{"id":30504,"date":"2022-09-14T22:28:16","date_gmt":"2022-09-14T22:28:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/?p=30504"},"modified":"2022-09-14T22:29:14","modified_gmt":"2022-09-14T22:29:14","slug":"top-wnba-teams-social-media","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/blog\/top-wnba-teams-social-media\/","title":{"rendered":"Top WNBA Teams on Social Media"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Throw on your jersey and pull up a seat to watch the game, it\u2019s time for the WNBA finals!<\/p>\n<p>As the 2022 season comes to a close, we thought now would be a good time to spotlight this year\u2019s best teams on social media.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019ve read our benchmark reports before, you know that Sports Teams typically rack up high numbers when it comes to posting frequency and engagement rates across all social media platforms \u2014 and the teams that make up the WNBA league are no different.<\/p>\n<p>From sharing behind-the-scenes moments to capturing heartfelt moments between players and fans, these teams are not only the best in the WNBA, but they\u2019re also the MVPs of social media.<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s dive into which WNBA teams are killing it off the court and on the screens.<\/p>\n<h2>The Stats: Sports Teams Engagement Rates<\/h2>\n<p>Before we highlight the top WNBA team on each platform, let\u2019s go over the <a href=\"\/live-benchmarks\/sports-teams-industry-benchmarks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">benchmarks for Sports Teams<\/a> so we can see how these basketball teams stack up.<\/p>\n<h3>Facebook<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Median engagement rate: <\/b>0.266%<\/li>\n<li><b>Median posting frequency: <\/b>21.42 posts per week<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Instagram<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Median engagement rate: <\/b>1.84%<\/li>\n<li><b>Median posting frequency: <\/b>13.64 posts per week<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Twitter<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Median engagement rate: <\/b>0.084%<\/li>\n<li><b>Median posting frequency: <\/b>41.65 tweets per week<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>TikTok<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Median engagement rate by view: <\/b>11%<\/li>\n<li><b>Median engagement rate by follower: <\/b>7.6%<\/li>\n<li><b>Median posting frequency: <\/b>1.63 videos per week<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Top WNBA Teams on Social Media<\/h2>\n<h3>Top WNBA team on TikTok: Seattle Storm<\/h3>\n<p>Sports teams are dominating TikTok. On average, these teams are racking up a 7.6% engagement rate by follower and an 11% engagement rate by view \u2014 which are both some of the highest rates across industries, according to our <a href=\"\/blog\/tiktok-benchmark-report\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TikTok Benchmark Report<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>WNBA teams are especially active on TikTok, posting about once per week and usually sharing impressive game plays, moments off the court, and player spotlights.<\/p>\n<p>But when it comes to the winner of TikTok, Seattle Storm takes the trophy. The leading basketball team engages its 14.1K fans on TikTok by capturing moments from practice, spotlighting iconic players like Sue Bird, and tapping into the Seattle culture.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"border-no-caption aligncenter wp-image-30505 size-large-modern\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/WNBA-Seattle-Storm-Coffee-TikTok-700x404.png\" alt=\"WNBA team Seattle Storm leans into Seattle's coffee culture in this TikTok video.\" width=\"700\" height=\"404\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/WNBA-Seattle-Storm-Coffee-TikTok-350x202@2x.png 700w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/WNBA-Seattle-Storm-Coffee-TikTok-300x173.png 300w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/WNBA-Seattle-Storm-Coffee-TikTok-1024x591.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/WNBA-Seattle-Storm-Coffee-TikTok-1536x887.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/WNBA-Seattle-Storm-Coffee-TikTok-100x58.png 100w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/WNBA-Seattle-Storm-Coffee-TikTok-350x202.png 350w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/WNBA-Seattle-Storm-Coffee-TikTok-1170x675.png 1170w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/WNBA-Seattle-Storm-Coffee-TikTok.png 1788w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/WNBA-Seattle-Storm-Coffee-TikTok-700x404@2x.png 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>One of the top TikTok videos from Seattle, and among WNBA teams overall, is a video that shares an inside look at how the team\u2019s videography is shot on the court. The video received an engagement rate by follower of 135%, which is 17x greater than the average TikTok video for Sports Teams.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"border-no-caption aligncenter wp-image-30506 size-large-modern\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/WNBA-Seattle-TikTok-700x389.png\" alt=\"Basketball player Sue Bird is the start of this TikTok video from WNBA team Seattle Storm.\" width=\"700\" height=\"389\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/WNBA-Seattle-TikTok-350x195@2x.png 700w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/WNBA-Seattle-TikTok-300x167.png 300w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/WNBA-Seattle-TikTok-1024x569.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/WNBA-Seattle-TikTok-1536x854.