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Cristiano Ronaldo Using Mobio

By TechTaffy Desk

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Mobio has signed on Portuguese footballer Cristiano Ronaldo as a social media influencer. He is the first addition to Mobio Insider’s sports vertical, and will use the technology to filter through the requests and needs of his global fanbase.

Mobio Insider allows influencers to identify and produce in-demand content. Mr. Ronaldo plays for Real Madrid and serves as captain on the Portuguese national team. He is also the highest paid footballer and the first football player in the world to surpass 50 million likes on Facebook.

[Image courtesy: Cristiano Ronaldo]

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