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Spending on sport sponsorship was projected to achieve 8.7 billion dollars in the first year of the new millennium, up over 14 percent over 1999. From high school sports, to college programs, to the professional leagues, everyone seems to want to be involved in sports sponsorship.
"Fundamentals of Sport Marketing" has long been the premier textbook in its field, and this updated, expanded fourth edition once again delivers superior content for aspiring sport marketers. As the most contemporary, comprehensive text of its kind, Fundamentals of Sport Marketing, 4th Edition, is a must-have resource for current data, trends, and concepts critical to success in the ever-changing world of sport. Students just beginning to explore their options in the sporting industry will gain a firm foundational understanding of sport marketing principles and strategies. As they explore the text, they will encounter a broad range of topics, including in-depth analyses of marketing mix components, media relations in sport, and use of licensing and logos in the sport industry. A brand-new chapter covers social media and its increasing impact on sport marketing. The authors, Dr Brenda Pitts and Dr David K Stotlar are internationally well-known experts in the sport industry. Their extensive experience both consulting and working in the field allows them to share their unique insights with the newest generation of sport marketers.
With an abundance of goods and services available to consumers in the sport industry, it can be difficult for products or organisations to stand out from the competition. Combining theoretical foundation with real-world examples, this updated fifth edition guides readers through the sequential process of creating and implementing a winning marketing strategy -- including understanding the market environment, defining target markets, developing marketing objectives and strategies, and evaluating the plan. Esteemed scholar and author Mark S Nagel joins internationally recognised academician David Stotlar in writing the revised fifth edition that includes updated information and examples, interviews with sport marketing professionals to provide insight into the industry, and worksheets to provide a hands-on guide to assist students in crafting a sport marketing plan.
The third edition of Developing Successful Sport Sponsorship Plans has evolved through several years of developing, reviewing, and critiquing sport sponsorships and draws on internationally renowned sport marketing professor and author David Stotlara s experience in academia and the sport industry. Developing Successful Sport Sponsorship Plans, 3rd Edition, examines sport sponsorship theory from the perspective of the sponsored property, rather than as a marketing tactic. It provides an overview of the theoretical underpinnings of the topic, followed by examples from actual sport sponsorships. The chapters in Developing Successful Sport Sponsorship Plans, 3rd Edition, are presented in a sequ...
Securing sponsorship deals in sport is more important than ever, but it also presents numerous challenges during difficult financial times. Readers of this revised fourth edition of Developing Successful Sport Sponsorship Plans will learn how to overcome the challenges of securing quality sponsorship agreements. Internationally acclaimed author David K Stotlar guides readers in a step-by-step, sequential process of how to build a quality sponsorship proposal that ensures success. Most of the following chapters also include worksheets that will assist readers in constructing a sponsorship proposal: Understanding Sport Sponsorship; Prospecting for Sponsors; Identifying Sponsor Needs; Olympic Sponsorship Opportunities; Individual Athlete Sponsorships; Financial Implications; Developing Successful Sport Sponsorship Proposals; Securing Sponsorship Agreements. The intent of the book is simple: to provide a workbook that assists readers in creating a sponsorship proposal through well-defined, industry-proven protocol and following that up by securing and managing sponsorship agreements.
Financial Management in the Sport Industry provides readers with an understanding of sport finance and the importance of sound financial management in the sport industry. It begins by covering finance basics and the tools and techniques of financial quantification, using current industry examples to apply the principles of financial management to sport. It then goes beyond the basics to show how financial management works specifically in sport - how decisions are made to ensure wealth maximization. Discussions include debt and equity financing, capital budgeting, facility financing, economic impact, risk and return, time value of money, and more. The final section focuses on sport finance in...
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Marketing and the world of sport overlap in two main ways: in the marketing of sports related products and services, and in the use of sports events to market a broader range of products and services. Marketing the Sports Organisation introduces the most effective marketing methods and tools available to sports organizations, and offers practical,
In recent decades, government-funded technologies have produced radar, microwave ovens, modern cell phone systems, the Internet, new materials for aircraft and motor vehicles, and new medical instrumentation. This first-of-its-kind book examines how access to technology is affected by government policies and government-sponsored programs. Government Policy and Program Impacts on Technology Development, Transfer, and Commercialization: International Perspectives provides an easy-to-read overview of the field and several studies serving as examples to guide government policymakers and private sector decision makers. This forward-looking book also forecasts the potential impacts of government r...
This invaluable text presents the theory and practice of the administration of physical education and sport programs in an easy-to-read, easy-to-use format. With a strong background in history, Administration of Physical Education and Sport Programs, 5/E, addresses current topics and trends in management and administration while investigating the future of athletic administration. Special emphasis is placed on diversity, ethics, standards, conflict resolution, and transparency needs in all organizations. Each chapter begins with a case study and includes engaging end-of-chapter exercises. Critical thinking scenarios reinforce key terms and concepts. From the basics of management and administration to more topic-specific chapters discussing public relations, communications, law, and financial planning and budget restrictions, the text covers everything students need for administration courses.