The use of social media to access global markets is available at relatively low cost, and often enables a company to target potential customers more narrowly than traditional advertising. Twitter and Facebook messages can be “liked” and also re-Tweeted or shared to reach an even wider audience. Although the core product of a football club is essentially local, there are peripheral products which naturally lend themselves to the broader global marketplace. Merchandise—such as replica shirts, other clothing, books, video recordings (DVDs), jewelry and household items—can easily be ordered online and shipped to overseas locations. However, with modern high-speed broadband, it is possible for overseas supporters to watch the streaming of live games, to subscribe to a club’s online TV station, or to pay for and download recordings of contemporary or classic matches. There are eight primary reasons why a company might choose to pursue a global marketing strategy: