3.03: Building Fan Support (Sport/Event II)

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Which of the following is an example of publicity in the sports/event industry? Options: The International Olympic Committee elects a new president to its governing board. A business owner purchases baseball uniforms and equipment for a Little League team. The national soccer league secures advertising spots on network television stations. A local newspaper prints a human-interest story about a college volleyball player.

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A local newspaper prints a human-interest story about a college volleyball player.

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A fight breaks out between players and fans at a basketball game. This is an example of publicity that is generated by a(n)

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unexpected incident.

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Which of the following is an example of publicity generated by the personal behavior of a high-profile figure? A street riot occurs after a high school basketball team wins the state championship. A professional athlete is in the news after being arrested for disorderly conduct. A major city plans to build a new arena in a revitalized section of the business district. A local news station reports that a plane crash occurred at the community airport.

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A professional athlete is in the news after being arrested for disorderly conduct.

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Sports/Event marketers use public relations strategies to create and maintain

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specific images.

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The primary objective of developing sports/event public relations strategies is to

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establish a feeling of goodwill with all the organization’s fan bases.

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Which of the following statements is true regarding the importance of fan support to sports/event activities: Large sports/event organizations are usually more successful in building fan support than smaller organizations. Without ongoing fan support, a performer’s popularity or an organization’s profitability decreases. Building fan support involves public relations strategies designed to increase short-term sales. Most sports/event marketers consider spectators their most important fan base.

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Without ongoing fan support, a performer’s popularity or an organization’s profitability decreases.

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Attending concerts or sporting events and purchasing memorabilia are characteristics of the __________ fan.

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spectator

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A fan follows the career of a baseball player who recently broke the all-time home run record. The fan’s support is driven by a.

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performance

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Petra admires a specific athlete who behaves professionally on and off the tennis court. This is an example of fan support that is driven by.

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attitude

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Creating positive relationships between sports/event organizations and the community at large is important because

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public tax initiatives are often needed to build or maintain facilities.