The guidelines set out in the social media policy guidelines hereto are intended to aid those associated with the league when using social media. Players have a responsibility to be good sports and behave respectfully at all times when involved in sport, including on social media. Nhl players on twitter face social media hazards sports. Documents subject to exclusion from production obligation. Users must not engage in activities or transmit content that is harassing, discriminatory, menacing, threatening. Aug 31, 2009 league announces policy on social media for before and after games. Social media violations the following are examples of conduct through social media and networking mediums that are considered violations of the hockey nova scotia social media policy and may be subject to disciplinary action by the team, minor hockey association, league andor hockey nova scotia. In the world of social media, this applies to the content of our posting to various social media sites. With the nhl playoffs in progress we take a look at how the teams are performing in social media. Social media any form of online media or use of sites that apply technology to facilitate social interaction, including, but not limited to profiles, commentary, writings, photographs, images, logos, and audio or video files posted on outlets including but not. Consistent with the nhlpas responsibility to obtain from players and file. Listen to some examples of sports taking about social media use and impact. Use of social media for noncompany business should not be conducted on company time. In an interview with sports illustrated, rob mixer, manager of digital and social media for the columbus blue jackets, said, if youre not producing content to capture attention on.
Chris lund, the community manager for the toronto maple leafs, believes that the concept of a social media prosumer in the world of sports is noteworthy. As such, in 2011, the nhl instituted an excellent social media policy for all players that clearly spells out rules, guidelines and expectations for how players will use their accounts. The nba has a new social media policy and nhl teams are. Interviews in accordance with nhl policy, gameday interviews are permitted within five minutes following the morning skate and within five minutes following the conclusion of a game.
The national hockey league recently celebrated its centennial. The social media policies referenced in my note above were implemented in 2011. Clergy and lay staff are held to a high standard of behavior while online. And one which, in its encouragement of players to use. Even though they tried to follow the rule of the nbas new social media policy, nhl teams had some fun with the new nba rules on twitter. Mlb recognizes the importance of social media as an important way for players to communicate directly with fans. Marketing and media relations can assist you with your social media strategy. Social media includes, but is not limited to, such activities as. In an interview with sports illustrated, rob mixer, manager of digital and social media for the columbus blue jackets, said, if youre not producing content to capture attention on the second screen, youre doing it wrong. This statistic ranks the teams of the national hockey league, by the number of followers on twitter as of march 15, 2019. Social media is helping government share important information with nova scotians.
Top nhl teams in social media business 2 community. Highlights of the policy include a social media blackout window. Nhl national, international and national digital broadcasts. Posts on bhc social media or media linked to bhcs social media, be it photos, comments or links should not be inappropriate. Major league baseball releases its social media policy and. Nov 23, 2015 the nhl has a vested interest investment in building their team brands on social media. Welcome to the rules for the official social media accounts of the nfl. Nov 02, 2017 the social media policies referenced in my note above were implemented in 2011. But to my two eyes two eyes that read an awful lot of social media each day this seems like a totally reasonable and smart policy. The most recent sports body to adopt a social media policy, the nhl has a policy similar to the nbas and nfls stance.
Social media, mobile and electronic communications policy. This policy shall be available at the city clerks office and, wherever practicable, a link to this policy shall be included on the social media site. As a club we encourage the responsible use of social media. While having a social media policy is important to protecting the interests of everyone involved in promoting the game, we hope that you will not view this policy as a blanket deterrent to engaging in social media. Social media in the workplace doesnt have to be a terrifying thing. Be careful not to let personal social media use interfere with your job performance or the performance of others. Nevertheless, bhc also recognises that the use of social media can pose risks to its club members, reputation and compliance. This policy is not about the tools that individuals use in their daytoday communication. Given recent events, i have been engaged with a number of our colleagues, including journalists, editors, producers, as well as content and communications executives, to reexamine those guidelines. Develop a plan and establish goals develop a strategy for what you want to achieve using social media, and determine how you will measure your progress. Social media any form of online media or use of sites that apply technology to facilitate social interaction, including, but not limited to profiles, commentary, writings, photographs, images, logos, and audio or video files posted on outlets including but not limited to facebook, myspace, twitter, youtube, flickr, linkedin, wikis, blogs. Roles and responsibilities it is the department directors responsibility to ensure employees are aware and follow the citys social media policy. All sport and recreation clubs should have a social media policy in place.
