Bonus Content: 2021-22 Season

Bonus Content: 2021-22 School Year

Welcome SCC subscribers!

This area of SCC’s website is dedicated to various “bonus” content shared from us (and other teachers) throughout the school. If any attachments did not come through via our emails or if you just want to backtrack and find something we sent in a previous email that you deleted, this is the place to find it!

Your “bonus content” lesson plans for 2021-22 are available for download on this page and include:

  • 126th Boston Marathon Fun Facts:  PPT Discussion
  • Major League Baseball Opening Day 2022:  Infographic
  • 2022 Academy Awards:  Oscars by the Numbers (PPT Discussion, Infographic)
  • March Madness 2022 Resource Pack:  Lesson Plan Bundle (PPT, Discussion, Infographics, Activity) 
  • NBA Jersey Patches – Sponsorship Lesson Plan
  • SportsBiz Madness:  2022 Case Study Tournament (student competition)
  • 2022 Daytona 500:  Lesson Plan Bundle (PPT, Activity, Lesson Plan Guide)
  • Super Bowl LVI:  Lesson Plan Bundle (PPT, Activity, Student Competition, Infographics)
  • Beijing 2022:  Winter Olympics by the Numbers (Discussion PPT)
  • College Football Bowl Season (PPT, Activities)
  • Holiday Promotions (PPT, Activity Suggestion)
  • Publicity & Social Issues: NFL’s My Cleats My Cause Initiative – 2021 Edition (PPT, Activity, Lesson Plan Guide Bundle)
  • Branding: NBA’s 2021-22 “City Edition” Nike Uniforms – 2021 Edition (PPT, Activity, Lesson Plan Guide Bundle)
  • Super Bowl LVI Economic Impact (Discussion PPT)
  • 2021 Boston Marathon:  By the Numbers (Discussion PPT)
  • Golf Boom (Infographic & PGA Tour Marketing Case Study)
  • Tokyo 2020:  Summer Olympics by the Numbers (Discussion PPT)
  • The Business of Fantasy Sports:  2021 Edition 
  • History of the Pay-Per-View Business Model (Discussion PPT)
  • Top Ten Film Franchises of All-Time (Discussion PPT & Activity)
  • Promotion: Game Day Giveaways (Discussion PPT & Activity)
  • Positioning:  The Breakfast of Champions (Visual Case Study PPT & Activity)
  • Licensing: NFLPA Top Products (Updated Lesson Plan for 2021)
  • Branding Game PPT:  Recognize Me?  Brand Identification Game
  • Branding Game PPT:  Hidden Logos
  • Game Day Traditions (Discussion PPT)

2022-23 Subscription Renewal Order Form

Working on your budget for next year?  We have you covered!  Please click the link below for a renewal order form to extend your SCC membership through next “season” in the classroom!  If you need an official quote to submit, please email us at scc@sportscareerconsulting.com and we will get you what you need right away.  

Current subscribers are also eligible for a $100 early renewal discount when the order is placed prior to July 5th, 2021.  We thank you for your subscription purchase and look forward to providing even more instructional resources and educational opportunities to you and your students in 2022-23.  We are also excited to introduce our highly anticipated “Marketing Insights” program, a curriculum resource for any business or marketing class! 

Thank you for being a part of our membership community!

Please click here to download the 2022-23 subscription renewal order form

2021-22 BONUS CONTENT DOWNLOADS

126th Boston Marathon Fun Facts (PPT)

Tomorrow’s Boston Marathon is being held on Patriots Day for the first time since 2019 after several years of disruptions due to the COVID-19 pandemic.  With this edition of “Boston Marathon Fun Facts”, you will explore fun facts that make this event one of the biggest sporting events on the calendar.

Click here to download the “Boston Marathon Fun Facts” PPT discussion

Major League Baseball Opening Day 2022 Infographic (Fun Facts PDF)

After a looming threat of losing games due to a lockout this season, Major League Baseball is back! As Opening Day 2022 quickly approaches (April 7th), here is a look at the business baseball by the numbers. 

This infographic is available in PDF format.

Click here to download the MLB Opening Day 2022 Infographic

Marketing Insights from SCC: Sneak Preview 

“April Fools Marketing” – Marketing Stunts Lesson

In this Marketing Insights sample lesson, you will review the marketing activities of several brands on April Fools Day and discuss the concept of marketing / publicity stunts.  This lesson bundle includes: 

  • “April Fools Marketing Stunts” – Discussion Deck

Enjoy!

