Blogs are so ... slow
What do you get when you combine sports and Twitter? Spitter.
Still in beta form, the social networking tool collects news and commentary about a fan's favorite team. It's real-time sports updates.
According to this TechFlash report, the site founders:
bought the Spitter.com domain name from a dentist who had thought it might have uses in his profession.
I'm not sure if fans will get enough news in this service, or if it gets bogged down with lame shout-outs. One to watch, though.
Posted by Rich Boudet
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| December 19, 2009 | Permalink
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It's Best of SD 2009 Time
The call for entries will go out next week, and due to an anticipated drop-off in interest in the wake of NPD going away and the general morose that has overtaken us all, will stay open through mid-February. Details to come.
Posted by Josh Crutchmer
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| December 17, 2009 | Permalink
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Posters in Phoenix
Reduced news hole may be a reality at most newspapers in 2009, but there are often ways to still give readers that "collectible" feel. Maybe you do it online.
At the Arizona Republic, the paper created "posters" for four state championship football teams, which fans can download. Designs by Luke Knox.
The same idea works well for high-school all-area teams, for screen wallpaper or, heck, a Twitter background? Be creative.
Posted by Rich Boudet
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| December 16, 2009 | Permalink
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