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1.03 Identify significant people and events in the history of the sports and entertainment marketing industry.
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P.T. Barnum Developed the _________ and _________ Circus promoting it as “The Greatest Show on Earth.” Earliest US ___________ Had a New York newspaper run his obituary in advance so that he could read it himself. He passed away two weeks later.
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Walt Disney Created _________ ________ in Steamboat Willie which was the first fully synchronized cartoon. Disney was the voice of Mickey – formerly known as Mortimer Mouse. His wife suggested he change the name to Mickey Mouse. Produced the first feature-length cartoon – Snow White.
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Walt Disney continued... Opened ___________ in Anaheim, California in 1955. Developed Disney _________ in Orlando, Florida in 1971. (First of the four parks.) Developed the “Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow” (EPCOT) Died prior to seeing any of his plans completed. Upon his death, his empire worth over $____ million.
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Charlie Chaplin ______-______comedy Widely recognized movie stars Character wore: Baggy pants Tight coat Large shoes on the wrong feet Black derby hat Turned film comedy into an art form 1915, signed with Essanay for $______ /week to make 14 films
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Lucille Ball Actor, musician, comedian, model, & producer _______ awards: 1952: Best Comedienne 1955: Best Actress in a Continuing Performance, I Love Lucy 1967& 1968: Outstanding Lead Actress in Comedy Series, I Love Lucy
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Lucille Ball continued... One of televisions first ________ ladies The man served as __________ role Helped to advance career of many __________ performers Husband: Desi Arnez, Cuban bandleader
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Steven Spielberg _________ and _________ Films include: Jurassic Park I-III Men in Black I & II Shrek Schindler‘s List E.T., The Extra-Terrestrial Jaws The Color Purple
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Steven Spielberg continued... Commercial tie-in __________ Pieces in E.T., The Extra- Terrestrial
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Louis Armstrong Revolutionized _______ Put the soloist to the front of the band, emphasizing talent Played the cornet and trumpet, sang and led the band Wrote “Hello Dolly” and “What a Wonderful Life”
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The Beatles Included: George Harrison, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, and Ringo Starr (Richard Starkey) Early members included: Stuart Sutcliffe and Peter Best Created first ________ album, Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band 1970, band split 1980, Lennon murdered
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Elvis Presley Sold over 1 _______ records worldwide _____ different albums/singles to achieve gold, platinum or multi-platinum status
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Elvis Presley continued... Revolutionized television performances On the Ed _______ show: record-breaking, hip shaking, scandal making performance Caused a nation-wide scandal Many advertisers reconsidered their support of Presley Pioneered “_____ and roll” Actor; movies included: Blue Hawaii, Jailhouse Rock, and King Creole
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Oprah Winfrey Baltimore Talk show, People Are Talking Chicago Morning talk show, A.M. Chicago 1986 launched the Oprah Winfrey Show Grossed $ _____ million by end of first year
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Oprah Winfrey continued... Production company Harpo Productions Oprah spelled backwards Privately syndicating her show allowed her to make more money “Oprah ______ Club” 1999 – _________ channel Magazine: O: The Oprah Magazine
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Pioneers in the Sports Marketing Industry
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Michael Jordan Greatest player ever to play basketball Nike and NBA _______ him as “Air Jordan” Minor league baseball with Birmingham Barons, the Double A affiliate of Chicago White Sox
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Michael Jordan continued... Movie Space Jam President of Basketball Operations for the Washington Wizards Endorses products including: Nike Gatorade Sara Lee Corporation’s Hanes brand clothier Rayovac Chevrolet
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Mildred “Babe” Didrickson Zaharias Greatest female athlete of all time Female Athlete of the Year six times
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Mildred “Babe” Didrickson Zaharias continued... Sports included: Basketball, track, golf, baseball, tennis, swimming, diving, boxing, volleyball, handball, bowling, billiards, skating, cycling First female athlete to sign an __________ contract __________ Sporting Goods $100,000
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William (Bill) H.G. France Sr. Founded National Association of Stock Car Auto Racing ( _________ ) Founded International Speedway Corporation (ISC) – owns and/or operates: Daytona International Speedway Talladega Superspeedway
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William (Bill) H.G. France Sr. continued... Michigan International Speedway California Speedway Homestead-Miami Speedway Phoenix International Raceway Richmond International Raceway Darlington Raceway North Carolina Speedway Kansas Speedway
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Jack “Jackie” Roosevelt Robinson First student to letter in four sports at UCLA Baseball Basketball Football Track & field Professional football for Los Angeles Bulldogs
