Encyclopedia of Sports Management and Marketing
Articles cover a variety of topics in the areas of business and marketing, franchises and organizations, sporting events, legal issues, sponsorship, and current issues in the field, like doping, gender equity, and salary escalation. Online, mobile, and social marketing receive considerable attention, with entries on Twitter and Facebook, pop-up and banner ads, and blogs and webcasts. The entries on managing events are perfect for student research and assignments. These offer a combination of discussion points including event overview, history, course design, local considerations, volunteers, marketing, and sanctions and sponsors. Sage's customary "Reader's Guide," lists of articles and contributors, index, and a chronology round out the material. Articles are signed and include see also references and further readings.
Last Update: November 16, 2020