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Is the commercialization of sport a good thing?
Sponsors benefit from the commercialisation of sport. Their funding is essential for sport’s growth. In return, high profile coverage of sport ensures a high profile for their companies and products. In this way, sport – particularly elite sport, the media and sponsorship are interlinked.
Why sports should be commercialized?
The commercialization of sport which leads to increased exposure, encourages children to get more exercise and reduce obesity. It can also help young people find a hobby which gets them off the streets and discourages them from crime.
Why is Commercialisation in sport Bad?
Poor behaviour from athletes/ clubs can cause negative press. Smaller sponsors might struggle to compete with larger more global brands. Investing in teams and individuals can backfire if they do not achieve success i.e. teams not qualifying for major competitions.
Why is professional sports so important?
People love professional sport teams. Rooting for them gives fans a sense of belonging and identification in a wider community. It can also provide escape from the daily grind and help people cheer up by bolstering their self-esteem and pride.
What are the benefits of commercialization?
Commercialization enables customers to obtain a wider choice of products and allows companies to generate more revenue, increase efficiency, and reduce costs. It’s a critical process since it entails making strategic and tactical decisions. They affect the success of a product and a company in general.
How has sport become Commercialised?
How has big business impacted professional sports?
Increased Salaries The impact of big business on pro and amateur sport is a positive one, as it has helped too not only grow the sports themselves, but the players who play the game. This positive impact can be seen can be seen through the media, growth of sports, and increased salaries.
What is the Golden Triangle in sport?
In return, high profile coverage of sport ensures a high profile for their companies and products. In this way, sport – particularly elite sport, the media and sponsorship are interlinked. This is called the golden triangle.
What positive effects can the media have on sport?
Income generated from media rights goes to the sport or sports clubs, which they can invest: New facilities, Stadium improvements, coaches. Competition for supporters/viewers means that sports clubs need to think more about how to attract new audiences.
What is sport commercialism?
This means that sport has the potential to influence a wide range of people. Commercialism in sport is about making a profit from sport.