Challenges and Opportunities of Contemporary Sport Marketing: Strategic Perspectives

Ruth M. Crabtree, James Jianhui Zhang

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Abstract

The speed of change and the constant transformation within and beyond sports have meant that any organization associated with the global sport industry must constantly evaluate and horizon scan for pertinent changes that may impact upon its organizational performance and marketing strategies. Strategic sport marketing consists of identifying the needs and wants of potential customers and satisfying those needs through the exchange of products and services. The role of strategic marketing planning is vital to the success of many sport organizations that are relying on the articulated vision and well-thought-out road map to ensure that they are well positioned to deal with changes and challenges and to effectively deliver high-quality products and services to customers. This leading chapter outlines the purpose of this book aimed to examine strategic sport marketing and identifies some of the current changes occurring within the global sport industry that may potentially impact upon successful marketing initiatives
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationSport Marketing in a Global Environment
Subtitle of host publicationStrategic Perspectives
EditorsRuth M. Crabtree, James J. Zhang
Place of PublicationAbingdon on Thames
PublisherTaylor & Francis
Chapter1
Number of pages13
ISBN (Electronic)9781003270041
ISBN (Print)9781032217949
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 20 Apr 2022

Publication series

NameWorld Association of Sport Management Series
PublisherRoutledge

Keywords

  • strategic sport marketing
  • global sport industry
  • future trends
  • challenges
  • opportunities

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