The Fantasy Sport Industry

Author : Andrew C. Billings,Brody J. Ruihley
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 198 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2013-07-24
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781136318047

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The Fantasy Sport Industry by Andrew C. Billings,Brody J. Ruihley Pdf

Fantasy sport has become big business. Recent estimates suggest that there as many as 33 million fantasy sport participants in the US alone, spending $3bn annually, with many millions more around the world. This is the first in-depth study of fantasy sport as a cultural and social phenomenon and a significant and growing component of the contemporary sports economy. This book presents an overview of the history of fantasy sport and its close connection to innovations in sports media. Drawing on extensive empirical research, it offers an analysis of the demographics of fantasy sport, the motivations of fantasy sport players and their significance as heavy consumers of sport media and as ultra-fans. It also draws cross-cultural comparisons between fantasy sport players in the US, UK, Europe and beyond. The Fantasy Sport Industry examines the key commercial and media stakeholders in the production and development of fantasy sport, and points to new directions for the fantasy sport industry within modern sport business. It is therefore, fascinating reading for any student, scholar or professional with an interest in sports media, sports business, fandom, the relationship between sport and society, or cultural studies.

Author : Nicholas David Bowman,John S. W. Spinda,Jimmy Sanderson
Publisher : Lexington Books
Page : 329 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2016-03-17
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781498504898

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Fantasy Sports and the Changing Sports Media Industry by Nicholas David Bowman,John S. W. Spinda,Jimmy Sanderson Pdf

This edited collection examines how fantasy sports play has established a prominent and promising foothold in the larger sports ecology. Often considered an isolated activity for the hardcore sports fan, fantasy sports play have since been incorporated into sports broadcasting and editorial coverage, sports marketing and promotions, and even into the very sports themselves with athletes and teams using the activities to draw fans further into the sports experience. This edited collection invites leading scholars and sports professionals from several different fields to share historical and emerging perspectives on the importance of fantasy sports as an artifact of theoretical and empirical importance to larger issues of sport and society. \

Author : Andrew Billings,Brody Ruihley
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2013-07-24
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781136318054

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The Fantasy Sport Industry by Andrew Billings,Brody Ruihley Pdf

Fantasy sport has become big business. Recent estimates suggest that there as many as 33 million fantasy sport participants in the US alone, spending $3bn annually, with many millions more around the world. This is the first in-depth study of fantasy sport as a cultural and social phenomenon and a significant and growing component of the contemporary sports economy. This book presents an overview of the history of fantasy sport and its close connection to innovations in sports media. Drawing on extensive empirical research, it offers an analysis of the demographics of fantasy sport, the motivations of fantasy sport players and their significance as heavy consumers of sport media and as ultra-fans. It also draws cross-cultural comparisons between fantasy sport players in the US, UK, Europe and beyond. The Fantasy Sport Industry examines the key commercial and media stakeholders in the production and development of fantasy sport, and points to new directions for the fantasy sport industry within modern sport business. It is therefore, fascinating reading for any student, scholar or professional with an interest in sports media, sports business, fandom, the relationship between sport and society, or cultural studies.

Author : Nicholas David Bowman
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 314 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2017-09-11
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 1498504906

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Fantasy Sports and the Changing Sports Media Industry by Nicholas David Bowman Pdf

This edited collection examines how fantasy sports play has established a prominent and promising foothold in the larger sports ecology. The contributors include leading scholars and sports professionals who share historical and emerging perspectives on the importance of fantasy sports to larger issues of sport and society.

Author : Jay Correia
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 204 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2016-04-23
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1483566366

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Daily Fantasy Sports by Jay Correia Pdf

