Check out the link to the article here - http://www.cynthialive.com/1/post/2014/04/how-i-inspired-the-los-angeles-dodgers-to-follow-me-on-twitter.html
If you want to get on somebody's radar -
1. Get Active in Support Of Them (It Helps if that Support also relates to a friendly rivalry (i.e. a Sports Team)
2. If they take the bait and acknowledge you, then make them an offer they can't refuse. Following somebody on Twitter takes 5 seconds.
3. Have fun and be creative.