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Leeds United FC focus on fan engagement with their official app built by InCrowd

Leeds United FC are continuing their focus on fan engagement with the ongoing success of their official LUTV mobile app in partnership with InCrowd, available to download on the Apple Store and the Google Play Store.

LUFC fans have access to a new two-way channel between themselves and and the club. The Official LUTV mobile app enables fans to engage with a host of different features no matter where they are.

Fan features include:

  • Full LUTV including highlights, interviews, features and more. Subscriptions are available to be purchased here.
  • Once logged in, UK subscribers will be able to access live audio commentary, while international users can watch the full match.
  • All the latest news & breaking news supported by the InCrowd push notification system.
  • A full 2017/18 campaign fixtures & results list.
  • Live league tables.
  • Official player & club Twitter account feeds .
  • Integrates official club social media accounts.
  • Access to ticket purchasing and merchandise.

“From a media perspective, providing content to our fans was one of our biggest challenges. However, this has been a smooth process as a result of the perfect cooperation between Leeds United FC and InCrowd.” Emanuele Montoneri, Head of Media at Leeds United FC.

What does this mean for the club?

The LUTV app currently holds a 4.5/5 rating across both the Apple and Google Play app stores. Furthermore, the app has over 170 five-star reviews. From the point of view of the club, Leeds United will now be able to:

  • Segment, target and send personalised messages to their fans using the powerful InCrowd push notification system.
  • Collect, grow and utilise rich behavioural and location based fan data.
  • Market new sponsorship inventory to existing and future commercial partners.
  • Showcase official club content on a much improved digital platform to fans around the world.

“We are extremely proud to be in partnership with one of the most prestigious football clubs in the UK. This new venture with LUFC means InCrowd now work with over 20 rights holders across four sports.’ Aidan Cooney, CEO of InCrowd.

Please check InCrowd’s and Leeds United’s Twitter feeds twitter.com/InCrowd_Sports and twitter.com/lufc for news of further updates to the official Leeds United app or get in touch via Enquiries@incrowdsports.com

About InCrowd

InCrowd provide a fan engagement & sponsorship activation platform. Our understanding of the avid and emotional mindset of a fan is combined with in-depth data analysis and ground-breaking digital technology to offer rights holders and brands a unique opportunity to reach out to sports fans in the moments that really matter. Many of the world‘s top rights holders & brands use InCrowd’s fan marketing platform to collect more fan data, sell more tickets and increase sponsorship revenue. We also help sponsors connect with new customers and convert fan interaction into revenue & advocacy. Find out more – www.incrowdsports.com

 

InCrowd attending the Fanalyse European Summit

InCrowd are looking forward to attending this Thursday’s (17th November) Fanalyse European Summit at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff. 

We will be demonstrating our official apps and how they can offer rights holders new communication channels to fans and exciting sponsorship opportunities for rights holders. We will also be holding a prize draw throughout the day on our new mobile 3D game, Handoff Challenge, with the top scorer standing to win a prize for their efforts.

The Fanalyse Euro Summit is a perfect opportunity for sports and venue based professionals with key topics within fan engagement and fan experience at the forefront of discussions with speakers, panelists and delegates.  

If you would like to get in touch with us to find out more about this event then please email enquiries@incrowdsports.com.

Aidan Cooney to give panel discussion at the 2016 World Rugby Conference

Aidan Cooney, co-founder and CEO of InCrowd, will be taking part in a panel discussion at the 2016 World Rugby Conference in London on Tuesday 15th November.

Aidan will be speaking at the “Marketing the game – using insight to grow audiences and partnerships” session at 16:00 on the Conference Stage alongside Fiona Green, Chief Executive of Winners and Matt Rogan, Chairman of Two Circles.

The panel aim to address how national member unions and clubs can leverage audience data to identify which trends and what insights will increase fan-engagement and match attendance as well as establishing how can data trends and audience insights be used to attract and create more effective sponsorships, partnerships and improved commercial returns.

If you would like any more information on the World Rugby Conference and how to book your ticket, please click here.