Digital Sport Marketing

Digital sport marketing is a new, dynamic and rapidly evolving area that is having a profound impact on contemporary sport business. This is the only textbook to introduce core principles and best practice in digital sports marketing, focusing on key issues, emerging topics and practical techniques. The book surveys the new international digital landscape in sport business and explains how to apply digital marketing across key areas from fan engagement and public relations to strategic communication and branding. Every chapter includes discussion of key concepts, an in-depth case study, and an in-depth conversation with a leading industry practitioner that demonstrates how digital marketing works in the real world. Full of useful features, this is an essential textbook for any sport marketing, sport management, sport business or sport development course.

Provides an overview of the increasing level of digitization in sport including areas of gaming and athlete training.

"This book helps students prepare for careers in the fast-paced world of sport marketing, as well as provides a resource for practitioners looking for the latest information in the field. The book offers abundant examples of the latest issues in the competitive marketplace"--

From the Preface: "Not surprisingly, companies of all sizes are using social media as part of their marketing and public relations efforts. The growth of the social media phenomenon and constant advances in technology obviously create unique and powerful opportunities for those able to capitalize on them. The question is how best to do so? Social Media in Sport Marketing has been created to help answer this question as it pertains to sport organizations." Written from the perspective of sport professionals, this brief but thorough text explores the concepts, tools, and issues surrounding social media and marketing, with reader-friendly examples and applications specifically from the world of sports. The authors connect industry-specific content with current trends in social media and provide readers with a balance between theory and experience. Instructors and students can use the book as a primary resource for teaching and learning about traditional sport marketing/public relations principles as they relate to social media. Instructors will appreciate the inclusion of case studies, which can be used to generate discussions; students will benefit from the numerous examples. The book can also serve as a guidebook for those who want to put ideas into action immediately. The experienced author team includes a sport marketing professor as well as practitioners involved in social media project management and development.

This book explores sport marketing analytics, an essential and crucially important aspect of contemporary sport business. Successful sport marketing begins and ends with the consumer, so understanding the consumer experience is critical. Marketing Analysis in Sport Business demonstrates how rigorous analytical procedures are the key to developing effective, evidence-based marketing practices that reflect real consumer needs. Presenting cutting-edge case studies of sport marketing analytics in action, the book explores topics such as digital communications, social media, digital ticketing, event marketing, the economic impact of COVID-19, developing sport brands, and conducting research with athletes and event participants. Written by a team of authors from 15 countries, including Australia, China, France, Iran, Italy, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, Serbia, South Korea, Spain, Taiwan, the United Kingdom, the United States, and Venezuela, the book offers insight from a variety of cultural contexts and new perspectives on the global sport industry. Marketing Analysis in Sport Business is illuminating reading for any advanced student, researcher or professional working in sport business and management, sport development, marketing, strategic management, or international business.

Sport now has to compete for the consumer dollar with a vast array of leisure activities online as well as offline. Successful sport marketing is the result of carefully structured planning, creativity and perseverance. Integrating the unique characteristics of sport with traditional marketing theory, Strategic Sport Marketing presents a framework of strategic decision-making. The authors outline the diverse markets for sport: participants, sponsors, spectators and fans. International case studies and 'sportviews' selected from a wide range of sports and media illustrate the unique features of sport marketing. Strategic Sport Marketing is a practical tool and theoretical guide to sport marketing internationally. The fourth edition of this widely used text is fully revised and updated. It includes new material on sports promotion, customer service and social media, as well as new case studies. 'A sport marketing text at the undergraduate level needs to engage both student and teacher. . . I believe Strategic Sport Marketing does this rather well.' - Sport Management Review '. . . a comprehensive illustration of the integration of sport marketing theory with sport marketing practice.' - Journal of Sport Management

This book examines how the sport industry is adapting to the needs of the digital-first global economy. Focusing on digital techniques in sport marketing, this volume explores new and emerging technologies and considers how they can help to build commercially successful and sustainable sport business. Featuring the work of sport business and management researchers from around the world, the book shines new light on key aspects of sport marketing such as brand development, consumer behavior and marketing communications. Illustrated with informative figures throughout, it presents cutting-edge case studies and new research on digital marketing covering topics including the metaverse and video games; esports; athlete endorsement; digital immersion; social media; equity crowdfunding; digital fandom and dark market brands. Global in scope, this book is fascinating reading for any student, researcher or industry professional looking to deepen their understanding of digital marketing in the context of the global sport industry.

Sports are big business. Most companies want to expand into global markets, enhance their brand and understand varying market conditions. This textbook supports sports marketing students as they learn about the challenges and opportunities that are specific to the global sports industry. Written from the perspective of different stakeholders in the sports sector, such as fans, sports entity holders, clubs, sponsors and the sports media, it offers a holistic view of this evolving and ever-changing industry. Taking a truly global approach, this textbook helps students understand the current issues facing sports marketing professionals and is relevant across all regions of the world. Drawing on the author’s years of industry and teaching experience, it blends theory and practice with case studies including the International Olympic Committee and FIFA. Crucially, the book provides comprehensive coverage of hot topics such as sports governance, digital marketing, and the globalization of the sports product. Written in an accessible style and accompanied by a full suite of online resources, this textbook is for ideal for anyone looking to excel as a sports marketer or progress within the wider sports industry. It is a valuable resource for Sports Marketing courses at undergraduate, postgraduate and MBA levels.

This book examines contemporary sport marketing, with a particular focus on strategic marketing, the process of longer-term planning and development that involves identifying the needs and wants of potential customers and satisfying their needs through the exchange of products and services. It presents cutting-edge case studies from around the world, including from the United States, China, Europe, the Middle East, South America, and Africa. It considers some of the most interesting emerging themes and topics in contemporary sport business, including fitness marketing, the role of sustainability in sport marketing, social media and digital marketing, athlete-brand relationships, and the promotion and development of collegiate and scholastic sport. As a whole, this volume presents a snapshot of the opportunities and challenges facing sport marketers around the world. Sport Marketing in a Global Environment is fascinating reading for any advanced student, researcher, or professional working in sport business and management, sport development, marketing, strategic management, or global business.

Sports Marketing takes a strategic business perspective, keeping pace with the ever-changing environment of the sports world. Organized around a framework of the strategic marketing process that can be applied to the sports industry, it provides an appreciation for the growing popularity of women's sports and the globalization of sport. This edition concentrates on the rising costs, escalating salaries, the price of new stadiums and arenas, and sports ethics versus the incredible appetite of consumers for sports. Extensive treatment is given to understanding consumers as spectators and participants; in addition to planning the sports marketing mix (product, price, promotion, and place), it examines the execution and evaluation of the planning process. An excellent source of information for directors of sports marketing, directors of sports promotion, athletic directors, directors of community/public relations, directors of ticket sales, directors of sponsorship sales, sports marketing coordinators, sports promotion coordinators, and recreation/borough sports directors.