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How streamer credibility affects viewers’ willingness to pay for online games: a social identity perspective 主播信誉如何影响观众为网络游戏付费的意愿:一个社会身份的视角
International Journal of Sports Marketing and Sponsorship Pub Date : 2024-12-09 DOI: 10.1108/ijsms-05-2024-0108
Umut Kubat Dokumacı
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The role of athlete brands for the international marketing of professional sports leagues: a case study of the German Bundesliga in Asia 运动员品牌在职业体育联盟国际营销中的作用:以德甲联赛在亚洲的案例研究
International Journal of Sports Marketing and Sponsorship Pub Date : 2024-11-29 DOI: 10.1108/ijsms-07-2024-0162
Matthias Anderski, Pascal Stegmann, Geoff Dickson, Tim Ströbel
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In the arena of debate: a systematic literature review on sports sponsorship by controversial industries 辩论场上:关于有争议行业赞助体育运动的系统文献综述
International Journal of Sports Marketing and Sponsorship Pub Date : 2024-11-26 DOI: 10.1108/ijsms-07-2024-0155
Katho Jacobs, Steffi De Jans, Tom Evens, Bram Constandt
{"title":"In the arena of debate: a systematic literature review on sports sponsorship by controversial industries","authors":"Katho Jacobs, Steffi De Jans, Tom Evens, Bram Constandt","doi":"10.1108/ijsms-07-2024-0155","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/ijsms-07-2024-0155","url":null,"abstract":"<h3>Purpose</h3>\u0000<p>This systematic literature review examines the domain of sports sponsorship involving controversial industries. We delve into the shared patterns, differences and overarching themes prevalent across various dark consumption industries (i.e. alcohol, food and beverages high in fat, salt and sugar, gambling and tobacco).</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Design/methodology/approach</h3>\u0000<p>This study systematically reviews research on controversial sports sponsorships (CSS). Literature searches in Web of Science and Scopus, and additional searches in reference lists resulted in a total of 90 publications meeting the inclusion criteria, which can be grouped into three research clusters: prevalence, impact and (in)appropriateness of CSS.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Findings</h3>\u0000<p>This review revealed a high prevalence of so-called controversial sponsors in sports, particularly in – but certainly not limited to – soccer. Especially gambling sponsorships have become more prominent in recent years. Ethical concerns surfaced since CSS are positively related to attitudes, preferences, purchase intention and consumption, potentially causing health-harming consequences for children and adults.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Practical implications</h3>\u0000<p>This study provides scholars and practitioners with insights to advocate for policy measures curbing CSS.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Originality/value</h3>\u0000<p>In light of the identified research gaps, we propose a research agenda to particularly investigate causal relationships between exposure to CSS and its impact by conducting longitudinal and experimental research. Additionally, we propose to establish a consumer-centered framework for processing CSS.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->","PeriodicalId":501000,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Sports Marketing and Sponsorship","volume":"1 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142697051","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Consumer adoption of virtual reality for spectator sport: an adopter categorization based on the diffusion of innovation and uses and gratification theories 消费者采用虚拟现实技术观看体育比赛:基于创新扩散和使用与满足理论的采用者分类法
International Journal of Sports Marketing and Sponsorship Pub Date : 2024-11-22 DOI: 10.1108/ijsms-04-2023-0059
Kwangho Park, Gi-Yong Koo, Minkil Kim, Sanghoon Kim
{"title":"Consumer adoption of virtual reality for spectator sport: an adopter categorization based on the diffusion of innovation and uses and gratification theories","authors":"Kwangho Park, Gi-Yong Koo, Minkil Kim, Sanghoon Kim","doi":"10.1108/ijsms-04-2023-0059","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/ijsms-04-2023-0059","url":null,"abstract":"<h3>Purpose</h3>\u0000<p>The purpose of this study is to (1) identify the factors that affect the adoption of virtual reality (VR) for spectator sports, (2) examine the differences in the factors among the four adopter categories (i.e. continuers, discontinuers, potentials and resistors) and (3) determine whether these factors are useful for discriminating among the adopter categories, based on the “diffusion of innovation” and “uses and gratification” theories.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Design/methodology/approach</h3>\u0000<p>In total, 216 participants were included in the analysis. Logistic regression and multiple analyses of variance were conducted to identify the factors that affect the adoption of VRS and examine the differences in the factors between adopter and non-adopter as well as between the continuers, discontinuers, potentials and resistors.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Findings</h3>\u0000<p>This study found that actualized innovativeness, complexity, companionship and gender significantly affect user adoption of VR for spectator sports. There were significant differences in the factors among the four adopter categories. The factors were also useful in discriminating between the four adopter categories.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Originality/value</h3>\u0000<p>This study highlights how individuals embrace emerging technologies differently based on their adopter category characteristics. From a marketing perspective, the insights gained from this study can inform the development of targeted strategies, campaigns and user experiences for VR spectator sports (VRS). This approach promises new revenue streams for the spectator sport industry and offers solutions to challenges like declining viewership and digital marginalization. It underscores the potential success of VR technology in transforming the spectator sport industry.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->","PeriodicalId":501000,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Sports Marketing and Sponsorship","volume":"61 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142684357","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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From the player to the sponsor: exploring the interplay of attitudes in MMA sports sponsorship 从球员到赞助商:探索综合格斗运动赞助商态度的相互作用