    Click here to download the Marketing Insights “April Fools Marketing Stunts” Discussion Deck

    Marketing Insights from SCC: Sneak Preview 

    “Hashtag Marketing” – A Social Media Marketing and Promotion Lesson

    In this Marketing Insights sample lesson, you will engage students with two variations of a social media marketing activity.  This lesson bundle includes: 

    • “Hashtag Marketing” – Discussion Deck
    • Student Activities (2)

    Enjoy!

      Click here to download the Marketing Insights “Hashtag Marketing” Lesson Bundle

      Marketing Insights from SCC: Sneak Preview 

      Pricing Lesson

      In this Marketing Insights sample lesson, you and your students will explore one of the components of the marketing mix: pricing.  This lesson bundle includes: 

      • Lesson
      • Slide Presentation
      • Quiz & Answer Key
      • “Burger Time!” – Discussion Deck
      • What is False Advertising? – Discussion Deck

      Enjoy!

        Click here to download the Marketing Insights Pricing Lesson Bundle

        Marketing Insights from SCC: Sneak Preview 

        Brand Loyalty Lesson

        In this Marketing Insights sample lesson, you and your students will explore the concept of brand loyalty.  This lesson bundle includes: 

        • Lesson
        • Slide Presentation
        • Student Activity
        • “Cooking Up Brand Loyalty” – Discussion Deck
        • Brand Loyalty Rankings 2021 – Discussion Deck

        Enjoy!

          Click here to download the Marketing Insights Brand Loyalty Lesson Bundle

          2022 Academy Awards (The Oscars) by the Numbers (PPT Discussion & Infographic)

          The 2022 Academy Awards promises to be one for the ages.  To help you discuss the business of Hollywood and the Oscars with your students, we have a PPT discussion and infographic available to SCC subscribers.

          Click here to download the “2022 Oscars by the Numbers” PPT discussion

          Click here to visit the WalletHub website for access to the infographic

          March Madness Resource Pack 

          2022 by the Numbers: PPT Discussion

          March is about to get mad!  Back by popular demand, our annual “March Madness…by the Numbers” PPT is now available for download.  We also have several other resources to help guide your March Madness class discussions.  A link to the March Madness resources page is at the bottom of this resource block.  Use the PPT for a discussion starter on a wide range of sports business topics, including (but not limited to): 

          • Lesson 1.3 – Ratings & Broadcast Rights
          • Lesson 2.2 – Marketing of Sports vs. Marketing Through Sports
          • Lesson 3.2 – Revenue
          • Lesson 3.5 – Economic Impact
          • Lesson 4.8 – Advertising
          • Lesson 4.9 – Digital Marketing
          • Lesson 8.1 – Sponsorship
          • Lesson 8.3 – Sponsorship Decisions
          • Lesson 9.1 – Ticket Sales
          • Lesson 11.2 – Publicity
          • Lesson 11.8 – COVID-19

          Best of luck to those of you filling out brackets this year.  Let the Madness begin!

            Click here to download the 2022 March Madness PPT

            Click here to be redirected to the 2022 March Madness Resource Pack page for more discussion starters, infographics and an activity idea.

            SportsBiz Madness Case Studies (2022 Edition)

            SCC subscribers will have on-demand access to all four case studies from this year’s SportsBiz Madness Case Study Competition as they become available.  Please email chris@sportscareerconsulting.com if you plan to enter the 2022 Sports Biz Madness case study tournament no later than Friday, March 8th.  PLEASE NOTE:  For those participating in the national competition, the first case study is due March 15th. Students should submit their entries to teachers first, then to us here at Sports Career Consulting.  Good luck to all of this year’s competitors!

            • Case Study #1 – Minor League Baseball Franchise Branding & Promotions Plan (Due March 15th)
            • Case Study #2 – Social Selling (Due March 29th)
            • Case Study #3 – (Due April 9th)
            • Case Study #4 – (Due April 19th)

            Click here to download case study #1 – MiLB Branding & Promotions

            Click here to download case study #2 – Social Selling

            Click here to download case study #3 – NCAA Sponsorship Activation

            Click here to download case study #4 – Niche Sports Marketing

            NBA Jerseys:  Sponsorship Lesson Plan

            THANK YOU to Bob Kelly in New York for sharing this activity with our membership community.

