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Innovation

Georgia Southern University

2013

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Learn What The Luxury Suite Customer Wants!, Peter Titlebaum, Jim Blair, Matthew Brown, Ronald Dick Jan 2013

Learn What The Luxury Suite Customer Wants!, Peter Titlebaum, Jim Blair, Matthew Brown, Ronald Dick

Association of Marketing Theory and Practice Proceedings 2013

In the current difficult economy and global marketplace, there is more competition than ever for businesses to earn and retain sales from customers in each of their respective industries. That is no different in the sports and entertainment industry, particularly in luxury suite sales for stadiums, arenas, and ballparks. In many instances, companies are asking customers about their preferences in regards to current product offerings and about innovations within their company and industry. By listening to the voice of the customer, companies can increase sales, improve client relationships, add to current product offerings, create new and innovative products, and earn …


Innovation And Entrepreneurial Ventures In Sport: Branding Athletes Through Use Of New Media And Technology, Khalid Ballouli, John Grady, Brandon Brown Jan 2013

Innovation And Entrepreneurial Ventures In Sport: Branding Athletes Through Use Of New Media And Technology, Khalid Ballouli, John Grady, Brandon Brown

Association of Marketing Theory and Practice Proceedings 2013

Due to the growing capacity of modern technology to build brands through digital integration and social media networking, athletes have begun to create their own digital presence in efforts to reach a wider target audience. As such, entrepreneurs who develop integrated networks of traditional marketing and social media strategies—designed to increase brand influence in the digital space—are beginning to develop ways in which to capitalize on the monetization of the digital athlete brand. Digital athlete branding involves creating a digital presence for the professional athlete through the development of personal websites, social networks, and new media to provide unique fan …