International Journal of Sports Marketing and Sponsorship Pub Date : 2024-11-12 DOI: 10.1108/ijsms-11-2023-0225
Andrzej Szymkowiak, Urszula Garczarek-Bąk, Agnieszka Frątczak, Adam Metelski
{"title":"From the player to the sponsor: exploring the interplay of attitudes in MMA sports sponsorship","authors":"Andrzej Szymkowiak, Urszula Garczarek-Bąk, Agnieszka Frątczak, Adam Metelski","doi":"10.1108/ijsms-11-2023-0225","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/ijsms-11-2023-0225","url":null,"abstract":"<h3>Purpose</h3>\u0000<p>This study aims to investigate the complex dynamics of sports sponsorship within the context of mixed martial arts (MMA). Specifically, it explores how audience attitudes toward MMA influence their perceptions of players and sponsors, and subsequently, how these attitudes affect brand perceptions and purchase intentions. Furthermore, this research examines the moderating effect of fans' attitudes toward MMA on the relationship between their attitudes toward sponsors and their purchase intentions. MMA was selected as the focus of this study due to its propensity to evoke more intense emotional responses than other sports, as evidenced by previous research.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Design/methodology/approach</h3>\u0000<p>Study 1 was conducted to systematically assess the emotional responses elicited by MMA. This preliminary study involved 277 participants. Building on the findings from Study 1, Study 2 employed an online survey to investigate the relationships among various constructs related to MMA. This survey was facilitated through an external portal and included a sample of 459 participants residing in the United States. The constructs measured in this survey were attitudes toward the player (ATP), attitudes toward the sponsor (ATS), perception of brand quality (PBQ), purchase intention (ITP) and attitudes toward mixed martial arts (ATM).</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Findings</h3>\u0000<p>The study reveals that respondents rated MMA the most negatively among the analyzed sports, with the highest standard deviation, indicating that MMA evokes extreme emotional responses. The findings confirm that attitudes toward the player positively influence attitudes toward the sponsor, aligning with sponsorship-linked marketing theory. Moreover, positive attitudes toward the player were found to enhance perceptions of the sponsor’s brand quality. The research further demonstrated that attitudes toward the sponsor and perceptions of brand quality mediate the relationship between attitudes toward the player and purchase intentions, underscoring the complex nature of consumer decision-making in MMA sponsorship.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Originality/value</h3>\u0000<p>This research provides novel insights into the critical role of audience engagement and personal connection with sports in formulating effective sponsorship strategies. It emphasizes the need for marketers to tailor their approaches to align with the sport’s personal significance to the audience, employing narratives that resonate with their identities and values. Enhancing player-sponsor associations through co-branded campaigns and endorsements is essential. Furthermore, consistently maintaining high product quality and fostering emotional connections with the sport are key strategies to drive increased purchase intentions.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->","PeriodicalId":501000,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Sports Marketing and Sponsorship","volume":"1 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142596600","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Did you notice us? An eye-tracking investigation of sponsorship at the US Olympic swim trials 你注意到我们了吗?美国奥林匹克游泳选拔赛赞助商眼动追踪调查
International Journal of Sports Marketing and Sponsorship Pub Date : 2024-11-11 DOI: 10.1108/ijsms-03-2024-0053
Ali B. Mondt, Alan Morse, Zachary Evans
{"title":"Did you notice us? An eye-tracking investigation of sponsorship at the US Olympic swim trials","authors":"Ali B. Mondt, Alan Morse, Zachary Evans","doi":"10.1108/ijsms-03-2024-0053","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/ijsms-03-2024-0053","url":null,"abstract":"<h3>Purpose</h3>\u0000<p>This study aimed to investigate the ecological validity of sponsorship effectiveness by examining the visual attention paid to sponsorship at a live sporting event and the subsequent impact of that attention on cognitive outcomes using eye tracking in a natural, real-world environment.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Design/methodology/approach</h3>\u0000<p>Two logistic regression analyses (i.e. sponsor recall and sponsor recognition) were conducted to evaluate the impact of sponsorship exposure time, fixation duration and fixation frequency on viewer attention.