            According to Boardroom, the NBA’s jersey advertising provided a whopping $225 million in combined value for the 2021-22 season.  NBA teams have only been selling these jersey patches for five years, and already the program brings nearly a quarter-billion dollars in value to the league and its teams.

            In this sponsorship lesson, students will research NBA jersey patch sponsors.

            The NBA jersey patch lesson plan bundle includes:

            • Activity Packet (Student)
            • Lesson Guide (Teacher)

            Topics explored:

            • Unit 8 – Sponsorship

            Click here to download the “NBA Jersey Patch” sponsorship lesson


            DAYTONA 500:  Branding & Sponsorship Lesson Plan

            Perhaps no professional sports league is more synonymous with sponsorship than NASCAR.  With this lesson plan, students will learn the important sports business concepts of branding and sponsorship.  The lesson plan explores the dynamics of a NASCAR sponsorship and includes an activity where students create their own design for a race car and driver uniform.

            You might also share the accompanying “2022 Paint Schemes” PPT with students which examines several paint schemes for this year’s Great American Race.  

            To see a complete lineup of this year’s Daytona 500 paint schemes, visit NASCAR’s website by clicking here.

            The NASCAR / Daytona 500 lesson plan bundle includes:

            • Activity Packet (Student)
            • Lesson Guide (Teacher)
            • NASCAR Sponsorship Activity (Student) (PPT)
            • 2022 “Paint Schemes” PPT Discussion

            Topics explored:

            • Lesson 6.1 – Branding
            • Lesson 8.1 / 8.3 – Sponsorship, Sponsorship Decisions

            Click here to download the “Daytona 500 / NASCAR” lesson plan bundle

            Super Bowl LVI Resources

            You just have to love the Super Bowl, especially if you teach sports marketing!  The “Big Game” creates such an amazing environment for teaching some of the fundamental marketing principles that drive the business of sports and entertainment.

            If you are looking for fun and effective ways to connect your classroom to the Super Bowl, we have you covered!  This year’s edition of our Super Bowl resources will help you teach and discuss a wide range of key sports business concepts.  

            Topics explored:

            • Lesson 1.2 – Fandom
            • Lesson 2.2 – Marketing through sports and entertainment
            • Lesson 2.4 – Pricing (supply and demand)
            • Lesson 2.9 – Event Marketing & Management 
            • Lesson 3.2 – Broadcast Rights / Ratings 
            • Lesson 3.5 – Economic impact
            • Lesson 4.3 – Target Market
            • Lesson 4.4 – Market Segmentation
            • Lesson 4.7 – Market Research
            • Lesson 4.8 – Advertising
            • Lesson 4.9 – Digital marketing (social media)
            • Lesson 6.1 – Branding
            • Lesson 6.2 / 6.3 – Licensing
            • Lesson 7.6 – Promotion
            • Lesson 8.1 – Sponsorship
            • Lesson 8.3 – Sponsorship decisions (naming rights)
            • Lesson 8.4 – Ambush marketing
            • Lesson 10.1 – Fan experience (touchless stadium)
            • Lesson 11.2 – Publicity

            2022 Super Bowl lesson plan resources:

            • Student competition (PPT Discussion & Activity) – Click the link below to download
            • Super Bowl LVI Advertising Bingo Cards (Student Activity: Includes Bingo Cards, Teacher Lesson Guide and Student Activity Packet) – Click the link below to download
            • Super Bowl LVI Economic Impact (PPT Discussion) – Click the link below to download
            • Super Bowl LVI Fun Facts (PPT Discussion) – Click the link below to download
            • Super Bowl LVI Infographic Pack (Discussion & Activity Suggestions) – Click the link below to visit the infographics page
            • Super Bowl LVI Ad Recall (Discussion & Activity) – Click the link below to download 
            • Super Bowl LVI Scavenger Hunt (Student Activity) – Click the link below to download 

            Click here to download the “Super Bowl LV Ad Recall” Discussion

            Click here to download the “Super Bowl LV Scavenger Hunt” Activity

            Click here to download the “Super Bowl LV Promotion & Sales” Activity & Student Competition

            Click here to download the Super Bowl LVI Advertising Bingo Cards and Lesson Plan

