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advanced theory and practice in sport marketing - Marshalls University

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SPORT MARKETING POTENTIAL IN CHINA – Cont<strong>in</strong>ued<br />

appropriate sample. Consider<strong>in</strong>g the sampl<strong>in</strong>g methods discussed <strong>in</strong><br />

the chapter, what methods of probability <strong>and</strong> non-probability sampl<strong>in</strong>g<br />

could have been used for this study? Expla<strong>in</strong> <strong>in</strong> detail as to<br />

your reason<strong>in</strong>g why you belief this method could be used. Choose<br />

the one method you would use <strong>and</strong> expla<strong>in</strong> why <strong>in</strong> terms of ensur<strong>in</strong>g<br />

reliability <strong>and</strong> validity of the data collected.<br />

2. Assume you are the Market<strong>in</strong>g Director of a <strong>sport</strong> apparel company<br />

who wishes to enter this market. By analyz<strong>in</strong>g each of the 11 factors<br />

affect<strong>in</strong>g consumer purchas<strong>in</strong>g that emerged from the questionnaire<br />

data analysis, would you move forward with enter<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>to this market?<br />

If yes, how would you proceed? If no, why not?<br />

RESEARCH REPORTS AND SERVICES WITHIN<br />

SPORT MARKETING RESEARCH<br />

Once all the <strong>in</strong>formation has been compiled, the results need to be communicated<br />

to the <strong>sport</strong> organization through a <strong>sport</strong> market<strong>in</strong>g research report. This<br />

report presents factual <strong>in</strong>formation based on research results, recommendations<br />

from the <strong>sport</strong> market<strong>in</strong>g researcher, <strong>and</strong> conclusions about what could<br />

happen if necessary change is not implemented. This report is then used by the<br />

management of the <strong>sport</strong> organization as a foundation for their decision mak<strong>in</strong>g<br />

process. For this reason, the <strong>in</strong>formation presented <strong>in</strong> the <strong>sport</strong> market<strong>in</strong>g<br />

research report must be organized, concise, accurate, <strong>and</strong> clear. Visuals, <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g<br />

tables, pie charts, bar graphs, l<strong>in</strong>e graphs, maps, photos, <strong>and</strong> flow diagrams,<br />

can all be used to enhance the report <strong>and</strong> simplify the message for those who<br />

may not read it <strong>in</strong> its entirety. It would also be appropriate for the <strong>sport</strong> market<strong>in</strong>g<br />

researcher or professional to <strong>in</strong>clude an oral presentation with the report<br />

to highlight the most important sections.<br />

Sport market<strong>in</strong>g research reports cover a wide range of area, <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g but<br />

not limited to customer satisfaction, economic impact, needs assessment, organizational<br />

behavior, <strong>and</strong> risk assessment. There are a number of publications<br />

<strong>and</strong> services available that focus on the field of <strong>sport</strong> market<strong>in</strong>g research,<br />

<strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g the follow<strong>in</strong>g.<br />

Sample List of Sport Market<strong>in</strong>g Research Companies<br />

■ American Sports Data www.american<strong>sport</strong>sdata.com<br />

■ C. Barnes <strong>and</strong> Company www.barnesreports.com<br />

■ Beverage Market<strong>in</strong>g Corporation www.beveragemarket<strong>in</strong>g.com<br />

68 ADVANCED THEORY AND PRACTICE IN SPORT MARKETING

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