Open Access. Powered by Scholars. Published by Universities.®

Sports Management Commons

Open Access. Powered by Scholars. Published by Universities.®

Kennesaw State University

Marketing

Articles 1 - 1 of 1

Full-Text Articles in Sports Management

Augmented Reality In Sport Marketing: Uses And Directions, Chad Goebert Nov 2020

Augmented Reality In Sport Marketing: Uses And Directions, Chad Goebert

Faculty and Research Publications

The augmented reality (AR) market is expected to grow to $60.55 billion by 2023 and there are currently an estimated 4.2 billion AR-capable devices in the hands of consumers. Experts believe that sport is a high-value market for AR as it is uniquely positioned to utilize AR in multiple marketing contexts (Haber, 2019). The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the rate at which sport organizations are utilizing AR as they attempt to reach fans and consumers that are limited or restricted from attending events in person. This article introduces augmented reality to sport managers and practitioners and defines AR, detailing how …