The businesses of the Fantasy Sports Trade Association have helped propel one of America's most beloved pastimes into a 26 billion dollar industry. The advent of daily fantasy sports has created thousands of jobs, raised millions in tax dollars, and has given consumers endless ways to play fantasy sports. Unfortunately, all that may be coming to an end if the government and special interest groups have their way. Daily Fantasy Sports, the book, explores the impact of fantasy sports in America today. Take a stroll in fantasyland and discover everything there is to know about daily fantasy sports. Learn about the legal challenges, how we got in this mess, and what choices the industry now faces in order to save fantasy sports. The author helps you connect the dots, all while keeping you entertained with thoughtful quotes, tips on how to play, and more.Chapters include:Chapter 1 - "It's a Game of Skill" - explore how daily fantasy games are truly are a game of skill.Chapter 2 - "Las Vegas & The Silver Bullet" - see how Vegas is responsible for the legal mess.Chapter 3 - "The Sharks & Players" - numbers, demographics, and the shark problem.Chapter 4 - "It's the Economy Stupid" - how the government can't get out of its own way.Chapter 5 - "The Technology Cat Mouse Game" - predictions about the future and how DFS will evolve.Chapter 6 - "The Types of Daily Fantasy Games" - learn about all the different gameplay styles.Chapter 7 - "How to be Good at Fantasy Sports" - tips, insight, and advice on how to up your game.Chapter 8 - "Behind the Scenes Magic" - explore the businesses that make fantasy sports what it is today.Chapter 9 - "Thoughts from the Industry" - see what industry insiders have to say about fantasy sports.Chapter 10 - "Freedom with Responsibility" - why free market principals are all we need.Chapter 11 - "Keep Fighting the Good Fight" - what we can do to combat the downfall of DFS.The author's collective knowledge of the fantasy sports industry is virtually unparalleled, giving readers an in depth look at daily fantasy sports they won't find anywhere else. His involvement with a variety of industry operators, attorneys, and FSTA businesses places him in a net neutral position that allows readers to see the industry for what it really is. Fantasy sports players and industry insiders alike have sang high praises about this one of a kind book on daily fantasy sports.

Author : Faganel, Armand,Rižnar, Igor,Baruca, Arne
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2021-06-25
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781799867821

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Impacts and Implications for the Sports Industry in the Post-COVID-19 Era by Faganel, Armand,Rižnar, Igor,Baruca, Arne Pdf

The sports industry had impressive global growth over the years, with factors from the introduction of e-sports and new streaming and viewing methods to sponsorships and digital media contributing to its rise. However, the COVID-19 pandemic brought upon a rapid change in this sector. Sports' seasons ended abruptly, people’s escape from reality suddenly vanished, their spending attitudes changed, live games and commercial flights were suspended, hotels were impossible to book, and consumers practically turned into prisoners within their own homes. No live sports matches were to follow on any media either, so specialized sports channels were forced to play old recordings rather than broadcasting new events. Even athletes themselves struggle to stay relevant and thus, try to utilize creative methods to enhance their brand value in these difficult times. With most of the sports leagues shut down during the pandemic, with a few exceptions which performed in empty venues, the restrictions diminished the sports experience compared to the pre-COVID-19 era and the impacts were widespread. Impacts and Implications for the Sports Industry in the Post-COVID-19 Era explores the changes that have been and will continue to be created by the unexpected disruptions that occurred as a result of the pandemic within the sports industry, fans consumption, and recreational habits. The chapters explore the status of sports after the pandemic, paths to recovery, and the future of sports, along with the many impacts and issues that have arisen due to changes in the industry necessitated by COVID-19. Covering important topics such as mental health, impacts on athletes and coaches, the market value for professional sports, consumer behavior during COVID-19, and the changes in marketing, tourism, and business, this book is ideally intended for sports managers, marketers, broadcasting agencies, media specialists, brand managers, fitness professionals, practitioners, stakeholders, researchers, academicians, and students interested in the impacts on the sports industry and the outlook for sports in the post-COVID-19 era.

Author : Albert Chen
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin
Page : 317 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780544911147

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Billion Dollar Fantasy by Albert Chen Pdf

The author reveals the story of the rise of daily fantasy sports and the brilliant entrepreneurs disrupting the way fans consume sports.

Author : Michael L. Butterworth
Publisher : Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
Page : 511 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2021-07-19
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9783110657159

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Communication and Sport by Michael L. Butterworth Pdf

Sport is a universal feature of global popular culture. It shapes our identities, affects our relationships, and defines our communities. It also influences our consumption habits, represents our cultures, and dramatizes our politics. In other words, sport is among the most prominent vehicles for communication available in daily life. Nevertheless, only recently has it begun to receive robust attention in the discipline of communication studies. The handbook of Communication and Sport attends to the recent and rapid growth of scholarship in communication and media studies that features sport as a central site of inquiry. The book attempts to capture a full range of methods, theories, and topics that have come to define the subfield of "communication and sport" or "sports communication." It does so by emphasizing four primary features. First, it foregrounds "communication" as central to the study of sport. This emphasis helps to distinguish the book from collections in related disciplines such as sociology, and also points readers beyond media as the primary or only context for understanding the relationship between communication and sport. Thus, in addition to studies of media effects, mediatization, media framing, and more, readers will also engage with studies in interpersonal, intercultural, organizational, and rhetorical communication. Second, the handbook presents an array of methods, theories, and topics in the effort to chart a comprehensive landscape of communication and sport scholarship. Thus, readers will benefit from empirical, interpretive, and critical work, and they will also see studies drawing on varied texts and sites of inquiry. Third, the handbook of Communication and Sport includes a broad range of scholars from around the world. It is therefore neither European nor North American in its primary focus. In addition, the book includes contributors from commonly under-represented regions in Asia, Africa, and South America. Fourth, the handbook aims to account for both historical trajectories and contemporary areas of interest. In this way, it covers the central topics, debates, and perspectives from the past and also suggests continued and emerging pathways for the future. Collectively, the handbook of Communication and Sport aspires to provide scholars and students in communication and media studies with the most comprehensive assessment of the field available.

