Player Interviews
Connect your best fans directly with the players they’re cheering on the field. Plus.Fan gives your team the tools to easily create, schedule and publish video content in real-time to better connect fans with their favorite players.Â
Overview
Who better to hear from than the players before and after the match directly from the field? Teams are using Plus.Fan to easily record and publish player interviews directly from the field after each match. An insider’s perspective is available immediately to the fan with real-time video publishing.
What Is It?
Team staff member or intern creates short recorded video interview with a player before or after a match. Teams may also connect with coaches, team staff or other supporters for the same type of interview. Interviews focused on a few short conversational questions that give an insiders perspective along with insights and outcomes about the game. A player interview could be used to set the tone leading into the match, with regards to team dynamics, player conditions, and strategies that may be brought in.
Why Is It Popular With Fans?
Player interviews give insight into teams and players to the fans who are going to follow the match. It gives interviewers opportunities to furnish behind-the-scenes context and highlight major storylines, including player rivalries and team-aimed goal-setting. The context allows fans to appreciate the stakes in said game better and contribute to a greater engagement with the broadcast.Â
Finally, for teams the investment required is zero – there are no production or additional staffing costs related to the creation of the video content. Teams that have successfully created and implemented a pre- and post- match interview strategy will rely on two staff members to manage the process.Â
One staff member will lead the interview with the player and the second is responsible for the video recording and later uploading. The quick clips feature in Plus.Fan reduces the time-to-publish for any video.
Steps to Manage Player Interview
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Prepare Players
Prep players ahead of time if new to the process. Prep can include types of questions or allow the player to expect to be selected for an interview.
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Pick A Plan & Strategy
Create a game day plan with the playbook to ensure that all opportunities are scheduled and planned for.
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Prep Interview
When preparing for an interview, follow a consistent formula with background, microphone (if available), position on the field or office environment.
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Use Quick Clips
Use Quick Clips from Plus.Fan for real-time production
Benefits of Player Interviews:
- Exclusive interviews with players and staff give a VIP experience to fans or highlight key moments and give background about a key play or game. It fosters a deeper connection with the game we all love.Â
- Simple to generate without requiring extra resources or planning. Game day video plan connects with and enhanced existing social media content production.
- Player interviews make fans think of their team like a dynamic organism instead—always aware of and responding to its environment. Player interviews give fans a shared identity that’s grounded in adaptability.
Alternatives & Add-Ons
Combine Player Interviews With Events – Live Call In
One-on-one interviews allow for in-depth conversations and the opportunity to explore personal stories, challenges, and achievements
Fans Submit The Questions
Balance the use of open-ended and closed-ended questions to maintain a natural flow and gather a mix of detailed insights and concise facts.
Tune in telephone call:
Telephone or remote interviews may be necessary when in-person access is limited, requiring adaptations in communication style and technology visuals.
Locker Room interview:
Locker room interviews take place in a more casual setting and often provide a behind-the-scenes look at the team’s dynamics and individual personalities.
Meet Plus.Fan
With Plus.Fan, managers and team staff have the flexibility to create the best experience for their fans. Learn more about the capabilities of Plus.Fan or contact us to get your team started.