SEM A - Professional Development PE - Acquire information about the Sport & Event Industry to aid in Career Choices PI – Explain career opportunities in sport/event marketing

Define: Entertainment Marketing The use of entertainment to develop, promote, price and distribute goods and services to satisfy the wants and needs of customers.

Define: Event Marketing Designing and developing a live-themed activity, occasion, display or exhibit – a sports game, music festival, or concert – promote a product, cause, or organization. Produced and consumed at the same time Unique experience: for each participant or spectator

Distinguish between Sport Marketing and Event Marketing. Sports Marketing Sports Marketing: the involvement of sports to develop, promote and distribute goods and/or services to satisfy the needs and wants of consumers Entertainment Marketing Entertainment Marketing: involves entertainment to develop, promote, and distribute goods and/or services to satisfy the wants and needs of customers. Event Marketing Event Marketing: the designing or developing a “live” themed activity, occasion, display or exhibit (such as a sports, music festival, fair or concert)to promote a product, cause, or organization.

Sports Marketing Teams Games Athletes Equipment Licensed Merchandise Sports Services Colleges Professional High School Amateur venues Leagues

Event Marketing Games Concerts Movie Premiers Book Signings Plays Operas Movies Fundraisers Charity Events Musicals Record Releases Video Game Premiers Grand Openings Awards Shows Tournaments Celebrity Appearances Restaurant Openings Clubs Celebrations Parties Weddings Birthdays Graduations Retirements Sporting Events State Fair

Comparing Sports & Event Marketing Similarities Many different types of jobs Employees with a variety of skills and interests Use of Social media Differences Event Marketing has broader scope More job opportunities in Event Marketing Event Marketing focuses more of business and corporate sponsorships

Identify Types of Businesses that offer Careers in Sports/Event Marketing Teams Venues Sports Agencies Parks & Rec Departments Private Businesses Sporting Goods Industry Technology Media News Industry Event Planning Fitness Industry Agents Marketing Public Relations Charities Convention and Visitors Hospitality Services And many, many more…. And many, many more….

Explain why jobs in Sport/Event Marketing provide Career Potential Number of fields Broad opportunities Good for many different talents and interests Growing interests in most sectors People find sports or entertainment careers very engaging

Discuss Personal Traits needed for success in Sport/Event Marketing Competitiveness Positive attitude Problem Solving Detail Oriented Leadership Creativity Adaptability Negotiation Skills Flexibility Time Management Able to work under pressure Multitasking ability Initiative

Explain Training needed for careers in Sport/Event Marketing Firm educational background – Marketing – Business – Communications/Social Media – Liberal Arts Volunteer experiences & Internships

Marketing Careers: Advertising – Design and create advertisements Online, Radio, TV, Print Media, and Social Media Sales Promotion – Create and organize interesting promotions to stimulate sales – Mascot races, t-shirt cannons, give-aways, autograph signings

Marketing Careers: Ticket sales – Box office, online, and phone sales – Direct – Sold to fans and consumers – Corporate – Sold to businesses – Group – Sold at discount in large quantities – Season Tickets – Multi-game or entire seasons Ticket management – – Manage ticket sales staff – Pricing, distribution, logistics, and sales records

Marketing Careers: Market research – Identify consumer wants and needs – Surveys, Forums, Focus groups – Analyze consumer opinions about products Merchandising –Sales of team merchandise -Responsible for licensing -(authority to use logo and name) -Investigate Trademark Fraud

Marketing Careers: Public Relations – Manage information from the organization and present to public Answering consumer questions – Community relations – Public relations within the community to enhance team image Community outreach, Charity Events and Appearances Media relations – Manage information and relations with the Media (Press) – Press Releases, Press Kits, Social Media Releases and Press Conferences

Marketing Careers: Event planner – Coordinates all event aspects Hospitality manager – Coordinates business clients and consumer hospitality – Travel and Lodging for teams, entertainers, and guests Volunteer/vendor coordinator - Recruits volunteers to work events and works with vendors (Suppliers)

Marketing Careers: Sponsorship manager – finding business partners with the same target market – Extremely important in event marketing – Sponsorships help pay for events Marketing director – Manages all aspects of the marketing department