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Findings</h3>\u0000<p>The preliminary investigation unveiled that longer exposure, strategic placement and brand repetition led to more frequent and extended fixations. The statistical examination demonstrated that a greater fixation frequency yielded a higher probability of explicit memory. However, the amount of time did not appear to influence viewers’ explicit memory. Further, females exhibited a higher probability of explicit memory compared to their male counterparts. Finally, age emerged as a significant determinant of explicit memory.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Originality/value</h3>\u0000<p>The significance of conducting eye-tracking studies within an authentic sport environment enhances ecological validity, leading to the development of practical and realistic approaches to boost consumers' explicit memory of sponsors. Further, the tangible evidence of how sponsorship information is processed can inform and modify sport marketing strategies to enhance the effectiveness of sponsorships.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->","PeriodicalId":501000,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Sports Marketing and Sponsorship","volume":"33 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142594720","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Beyond a simple yes or no: using signal detection theory to measure sponsorship identification accuracy 超越简单的 "是 "或 "否":利用信号检测理论衡量赞助商识别的准确性
International Journal of Sports Marketing and Sponsorship Pub Date : 2024-11-08 DOI: 10.1108/ijsms-07-2024-0149
Robert Madrigal, Jesse King
{"title":"Beyond a simple yes or no: using signal detection theory to measure sponsorship identification accuracy","authors":"Robert Madrigal, Jesse King","doi":"10.1108/ijsms-07-2024-0149","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/ijsms-07-2024-0149","url":null,"abstract":"<h3>Purpose</h3>\u0000<p>Sponsorship identification accuracy is typically assessed as the percentage of consumers answering “yes” when asked if a brand is a sponsor (hits). However, this fails to consider misattribution (answering “yes” for a non-sponsor brand; false alarms). Misattribution reflects consumer confusion and dilutes the benefits of an official sponsorship, offers an advantage to a non-sponsoring rival and reduces a brand’s return on sponsorship investment. Informed by signal-detection theory (SDT), we show how hits may be disentangled from false alarms using a measure of sensitivity called d-prime (d’). A related measure of response bias (c) is also discussed.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Design/methodology/approach</h3>\u0000<p>In Study 1, we report the results of an experiment. In Study 2, we rely on a field study involving actual sponsors and fans.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Findings</h3>\u0000<p>The use of d’ and c is superior to tallying “yes” responses because they account for accurate sponsor attribution and misattribution to non-sponsor competitors.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Originality/value</h3>\u0000<p>In the context of sponsorship, we demonstrate how d’ and c can be easily calculated using Excel. Our research also includes an experimental study that establishes the hypothesized effects and then replicate results in a field setting.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->","PeriodicalId":501000,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Sports Marketing and Sponsorship","volume":"62 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142594721","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Impact of sports brands’ activities: Are consumers willing to pay a price premium? 体育品牌活动的影响:消费者是否愿意支付溢价?
International Journal of Sports Marketing and Sponsorship Pub Date : 2024-11-07 DOI: 10.1108/ijsms-05-2024-0114
Min-Ah Ryu, Han Soo Kim, Weisheng Chiu, Seomgyun Lee
{"title":"Impact of sports brands’ activities: Are consumers willing to pay a price premium?","authors":"Min-Ah Ryu, Han Soo Kim, Weisheng Chiu, Seomgyun Lee","doi":"10.1108/ijsms-05-2024-0114","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/ijsms-05-2024-0114","url":null,"abstract":"<h3>Purpose</h3>\u0000<p>The environmental, social and governance (ESG) movement has become a global phenomenon, penetrating even the sports branding industry. Accordingly, this study investigated whether ESG activities can lead to positive attitudes among customers and thereby affect their behavioral intentions.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Design/methodology/approach</h3>\u0000<p>We collected data by administering questionnaires to 154 consumers, after which we conducted partial least squares structural equation modeling to test the hypothesized relationships.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Findings</h3>\u0000<p>The results indicated that ESG activities favorably influenced brand image and brand loyalty. Brand loyalty was positively associated with the willingness to pay (WTP) for a price premium. The indirect effect of brand loyalty was confirmed in the association between ESG activities and WTP a price premium. ESG activities indirectly affected WTP a price premium via serial mediation through brand image and brand loyalty.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Originality/value</h3>\u0000<p>This research extends our understanding of the mechanism behind consumers’ decision-making processes on the basis of ESG activities and their impact on WTP a price premium.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->","PeriodicalId":501000,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Sports Marketing and Sponsorship","volume":"68 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142588633","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Strategic philanthropy of athletes after transgression: examining the congruence effect of pre-transgression and transgression issues 越轨后运动员的战略性慈善事业:研究越轨前和越轨后问题的一致性效应
International Journal of Sports Marketing and Sponsorship Pub Date : 2024-10-17 DOI: 10.1108/ijsms-08-2024-0207