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/WNBA-Seattle-TikTok-100x56.png 100w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/WNBA-Seattle-TikTok-350x195.png 350w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/WNBA-Seattle-TikTok-1170x650.png 1170w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/WNBA-Seattle-TikTok.png 1788w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/WNBA-Seattle-TikTok-700x389@2x.png 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Not to mention, the star of the video is Bird who retired at the end of the 2022 season after an impressive 20-year career.<\/p>\n<p>Bird\u2019s legacy and the team\u2019s fandom are both evident as this video also received a 20.4% engagement rate by view, which is well above the industry average.<\/p>\n<p>As brands continue to navigate the vast world of TikTok and explore different <a href=\"\/blog\/tiktok-marketing-trends\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">marketing trends<\/a>, Seattle Storm makes the case for creating content for a specific audience. The basketball team leans into what its Seattle fans want to see and uses that hometown spirit to drive engagement.<\/p>\n<h3>Top WNBA Team on Instagram: Washington Mystics<\/h3>\n<p>When it comes to WNBA teams on Instagram, the Washington Mystics\u2019 strategy is a slam dunk.<\/p>\n<p>As any social media marketer knows, one of the <a href=\"\/blog\/instagram-best-practices\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">top Instagram best practices<\/a> is to show up consistently. Not only do the Mystics post frequently on Instagram \u2014 they post 19.8x per week, to be exact \u2014 but the content they post most often is one of the most engaging post types: carousels.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"border-no-caption aligncenter wp-image-30507 size-large-modern\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Mystics-WNBA-IG-carousel-700x454.png\" alt=\"A Washington Mystics basketball player arrives to the stadium in style in this Instagram post from the WNBA team.\" width=\"700\" height=\"454\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Mystics-WNBA-IG-carousel-350x227@2x.png 700w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Mystics-WNBA-IG-carousel-300x194.png 300w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Mystics-WNBA-IG-carousel-1024x664.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Mystics-WNBA-IG-carousel-1536x995.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Mystics-WNBA-IG-carousel-100x65.png 100w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Mystics-WNBA-IG-carousel-350x227.png 350w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Mystics-WNBA-IG-carousel-1170x758.png 1170w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Mystics-WNBA-IG-carousel.png 2006w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Mystics-WNBA-IG-carousel-700x454@2x.png 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Making a sartorial entrance into an arena or stadium has become a tradition for athletes of all sports thanks to star <a href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/lifestyle\/2019\/07\/22\/athlete-fashion-pregrame-arena-tunnel-entrance-photograph-nba-nfl-nhl-style#gid=ci0254e1ed10072580&amp;pid=dwyane-wade-walkins-1jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NBA players like Lebron James and Dwayne Wade<\/a>. Now, fans can\u2019t wait to see what outfit their favorite player shows up in on game day, and sports teams would be wise to capture these moments.<\/p>\n<p>The Mystics took full advantage of this trend by creating a recurring series of carousels (along with a branded hashtag, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/explore\/tags\/sticsfits\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#SticsFits<\/a>) to feature the players\u2019 outfits as they arrive for games. Not only is this a unique way to integrate carousels into their social strategy, but the outfit shots are a fun way to humanize their players and share a glimpse of their off-the-court personalities.<\/p>\n<p>However, it\u2019s also worth noting that even though the team frequently posts carousels on Instagram, the Mystics see the most <a href=\"\/blog\/announcing-reels-in-rival-iq\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">engagement from Reels<\/a>, as outlined in the blue box below.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"border-no-caption aligncenter wp-image-30508 size-large-modern\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Mystics-WNBA-top-posts-IG-markup-700x220.png\" alt=\"For WNBA team Washington Mystics, Reels perform better than carousels on Instagram.\" width=\"700\" height=\"220\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Mystics-WNBA-top-posts-IG-markup-350x110@2x.png 700w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Mystics-WNBA-top-posts-IG-markup-300x94.png 300w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Mystics-WNBA-top-posts-IG-markup-1024x322.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Mystics-WNBA-top-posts-IG-markup-1536x483.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Mystics-WNBA-top-posts-IG-markup.png 2048w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Mystics-WNBA-top-posts-IG-markup-100x31.png 100w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Mystics-WNBA-top-posts-IG-markup-350x110.png 350w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Mystics-WNBA-top-posts-IG-markup-1170x368.png 1170w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Mystics-WNBA-top-posts-IG-markup-700x220@2x.png 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Take this top-performing Reel, for example. The post received a 15.8% engagement rate, which is 8.5x greater than the average for Sports Teams and 11x better than the team\u2019s typical Instagram posts.