Books in the World Association for Sport Management Series series

Sport is big business in the USA. From collegiate sport through to the professional leagues, the sport industry generates huge revenues, employs thousands of people and engages millions of fans and consumers. This book offers an evidence-based snapshot of the contemporary sport industry in the USA.

The international nature of the sport industry requires a global approach to sport marketing practices. Organisations need to develop a good understanding of the laws, regulations, values and norms of the countries and cultures in which they operate. This book brings together world-leading sport marketing scholars from 11 countries to address the most important global, regional, national, and community marketing issues in sport today. Presenting the latest cutting-edge research from countries including India, China, the UK and the USA, it includes case studies on successful marketing strategies in sports ranging from football and hockey to baseball and motor racing.

In recent years, football¿s status as "the world¿s sport" has shown little sign of waning. With contributions from Europe, Asia and the Americas, this book brings together leading international researchers to survey the current state of the global football industry, exploring contemporary issues in the marketing of football around the world.

The international nature of the sport industry requires a global approach to sport marketing practices. Organisations need to develop a good understanding of the laws, regulations, values and norms of the countries and cultures in which they operate. This book brings together world-leading sport marketing scholars from 11 countries to address the most important global, regional, national, and community marketing issues in sport today. Presenting the latest cutting-edge research from countries including India, China, the UK and the USA, it includes case studies on successful marketing strategies in sports ranging from football and hockey to baseball and motor racing.

Featuring original case studies of contemporary sport business and international perspectives, from leading scholars across North and South America, Europe and Asia, this book examines key research and practical issues in sport business management and marketing studies in both global and local contexts.

This book brings together cutting-edge research from leading sport scholars around the world, to illuminate some of the important issues affecting sport on a global level and to demonstrate what cross-cultural management looks like in a sporting context.

With contributions from Europe, Asia and the Americas, this book brings together leading international researchers to survey the current state of the global football industry, exploring contemporary issues in the marketing of football around the world.

This book showcases new research in sport business management around the world, offering a platform for the international exchange of ideas, best practices and scientific inquiries in a globalized sport economy.

Governance is at the centre of the work of all sport organizations, from small sport clubs to international sport federations. This book explores sport governance in today¿s globalised marketplace.