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Communication. Sports and Entertainment Marketing. What is Communication?. The process of exchanging messages between a sender and receiver The process by which information is exchanged between individuals through a common system of symbols, signs, or behavior. Interpersonal Skills.
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Communication Sports and Entertainment Marketing
What is Communication? • The process of exchanging messages between a sender and receiver • The process by which information is exchanged between individuals through a common system of symbols, signs, or behavior
Interpersonal Skills • Interpersonal skills are the skills that a person uses to interact with other people. • Sometimes referred to as people skills
Communication in Sports and Entertainment Marketing • Skills necessary to be successful in Sports and Entertainment Marketing: • meet new people with ease • engage people in conversation • speak confidently and persuasively before a group
Career Areas that Require Good Communication • Media • TV • Radio • Internet (Social Media) • Sales • Tickets • Merchandise • Concessions • Athletes, Coaches, Support Staff
Communication in Sports and Entertainment • Even if you do not intend to work in these specific areas you will need to communicate with those who do • Each career category has its own jargon, or language that relates to the specific area
Importance of Communication • Poor communication can lead to • Decrease in sales • Loss of clients or repeat customers • Poor work environment • Mistakes and misunderstandings • Loss of profit
Types of Communication Traditional New Forms Blogs Website (sign in) Email blasts Notifications Daily updates Apps Notifications • Business Letters • Face to Face • Telephone • Voicemail • Email
Technology and Communication • How has technology changed communication with clients, customers and coworkers? • Faster communication – email, texting, social media • More causal interactions • Clearer, more accurate information with the use of specialized computer software
Communication in Business • How does a business know that their communication has been effective? • Increased employee efficiency • Increased traffic/profits • Increased customer satisfaction • Better work relationships
Verbal vs. Nonverbal Communication Verbal Nonverbal Communication that uses body language, gestures, and facial expression • Communication that uses spoken or written word
Verbal Communication in Sports Team Member Team Member • Football – Coaches talk to Quarterback in helmet • Team Encouragement – team members shout “encouraging” words Media The Fans • All pro sports – media interviews with coaches and players • Commentators – giving play by play analysis of the games • TV talk shows and internet – provide highlights and up to date information • Sports Products – advertising (radio, internet and TV)
Non-Verbal Communication in Sports • Hand signals between team members (catcher and pitcher in baseball) • Team member encouragement – chest bumps, score celebrations, hand gestures • Fan emotion – dress in spirit wear, paint faces, gestures to other teams fans • Referee calling plays on the field (both verbally and non verbally)
Verbal vs. Nonverbal Communication Nonverbal Video