EXAM ONE Flashcards
Sunk Costs
Costs that cannot be reclaimed
What sport makes the most revenue?
Soccer
What makes up the sports ecosystem?
Product, Fans, Media, Sponsors
What are the Fan Needs?
Connection, Entertainment, Escape, Giveaways, Networking, Participate, Socialize, Status
Most important “fan needs” with people?
Entertainment and Connection
Three types of people in sports? What are they?
Sports Nut, Socializer, Status Seeker
What are the characteristics of the sports “product” itself?
It’s inconsistent in nature, the game only plays a part, and the sports marketer has little control over the core product
What are the Core Elements?
The Venue, Equipment, Fan Behavior, Personnel and Process, Rules and Techniques, Star Power
What are the Sport Product Extensions?
Introductions, Concessions, Entertainers, Promotions, Shows, Memorabilia, Stats
What sports league has the shortest actual game length compared to live-action runtime?
NFL
What is contained in the “Ensemble”?
Artifacts, Aesthetics, Landscape, History, Problems
Festival, Game, and…
Spectacle
Game, Spectacle, and…
Festival
Festival, Spectacle, and…
Game
What is an example of a Spectacle?
Any football stadium (ex. Arrowhead)
Smaller Venues lead to…
Fewer seats, more lounges/social spaces, more intimate, more expensive
What league has the most star power?
NBA