Sports marketing is heralded as one of the most prestigious, exciting, and popular fields in contemporary marketing. The number of related programs in colleges and universities has exploded, and companies tied with sports marketing handle thousands of avid career hopefuls each year. The Ultimate Guide to Sports Marketing is the first book to go behind the scenes and outline a strategic, integrated approach to effective and innovative sports marketing. Completely revised and repackaged to provide detailed strategies on entering the sports marketing field, acquiring funding, managing event logistics and more, this comprehensive guide covers a wide range of topics including: - Use of the Internet as a sports marketing tool - Negotiations and contracts with sponsors and suppliers - Specifics of licensing deals

Textbook created by McGraw Hill for USSA Sports Marketing course SAM448.

Whether you are breaking into the field of sport event management and marketing or you're an established professional on your way up, this book is the most comprehensive guide to the hundreds of issues, activities, and responsibilities connected with making any sport event a success.

"This book helps students prepare for careers in the fast-paced world of sport marketing, as well as provides a resource for practitioners looking for the latest information in the field. The book offers abundant examples of the latest issues in the competitive marketplace"--

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Sport Marketing, Fourth Edition With Web Study Guide, has been streamlined and updated to keep pace with the latest information and issues in the competitive world of sport marketing. This text maintains its position as the best-selling and original text in the field, continuing to direct students to a better understanding of the theoretical backbone that makes sport marketing such a unique and vibrant subject to study. Using the new full-color format and companion web study guide, students will stay engaged as they explore how fans, players, coaches, the media, and companies interact to drive the sport industry. Heavily updated with more contributions from industry professionals and emphasis on social media platforms that have revolutionized the field in recent years, this edition contains practical material that prepares students for careers in sport marketing. It also includes these updates: •A web study guide featuring exclusive video interviews with industry professionals and accompanying activities that tie core concepts and strategies from the book into applied situations •Instructor ancillaries enhanced by gradable chapter quizzes that can be used with learning management systems •An attractive and engaging full-color interior •Chapter objectives, opening scenarios, engaging sidebars, and photos throughout the text that guide students in grasping important concepts •Wrap-Up, Activities, and Your Marketing Plan sections at the end of each chapter that offer opportunities for self-assessment and review The highly respected authors have long been recognized for their ability to define this exciting field, combining academic study and current research with industry experience for an unmatched learning experience for students preparing to enter the working world. The content in this fourth edition of Sport Marketing has been reorganized to make it easier to use in the classroom. Chapters 1 through 3 provide an overview of the field of sport marketing as an area of study and profession. Chapters 4 and 5 teach students how to research and study the behaviors of sport consumers, including an overview of marketing segmentation. Chapters 6 through 13 provide extensive information on the nuts and bolts of the field, including the five Ps of sport marketing and special sections on branding, sales and service, engagement and activation, community relations, and social media. The final chapters explore legal issues, integration, and the future of sport marketing. Instructors may also take advantage of the student web study guide and complete package of ancillaries to enhance learning and presentation of core concepts. All materials, including the web study guide, instructor guide, test package, presentation package plus image bank, and LMS-compatible chapter quizzes, are available online. The world of sport marketing continues to evolve. Sport Marketing, Fourth Edition With Web Study Guide, offers students a complete view of the expansive field of sport, providing an understanding of the foundations of sport marketing and how to enhance the sport experience.

MASTER LOCAL SEO AND REACH THE RIGHT CUSTOMERS EVERY TIME With Google local services ads returning local businesses as results on more than a billion daily searches, Google Adwords expert Perry Marshall and lead generation expert Talor Zamir introduce you to the basic framework behind a successful local SEO campaign. From defining local search--often confused with paid search and search engine marketing--to local listing and reviews to social outreach and effective content development, this guide delivers the tools to build an entire local marketing campaign. You'll learn how to: Capture high-quality leads from Google AdWords, new competitors and even legacy platforms such as Bing in 48 hours Master the components of a high-converting campaign and get the most bang for your buck Harness mobile search advertising and Facebook ads for maximum results

