There are huge interests at stake in relation to the Olympic Games. Staging this mega-event corresponds with the ‘movement’ of $. This video looks at the commercialization efforts linked to how the British Handball Federation prepared for the London 2010 Olympics. To consider the impact of the Olympic Games, take a look at the following […]
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Beckham – the power of a super brand – and a ‘living’ brand
The ‘Beckham brand’ is still going strong. Recently, we have learned about his move to Paris Saint Germain (PSG) and thus back to European top football and a re-entrance to football’s finest stage, i.e. the UEFA Champions League. Although, Beckham finds himself in the autumn/winter of his playing career at the age of 37, his […]
Sports sponsorship and its relation to niche sports
A global sport mega-event is a fine medium for major brands to raise awareness and to communicate with global audiences. Though, it requires money to do so and that strategy is not meant for everyone! For smaller corporations and thus brands without the economic capacity (or need) to ‘go global’, leveraging their sponsorship resources by […]
Globalization of the sports industry – part 2
“Sport is probably the most universal aspect of popular culture” (McKay et al., 2001). Football (a.k.a. soccer in North America) is no. 1 when measuring what constitutes the popularity of a single global sport (Giulianotti, 1999). In that regard, Giulianotti has been involved in studies investigating the multifaceted and increasingly vital interrelationships of football and […]
Women’s World Cup Germany 2011 may give women’s soccer ‘a new roadmap for success’
Fifa Women’s World Cup Germany 2011 succeeded in creating ‘good content’ and thus positive ‘fan appeal’. The tournament reflected high attendance rates and TV-ratings compared with ‘the ordinary numbers’ associated with women’s soccer. Additionally, the tournament became a financial success, which highlights Germany’s capability of attracting, promoting and hosting mega-events in sports. In Denmark, we […]