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Will Carling on Rugby, Celebrity, PR & Social Media – Video Interview

posted Mon, Nov 16 2009

In the last of our video interviews on Social Media in the mainstream, we chat to Will Carling.

The former England rugby captain is a prolific Tweeter, often giving running commentary on international games.

He also runs RuckU.com – a social networking site devoted to news and banter about the game which connects armchair enthusiasts and current/past players from all over the world in a virtual clubhouse.

The previous two spots with Andrew Sampson from SamFry and Ben Chapman from BBC Radio 1 covered how they approach large, loyal audiences and create compelling experiences that engage and keep fans coming back.

In 14 minutes with Will we cover:

  • How he got into Twitter & why
  • How RuckU.com came about and why it’s different from mainstream media
  • Tips to engage a community with different tactics and keep it “as is”
  • PR for celebrities now versus the early 90s
  • Further insight into the UnTied Artists Network
  • Will’s thoughts on what he’d like to see technology provide in the future

Fascinating stuff!

More next year…..

Thanks

Mel

Comments

  • Tue, Nov 17 2009 03:59AM
    Richard M Ballerand

    social media on a winning streak

  • Wed, Nov 18 2009 06:30AM
    Donatella Fall

    Refreshing to see an 'in depth' interview conducted correctly, whereby Will Carling was allowed to express his views freely, without interruption/edit.  'With you all the way Will'! some common sense for a change!

  • Fri, Dec 04 2009 04:44PM

    Most successful England Rugby captain? i've never heard of him!!

  • Sat, Dec 05 2009 02:18AM

    Jim - now you have! Some stats here: en.wikipedia.org/.../Will_Carling

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