Author : Shawn E. Klein
Publisher : Lexington Books
Page : 279 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2016-12-14
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781498511582

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Defining Sport by Shawn E. Klein Pdf

Defining Sport: Conceptions and Borderlines is not about the variations of usage of the term “sport.” It is about the concept, the range of activities in the world that we unite into one idea—sport. It is through the project of defining sport that we can come to understand these activities better, how they are similar or different, and how they relate to other human endeavors. This definitional inquiry, and the deeper appreciation and apprehension of sport that follows, is the core of this volume. Part I examines several of the standard and influential approaches to defining sport. Part II uses these approaches to examine various challenging borderline cases. These chapters examine the interplay of the borderline cases with the definition and provide a more thorough and clearer understanding of both the definition and the given cases. This work is not meant to be the definitive or exhaustive account of sport. It is meant to inspire further thought and debate on just what sport is; how it relates to other activities and human endeavors; and what we can learn about ourselves through the study of sport. This book will be of interest to scholars in philosophy of sport, history, communications, sociology, psychology, sports management, cultural studies, and physical education.

Author : Jack W. Plunkett
Publisher : Plunkett Research, Ltd.
Page : 507 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Professional sports
ISBN : 9781593921408

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Plunkett's Sports Industry Almanac 2009 by Jack W. Plunkett Pdf

A guide to the business side of sports, teams, marketing and equipment - a tool for strategic planning, competitive intelligence, employment searches or financial research. It contains trends, statistical tables, and an industry glossary. It includes over 350 one page profiles of sports industry firms, companies and organizations.

Author : Matthew Berry
Publisher : Riverhead Books
Page : 354 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Fantasy sports
ISBN : 9781594486258

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Fantasy Life by Matthew Berry Pdf

An inside look at the world of fantasy sports from America's most trusted name in the industry. Berry explores the increasingly ubiquitious world of fantasy sports. Every year, millions of people spend their time assembling, managing and obsessing over fantasy teams.

Author : Sam Bosma
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2017-08-22
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781910620182

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Fantasy Sports No. 3 by Sam Bosma Pdf

Wiz and Mug are back for another magical adventure as they continue their quests for the mighty Order of Mages! Wiz has always believed in the Order of Mages as a force for good; one that works to destroy tyrants and restore peace, but it seems that may not be the case at all. Prepare for revelations and mini golf in this latest addition to the wildly successful Fantasy Sports series!

Author : Bill Ordine
Publisher : Huntington Press Inc
Page : 295 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2015-12-22
Category : Games
ISBN : 9781935396840

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Fantasy Sports, Real Money by Bill Ordine Pdf

Have you seen the ads? Who hasn’t, right? How did it all happen? Is DFS gambling? Is it legal? And what’s next for this industry under attack? These are just some of the questions answered by award-winning author Bill Ordine as he traces the background of the curious federal law that opened the door for the billion-dollar play-for-money sports-contest industry. Who was behind the pivotal carve-out? How did daily fantasy rise so quickly? And where is it likely to land now that the DFS genie is out of the bottle? More important, Fantasy Sports, Real Money shows you how to get into the game and compete, with strategies the pros use and case studies from players who’ve won millions. This is the first DFS book to cover football, baseball, basketball, hockey, and even golf, with game plans for setting lineups, maximizing value within the salary cap, finding pricing inefficiencies, playing against (or avoiding) experts, and identifying overlays, as well as many other angles being used right now to get the money in this provocative sports-betting offshoot.

Author : Jesse James Draper
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 246 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Computer games
ISBN : MSU:31293029565433

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Fantasy Sports Communities on the Internet by Jesse James Draper Pdf

Author : Albert Chen
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 365 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2019-09-10
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780544911185

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Billion Dollar Fantasy by Albert Chen Pdf

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