The 'Facebook Sports Stadium' Application Helps Fans Connect
Katherine Pendrill — January 22, 2016 — Tech
References: newsroom.fb & digitaltrends
The 'Facebook Sports Stadium' application is a new platform that gives users a space for discussing different sporting events in real time. Although most people turn to Twitter when they want to share commentary and engage with other sports fans, Facebook is looking for piece of the action.
The Facebook Sports Stadium application serves as a distinct platform where fans can comment on games, follow live play-by-plays and connect with other fans. Unlike Twitter, the new Facebook feature boasts four separate tabs: one for viewing play-by-plays, one for viewing game-specific posts, one tab for looking up specific sports commentary and a final tab for game statistics. The layout provides a simple way to organize game-related content so that fans can experience their favorite sport in a whole new way.
The idea behind the feature is to provide “a dedicated place to experience sports in real time." With more than 650 sports fans on Facebook, the platform creates a specific space for users to connect with like-minded individuals.
The Facebook Sports Stadium application serves as a distinct platform where fans can comment on games, follow live play-by-plays and connect with other fans. Unlike Twitter, the new Facebook feature boasts four separate tabs: one for viewing play-by-plays, one for viewing game-specific posts, one tab for looking up specific sports commentary and a final tab for game statistics. The layout provides a simple way to organize game-related content so that fans can experience their favorite sport in a whole new way.
The idea behind the feature is to provide “a dedicated place to experience sports in real time." With more than 650 sports fans on Facebook, the platform creates a specific space for users to connect with like-minded individuals.
Trend Themes
1. Real-time Sports Commentary - Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Develop a new platform that allows fans to engage in real-time discussions and commentary during sporting events.
2. Organized Game-related Content - Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Create a platform that effectively organizes game-specific posts, play-by-plays, commentary, and statistics to enhance the sports viewing experience.
3. Social Media Sports Engagement - Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Build a social media application that provides a dedicated space for sports fans to connect, share their views, and follow sports events in real time.
Industry Implications
1. Social Media - Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Develop innovative features and platforms within social media to enhance the sports engagement experience for fans.
2. Sports Technology - Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Combine sports technology with social media to create interactive platforms that offer real-time sports commentary and engagement.
3. Sports Media - Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Transform the sports media landscape by integrating new technologies and platforms that enable fans to actively participate in sports discussions and analysis.
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