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"border-no-caption aligncenter wp-image-30509 size-large-modern\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/WNBA-Mystics-IG-700x406.png\" alt=\"Washington Mystics are a top WNBA team on social media due in part to engaging Instagram Reels videos.\" width=\"700\" height=\"406\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/WNBA-Mystics-IG-350x203@2x.png 700w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/WNBA-Mystics-IG-300x174.png 300w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/WNBA-Mystics-IG-1024x593.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/WNBA-Mystics-IG-1536x890.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/WNBA-Mystics-IG-100x58.png 100w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/WNBA-Mystics-IG-350x203.png 350w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/WNBA-Mystics-IG-1170x678.png 1170w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/WNBA-Mystics-IG.png 1788w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/WNBA-Mystics-IG-700x406@2x.png 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In the video, Mystics players are asked to predict who will be in the NBA finals. The post is timely and spirited, showing camaraderie between the two leagues.<\/p>\n<p>The use of both carousels and Reels demonstrates how well the Mystics\u2019 social team understands what generates engagement from their Instagram followers. While it can be easy to lean into content that you know works, the Mystics prove that exploring different post types can pay off.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"blog-inline-cta-image light\" >\n  <img src=\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/why-benchmark-woman-jumping.png>\n  <div class=\"cta-wrapper\"> <p>\n   Start analyzing your team\u2019s social with a free Rival IQ trial.  <\/p><a class=\"x-btn ss-light x-btn-global\" target=\"_blank\" href=\/signup\/ style=\"\">Get my free trial <\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3>Top WNBA Team on Twitter: Phoenix Mercury<\/h3>\n<p>With an average engagement rate 5x higher than the median for Sports Teams, the Phoenix Mercury stands out as a top WNBA team on Twitter this season.<\/p>\n<p>Mercury\u2019s tweets are people and community-driven, often sharing photos and videos of the players and their off-the-court lives. The team also gives shout-outs to players from the city\u2019s NBA team, the Phoenix Suns.<\/p>\n<p>This tweet, for example, generated an engagement rate of 3.26% which is 38x higher than the average for Sports Teams on Twitter.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"border-no-caption aligncenter wp-image-30510 size-large-modern\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/WNBA-Phoenix-Mercury-tweet-700x1015.png\" alt=\"Phoenix Mercury players pose for a picture with Phoenix Suns player Devin Booker in this top-performing tweet.\" width=\"700\" height=\"1015\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/WNBA-Phoenix-Mercury-tweet-350x507@2x.png 700w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/WNBA-Phoenix-Mercury-tweet-207x300.png 207w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/WNBA-Phoenix-Mercury-tweet-706x1024.png 706w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/WNBA-Phoenix-Mercury-tweet-100x145.png 100w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/WNBA-Phoenix-Mercury-tweet-350x507.png 350w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/WNBA-Phoenix-Mercury-tweet.png 894w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The team is also vocal about social justice, particularly when it comes to the international event surrounding one of its star players, Brittney Griner.<\/p>\n<p>Earlier this year, Griner made headlines for being wrongfully detained in Russia. The team has used its platform to regularly share direct calls to action to bring her home.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"border-no-caption aligncenter wp-image-30511 size-large-modern\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/WNBA-Phoenix-Twitter-700x415.png\" alt=\"WNBA team Phoenix Mercury uses its platform to voice support for its star player Brittney Griner.\" width=\"700\" height=\"415\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/WNBA-Phoenix-Twitter-350x208@2x.png 700w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/WNBA-Phoenix-Twitter-300x178.png 300w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/WNBA-Phoenix-Twitter-1024x608.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/WNBA-Phoenix-Twitter-1536x912.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/WNBA-Phoenix-Twitter-100x59.png 100w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/WNBA-Phoenix-Twitter-350x208.png 350w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/WNBA-Phoenix-Twitter-1170x694.png 1170w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/WNBA-Phoenix-Twitter.png 1776w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/WNBA-Phoenix-Twitter-700x415@2x.png 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s clear that the Mercury\u2019s fans are dedicated to bringing Griner back home, but it\u2019s also a mission that many people across the league support.<\/p>\n<p>According to our hashtag analysis tool, the hashtag #WeAreBG, which was created to support Griner, was frequently used by many WNBA teams and generated the highest engagement rate across the league.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"border-no-caption aligncenter wp-image-30512 size-large-modern\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/WNBA-Twitter-hashtags-markup-700x689.png\" alt=\"Rival IQ's hashtag analysis tool shows the hashtag We Are BG was one of the most engaging hashtags across the WNBA this year.