            Click here to download the “Super Bowl LVI Fun Facts” PPT Discussion

            Click here to download the “Super Bowl LVI Economic Impact” PPT Discussion

            Click here to visit the Super Bowl LV Infographics page

            Beijing 2022: Winter Olympic Games by the Numbers

            The 2022 Winter Olympic Games are set to begin in Beijing on Friday. Yet covid fatigue and political discord have dampened the enthusiasm that typically surrounds one of the biggest events in the world. Sponsors have been forced to walk a fine line between leveraging their investment to build awareness for their brands and avoiding any negative publicity for being associated with the Games. More than any other event in recent memory, it will be interesting to see how big brands strategically approach their involvement with the Winter Olympics. Either way, the event is well- positioned to be one of the most talked-about Olympic Games in history.

            How can you align the Beijing Games with the concepts you are covering in class? We have created a presentation that will help you to connect with a variety of lessons explored in SCC’s textbook, including:

            • Broadcast Rights / Ratings (Lesson 3.2)
            • Event Management (Lesson 2.9)
            • Economic Impact (Lesson 3.5)
            • Sponsorship (Lesson 8.1, 8.2, 8.3)
            • Ticket Sales (Unit 9)

            Other recommended discussion topics include:

            • Communications / PR (Unit 11)
            • Social Issues / Ethics (Lesson 11.6)
            • Sports Business Leadership

            We have also included a project which encourages students to create a new Olympic sport.  You can download the project by clicking the link below.

            Click here to download the Winter Olympic Games By the Numbers presentation

            Click here to download the New Olympic Sport Project

            College Football Bowl $eason by the Numbers: Class Discusion & Activities (2021-22 Edition)

            Despite a the challenges presented by the pandemic, yet another college football bowl season is in the books. This year, 44 bowl games were scheduled. Five, however, were canceled due to covid.

            To enhance your classroom discussion surrounding last night’s championship game and recapping the bowl season, consider sharing our “By the Numbers” PPT discussion to explore the business of college football. We also have a scavenger hunt activity available to engage students in an online search for some interesting numbers behind this year’s bowl games.

            We also would like to thank Mr. Kelly at Waverly HS in New York for sharing a college football bowl sponsorship activity/game. Thank you Bob!

            Topics explored:

            • Broadcast Rights / Ratings (Lesson 3.2)
            • Economic Impact (Lesson 3.5)
            • Sponsorship (Lesson 8.1, 8.2, 8.3)
            • Name, Likeness, Image (NIL) – Lesson 11.6
            • Sports Business Leadership

            Lesson plan includes:

            • College Football by the Numbers (PPT)
            • Business of College Football Scavenger Hunt activity & answer key (PDF)
            • College Bowl Game sponsorship activity (Excel)

            Click here to download the 2021-22 CFB Bowl Games Resource Bundle (Zip File)

            Holiday Promotions (Sales & Promotion Lesson)

            Consumers spend more money during the holidays than any other time of the year. As a result, everyone from big box retailers to small businesses roll out a myriad of holiday-themed promotions.

            Sports and entertainment properties are no exception. Review this PPT in class to see some examples of how some sports teams are working to entice fans to buy everything from ticket packages to merchandise during this holiday season.

            ACTIVITY IDEA #1: Consider encouraging students to come up with a holiday promotion for their favorite team(s), event or entertainment property. Will they sell tickets? Merchandise? What will they do to incentivize sales? How long with the promotional offer last?

            ACTIVITY IDEA #2: After reviewing the PPT, encourage students to develop a holiday-themed promotional campaign for your school athletics program. What will they try to sell? How will they attract attention from fans (consumers) within the community?

            Topics explored:

            • Sales & Promotion (Unit 7)

            Lesson plan bundle includes:

            • Holiday Promotions PPT

            Click here to download the “Holiday Promotions” PPT Presentation

            NFL “MyCause MyCleats” Initiative (Publicity Lesson Plan)

            The NFL is notoriously straight-laced (pardon the pun) when it comes to regulating player appearances on the field. Want to a wear a brand not affiliated with the NFL as a sponsor? Stricly a no-no. Want to customize gear and/or share a written message with fans using any part of the uniform? Go for it, just expect a hefty fine and stern condemnation from the league office.

            However, five years ago, the NFL actually started to encourage its players to wear cleats customized with a message supporting causes each player supports (albeit just for one week). It was a great way to raise not only awareness but also money for causes ranging from mental health, ALS, cancer and animal welfare to children who need reading glasses. Cleats were then auctioned on the NFL’s official auction site with proceeds going to each respective charity.

