Global Sport Marketing Contemporary Issues and Practice [Hardcover]

Globalization has had a profound impact on the sports industry, creating an international market in which sports teams, leagues and players have become internationally recognized brands. This important new study of contemporary sports marketing examines the opportunities and threats posed by a global sports market, outlining the tools and strategies that marketers and managers can use to take advantage of those opportunities.

The book surveys current trends, issues and best practice in international sport marketing, providing a useful blend of contemporary theory and case studies from the Americas, Europe and Asia. It assesses the impact of globalization on teams, leagues, players, sponsors and equipment manufacturers, and highlights the central significance of culture on the development of effective marketing strategy. Global Sport Marketingis key reading for any advanced student, researcher or practitioner working in sport marketing or sport business.

Introduction  1. Building Sports Brands - Andr? Richelieu  2. The Internationalization of Sports Teams as Brands  - Andr? Richelieu  3. Sponsorship and Branding - Christoph Breuer, Tim Pawlowski, Christopher Rumpf  4. The Impact of the 2008 Summer Olympics on Beijing and Chinas Image - Guojun ZenG, Frank Go, Christian Kolmer  5. Sport Events, Economic Impact and Regulation - Wladimir Andreff  6. Manufacturers of Equipment for Football Clubs: Strategy and Internationalization - Michel Desbordes  7. Be Ready to be Excited: The WWEs Marketing Strategy and Economic Model - Michel Desbordes  8. The Establishment and Management of Sports Arenas: A Neo-Marketing Approach General - Michel Desbordes  Conclusions: Some Things to Remember

Michel Desbordesis Sports Marketing Professor at the University of Paris-Sud, France and ChieflÑ