\" width=\"700\" height=\"689\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/WNBA-Twitter-hashtags-markup-350x345@2x.png 700w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/WNBA-Twitter-hashtags-markup-300x295.png 300w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/WNBA-Twitter-hashtags-markup-1024x1008.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/WNBA-Twitter-hashtags-markup-100x98.png 100w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/WNBA-Twitter-hashtags-markup-350x345.png 350w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/WNBA-Twitter-hashtags-markup.png 1056w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>While Twitter is often viewed as a casual, conversational platform, its community-building power is an element that should be taken into consideration when developing your social media strategy.<\/p>\n<p>Though the team was knocked out during this year\u2019s playoff round, Phoenix Mercury demonstrates how to use its platform to rally its community, promote social justice, and unite an entire league.<\/p>\n<h3>Top WNBA Team on Facebook: Las Vegas Aces<\/h3>\n<p>During a time when organic engagement rates on Facebook continue to decline, sports teams are one of the few industries that have actually boosted engagement this year. Sports teams also post frequently on Facebook in order to keep fans up to date and engaged in regular season highlights.<\/p>\n<p>Of all the WNBA teams we analyzed, the Las Vegas Aces \u2014 one of this year\u2019s finalists \u2014 were the clear winner on Facebook.<\/p>\n<p>The Aces\u2019 social strategy is thoughtfully tailored for each platform. The team\u2019s top posts on Facebook have a much different theme than its top posts on Instagram or on Twitter which demonstrates how well the team knows its audiences on each platform.<\/p>\n<p>On Facebook, the Aces lean into the emotional element of the game by sharing heartfelt moments on and off the court.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"border-no-caption aligncenter wp-image-30513 size-large-modern\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/WNBA-Aces-top-posts-FB-700x221.png\" alt=\"An overview of the top four Facebook posts from WNBA team Las Vegas Aces.\" width=\"700\" height=\"221\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/WNBA-Aces-top-posts-FB-350x111@2x.png 700w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/WNBA-Aces-top-posts-FB-300x95.png 300w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/WNBA-Aces-top-posts-FB-1024x324.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/WNBA-Aces-top-posts-FB-1536x486.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/WNBA-Aces-top-posts-FB.png 2048w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/WNBA-Aces-top-posts-FB-100x32.png 100w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/WNBA-Aces-top-posts-FB-350x111.png 350w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/WNBA-Aces-top-posts-FB-1170x370.png 1170w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/WNBA-Aces-top-posts-FB-700x221@2x.png 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>One of the team\u2019s best-performing posts is a video that captures a heartwarming moment between <a href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/wnba\/story\/_\/id\/34543520\/las-vegas-aces-aja-wilson-named-wnba-mvp-second\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WNBA MVP A\u2019ja Wilson<\/a> and a visibly stunned young fan meeting her for the first time.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"border-no-caption aligncenter wp-image-30514 size-large-modern\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/WNBA-Aces-FB-700x476.png\" alt=\"WNBA player and MVP A'ja Wilson greets a stunned fan in this image captured for a Las Vegas Aces Facebook post.\" width=\"700\" height=\"476\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/WNBA-Aces-FB-350x238@2x.png 700w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/WNBA-Aces-FB-300x204.png 300w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/WNBA-Aces-FB-1024x696.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/WNBA-Aces-FB-1536x1043.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/WNBA-Aces-FB-100x68.png 100w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/WNBA-Aces-FB-350x238.png 350w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/WNBA-Aces-FB-1170x795.png 1170w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/WNBA-Aces-FB.png 1790w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/WNBA-Aces-FB-700x476@2x.png 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The video received a whopping 156% engagement rate and was 586x better than the average Facebook post from Sports Teams.<\/p>\n<p>Fans are the spirit behind the game, so it\u2019s no wonder that these special scenes between fans and players drive so much engagement on social media.<\/p>\n<p>Not only is it a good idea to spotlight fan dedication, but these moments also help people remember that their favorite players are not *just* star athletes \u2014 they\u2019re also humans.<\/p>\n<p>The Aces make the case for understanding their audience and showing up for them in different ways on each platform.<\/p>\n<h2>Wrapping it Up<\/h2>\n<p>If there\u2019s one thing that\u2019s clear about WNBA teams on social media, it\u2019s that they are here to give the fans what they want.<\/p>\n<p>Fans drive the engagement for Sports Teams, and these basketball teams create content that entertains, updates, and rallies their fans.<\/p>\n<p>This year\u2019s WNBA finalists are not only stars on the court, but they\u2019re skilled on social media and we can\u2019t wait to see how they continue to generate engagement from their fans for many seasons to come.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Throw on your jersey and pull up a seat to watch the game, it\u2019s time for the WNBA finals! 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