The NFL is about to kick off its 20th season, and a number of new teams are set to take the field in 2017.
Here are 10 tips for building a successful fan base for your new franchise.
1.
Set goals and keep track of your goals.
The NFL has a strict five-year plan, and it’s a goal worth keeping in mind when planning your brand.
That said, if you’re not planning to build a franchise for a decade, your goals will be hard to fulfill.
A goal is an attempt to do something or achieve something for a limited period of time.
If you have a decade to go, keep track and stick to it. 2.
Build your brand as a business.
The most important thing to do is build a strong, loyal fan base.
Don’t go it alone.
Create a fan base by being consistent, consistent with your messages, consistent in your marketing, consistent through your online presence, and consistent in the way you engage with fans.
3.
Be accountable.
A fan base is the glue that holds a team together.
If your fans are loyal, they’ll be loyal to you, so build a relationship with them and keep it going.
If they aren’t loyal, it’s time to move on. 4.
Be transparent.
You can’t build a successful brand without the right level of transparency, so keep track if you need to share some of your business metrics.
5.
Find the right audience.
It’s hard to have a successful business without your fans, so it’s important to keep track on who is interested in your brand, what they value, and what they would like to hear more about.
6.
Stay focused.
The first thing you need is to get your fans to the game, and that starts with being upfront about your goals and goals of the future.
7.
Create fan-centric content.
You want to give fans something to do when they tune into the game.
Use a different hashtag, an angle on a certain game, or even a new topic.
You might have to create a different website, but you don’t have to. 8.
Build the right atmosphere.
The right environment can make or break your brand and fan base, so set up a game day, game day presentation, or any other time when the fans can be seen together.
9.
Be consistent.
You’re not going to build your business by building something that works in one year.
You need to be consistent in how you build your brand to stay relevant.
10.
Take advantage of free agents.
The league has more than $1 billion in free-agent money on the books.
It could be tempting to try to get the most out of it by signing a free agent who hasn’t done anything to make your fan base happy.
Don, uh, don’t do that.
Keep your focus on building a loyal fan-base and your business.
Here’s a breakdown of how to do it. 1) Find the perfect team.
If there are two or three teams that you really want to build the fan base around, you should target the two or the three teams first.
They should have a great relationship with fans, be willing to invest in you, and be in the right place for you to grow.
2) Build a loyal audience.
A loyal fan group is the foundation for a successful franchise.
You don’t need to have fans who are loyal to your brand or your brand alone, but a loyal fanbase is something you want to develop.
3) Create a website.
A website is the place where fans can go to get news, updates, and more about your brand without spending money.
Create an interactive website where fans are able to interact with you and share ideas and stories with you.
You should also create a dedicated page for your team’s social media accounts, so fans can follow the team and get updates on their team’s latest moves.
4) Create an online presence.
This is where you can share new information and videos with fans and keep them up to date with the team.
You’ll also want to take advantage of new opportunities to grow your business through digital channels like YouTube, Instagram, and Twitter.
5) Develop a fan community.
Create community-building content for fans and build a following through social media.
Follow fans on Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest to make connections with them.
6) Engage fans in the community.
You won’t be able to build loyal fans if you can’t connect with fans directly, so you need a community to build relationships with.
7) Build your fan profile.
Your fans are like a family, so make sure your fans have the right information to know where you stand on the issues that matter to them.
8) Engagement and engagement are key.
It will be a lot easier to build fans if they know you care about what they care about, and if they have a strong relationship with you, they’re more likely to be
