Sports Marketing
Now in a fully revised and updated 5th edition, Sports Marketing: A
Strategic Perspective is the most authoritative, comprehensive and engaging introduction
to sports marketing currently available. It is the only introductory textbook to adopt a
strategic approach, explaining clearly how every element of the marketing process should
be designed and managed, from goal-setting and planning to implementation and control.
Covering all the key topics in the sports marketing curriculum, including consumer
behavior, market research, promotions, products, pricing, sponsorship, business ethics,
technology and e-marketing, the book introduces core theory and concepts, explains best
practice, and surveys the rapidly-changing, international sports business environment.
Every chapter contains extensive real-world case studies and biographies of key industry
figures and challenging review exercises which encourage the reader to reflect critically
on their own knowledge and professional practice. The book's companion website offers
additional resources for instructors and students, including an instructors' guide, test
bank, presentation slides and useful weblinks. Sports Marketing: A
Strategic Perspective is an essential foundation for any sports marketing or sports
business course, and an invaluable reference for any sports marketing practitioner looking
to improve their professional practice.
Preface
Part I: Contingency Framework for Strategic Sports Marketing Chapter
1. Emergence of Sports Marketing Chapter 2. Contingency Framework for
Strategic Sports Marketing
Part II: Planning for Market Selection Decisions Chapter 3. Research Tools for
Understanding Sports Consumers Chapter 4. Understanding Participants as Consumers Chapter
5. Understanding Spectators as Consumers Chapter 6. Segmentation, Targeting, and
Positioning
Part III: Planning the Sports Marketing Mix Chapter 7. Sports Product
Concepts Chapter 8. Managing Sports Products Chapter 9. Promotion Concepts Chapter 10.
Promotion Mix Elements Chapter 11. Sponsorship Programs Chapter 12. Pricing Concepts and
Strategies
Part IV: Implementing and Controlling the Strategic Sports Marketing
Process Chapter 13. Implementing & Controlling the Strategic Sports Marketing
Process Appendix A. Career Opportunities in Sports Marketing Appendix
B. Sports Marketing Sites of Interest on the Internet
704 pages, Paperback