{"id":266,"date":"2025-02-06T19:05:36","date_gmt":"2025-02-06T19:05:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/sarahwaterssportjournal\/?p=266"},"modified":"2025-02-06T19:29:45","modified_gmt":"2025-02-06T19:29:45","slug":"my-social-media-persona","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/sarahwaterssportjournal\/2025\/02\/06\/my-social-media-persona\/","title":{"rendered":"My Social Media Persona"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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With SarahSpeaksSports<\/em>, I wanted to create a social media persona that captures the experience of being a Baltimore Ravens fan with a mix of humor, sarcasm, and genuine football analysis. Ravens football is an emotional ride, and my content reflects that balance between excitement, frustration, and endless hope for a Super Bowl run. From the highs of Lamar Jackson\u2019s MVP performances to the heartbreak of another playoff exit, SarahSpeaksSports<\/em> embraces the full spectrum of being a Ravens fan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To develop this persona, I focused on crafting a recognizable voice\u2014one that is witty, engaging, and relatable to other Ravens fans. I wanted to blend humor with actual football knowledge, making my content entertaining while keeping it insightful. The goal was to capture the highs and lows of being a Ravens fan, using memes, hot takes, and fan engagement to keep the conversation going<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Another key element of my content was humor and memes, which help keep fans engaged even when the season ends in disappointment. A great example is my meme featuring a Butterfinger candy bar captioned, “<\/em>Drop a *butter emoji* if you’ve been personally victimized by Mark Andrew’s hands this postseason”. This plays into the shared experience of fans watching key moments unfold, making light of the pain while still showing support for the team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Beyond humor, my content also focuses on conversation and debate, encouraging fans to discuss offseason moves, draft prospects, and expectations. Whether it\u2019s a poll about who Ravens fans are hoping we draft or a reaction post to Lamar Jackson\u2019s MVP chances, my goal is to create content that sparks interaction. By crafting posts that encourage participation, entertain with humor, and still provide meaningful insights, SarahSpeaksSports<\/em> creates a space where fans can interact and share their love for the team. Social media thrives on personality and consistency, and this persona I have created ensures that Ravens fans always have something to talk about, whether it\u2019s the next big game, offseason drama, or another MVP-worthy season from Lamar Jackson.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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