Ryan Bright

Ryan Bright is a Social Media Manager for Bad Rhino Inc. He spends much of his time unraveling the secrets of social media marketing, watching hockey and casually freelancing for local newspaper and online outlets.

Ryan has written 5 awesome articles.


NHL Pres. Attacks Fan’s Twitter, Offers Game 7 Apology

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Social media platforms, when it comes to sports, are often (if not always) a quick steam-letting tool, allowing individuals to express themselves emotionally. And while it’s a nightmare for Public Relations, it’s what makes the medium so endlessly entertaining. So when @LaurenAshley07, a New Jersey Devils fan, emotionally stabbed at Florida Panthers’ president Michael Yormark [...]

Ten Ways Sports Utilize Facebook Timeline Cover Photos

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On March 30, 2012, Facebook forced brands into a change. Moving from the traditional look of the simple box icon to the more dynamic Facebook Timeline, which features a large cover photo, allowed business page operators and social media specialists to think outside the box and brand through visuals. While it was an annoying switch [...]

NHL Team Takes Twitter Crisis Head On

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We’ve all done it. That heart-wrenching moment when a social media channel manager realizes a tweet has gone awry. Maybe it was a direct message accidentally sent in the public stream, an update cut short because of an erroneous send, or in the case of the Calgary Flames’ SM Manager — posting an editorial about [...]

Pinterest is Open Land for Pro Sports Teams

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The social media groundswell that is Pinterest can officially be labeled the next big thing. In going from near 200,000 unique visitors to over seven million in less than one year, the immense traffic-driver

How the New Jersey Devils Monetized Social Media

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Ryan Bright is a sports writer and social media strategist with over a half decade of experience. The Philadelphia-native believes strongly in consumer engagement, hash-tags and hockey fights. Ryan currently freelances for Journal Register Company and CSNPhilly.com, and is seeking a position in the field of Social Media Marketing and Coordination. Connect with Ryan on [...]