            The initiative was a smashing success. This year, the NFL’s “My Cleats, My Cause” program is back for its 6th season, and the message is being amplified using all of the league’s marketing might. According to the league, more than 1,000 players showcasd their causes for Week 13 NFL games this year.

            Consider using the NFL’s #MyCleatsMyCause initiative to spark a class discussion relating to publicity & social issues (11.2 & 11.6). Ask students if they are aware of any specific causes their favorite players support. Here are a few questions to consider asking your students… In addition, considering turning this into a fun classroom activity by asking students to design their own custom cause-related cleats for their favorite player or even your high school football team using the downloadable templates (use the membership link below to download a design template / activity and suggestions for class discussion questions provided in the activity).

            Topics explored:

            • Publicity & Goodwill (Lesson 11.2)
            • Community Relations (Lesson 11.2)
            • Social Issues (Lesson 11.6)

            Lesson plan bundle includes:

            • My Cause My Cleats PPT
            • Activity Packet (Student)
            • Lesson Guide (Teacher)
            • List of causes supported by NFL players this season (PDF)
            • Student Activity & Rubric

            Click here to download the “My Cause My Cleats” Lesson Plan Bundle

            NBA “City Edition” Uniforms (Branding Lesson Plan)

            Looking for a fun activity idea to help engage students in the short week leading up to the holiday weekend? This “NBA City Edition” lesson plan offers a great way to explore the concept of branding in a way that is certain to capture the attention of your students.

            With this lesson plan, your students will explore some of the recently revealed “City Edition” uniforms NBA teams introduce each season in collaboration with Nike. This year, the collection featureds “mixtape” editions of the popular jerseys, designed in conjunction with promotions surrounding the league’s celebration of its 75th anniversary.

            This lesson plan includes a PPT to aid in discussion along with a student activity that encourages students to design their own version of a “City Edition” uniform.  Videos are embedded in the presentation, but if you have trouble getting them to play, the original YouTube links are provided in the last slide.  Encourage students to think about your city and community. What does your hometown’s brand look like? What imagery reflects the community’s traditions and values and how might that be incorporated into your design? What causes or community relations initiatives might the design help to support?

            Topics explored in this lesson plan:

            • Branding (Lesson 6.1)
            • Licensing (Lesson 6.1, Lesson 6.2)
            • Sponsorship (Lesson 8.1)
            • Community Relations (Lesson 11.2)

            Lesson plan bundle includes:

            • Activity Packet (Student)
            • Lesson Guide (Teacher)
            • “NBA City Edition Uniforms” (PPT including video clips)
            • Student Activity & Rubric

                Click here to download the “NBA City Edition Uniforms” branding lesson plan ZIP file

                Super Bowl LVI Economic Impact Study (PPT & PDF Report)

                Teacher Note: Consider downloading the “Super Bowl LVI Economic Impact” PPT from SCC’s website. The content is accessible by clicking the “Bonus Content” link from your account page.

                Downloadable PDF Report:  A new report issued by Micronomics Economic Research and Consulting, outlines significant qualitative and quantitative gains for Los Angeles when Los Angeles hosts Super Bowl LVI at the new SoFi Stadium in the City of Inglewood.

                Click here to download the report at lasuperbowlhc.com.

                  Click here to download the “Super Bowl LVI Economic Impact” PPT

                  Golf Boom! (Infographic & Case Study)

                  Teacher Note: Consider downloading the “Golf Boom” infographic and PGA Tour case study using the link below and pairing it with this news story from CNBC.

                  News story: Golf surged in popularity in 2020 by nearly every metric, as people sought out the socially distanced outdoor activity amid the pandemic.

                  More than 24.8 million people played golf in the U.S. in 2020, up more than 2% year-over-year and the largest net increase in 17 years, according to the National Golf Foundation. 

                  Click here to read the story at cnbc.com.

                  Discussion Questions:

                  1. Based on information from this story, what impact has the pandemic had on participation rates in the sport of golf?
                  2. Why is participation important for the sport to grow?
                  3. How might an increase in participation impact sales of golf equipmment?
                  4. How might an increase in participation impact PGA and LPGA Tour events?
                  5. How might an increase in participation impact professional golfers?
                  6. How might an increase in participation impact golf course business?
                  7. How do you think TopGolf has impacted overall participation levels and/or interest in the sport of golf?
                  8. If you were a marketing professional working for the PGA or LPGA Tour, what would you do to capitalize on the increased interest in the sport to help boost the popularity of the Tour, its events and its players? Be prepared to discuss your answers in class.

