Texas Tech University Athletics
Texas Tech Reaches 50,000 Fans On Facebook
July 25, 2011 | General
July 25, 2011
The official Texas Tech Athletics Facebook fan page has hit 50,000 loyal fans with 47,415 fans following in the United States and over 2,700 in 20 other countries, including Canada, Mexico, United Kingdom, Germany, Spain, France, and Korea.
Texas Tech Athletics uses the social networking sites Facebook and Twitter to promote gameday information, live score updates, special promotions and ticket offers to fans in a way that instantly connects with thousands, typically directly to their cell phone. Both social media sites are interactive which allows fans to feel a sense of connection to our sports and department.
Fans are able to post comments, photos and videos as well as participate in polls, surveys and discussions while Twitter allows our fans to see real time updates in a short, simple way. Fans are able to repost and share with others the information we place out on both sites.
Facebook gives our department guidance on what our users expect to see on our page and how to keep everyone active. We want to make sure that our page is fresh with up-to-date information so that our fans keep coming back to visit. Fans can also see advertisements as tabs on the main wall page giving them an opportunity to interact directly and get information about 2011 Football season tickets, the Red Raider Club and Tech Mobile.
If you have not joined the official Facebook fan page, join now at http://www.facebook.com/ttuathletics. You can also follow us on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/techathletics.
Below are comments from some of our loyal fans who have interacted with us on our official Facebook fan page:
Rick Bouse: My daughter and grandson attended the egg hunt after Lady Raider Softball Game, Thank You Texas Tech Athletic Dept. and Thank You Lady Raiders, It was Fun to watch my Grandson on the Field having Fun!!
Ignacio Eggnog Reyna: I got dish network just to watch tx tech here in Wisconsin and i was born in Lubbock much love for tech 4 life
Jann Brewer: Two kinds of people. RED RAIDERS and those who wish they were!
Mike Perez: I AM SO READY FOR TECH FOOTBALL! IT'S GONNA BE A GREAT YEAR!
Michael Torrez: Disney world this week. Been wearing my Tech gear here all week. Love it when people shout out go tech or guns up!!!
Sonya Blacks¨®ock: I would give anything to go to a Tech game @ Jones stadium
MaryAnn Pate: My husband and I met at Tech 6 years ago and got married June 4 (2011). I'm from Houston, so that's where we got married and we wanted to have a part of Texas Tech with us, so I wore Tech boots under my dress!
Karen Rau: Loved the enthusiasm at the football game I went to at home! The students and fans have soooo much spirit!! GO RED RAIDERS! See y'all in Lubbock this season too!
William Daugherty: Thanks so much for choosing my caption for Raider Red as the winner!!! I'm so excited about receiving Coach Tuberville's autograph!!! Great job TTU ATHLETICS for keeping everyone up to date on FACEBOOK!!! I look forward to more exciting news!!! Thanks again!!!
Krista Pitcock Brown: A friend and I brought six girls from Dumas yesterday to the Volleyball camp with Coach Flora. We just want to say thank you to the coaches and players for putting on a great clinic. They girls loved it! They are excited about volleyball and about Texas Tech. Thanks again, everyone was wonderful!
Zach Klotzman ¨®: I love Texas Tech Athletics!!! Wreck 'Em Tech and get your GUNS UP!!!
Michelle Sparkman Edmondson: Support Joshua wants to say thank you for everything that you guys have done, Thank you to Lady¡¯s basketball for sending posters and a signed basketball, thank you to the football team for sending a signed football. Joshua's room looks awesome in all Texas Tech. He is one of your biggest fans!
Monica Tello: Thank you so much!! Tech Athletics is AWESOME!!!! (in response to winning 2 football season tickets)
Mike Dallas: My wife and I spent our honeymoon night at a Red Raider football game. It was a winning day and night all the way around! For almost 27 yrs now!
Sofia Rodriguez: Hi TTU Athletic Department! I love the new page!
Traci Havins ¨®: Texas Tech has the most dedicated and amazing donors!!! I'm proud to be a Red Raider!! Go TECH!
