From the Preface: "Not surprisingly, companies of all sizes are using social media as part of their marketing and public relations efforts. The growth of the social media phenomenon and constant advances in technology obviously create unique and powerful opportunities for those able to capitalize on them. The question is how best to do so? Social Media in Sport Marketing has been created to help answer this question as it pertains to sport organizations." Written from the perspective of sport professionals, this brief but thorough text explores the concepts, tools, and issues surrounding social media and marketing, with reader-friendly examples and applications specifically from the world of sports. The authors connect industry-specific content with current trends in social media and provide readers with a balance between theory and experience. Instructors and students can use the book as a primary resource for teaching and learning about traditional sport marketing/public relations principles as they relate to social media. Instructors will appreciate the inclusion of case studies, which can be used to generate discussions; students will benefit from the numerous examples. The book can also serve as a guidebook for those who want to put ideas into action immediately. The experienced author team includes a sport marketing professor as well as practitioners involved in social media project management and development.
This book enables students to grasp the holistic enterprise of social media as it pertains to social, legal, marketing, and management issues.
Social Media in Sport Marketing
Full of useful features, this is an essential textbook for any sport marketing, sport management, sport business or sport development course.
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Chapter 6 has a timely reminder about intellectual property rights and social media. ... Chapter 7 analyzes a new concept namely value of co-creation that has emerged in the context of marketing and business management research.
May this book serve as a beacon of knowledge and inspiration as you navigate the dynamic and thrilling world of sports marketing.
The book includes interviews with major thought leaders who are influencing the industry. The book breaks down key components of social media like strategy, content, voice, and analytics.
The content in this fourth edition of Sport Marketing has been reorganized to make it easier to use in the classroom. Chapters 1 through 3 provide an overview of the field of sport marketing as an area of study and profession.
New material includes: • Expanded coverage of marketing analytics and the use of market-driven tactics showing students how to strengthen customer relationships and maximize profits • Greater attention to the impact of new technologies ...
"Sports Marketing in the Age of Social Media" is a one-stop guide that delves into the thrilling intersection of the vibrant world of sports and the ever-evolving landscape of social media.