As an appetizer for the book Marketing & Football: an international perspective (Desbordes, 2012), it is emphasized that (see citation below) “Football is arguably one of the most important sports in the world, and the marketing of football has become an increasingly important issue, as clubs and product owners need to generate more revenue from […]
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Fan Engagement, data management, profitability and strategic branding in sports
By Kenneth Cortsen on August 1, 2014 in Sport & Events, Sport & Media Relations, Sport Economy, Sport Management, Sport Marketing
As part of the rapid commercialization process linked to professional sports environments, data management operations are purposively added with integrated fan engagement and branding considerations. New and comprehensive fan communications platforms are present in sports leagues and clubs worldwide. Whether focus is on the English Premier League (football/soccer), the German Bundesliga (football/soccer), universities in the […]
Wimbledon strikes again when marking its position as the most traditional and prestigious tennis event
By Kenneth Cortsen on June 26, 2014 in Sport & Events, Sport & Media Relations, Sport Economy, Sport Management, Sport Marketing
The 2014 edition of the The Championships, Wimbledon, which begun this week at the facilities of The All England Lawn Tennis Club in London, reminds global tennis fans of what it means to be the most prestigious tennis event worldwide. The tournament have proud traditions and a heritage that underscore how the tournament’s many rivalries, […]
Major sports events and the attraction of advertising revenue – the case of the Super Bowl
By Kenneth Cortsen on June 19, 2014 in Sport & Events, Sport & Media Relations, Sport Economy, Sport Management, Sport Marketing
The biggest sports events are so important to sports fans that they have been transformed to cultural trademarks so essential that even the commercials make noise and attract the interest of fans and corporations in a well-balanced entertainment show that acts as an event in the event. In the case of the Super Bowl, this […]
Major sports events are also interesting for ambush marketers – the case of the FIFA World Cup.
By Kenneth Cortsen on June 18, 2014 in Sport & Events, Sport & Media Relations, Sport Economy, Sport Management, Sport Marketing
Given the strength and the scope of the FIFA World Cup as a forceful marketing vehicle, it is no surprise that we witness a scenario where the global appeal of football (soccer) attracts the interest of a wide variety of corporations. Major sports events like the FIFA World Cup (and other major events like the […]