Commercialisation of sport Flashcards
WHat are the three parts of the golden triangle?
sport, media, sponsorship
Give three athletes and their sponsers?
usain bolt - puma
messi - adidas
mo farah - quorn
give teams and thier sponsorships?
england netball - nike
wasps - hummel
england hockey - adidas
Give competitions and their sponsors?
- premier league (Barclays)
- ## netball super league (vitality)
Explain relationship between sport sponsorship and media?
- golden triangle
- sport uses media funding to increase quality and appeal of sport
- companies use media to increase awareness
What is commercialisation?
- process of managing or running something principally for financial gain
(refers to influence of commerce, trade on an industry to make a profit)
Define sponsorships?
to support an event, activity or person related to sport, by providing money or goods
Define spectatorship?
the act of watching something without taking part; often related to sports spectators
What are the five factors leading to commercialisation of sport?
- growing public interest and spectatorship
- more media interest
- professionalism
- advertising
- sponsorship
explain how growing public interest and spectatorship leads to commercialisation?
- more people now play sport at least once a week. there has also been growth in the numbers that spectate. the greater the sponsorship the more money is attracted to sport
How does more media interest lead to commercialisation?
events are televised, leading to companies wanting to sponsor events and their participants
How does professionalism lead to commercialisation?
sporting professionals are likely to attract sponsorship from commercial organisations
How does advertising lead to commercialisation?
sports present opportunities to sell more good and can be used as a billboard.In return, the sport concerned is promoted, which can improve participation rates
How can sponsorship lead to commercialisation?
- sponsorship leads to increased publicity and sales for the sponsor and provides free clothing/ equipment or financial support for the performer
What are the four areas of commercialisation?
- individual sports
- society
- performers
- spectors