Fundamentals of Sport Marketing

Fundamentals of Sport Marketing has long been the premier textbook in its field, and this updated, expanded fourth edition once again delivers superior content for aspiring sport marketers. As the most contemporary, comprehensive text of its kind, Fundamentals of Sport Marketing, 4th Edition, is a must-have resource for current data, trends, and concepts critical to success in the ever-changing world of sport. Students just beginning to explore their options in the sporting industry will gain a firm foundational understanding of sport marketing principles and strategies. As they explore the text, they will encounter a broad range of topics, including in-depth analyses of marketing mix components, media relations in sport, and use of licensing and logos in the sport industry. A brand-new chapter covers social media and its increasing impact on sport marketing. The authors, Dr Brenda Pitts and Dr David K Stotlar are internationally well-known experts in the sport industry. Their extensive experience both consulting and working in the field allows them to share their unique insights with the newest generation of sport marketers.

This Second Edition of 'Fundamentals of Sport Marketing' covers the theories fundamentals and practical applications of marketing to sport business. Like no other book in the field 'Fundamentals of Sport Marketing' introduces students to the diversity of sport business -- not merely professional and collegiate sport but sport marketing research companies sponsorship management companies sport goods manufacturers and retailers sports television companies web sport enterprise and sport tourism companies. Since the first edition was published students working in the industry report that they continue to use it and follow it as a handbook. The updated revised and expanded chapters in the 2nd Edition include new content case studies and material on the innovations in the sport marketing industry such as marketing via the Internet alternative sports and the global sport marketplace.