Lesson 1.1 Genesis of SEM
What is SEM? Acronym for: Sports and Entertainment Marketing Lesson 1.1 History of SEM What is SEM? Acronym for: Sports and Entertainment Marketing
The Evolution of SEM SEM is a relatively new concept History of SEM Lesson 1.1 History of SEM The Evolution of SEM SEM is a relatively new concept Forms of sports marketing started as early as 1858 (first known athletic event to charge admission took place at a baseball game) Entertainment as we know it today (movies, radio, television, music) exploded from 1900 on, and as technology improved, so did the products being offered
The Evolution of SEM SEM is a relatively new concept History of SEM Lesson 1.1 History of SEM The Evolution of SEM SEM is a relatively new concept The 1900’s also brought the advent of carnivals, amusement parks, and theme parks which evolved from (but did not completely replace) fairs, circuses and festivals
The Evolution of SEM Many events influenced growth History of SEM Lesson 1.1 History of SEM The Evolution of SEM Many events influenced growth Evolved as fan support grew with willingness to spend discretionary income on sports Emergence of radio and television increase exposure to sports.
The Evolution of SEM History of SEM Lesson 1.1 History of SEM The Evolution of SEM Corporations began to see the benefit with sports affiliations, resulting in a sponsorship boom Celebrity endorsements and naming rights deals became common industry practice Advancement of technologies making it easier to consume sports and entertainment while more sports and entertainment properties are introduced
Industry Size & Scope History of SEM Lesson 1.1 History of SEM Industry Size & Scope The sports business industry is one of the largest and fastest growing industries in the United States Research conducted in 2013 by Plunkett Research estimates the overall size of the entire sports industry in the U.S. is around $470 billion
How does the sports industry stack up against other industries? Lesson 1.1 History of SEM Industry Size & Scope How does the sports industry stack up against other industries?
History of SEM Sports Industry Revenue Streams $42.6B $33.1B $22.7B Lesson 1.1 History of SEM Sports Industry Revenue Streams Sports goods equipment (retailers) $42.6B Racetracks, sports teams & other spectator sports $33.1B “Big 4” U.S. sports leagues $22.7B Fitness and recreation $21.8B NCAA sports $.87 NASCAR $.61 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 60 80 Overall Spending (In Billions) Source: Plunkett's Sports Industry Almanac
Industry Size & Scope History of SEM Lesson 1.1 History of SEM Industry Size & Scope Entertainment industry extends from movies, television and radio, to theatre, home entertainment, amusement/theme parks, gaming and much more Consumers have shown an insatiable appetite for entertainment resulting in an industry boom
Lesson 1.1 History of SEM Broadly measured, the entertainment and media industry spans multiple sectors There are 9,566 FM radio stations in the United States Over 1.4 billion movie tickets are sold each year in U.S. theaters Analysts at Veronis Suhler Stevenson estimate that total U.S. communications and media spending hit $1.12 trillion in 2012 (up from only about $891.5 billion in 2008) and will grow to $1.416 trillion in 2014
Lesson 1.1 History of SEM Broadly measured, the entertainment and media industry spans multiple sectors Of the 50 billion+ downloads sold in the history of the iTunes store, 15 of the 25 most downloaded apps ever are games
History of SEM Entertainment Industry Revenue Streams $91 B $80B $76B Lesson 1.1 History of SEM Entertainment Industry Revenue Streams Film/theatrical/DVD $91 B TV broadcast and cable $80B Music industry $76B Electronic gaming $18B Amusement/theme park $12B Theatrical productions $7B 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 Overall Revenue (In Billions) Source: U.S. Census