Entertainment Marketing NOW: Every Platform, Technology, and Opportunity Covers film, cable, broadcast, music, sports, publishing, social media, gaming, and more Reflects powerful trends ranging from smartphones to globalization Demonstrates breakthrough strategies integrating advertising, promotion, PR, and online content distribution By industry insiders with decades of experience as leaders and consultants Entertainment spending is soaring worldwide, driven by new technologies, new platforms, new business models, and unrelenting demand amongst seven billion consumers. That means entertainment marketing opportunities are soaring, too. But this business is more complex and competitive than ever-and it's changing at breakneck speed. Now, two leading practitioners show how to transform content into profits today and tomorrow...any content, on any platform, in any market, worldwide. You'll master innovative new ways to grab consumers' attention and wallets fast...make your experiences wannasee, haftasee, mustsee...drive more value through social platforms, mobile technologies, and integrated marketing strategies...overcome challenges ranging from bad buzz to piracy...fully leverage licensing, merchandising, and sponsorships...and successfully market all forms of entertainment.

FUEL YOUR BUSINESS WITH FACEBOOK Perry Marshall, author of the #1 selling book on Google advertising, and internet strategist Thomas Meloche lift the curtain to the 600 million potential customers on Facebook and show you how to reach them, convert them, and keep them as your fan, friend, and customer for life. Introducing game-changing strategies, tools, and reports, Marshall and Meloche breakdown the magic of Facebook Paid Advertising and show you how to gain dramatically on your investment—in clicks, customers, and profits. Covers critical updates including: Targeting by birthday, family status, and more Pinpointing who is seeing your ads Managing impressions per ad to avoid ad fatigue Using Sponsored Story Ads—the newest advertising categoy Creating a Facebook business and identity ”Perry and Tom not only understand every nuance of the technical aspects of getting Facebook ads to work for your business, they also understand the psychology behind what works and what doesn't when it comes to advertising online. If you're looking for an uber-effective way to master the art of driving traffic to your offers through paid advertising, get this book - it truly is the ultimate guide!” —Mari Smith, co-author of Facebook Marketing: An Hour A Day and author of The New Relationship Marketing ”If anybody can make practical sense of Facebook for marketers, it’s Perry. He has his finger on its truth - as advertising media not social media. This book shows how to capitalize on ideal timing with this media. He is a well-disciplined direct-response practitioner who holds this accountable for ROI. I bestow my ‘No B.S. blessing.’” —Dan S. Kennedy, legendary direct marketing advisor and author of the No B.S. book series, www.NoBSBooks.com ”Ultimate Guide to Facebook Advertising just might be your ultimate guide to earning a ton of money with this social media phenomenon. What you don't know about Facebook could hurt you and what you will learn about Facebook from this book definitely will help you. It's a fun and easy read and a surefire way to seriously increase your income.” -Jay Conrad Levinson, The Father of Guerrilla Marketing, author of the Guerrilla Marketing series of books ”Facebook advertising appears simple, but it's trickier than search engine marketing. In this book, Perry Marshall and Tom Meloche teach you secret of "Right Angle Marketing" - selling based on who people are and what they identify with. This is entirely different from Yahoo! or Google. They help you determine how to prioritize Facebook within your particular marketing mix. Then they take you by the hand and lead you through the minefield, showing you the tools, bidding techniques, and sales cycles of Facebook ads. Without their help, the odds are stacked against you. With their help, your chances of success are excellent.” -Alex Mandossian, Heritage House Publishing, author of The Business Podcasting Bible ”Perry Marshall has done more to de-mystify Google AdWords for business owners than any person on earth. With this book, he's done the same for Facebook. If you want to cut through the smoke quickly and make money advertising on Facebook, this is the book to read.” - Ken McCarthy. The System Seminar, Tivoli NY ”The irony of living in the Information Age is that good info has gotten harder to come by. The lame stuff still manages to clog the pipes, causing chaos and preventing you from discovering the legit specifics that can actually help you