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Sports Studies

Liberty University

2018

Sponsorship

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Consumer Perception Of Sport Event Sponsors, Omar Olando Brown Apr 2018

Consumer Perception Of Sport Event Sponsors, Omar Olando Brown

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The purpose of this study is to explore sport consumer’s perceptions of sport event sponsors, specifically concerning the 2016 Rio Olympic Games. This quantitative research surveyed 119 participants, employing a 24-questions survey instrument composed of Likert type and demographic questions. The data was analyzed to answer three specific research questions. The analysis of the data indicated although respondents fully supported the Olympics and believed athletes are using the product they endorsed, they believed the products must be beneficial to athletes. The findings also indicated respondents felt it was necessary for companies to support the Olympics, however they did not find …