The economics of the NFL has a penetrating influence on consumer behavior. One example of this is brought to football fans via the endorsement deals of the league’s star players. The video below is a perfect example. It displays Eli and Peyton Manning in a commercial for DIRECTV, which questions whether or not a phone […]
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The business of tennis – from a Wimbledon perspective
By Kenneth Cortsen on July 9, 2013 in Sport & Events, Sport & Media Relations, Sport Economy, Sport Management, Sport Marketing
Sunday’s men’s final in Wimbledon marked a historic moment when Andy Murray lifted the trophy after his victory against world’s no. 1 Novak Djokovic (ATP ranking). Murray’s title was the first time a British player won the men’s single final at the prestigious tournament in the ‘era of modern tennis’ (Fred Perry won his last […]
Handball – positioning of handball in the UK in relation to London 2012 Olympics
By Kenneth Cortsen on March 26, 2013 in Sport & Events, Sport Economy, Sport Management, Sport Marketing
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 […]