Describe the objective of your discussion board and the takeaways that the student will gain from completing this activity.
Appreciate the dramatic globalization of sports today
Discuss how global sports have become global entertainment
Consider the 3 markets that sports operate in: domestic, foreign, and international
INTRODUCTION:
The Olympic Games and the World Soccer Cup are examples of Global, overreaching enterprises, broadcasted in several types of media. The international success of the NBA has generated several derived products, including video games.
Golf, tennis, Formula One, MMA and other sports are of universal appeal. Even the UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) has gone global.
Visit several other websites and reflect on the internationalization of the sports industry and its relationship with the global entertainment industry.
INSTRUCTIONS:
In your first post, outline 2 examples of internationalization in the sports industry.
Present at least one example of successful combination of Global Sports and Global Entertainment.
Share your thoughts on some of the successes and challenges of these operations.