Simon Chadwick

John G. Beech

John Beech

This book sets an agenda for the future development of sport marketing and raises the profile of sport as a focus for academic study. The reader is also encouraged to develop a critical appreciation of this globally valuable and increasingly important sector, making it an ideal text for undergraduate and postgraduate students on sport, marketing and general business degree programmes. It includes 24 chapters contributed by leading authorities from the UK, Ireland, the US, Greece, France, New Zealand and Australia. The chapters address important developments including sponsorship and endorsements, branding, fan behaviour, merchandising, ticketing and the globalization of sport. It has over 60 international case studies. Learning outcomes, case study questions and recommended further reading all enhance students' learning and development.

The Marketing of Sport

Its key features include an internationally and business-focused textbook that meets the needs of tourism management students around the world; many original case studies and examples encourage and enable students to apply theory to real-world scenarios; extensive coverage of electronic commerce, reflecting the fast-paced development and realities of the industry; learning outcomes, case studies, guided questions, discussion points and ideas for further research help students structure their progress. John Beech is Head of the Department of Strategy and Applied Management at Coventry Business School, Coventry University. Simon Chadwick is Programme Director for the MSc in Sport Management and the Business of Football at Birkbeck College, the University of London.

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