Overview

This book presents cutting‑edge perspectives on Communication in Sport Management, a core component of contemporary sport business. Featuring the work of leading sport scholars from around the world, this book explores seven key themes in sport communication: engagement, technology, branding, publicity, finance, health, and crisis communication. Drawing on multi‑disciplinary perspectives, including communication and media studies, management, finance, and sociology, this book examines cutting‑edge topics such as digital sport fandom, online abuse, communication in esports, developing athlete brands, and managing scandal. Offering an important snapshot of the state of the art in sport communication, this book is fascinating reading for any advanced student, researcher, policy maker, or practitioner working in sport business and management, sport media, digital media, public relations, or broadcasting.

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Author:   Paul M. Pedersen (Indiana University, USA)
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Weight:   0.600kg
ISBN:  

9781032859019

ISBN 10:   1032859016
Pages:   228
Publication Date:   11 November 2024
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

'1. Introduction to Communication in Sport Management. Part 1. Engagement within Communication in Sport Management. 2. Sport Fandom in the Digital World. 3. Fantasy Sport and Media Consumption. 4. Social Media in Sport Management: Contemporary Dimensions. Part 2. Technology within Communication in Sport Management. 5. Communication in Esports: An Overview of Esports Consumption. 6. Using Social Network Analysis in Sport Communication Research. Part 3. Branding in Sport Management. 7. Brand Communication through Sport Video Games. 8. Communicating the Athlete Brand. Part 4. Publicity within Communication in Sport Management. 9. Applying Public Relations Theory to Increase the Understanding of Sport Communication. 10. College Sports Communications: Evolution of the Field. Part 5. Finance within Communication in Sport Management. 11. The Economic Landscape in Sport Communication. 12. Broadcast Rights for Mediated Sport. Part 6. Health Communication in Sport Management. 13. Online Abuse in Sport. 14. Health Communication and Sport: Challenges and Opportunities. Part 7. Crisis Communication in Sport Management. 15. Sport, Social Media, and Crisis Communication. 16. Sport Scandals and the Disruption of Meaning and Communicative Expectations.

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Paul M. Pedersen, PhD, is Professor of Sport Management at Indiana University Bloomington, USA, and founding editor of the International Journal of Sport Communication (IJSC).

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