in your quest for business success and a bigger bottom line. Perry Marshall has been a first- stop, one-stop resource for the best possible advice on making AdWords work since Google unleashed it on the marketing community…and now, Perry’s new tome on Facebook’s astonishing (and yet-to-be-fully-tapped) power to reach gazillions of targeted, eager prospects (most of whom you’d never even know existed, otherwise) is the first and probably the only book you need to be one of those early adopters who score fastest. Perry’s books are always essential. This one is perhaps more so than usual.” -John Carlton, the most respected and ripped-off veteran copywriter on the Web ”Perry Marshall is amazing! He reinvented himself from engineer to white paper expert to become the world's leading expert in Google Adwords. Now with his secret weapon, Tom Meloche, he's reinvented himself again, this time as the guru in Facebook advertising ... through which, he points out, you can access 600 million customers in 10 minutes.” -Bob Bly, author of over 60 books including Complete Idiot’s Guide to Direct Marketing, The Online Copywriter’s Handbook and Public Relations Kit for Dummies ”Perry Marshall is a terrific writer who makes wonderful use of stories and analogies to illustrate a concept. He does this exceptionally well in the chapter on ad copy writing, ‘The Power of Hidden Psychological Triggers.’ That chapter alone is worth the price of this book. "Many companies have tried Facebook ads and failed for one simple reason: they treated Facebook advertising like search advertising. “Facebook is social advertising. Social advertising is about understanding and reaching the user. Not the user's behavior; but the actual person. This is where the book shines. It walks you through strategies of reaching your target audience based upon the person's social profile so that you aren't just accumulating 'Likes,’ but actually gaining new customers. “I'd recommend this book to anyone who is advertising, or wants to advertise, on Facebook. Social advertising is unique from most other types of advertising, and this book will teach you the concepts and how-tos you must understand so that your Facebook ads increase your overall profits.” -Brad Geddes, author of Advanced Google AdWords ”One of the things I love about Perry is that he always shoot from the hip. Ultimate Guide to Facebook Advertising is written with no holds barred, which means that all the ‘juicy’ tips that might get left out of other, similar books are all in this book. It's more than just a tactical ‘how to.’ It goes into the psychological aspects of ad writing specifically suited for Facebook and gives all kinds of practical advice for fan pages. So for anyone who really wants to get serious about Facebook advertising, this book is definitely a must read.” -Shelley Ellis, contextual advertising expert, www.ContentNetworkInsider.com ”Perry Marshall led the pack with Google AdWords back in 2006. He's still leading the pack today with Ultimate Guide to Facebook Advertising. Perry and Tom Meloche combine ‘insider’ knowledge of marketing on Facebook with proven marketing fundamentals for a powerful one-two punch that delivers results. Perry doesn't just theorize about how Facebook marketing works, he does it himself, and he's worked with thousands of others to hone his knowledge of this emerging landscape. If you're thinking of marketing on Facebook, or if you're already doing it, you'd be crazy to not get Ultimate Guide to Facebook Advertising. -Clate Mask, president, InfusionSoft ”Hands down, I have never seen a more comprehensive in-depth study of successful Facebook advertising than what you are holding in your hands. Perry has done it again, he’s extracted the 'gold' within this amazing system of advertising that every astute marketer should devour and implement.” - Ari Galper, founder and CEO, Unlock The Game, www.UnlockTheGame.com "Hundreds of my clients have failed at Facebook before. Many were so seriously slaughtered that I'd written it off as a traffic source for all but the most advanced marketer, so recommending this book is not something I do lightly—yet I DO suggest you order a rush copy. Simply put, it's a game changer. If you've tried Facebook before and failed, I'll bet you didn't have the testing paradigm, targeting insights, bidding strategies, tools, and creative advertising resources outlined in the easy-to-digest, entertaining words here. This goes double for experienced PPC marketers and triple for anyone who's read another Facebook advertising book. Seriously, if this isn't worth a trip to Amazon.com, I don't know what is!" —Glenn Livingston, Ph.D., Marketing Psychologist, market research expert and founder of RocketClicks.com