17 Ski Racing Instagram Accounts Doing It Right!

Alpine Skiers are incredibly brave athletes who push the limits of what is physically possible. Anyone watching a skier fly down the mountain at 86 miles/h (138 km/h) is going to be impressed. Not everyone is going to be able to do that in their lifetime. However, with the help of social media we can live through them.  Instagram is an amazing tool for athletes to tell their story and engage with their audience. Done properly athletes can get a large following that will help them with their sponsorship.It is without a doubt that social media has change the game of sponsorship for many sports. Nearly all companies that sponsors athletes (MAKEACHAMP included) look at the social media...

September Community Updates: Product first!

Hey there! I’m Hannah, the MAKEACHAMP community manager, and I'm excited to tell you that we’ve been working hard this summer to come out with some hot new pages and features to make up for the lack of hot weather here in Montreal! Here’s what you can expect to see in our latest version:

6 façons de reconnaitre et de remercier vos contributeurs et commanditaires

Le secret du succès d'une campagne est de reconnaitre et remercier publiquement vos contributeurs. Lisez ce blogue pour savoir pourquoi c'est un moyen efficace de promouvoir votre campagne et de maintenir le flux de contributions. Voici quelques conseils pour utiliser les réseaux sociaux à votre avantage en remerciant publiquement: Identifiez le contributeur avec un «tag» (@ nom complet) - Pour vérifier si le tag fonctionne, lorsque vous cliquez sur leur nom, vous serez redirigé vers leur page. Ajoutez un message personnel Insérez un lien vers votre campagne Les messages de remerciements devraient être affichés seulement 2 à 3 fois par...

6 reasons crowdfunding is more than just about funding

Without question, crowdfunding for athletes and teams is becoming increasingly popular. A campaign is simply the quickest and most efficient way to raise funds for your goals. In a world where getting money from sponsors is nearly impossible and there is an increased demand on the athlete to travel globally, getting funds quickly is instrumental. However, crowdfunding for athletes is so much more than simply collecting funds online. Below weve listed some of the unexpected benefits you get from running a crowdfunding campaign for your sport on MAKEACHAMP.1. Increased Online exposure Besides the cash that you get from your campaign, exposure...