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Commercialisation and the Media

What drives the commercialisation of sport

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Overview

Commercialisation and its drivers of public interest, media interest and professionalism, advertising, sponsorship, endorsement and merchandising, elite and grassroots money, leisure time, disposable income and globalisation.

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Key term

Why does elite sport attract more money than grassroots sport, and how has leisure time fuelled commercialisation?

Key term

What is meant by the commercialisation of sport?

Key term

How has growing public interest driven commercialisation?

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  1. 1

    What is meant by the commercialisation of sport?

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    Commercialisation is the treatment of sport as a product that is bought and sold for profit. Money from business now shapes much of modern sport.

  2. 2

    How has growing public interest driven commercialisation?

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    Larger audiences make sport attractive to businesses that want to reach them. Spectators pay for tickets, merchandise and subscriptions.

  3. 3

    How has media interest driven commercialisation?

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    Broadcasters compete for the rights to show popular sport. Rights fees pour large sums into governing bodies and clubs.

  4. 4

    How has professionalism driven commercialisation?

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    Professional performers need to be paid, so sport must earn money. Professional sport also produces a higher-quality product to sell.

  5. 5

    How does advertising link business and sport?

    Model answer

    Businesses buy advertising around sport to reach large audiences. Television advertising during live events is especially valuable.

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    What is sponsorship?

    Model answer

    Sponsorship is a business providing money, goods or services to a performer, team or event. The sponsor gains publicity and links its brand to success.

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