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Objectives Explain the purpose of licensing in sport/event marketing. A Explain the benefits and risks of licensing. B
Explain the purpose of licensing in sport/event marketing.
Licensed products— around you every day! Licensing—crucial part of sport marketing
What Is Licensing? Using another company’s trademark to manufacture and sell products Paying the trademark owner an initial fee plus a percentage of profits
What Licensing Isn’t Kool Cola Branding Sponsorship Endorsement The gold medalist of colas! Jamal Williams Olympic gold medalist
Licensors Trademark holders Such as: Leagues Teams College athletic departments
Licensors Trademark holders Such as: Players’ unions Individual athletes Television enterprises
Licensees Companies who want to use the trademarks Wide variety—clothing, video-game, home-goods manufacturers, etc. Most popular licensed item— T-shirts!
Explain the benefits and risks of licensing.
Benefits for Licensors Low risk Free advertising Brand building
Benefits for Licensors Making it real for fans Market expansion Control over trademarks
How Licensors Get Paid Guarantees Royalties
Risks for Licensors Loss of control over marketing Loss of control over reputation
Benefits for Licensees Profits Retail opportunities Brand building Positive publicity
Risks for Licensees Financial risk Nature of fashion trends On-field success of teams and athletes
Licensing Around the World Sports—universal appeal Licensors and licensees are entering the global marketplace.
Licensed products around you: Licensors? Licensees? Benefits? Risks?
Some licensees use foreign labor. Are licensors responsible for how licensees treat workers?
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