Sports Marketing
Sports marketing is the promotion of clubs, competitions and brands through sport, covering audience growth, partnerships and the activation of sponsorships.
Why It Matters
Clubs now compete for attention with entertainment as well as with rivals, which has pushed them into content, streaming and international touring.
Related Terms
- SponsorshipSponsorship is payment for association with a team, event or individual, in exchange for visibility, hospitality and marketing rights.
- Athlete BrandingAthlete branding is the commercial identity an individual sportsperson builds, monetised through endorsements, their own businesses and direct audience relationships.
- MerchandisingMerchandising is the sale of branded goods associated with a club, artist or franchise, directly or through licensees.
- Audience MonetizationAudience monetisation is converting attention into revenue, through advertising, subscriptions, commerce, events, licensing or direct support.
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