                  Click here to download the “Golf Boom” infographic and case study

                  Boston Marathon by the Numbers (PPT)

                  Today’s Boston Marathon is being held in October for the first time in event history as the pandemic continues to shift the landscape of the sports and entertainment industry.  With this edition of “Boston Marathon by the Numbers”, you will explore fun facts that make this event one of the biggest sporting events on the calendar.

                  Why is this important to share with students?  

                  Aside from touching on important sports business concepts like event management and economic impact, this presentation provides an opportunity to discuss something other than traditional mainstream sports like the NFL, NASCAR and the WNBA.  Many career opportunities exist in event management, like sponsorship and work with non-profit organizations.  Use this presentation to shine a light on some of those opportunities.

                    Click here to download the “Boston Marathon by the Numbers” PPT

                    SCC Fantasy Football Competition:  2021 Sports Marketing Challenge!

                    SCC’s fantasy football project is designed to replicate real challenges that professional football league executives are faced with every season.  This year, the league will continue to to navigate a season amid an ongoing pandemic.  Like the NFL, students will address some of these same issues along with important sports business concepts ranging from the development of a marketing plan to ticket sales, sponsorship and branding.

                    The competition features six “sports marketing challenges”, each designed to provide a fun and unique way to teach sports marketing by taking a project-oriented approach to learning.  Each challenge aligns with specific lessons from our curriculum with a focus on highlighting some of the most important sports business concepts.   

                    The competition packet includes an overview of the project, game play, rules and tips for winning this year’s competition.

                    The challenges guide includes all six of the sports marketing challenges featured in this year’s competition.

                    THIS YEAR’S DUE DATES:

                    Challenge #1:  Sept 24th
                    Challenge #2:  Oct 11th
                    Challenge #3:  Oct 22nd
                    Challenge #4:  Nov 5th
                    Challenge #5:  Nov 19th
                    Challenge #6:  Nov 30th

                      Click here to download the SCC FFL 2021 Competition Packet

                      Click here to download the SCC FFL 2021 Sports Marketing Challenges Guide

                      Tokyo 2020:  Introduction to the Business of Sports (PPT Discussion)

                      After being postponed for a year (and nearly postponed again), the Summer Olympic Games are here.  Use this PPT to introduce some of the core concepts you will be teaching in your classroom like ticketing, sponsorship, event management and much more.  This will provide an excellent opportunity to connect your classroom to the Summer Games and prepare your students for what to expect in your sports and entertainment class.

                      Click here to download the “Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympic Games” PPT discussion

                      Click here to visit the WalletHub website for access to the infographic

                      Lesson Plan:  The Business of Fantasy Sports 

                      Fantasy football continues to explode in popularity.  Anticipation might be higher than ever this season as the sports world waits to see if the NFL season will remain on track for this season.

                      Unit one of your textbook briefly touches on its impact on the growth of the sports industry and this brief PPT detailing fantasy football “by the numbers” can provide a fun way to supplement the concept.  Many of you are also playing some derivation of a fantasy football game in class and this could help shed some perspective on the business behind the game. 

                      This lesson plan bundle includes:

                      • Activity Packet (Student)
                      • Lesson Guide (Teacher)
                      • Business of Fantasy Sports (PPT) 
                      • Fan engagement activity suggestion (aligns with lesson 2.7 in your textbook)

                      Topics Explored:

                      • Lesson 1.2 – Industry Growth
                      • Lesson 1.3 – Fandom
                      • Lesson 2.8 – Fan Engagement
                      • Lesson 4.4 – Segmentation
                      • Lesson 11.8 – Social Issues in Sports (Gambling & Ethics)

                      Download Business of Fantasy Sports Lesson Plan Bundle

                      PPT Discussion:  The PPV Business Model 

                      Sports and entertainment brands like MMA, WWE and the sport of boxing lean on pay-per-view as a primary method for generating revenue.  ESPN’s former president, John Skipper, recently suggested the NFL could benefit from exploring a similar business model for the Super Bowl.

