Commercialisation Flashcards
Commercialisation
Using sport to make a profit
Factors leading to commercialisation in sport
Growing spectatorship, more media interest, professionalism, advertising, sponsorships
Society positives
Increase participation (healthy lifestyle), positive role models, increase entertainment
Society negatives
Loss of tradition, spectate rather than participate, benefits only for more popular sports
Sport positives
Increase funding, increase participation, increase coverage, better facilities, globalisation
Sport negatives
Loss of tradition, rule changes etc, loss of control media dictate ok times etc, less for minority sports
Performers positives
Increase wages, fame, can play full time, increase standard of play
Performers negatives
Pressure to win, forced to play through injury, takes up lots of time
Spectators positives
Increased coverage, better coverage, improved stadia, increased technology
Spectators negatives
Spoil enjoyment, advertising, less affordable,
Golden triangle
Interdependence between sport, media and sponsorships
GT sport
Increased revenue, prizes, equipment, exposure
GT media
Revenue from advertising and viewership
GT sponsors
Gain exposure