Myungwoo Lee, Dong Hun Lee, Michael Cottingham, Billy Hawkins
{"title":"Strategic philanthropy of athletes after transgression: examining the congruence effect of pre-transgression and transgression issues","authors":"Myungwoo Lee, Dong Hun Lee, Michael Cottingham, Billy Hawkins","doi":"10.1108/ijsms-08-2024-0207","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/ijsms-08-2024-0207","url":null,"abstract":"<h3>Purpose</h3>\u0000<p>This study comprehensively explains how sports consumers evaluate athletes’ post-transgression philanthropic activities. We specifically focus on the congruence effect between the pre-transgression philanthropic endeavors and the transgression issue, shedding light on the effectiveness of these strategies in reinstating the positive image of athletes and associated entities.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Design/methodology/approach</h3>\u0000<p>This study employed a rigorous research design, replicating two studies using sports-related (<em>n</em> = 409) and non-sports-related (<em>n</em> = 404) transgression cases. Data were collected by the Amazon Mechanical Turk platform. A series of experimental studies aimed to investigate the congruence mechanism underlying athletes’ post-transgression philanthropic efforts.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Findings</h3>\u0000<p>When the post-transgression philanthropic initiative is related to the transgression, sport consumers are less likely to view it skeptically and are more inclined to positively evaluate the brand attitude and purchase intention, especially when the transgression is unrelated to the pre-transgression philanthropic efforts.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Research limitations/implications</h3>\u0000<p>As is the case with most research, this study has a limitation. This study used a fictitious athlete name to prevent any prior biases or preconceived notions about the athletes and to avoid any unforeseen influences of personal attitudes toward the athlete. However, designing this study around a fictitious athlete may pose construct validity issues because it may not reflect real-life interactions with the athletes. To increase the validity of findings, future research should aim to replicate the current findings using the names of actual athletes.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Originality/value</h3>\u0000<p>This unique approach provides valuable insights and equips sports marketers and brand managers with effective strategies to restore the positive image of athletes and associated entities after a transgression has been made public, empowering them to make informed decisions in challenging situations.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->","PeriodicalId":501000,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Sports Marketing and Sponsorship","volume":"1 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142444484","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Pre-post examination of residents’ destination image toward mega event hosting country with strained bilateral relations 居民对双边关系紧张的大型活动主办国的目的地形象的前后期调查
International Journal of Sports Marketing and Sponsorship Pub Date : 2024-09-27 DOI: 10.1108/ijsms-07-2024-0154
Kevin K. Byon, Juha Yoon, Alex Gang, Juho Park, Paul M. Pedersen
{"title":"Pre-post examination of residents’ destination image toward mega event hosting country with strained bilateral relations","authors":"Kevin K. Byon, Juha Yoon, Alex Gang, Juho Park, Paul M. Pedersen","doi":"10.1108/ijsms-07-2024-0154","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/ijsms-07-2024-0154","url":null,"abstract":"<h3>Purpose</h3>\u0000<p>The current study applied the concept of country image to a context of bilateral relations for two post-Soviet states to examine the impact of a mega sport event on the image of the host country Russia.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Design/methodology/approach</h3>\u0000<p>Surveys were collected before and after the World Cup to assess any changes among Georgians with regard to their views on Russia and intentions to visit.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Findings</h3>\u0000<p>The results showed a significant change in Russia’s pre-perceived cognitive image related to reputation, respect and development, as well as the emotional aspect and overall country image after the mega sport event. Interestingly, the affective image of Russia carried more weight in shaping the overall country image compared to the cognitive aspects, suggesting the increasing importance of emotional perceptions over beliefs. However, despite these changes, the study found that mega sport events did not significantly moderate the association between country image and behavior intentions in the context of Russo-Georgian hostile bilateral relations.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Originality/value</h3>\u0000<p>This study is one of the first examinations of the impact of hosting mega sport events in countries with hostile bilateral ties. The findings support that mega sport events can be an effective mechanism to gain soft power in that such events can arouse changes in people’s emotions and feelings towards the host country, even for those living in a country with a hostile relationship with the host country. The scope of applicability of these findings can be extended to other contexts, including future hosts of mega sport events in their geo-political contexts.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->","PeriodicalId":501000,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Sports Marketing and Sponsorship","volume":"56 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142325542","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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