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Specificity of marketing communication in a sports organisation
Specificity of marketing communication in a sports organisation

Author(s): Paweł Kuźbik
Subject(s): Business Economy / Management, Marketing / Advertising
Published by: Instytut Badań Rynku, Konsumpcji i Koniunktur
Keywords: marketing communication; management; sports organisation; sports club; integrated marketing communication

Summary/Abstract: The purpose of this research article is to make an attempt at defining the specificity of marketing communication with regard to sports organisations operating within the specific sports market. Even though that market is similar to the market of traditional organisations, there are significant differences that make it necessary to build proper communication strategies. The main stakeholder, namely customers-supporters who are characterised by specific features and behaviour in the process of decision-making with regard to shopping and consumption, expects to be attended to in a unique way and a sense of belonging with where a continuous dialogue with sports organisation. Such organisations face the challenge of creating an integrated communication strategy which would contribute to long-lasting relationships with all auditors. It is important, because sports business is now a dynamically changing, profitable, changeable industry exposed to high expectations of different social groups. Moreover, it is a very competitive business.

  • Issue Year: 367/2017
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 247-258
  • Page Count: 12
  • Language: English