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Sports & Entertainment Marketing. Mr. Bernstein College and Amateur Athletics p p 28-49 February 25, 2013. Sports & Entertainment Marketing Mr. Bernstein. Effects of Collegiate Sports: The Numbers Rutgers funneled $28mm of budget money into sports
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Sports & Entertainment Marketing Mr. Bernstein College and Amateur Athletics pp28-49 February 25, 2013
Sports & Entertainment MarketingMr. Bernstein Effects of Collegiate Sports: The Numbers Rutgers funneled $28mm of budget money into sports Sports programs cost more than they earned in 48 of 54 large state schools studied by Bloomberg in 2012 Football is often a money generator Rutgers’ move into the Big Ten will generate more TV revenue…but also more costs? Licensing and ticket revenue are correlated with winning teams, creating an “arms race”
Sports & Entertainment MarketingMr. Bernstein Effects of Collegiate Sports: Why do universities build programs? Rutgers athletics are <1% of overall budget The school believes their investment pays hidden dividends through positive branding, and increased exposure and visibility for both the university and the State of New Jersey
Sports & Entertainment MarketingMr. Bernstein Effects of Collegiate Sports: Why do universities build programs? College communities benefit from athletics Small businesses thrive on game day Major reason Penn State football did not receive the “death penalty” – it would have been a heavy penalty for innocent business persons in the local community Increases travel to the community Positive media attention
Sports & Entertainment MarketingMr. Bernstein Market segmentation Which do you think is most important in developing segments for marketing of college sports products? • Geographics • Demographics • Psychographics
Sports & Entertainment MarketingMr. Bernstein Market segmentation New market segments can grow Women’s sports New sports – Soccer in the 80s, Lacrosse currently
Sports & Entertainment MarketingMr. Bernstein Sponsorships Stadium naming can bring in large revenues Examples? Shoe and uniform manufacturers may pay to become exclusive providers Examples? Licensing is the legal right to reproduce a team’s logo on clothes or other items Examples?
Sports & Entertainment MarketingMr. Bernstein Amateur Sports Running, softball, basketball, golf, bowling, and many others Can be children or adult levels Significant business providing equipment, lessons, travel Examples?