Global reach and management of brand assets are important parameters for football brands striving to maximize their brand value. Manchester United is a great example of a football brand, which has succeeded in terms of ‘going global’ and maximizing its revenue streams and brand value. According to BBC News, Manchester United recently reported a record […]
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The value of LeBron James under discussion…..
CableTV.com released a story about ‘one of the heroes of basketball in the US and in the NBA’, LeBron James. According to that source, LeBron James is underpaid by $14,883,496. Arguments point toward the fact that LeBron James should make more money annually given the value, which he brings to the franchise, which he works […]
Taking a look at big spenders in ‘sports sponsorship’ – part 1
Barclays is huge player in the financial industry, i.e. personal banking, credit cards, wealth & investment management, corporate & investment banking. The corporation has a large international presence worldwide. The financial industry traditionally invests highly in sports sponsorship. Barclays is no exception. As a reason for being involved in sports sponsorship, Barclays state that “sport […]
Insights into sponsorship deals in European football….
There are still massive amounts in European football despite the economic turmoil, which has characterized Europe in recent years. As an example, Adidas signed a 7-year deal with EURO 2012 and 2016 (a deal running from 1/1/2010 to 31/12/2016) at a total value of $105 mio. (Sports Marketing Frontiers). UEFA Champions League is a good […]
Brand valuation in sports – the effect of the lockout on the NHL
The other day, SportBusiness International had an interesting story depicting the brand value of teams in the National Hockey League (NHL) and a comparison between the brand value of the NHL and other major sports leagues in the US, cf. NBA, MLB and NFL. This story is especially interesting because it touches upon the recent […]