1. Lesson 1.1
Genesis of SEM

2. What is SEM? Acronym for: Sports and Entertainment Marketing
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History of SEM
What is SEM?
Acronym for:
Sports and Entertainment Marketing

3. The Evolution of SEM SEM is a relatively new concept History of SEM
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History of SEM
The Evolution of SEM
SEM is a relatively new concept
Forms of sports marketing started as early as
1858 (first known athletic event to charge
admission took place at a baseball game)
Entertainment as we know it today (movies,
radio, television, music) exploded from 1900
on, and as technology improved, so did the
products being offered

4. The Evolution of SEM SEM is a relatively new concept History of SEM
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History of SEM
The Evolution of SEM
SEM is a relatively new concept
The 1900’s also brought the advent of
carnivals, amusement parks, and theme parks
which evolved from (but did not completely
replace) fairs, circuses and festivals

5. The Evolution of SEM Many events influenced growth History of SEM
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History of SEM
The Evolution of SEM
Many events influenced growth
Evolved as fan support grew with willingness
to spend discretionary income on sports
Emergence of radio and television increase
exposure to sports.

6. The Evolution of SEM History of SEM
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History of SEM
The Evolution of SEM
Corporations began to see the benefit with
sports affiliations, resulting in a sponsorship
boom
Celebrity endorsements and naming rights
deals became common industry practice
Advancement of technologies making it easier
to consume sports and entertainment while
more sports and entertainment properties are
introduced

7. Industry Size & Scope History of SEM
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History of SEM
Industry Size & Scope
The sports business industry is one of the
largest and fastest growing industries in the
United States
Research conducted in 2013 by Plunkett Research estimates the overall size of the entire sports industry in the U.S. is around $470 billion

8. How does the sports industry stack up against other industries?
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History of SEM
Industry Size & Scope
How does the sports industry
stack up against other industries?

9. History of SEM Sports Industry Revenue Streams $42.6B $33.1B $22.7B
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History of SEM
Sports Industry Revenue Streams
Sports goods equipment (retailers)
$42.6B
Racetracks, sports teams & other spectator sports
$33.1B
“Big 4” U.S. sports leagues
$22.7B
Fitness and recreation
$21.8B
NCAA sports
$.87
NASCAR
$.61 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 60 80
Overall Spending (In Billions)
Source: Plunkett's Sports Industry Almanac

10. Industry Size & Scope History of SEM
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History of SEM
Industry Size & Scope
Entertainment industry extends from movies,
television and radio, to theatre, home
entertainment, amusement/theme parks,
gaming and much more
Consumers have shown an insatiable
appetite for entertainment resulting in an
industry boom

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History of SEM
Broadly measured, the entertainment and media industry spans multiple sectors
There are 9,566 FM radio stations in the United States
Over 1.4 billion movie tickets are sold each year in U.S. theaters
Analysts at Veronis Suhler Stevenson estimate that total U.S. communications and media spending hit $1.12 trillion in 2012 (up from only about $891.5 billion in 2008) and will grow to $1.416 trillion in 2014

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History of SEM
Broadly measured, the entertainment and media industry spans multiple sectors
Of the 50 billion+ downloads sold in the history of the iTunes store, 15 of the 25 most downloaded apps ever are games

13. History of SEM Entertainment Industry Revenue Streams $91 B $80B $76B
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Entertainment Industry Revenue Streams
Film/theatrical/DVD
$91 B
TV broadcast and cable
$80B
Music industry
$76B
Electronic gaming
$18B
Amusement/theme park
$12B
Theatrical productions
$7B 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90
Overall Revenue (In Billions)
Source: U.S. Census