                      Unit three of SCC’s textbook explores the concept of revenue and examines the various revenue streams for which most sports and entertainment organizations rely on.  To learn more about the history of PPV and to see some of the biggest PPV events in history, download this “History of Pay-Per-View” PPT discussion. 

                      Topics Explored:

                      • Lesson 1.2 – Industry Growth
                      • Lesson 3.2 – Revenue
                      • Lesson 7.6 – Promotion

                      Click here to download the “History of PPV” PPT presentation

                      PPT Discussion:  The Top Ten Film Franchises of All-Time 

                      In unit three, we discuss the concept of a film franchise at it relates to a studio’s ability to capitalize on brand strength and monetize the franchise through box office sales and product/promotional tie-ins.

                      To illustrate this concept in class, download the “Top 10 Film Franchises” PPT by clicking the link below. 

                      This download includes:

                      • Top 10 Film Franchise Discussion (PPT) 
                      • Activity Suggestion

                      Topics Explored:

                      • Lesson 3.3 – Business of Entertainment
                      • Lesson 6.1 – Branding

                      Click here to download the “Top Film Franchises” PPT and activity suggestion

                      PPT Discussion:  Promotion (Game Day Giveaways) 

                      In unit seven, we explore the different forms of promotion that help sports and entertainment companies sell more products and services.  One popular form of sales promotion throughout team sports is to offer game day giveaways like bobbleheads, jerseys and hats.

                      To help guide your conversation surrounding promotion in class, download the “Game Day Giveaways” PPT by clicking the link below. 

                      This download includes:

                      • Game Day Giveaway Discussion (PPT) 
                      • Student activity suggestion

                      Topics Explored:

                      • Lesson 7.6 – Promotion

                      Click here to download the “Game Day Giveaways” PPT discussion

                      PPT Discussion:  Positioning Case Study – “The Breakfast of Champions” 

                      Lesson 2.5 examines the important marketing concept of positioning.  One of the best case studies for successful positioning is the story of Wheaties, and General Mills’ ability to position the brand as “The Breakfast of Champions.”

                      Consider using this PPT as a “visual case study” to look at the history of Wheaties, including a timeline for the brand’s efforts to position the product as “The Breakfast of Champions.”

                      This download includes:

                      • Wheaties “Visual Case Study” (PPT) 
                      • Student activity suggestion

                      Topics Explored:

                      • Lesson 2.5 – Product
                      • Lesson 4.5 – Positioning
                      • Lesson 7.6 – Promotion
                      • Lesson 8.6 – Endorsement

                      Click here to download the “Visual Case Study – Wheaties Positioning” PPT file

                      Lesson Plan:  Licensing – NFLPA Products (2021 Version)

                      Licensing tends to be one of the trickier subjects for students to understand when it comes to the business of sports and entertainment.  Consider introducing this lesson plan to help students gain a fundamental understanding of the licensing process and how it impacts prices of consumer products.

                      This lesson plan bundle includes:

                      • Activity Packet (Student)
                      • Lesson Guide (Teacher)
                      • Licensing: NFLPA Products (PPT)
                      • Activity Rubric

                      Download Licensing: NFLPA Products (2021 Edition) Lesson Plan Bundle

                      Branding Game:  Recognize Me?

                      Download this PPT game to see how many sports and entertainment logos your students can identify.  The game features 25 different logos, representing a variety of sports brands ranging from apparel and sports teams to entertainment brands.

                      This download includes:

                      • Recognize Me PPT Game
                      • Student answer sheet
                      • Answer key

                      Download the “Recognize Me – Brand Awareness PPT Game”

                      Branding Game:  Hidden Logos

                      Download this PPT game to see how many “hidden” design elements students can identify from sports teams ranging from collegiate athletic programs to an event like the Tour de France.  

                      This download includes:

                      • Recognize Me PPT Game
                      • Student answer sheet
                      • Answer key

                      Download the “Hidden Logos – Brand Building PPT Game”

                      PPT Discussion:  Game / Event Day Traditions

                      In Unit 10, we explore the concepts of game attractiveness and fan experience. Game and event day traditions can play a role in elevating levels of game attractiveness while enhancing the game day experience.  In this PPT discussion, we review ten of the most iconic and unique traditions in sports.  

                      This download includes:

                      • PPT Discussion

                      Download the “Best Traditions in Sports” PPT Discussion