Sports Marketing 2.0

Re-thinking sports marketing now that fans are in charge

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I know that online and social media is your thing Jason, but I don't think it makes any difference as to what the mechanism of delivery is. I'm also not sure it is something that only applies to athletes. But athletes do need to understand that if t…
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Pilote Sport - Sponsorship Redux

I am the principal of Pilote Media, a specialist agency that aims to make the most of emerging technology to provide return on investment through sports sponsorship and other integrated marketing activity using sport as the driver.

My current sport of choice is yacht racing. I am looking to see how best practise in other sports can be applied to sailing, which is a relatively immature sports industry.

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What kind of company do you work for?
brand marketer
What is the name of your company?
Pilote Sport
What is your job title?
CEO
What is your job function?
Marketing
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http://www.pilotemedia.com
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http://www.dmfreedom.com

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Who's Who of Yacht Racing 2009 Announced

Pilote Media Release Details About the Dark Blue Book.

Pilote Media, publishers of yacht racing business website yachtsponsorship.com, have announced a new directory of professional sailing. The Dark Blue Book - the who’s who of yacht racing will be published in early 2009, containing information about key people and organisations from around the world.

“Although competitive sailing has been around for a long time, yacht racing as a pro… Continue

Posted on November 5, 2008 at 4:07am —

David Fuller

Fans in Control of OpenSports.com

Another community sports site launched....

Mike Levy, founder of CBS SportsLine.com, announced today the launch of OPENSports.com, a next-generation sports site that will re-define the sports fan's entertainment experience. OPENSports.com launched in BETA with the first set of tools and content for the 2008 NFL season.

Billed as the "ultimate community-oriented destination", the site is a comprehensive platform of products and services that brings togeth… Continue

Posted on August 6, 2008 at 5:00am —

David Fuller

"It's all about Activation"

Originally posted at the Pilote Sport Blog

Don't take it from me. Read The Economist's Special Report and hear it from the Chief Marketing Officer of Coca-Cola, Joe Tripodi...

These days it might cost €150m to sponsor the UEFA Champions League, the club championship of European football, for three years, or as much as $70m… Continue

Posted on August 1, 2008 at 6:42am — 1 Comment

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Andrew McConachie

Return on Investment 4 Replies

Although sports organisations are readily now developing to meet the needs of the consumer with regards to Web 2.0 capabilities, what are the returns on investment that can be shown to prove implemen…

Started by Andrew McConachie. Last reply by Andrew McConachie Feb 1.

Gijsbregt Brouwer

Best sports 2.0 case in Europe 3 Replies

In Europe ESA hold awards for the best sponsors of the year (Wrigley wins). And then there is the best sports website of the year (Chelsea wins). But what is the best sports 2.0 case of the year? W…

Tagged: mobile, web, social media, Sports2.0, sports

Started by Gijsbregt Brouwer. Last reply by Kris Gotsch Jan 3.

Mark Gleason

Hockey – Players, Parents & Coaches

C.H.A.M.P.S. Welcomes Hockey To Our Sports Family - We are looking to network and partner with individuals and organizations to incorporate Hockey into our operations. If you are a Hockey Player or p…

Tagged: school, Athlete, High, Sports, hockey

Started by Mark Gleason Oct. 1, 2009.

Gijsbregt Brouwer

Naming rights flying in from US - ready for another bubble? 2 Replies

In Europe (where the UK are leading the way), we see increasingly more new stadiums. According to the US model, part of the investment comes from stadium naming sponsors (so called naming rights). Se…

Tagged: credit, investment, real estate, sponsoring, naming rights

Started by Gijsbregt Brouwer. Last reply by Henk-Frits Verkerk Nov. 5, 2008.

Kiko Suarez

Are sports truly global? 10 Replies

Hi, I'm a Spaniard living in the USA, and have started my own sports marketing company focusing on reaching out to fans of different background, culture or geography. After Beckham's announced retur…

Started by Kiko Suarez. Last reply by Christophe Rethore Sep. 14, 2009.

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