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Jack “Jackie” Roosevelt Robinson continued... Broke Major League Baseball _______ barrier – offered contract to play for the Brooklyn _________ Won National League batting title and Most Valuable Player awards Former President of Chock Full O’Nuts – restaurant and coffee company
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Jackie Joyner-Kersee Basketball scholarship at UCLA Cover of Sports Illustrated – labeled “Super Woman” First female to be named The Sporting News ______ of the Year
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George “Babe” Herman Ruth Jr. Baseball’s first “great _______ ” Called “Bambino” & “The Sultan of _______” “Babe” came from Jack Dunn, former manager of the Baltimore Orioles Orioles sold his contract to the Boston Red Sox and then sold to the New York Yankees
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George “Babe” Herman Ruth Jr. continued... Yankee Stadium is considered “The House that ______ Built” Associated Press Athlete of the Century Member of ESPN’s Sport Century/Athletes of the Century Voted Greatest Baseball player of all- time by the Sporting News
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Cassius Clay Self-promoted as “I am the ________!” Won Gold Medal – Olympics – Light Heavyweight division Defeated Sonny Liston to become the World Heavyweight Champion
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Cassius Clay continued... Joined Nation of Islam – changed name to Muhammed ______ Refused to join the ______. Was stripped of boxing title and license. The Supreme Court reversed the conviction. “Rumble in the Jungle” in Kinshasa, Zaire – defeated George Foreman to regain the World Heavyweight Championship. “Thrilla in Manilla” – defeated Joe Frazier Lit the torch at Olympic Summer Games in Atlanta, GA
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Max Muhleman Founded Muhleman Marketing Inc. in Charlotte Clients include: Anheuser-Busch, Coca- Cola, and DuPont Created ________ seat license Helped Charlotte to acquire the Charlotte Hornets and the Carolina Panthers
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Vince McMahon Born Pinehurst, NC Graduated from East Carolina University 1982 – purchased Capitol Wrestling from father, later called World Wrestling Federation Called professional wrestling “sports entertainment” Battled World Wildlife Fund to keep ______. Courts ruled against the World Wrestling Federation. Changed name to World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE)
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Examine the Evolution of Sports and Entertainment Marketing
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Sports Marketing 1858 – Fans ______ to attend a baseball game between two teams in the New York City area at Fashion Rack Course in Queens. 1906 – National Collegiate Athletic Association ( ______ ) was officially formed to govern collegiate athletics. 1934 – Lou Gehrig appeared on a ________ box.
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Sports Marketing 1943 – All-American Girls Professional Baseball League was formed due to many Major League Baseball players serving in ________. 1949 – _______ Sporting Goods signed golfer Babe Didrickson Zaharias to an endorsement contract for $100,000 per year.
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Sports Marketing 1964 – Phil Knight opens Blue Ribbon Sports. In 1972, the name is changed to _______. 1972 – Title _____ is enacted, mandating equal access to educational opportunities for men and women. 1973 – Rich Foods pays $60,000/year for the ________ ________ to the Buffalo Bills football stadium.
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Sports Marketing 1980 – The US _______ the Summer Olympics in Moscow. 1984 – The Olympics becomes _____________. Peter Ueberoth helps to make the Olympics profitable. 1996 – Olympic Park in Atlanta, GA is ________.
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Entertainment Marketing 1550-1700 – ___________ of outdoor entertainment including bowling, primitive amusement rides, music and dancing. 1919 – _________ of recording of sound on motion picture film. 1920 – First __________ radio stations with regularly scheduled broadcasts.
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Entertainment Marketing 1926 – RCA established the National Broadcasting Company ( _____ ) 1927 – Farnsworth transmits first electronic ________ picture; receives patent. 1927 – The Columbia Broadcasting System ( _____ ) is founded.
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Entertainment Marketing 1929 – The _______ Market Crash leads to the Great Depression closing nearly three-fourths of amusement parks. 1939 – First __________ is sold. 1948 –__________ are in over one million homes. 1951 – ______ television is introduced.
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Entertainment Marketing 1955 – Disneyland in Anaheim, California opens costing $___ million to build. _____ million visitors come the first year 1960 – Over 100 million television sets are in homes around the world. 1961 – _____ Flags opens in Texas First regional theme park
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Entertainment Marketing 1971 – The Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida opens costing $_____ million the build 1980 – CNN, the first all ______ network, is launched by Turner Cable Network 1980 – Prince Charles and Diana Spencer are married on _________ television
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Entertainment Marketing 1981 – First _______ Personal Computers are available for retail sales 1981 – ______ debuts 1982 – Michael Jackson’s “_______” sells 20 million albums Largest selling record ever 1983 – First compact _____ is released
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Entertainment Marketing 1985 –_________ home entertainment system is introduced 1989 – Time and Warner _______ to become Time Warner Inc. 1995 – First television program delivered via the __________ (webcast) 1997 – Princess Diana is _______ in an automobile accident
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