Description
Book SynopsisDeveloping and implementing a systematic analytics strategy can result in a sustainable competitive advantage within the sport business industry. This timely and relevant book provides practical strategies to collect data and then convert that data into meaningful, value-added information and actionable insights. Its primary objective is to help sport business organizations utilize data-driven decision-making to generate optimal revenue from such areas as ticket sales and corporate partnerships. To that end, the book includes in-depth case studies from such leading sports organizations as the Orlando Magic, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Duke University, and the Aspire Group.
The core purpose of sport business analytics is to convert raw data into information that enables sport business professionals to make strategic business decisions that result in improved company financial performance and a measurable and sustainable competitive advantage. Readers will learn about the role of big
Table of Contents
Evolution and Impact of Business Analytics in Sport. Analytics and Ticketing Innovations at the Orlando Magic. Ticket Markets in Sport: Is the Secondary Market the Primary Market?. Customer Relationship Management and Fan Engagement Analytics. The Aspire Group’s Ticket Marketing, Sales and Service Philosophy. Empirical Research Methods: Season Ticket Holder Management and Fan Engagement. Developing and Measuring the Effectiveness of Data-Driven Direct Marketing Initiatives. Fan Engagement, Social Media, and Digital Marketing Analytics at Duke University. Leveraging Digital Marketing to Engage Customers and Drive Revenue. Communicating the Value of Sports Sponsorship. Market Research Analytics and Data Driven Innovation. Talent Analytics: Utilizing Analytics to Evaluate Performance . Data Visualization and Data-Driven Storytelling. Teaching a Sport Business Analytics Class. Index.
