International Cases in the Business of Sport

Now in a fully revised and updated second edition, this book presents an unparalleled range of brand new, cutting-edge case studies that show how contemporary sport business is done, that illustrate the most important issues and managerial developments in professional sport, and that provide fascinating insight into commercial management practice. Written by a team of expert academics and practitioners, the cases presented in this book come from every corner of the sporting world, including organisations and events as diverse as the NBA, the Americas Cup, the Tour de France, the PGA, Barcelona FC and Australian Open tennis. An essential companion to any sport business course.

Contemporary sport is big business. Major teams, leagues, franchises, merchandisers and retailers are in fierce competition in a dynamic global marketplace. Now in a fully revised and updated second edition, International Cases in the Business of Sport presents an unparalleled range of cutting-edge case studies that show how contemporary sport business is done and provides insight into commercial management practice.

Written by a team of international experts, these case studies cover organisations and events as diverse as the NBA, the Americas Cup, the Tour de France, the PGA tour, FC Barcelona and the Australian Open tennis. They explore key contemporary themes in sport business and management, such as broadcast rights, social media, strategic development, ownership models, mega-events, sports retailing, globalisation, corruption and financial problems. Each case study also includes discussion questions, recommended reading and links to useful web resources.

International Cases in the Business of Sport is an essential companion to any sport business or sport management course, and fascinating reading for any sport business professional looking to deepen their understanding of contemporary management.