There are a few lessons with regards to social media policy from the nhl beyond just having a social media policy. Nhl logos and creative files used by the nhl and its partners. The social media web sites owned andor operated by mlb network, including but not limited to facebook, twitter and instagram mlbn social media are a place for mlb networks fans to get news and updates, discuss the teams, the season and all things mlb network. The policy covers employees use of social media both on behalf of the council and in their private lives in relation to what they can and cannot say which reflects upon their employment with the council. Downloads are offered in all relevant file formats, including. When you post or upload any content to any nhl social media page, you agree that the nhl can use that content including any names, voices, images and performances that. Even if you could avoid social media, the chances are you wont want to. Draft social media policy policy summary this policy is about the tools that the club will use in its communication strategy. Social media policy august 20 policy although many users may consider their personal comments posted on social media or discussions on social networking sites to be private, these communications are frequently available to a larger audience than the author may realise. Dec 17, 2015 chris lund, the community manager for the toronto maple leafs, believes that the concept of a social media prosumer in the world of sports is noteworthy. Dec 03, 2016 nfl relaxes social media policy, allowing teams to share more new, 1 comment clips of halftime ceremonies, cheerleaders, mascots, fans and player celebrations can now be shared during games. Players cannot use social media from two hours before faceoff until. The nhl distributed a collectively bargained social media policy to all 30 teams wednesday, which included useful social media tips along.
After all, employee advocacy delivers up to 1,000 times more traffic for your business. These pages are a place for nfl fans to get news and updates, discuss their favorite teams, the. The nhl has a vested interest investment in building their team brands on social media. As a result, any online communication that directly or.
Breaking down nhls social media policy cross checks. Nhl social media numbers listen to sports geek you can subscribe via itunes, soundcloud or stitcher. Nhl teams have fun with nba social media policy on twitter. Mar 14, 2012 but to my two eyes two eyes that read an awful lot of social media each day this seems like a totally reasonable and smart policy. Maintaining a profile page on social or business networking sites such as linkedin, facebook, shutterfly, twitter, or myspace. Social media policy page 2 of 7 rules and policies such as the ethics code, personnel rules, computer use policy and equipment use policy.
The nhl distributed a collectively bargained social media policy to all 30 teams wednesday, which included useful social media tips along with gameday restrictions for hockey personnel and. The nhl now has an official policy on social media that instituted a blackout for players from two hours before gametime to the finish of their media interviews following the game. Limit your personal use of social media to nonworking time, such as breaks and lunch periods. The nhl has updated its privacy policy effective january 16, 2020. Breaking down nhls social media policy cross checks blog espn. Social media violations the following are examples of conduct through social media and networking mediums that are considered violations of the sha social media and networking policy and may be subject to disciplinary action by the team, minor hockey association, league andor sha. Hockey shot, caps hockey, hockey goalie, hockey teams, ice hockey, hockey rules. All you need to do is put the right time and effort into developing a social media policy that works. Examining sports leagues social media policies and offenders. A strong team game lessons from the nhl on social media. Social media and attributed digital content policy nhs england. The nhl brand asset management site is accessible via nhl link and located under the marketing tab. League announces policy on social media for before and after.
Media can access the press box and gondola on level 500 from the gate 9 elevators. Social media for sport play by the rules making sport. Effective communication concerning travel, practice or game schedules, and administrative issues among coaches. Using the track social platform we have analyzed nhl teams performance in the four essential. League announces policy on social media for before and after games. Nfl relaxes social media policy, allowing teams to share more new, 1 comment clips of halftime ceremonies, cheerleaders, mascots, fans and player celebrations can. Streaming and social media is the goto platform for the present and the future, and the nfl will have to look long and hard and how its product gets consumed on the traditional platforms of. The national hockey league has joined other major sports leagues by drafting a social media policy for the upcoming 201112 season.
This document is not a social media strategy, or guidance on how to use individual. Your guide to creating a social media policy sprout social. Churches should adopt a social media policy as part of an employee manual. Barnes hockey club bhc recognises that social media provides an effective platform for discussion and information sharing amongst adult and junior club members. Nfl relaxes social media policy, allowing teams to share more. Maidstone rugby social media guidance this policy is designed to provide helpful, practical advice to members in respect of using social media effectively and positively.
Social media, mobile and electronic communications policy as part of usa hockeys emphasis on participant safety, communications involving our minor participants should be appropriate, productive, and transparent. Jul 27, 2016 while social media gives hockey fans a virtually unlimited window for interaction and news about their favorite sport, nhl teams well know it can be a minefield that must be navigated carefully. Falsify the origin or source of software or other material contained in a file that is uploaded. Detail of the policy using social media outside work 10. While social media gives hockey fans a virtually unlimited window for interaction and news about their favorite sport, nhl teams well know it can be a minefield that must be navigated carefully. This policy provides guidance for employee use of social media, which should be broadly understood for purposes of this policy to include blogs, wikis. Social media guidelines when using social media it is important for all those associated with the league to exercise common sense and good judgment. The club realises that social media has become increasingly popular in recent years, because it.