDER pic.twitter.com/9AX72OIi2o
— Queensland Maroons (@QLDmaroons) June 21, 2017
Let's battle
Let's battle. #QLDER pic.twitter.com/8aM71Yylqv
— Queensland Maroons (@QLDmaroons) June 21, 2017
Stand with us Queensland!
The stage is set. #QLDER #origin pic.twitter.com/ErQGD7CeJI
— Queensland Maroons (@QLDmaroons) May 31, 2017
Maroon Festival
What a moment!! 📸 #QLDER #MaroonFestival pic.twitter.com/bnV6rPrLnV
— Queensland Maroons (@QLDmaroons) May 28, 2017
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