Marshall University Athletics
iPhone App Adds to Herd Social Media Lineup
10/2/2012 12:00:00 AM | General
Oct. 2, 2012
iPhone App | Twitter | Facebook | YouTube | Intsagram | Herd All-Access
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. - Thundering Herd athletics, in partnership with the CBS College Sports Network, has launched the official Marshall Athletics application for the iPhone, iPad and iPod.
The app launch is part of a new, energized social campaign for Herd athletics. This includes more fan involvement and behind-the-scenes content on the official MU athletics twitter account, @Herd_Zone and the official athletics Facebook page (facebook.com/MarshallAthletics).
Additionally, Marshall debuted its first YouTube channel in August. The channel features interviews, highlights and more of all of the Herd teams. The channel's web address is youtube.com/MUHerdzone.
The Herd also now has an Instagram account. The extremely popular app allows Marshall fans a chance to see and follow the Herd through photos. Users can follow the app by searching for HerdZone on Instagram.
The free Marshall Thundering Herd Athletics app gives fans access to HerdZone.com content in a mobile friendly setting. News, roster, schedules, live stats, videos, pictures and more are available through the mobile app. Users can also set-up game and match alerts for some sports.
Herd All-Access, Marshall's digital network is also available to subscribers and subscriptions can be bought in the app. All live video and audio shown through All-Access can be viewed and heard through the app as well.
Fans are encouraged to engage in the variety of social media platforms available. An assortment of contents, events and initiatives are planned in the coming months for fans.
The app is compatible with iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPhone 5, iPod touch (3rd generation), iPod touch (4th generation), iPod touch (5th generation) and iPad. iOS 5.0 or later is needed.
