Delivering a suite of advanced tools, ListenFirst empowers sports professionals with cutting-edge insights on athlete popularity, media monitoring, fan engagement, and social ROI—reshaping strategies for success.

(PRUnderground) December 17th, 2024

ListenFirst, the premier enterprise social analytics solution, today announced the release of Social Indexes for Sports, a pioneering platform designed to provide sports industry professionals with an unprecedented level of industry-wide intelligence. As competition intensifies and the sports landscape rapidly evolves, the ability to stay ahead is more critical than ever. ListenFirst’s Social Indexes for Sports stands as a transformative tool, offering enhanced visibility, predictive insights, and refined analytics that promise to redefine industry standards.

“We built Social Indexes for Sports to really give sports teams the edge they need. It’s like having a pulse on the whole industry and the fans at the same time,” said Chase Varga, Marketing Manager at ListenFirst. “Teams can see what’s working across the board, keep up with fan trends, and find out what really resonates with people. It’s all about giving them the insights to make smarter, faster moves.”

Enhanced Value Through New Features:

• Athlete Talent Database: With ListenFirst’s talent database, teams can monitor athletes’ social engagement and popularity across platforms. By identifying rising stars and tracking fan-favorite players, teams can adjust marketing strategies, leverage athlete influence, and strengthen their competitive edge.
• Press Monitoring: The press tracking feature offers real-time insights into media coverage, enabling teams to stay alert to public sentiment, quickly respond to media events, and bolster their athletes’ and brand’s reputation.
• Social Listening for Fan Engagement: ListenFirst’s social listening feature allows teams to capture fan conversations surrounding players, major plays, and trending moments. This keeps teams closely connected to fans, ensuring more authentic and impactful engagement strategies.
• Social Indexes for Sports: Covering over 500 teams and leagues, ListenFirst’s Social Indexes provide a broad perspective on industry trends and content success. This enables teams to anticipate shifts in fan interests and refine their approach based on insights from across the sports world.
• ROI of Social Partnerships: Through advanced analytics, ListenFirst offers tools to measure the impact of social media partnerships, assess competitive performance, and analyze historical trends. Teams gain actionable insights to identify high-impact partnerships, maximize their investment, and enhance social media ROI.
• Content Insights: ListenFirst’s content insights reveal which posts resonate most with fans, helping teams fine-tune their strategies for stronger fan engagement. By focusing on content that drives connection, teams can build a more loyal fan base and expand their reach effectively.

About ListenFirst Media

ListenFirst is the premier social analytics solution the world’s leading brands use. With a breadth of data and award-winning expertise unmatched in the market, we offer an easy, one-stop solution to optimize social media marketing and maximize ROI. ListenFirst has been honored with multiple accolades, including a 2020 SIIA CODiE Award for Best Emerging Technology, 2020 Cynopsis AdTech Award for Outstanding Data Solution, 2022 High Performer recognition from G2 Crowd, MarTech Breakthrough Award for Best Social Media Monitoring Software, and named one of Inc. 500’s fastest growing companies. Founded in 2012, ListenFirst is trusted by leading global brands, including AT&T, Amazon, and Spotify. For more information, visit www.listenfirstmedia.com

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