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6/18/2003
http://www.Catchin24.com
2002 WNBA Rookie of the Year and SportsFans USA Join Together by Developing What Will Become the Most Professional, Interactive, Fan-Friendly, and Exciting Women’s Basketball Player Website
INDIANAPOLIS, IN (June 18, 2003) - Tamika Catchings, current Indiana Fever All-Star and 2002 WNBA Rookie of the Year, and SportsFans USA announced today the re-launch of Catchin24.com, the official website of Tamika Catchings.
Tamika's new site combines her personality and hands-on approach to fan communication with SportsFans USA's expertise in database marketing, high impact website design and interactivity. The long-term goal is to create the largest, most comprehensive content, community and fan-loyal website about Tamika Catchings.
The new-look site features a vibrant new design branded with Tamika’s favorite colors and a number of exclusive features such as news, community, personal diary, online fan club and photo gallery that makes it the number one destination for Tamika Catchings’ fans. The redesigned site is also going to offer fans unique autographed merchandise opportunities, links to Tamika’s audio / video highlights, and contests to win tickets and VIP parties.
"My fans are some of the most loyal fans in the world as they have followed me through my career from college to the WNBA," said Catchings. “Catchin24.com is their website. It’s a place where they can find out everything about me, my life, my team, and the community.”
Tamika Catchings’ loyalty and fans-first approach is evident by her desire to spend her personal time updating the entire website by herself and not relying on third parties. Using SportsFans USA’s proprietary website administration software, e-Ministrator™ 5.2, Tamika controls the content of her site, including her ability to contact fans instantly, 24 hours a day, at home or on the road. “SportsFans USA’s e-Ministrator™ software is so easy to learn and use, it’s unbelievable,” said Catchings during her first training session. “I can’t believe how fast and professional I am able to code a web page and load it to the site. e-Ministrator™ makes the Web fun again.”
“The Indiana Fever season just started and I’m so excited about our team," said Catchings. “As I continue in my journey, I want fans to have access to my updated journals and new photos in my photo album. My fans will have access to what I am thinking, and how things are going in my life. That’s why I am devoted to updating my website continuously.”
Tamika is working closely with SportsFans USA’s staff to ensure her fans receive the attention they desire. "I am thrilled about the re-launch of Catchin24.com and my relationship with SportsFans USA," said Catchings. “SportsFans USA has been awesome to work with and it appears this will be a great opportunity for both of us. The significant enhancements of Catchin24.com will provide tremendous benefits to my fans around the globe, as well as to my business partners and sponsors."
"The pairing of SportsFansUSA and Tamika Catchings will eventually create the top women’s basketball destination on the Internet, with unmatched content offerings for all her fans," said Ken Jenkins, President of SportsFans USA. "The uniting of SportsFans USA's sponsorship sales, marketing and Internet development capabilities with the promotional opportunities provided by Tamika Catchings has created an unparalleled Internet venue for advertisers and sponsors to extend their brands."
Among the exclusive features of Catchin24.com are:
- Online Fan Club: Fan club members can register online to receive fan club benefits such as: VIP Parties, contests, breaking “insider” news, personal letters, online auction for autographed items, and more.
- Chat & Learn From Tamika: Learn about the game and the pros that make it great with periodic Q&A sessions and video instruc
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