Sports Management
From Kresge Library
Compiled By Corey Seeman
Questions? kresge_library@umich.edu
Contents |
[edit] Industry & Company Knowledge
[edit] Business & Company Resource Center
- Search reports by company or industry
- Great source of company information including: news, financials, analyst reports, and other information
- Search or browse by industry SIC, NAICS Code or keyword (follow the Industry button on the first screen)
[edit] IBISWorld Industry Reports
- Reports range from 30-45 pages and are updated 2-4 times a year
- Reports include industry definition, key statistics, market segmentation & characteristics, industry conditions, and key competitors
- Provides a strong overview of the industry and the key competitors
- Provides links to business environmental data (market and consumer conditions) and company information
- Selected Report Titles on Sport Industry
- Franchise Sports in the US - 71121a (NAICS 71121)
- Other Spectator Sports in the US - 71121b (NAICS 71121)
- Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports and Similar Events with Facilities in the US - NAICS 71131
- Sporting Goods Stores in the US - NAICS 45111
- Sporting and Recreational Goods and Supplies Wholesalers in the US - NAICS 42191
[edit] Marketline Business Information Center
- Home of latest Datamonitor company and industry reports and news.
- Company overviews include history, products, key employees, SWOT analyses, and key competitors
- Industry reports include history, key competitors, and key financials. Newer reports also contain Porter's Five Forces Analysis for the industry
- Primarily useful for sports apparel, drinks and retail at this time
[edit] Mintel
- Great industry research primarily focused on services and consumer goods
- Industry reports vary by topic, but include an executive summary, market background, activity, size, & segmentation, demographics of the customers, future trends and more
- Recent reports of interest to those researching sports include:
- Sports Events Marketing - US - February 2008
- Sports Food and Beverage Consumers - US - February 2007
- Sports Enthusiasts - US - July 2007
- Sports and Adventure Travel - US - November 2006
- Athletic Shoes - US - May 2006
[edit] OneSource Global Business Browser: US and AsiaPac Editions
- Great source of company information including: news, financials, SWOT analyses, executive profiles, analyst reports, and other information
- Excellent resource for all publicly traded companies and many private entities including sports franchises and leagues
[edit] Plunkett Research Online
Follow links to Sports Industry Research Center; Entertainment and Media Industry Research Center; or Retail Industry Research Center for:
- Industry research centers with descriptive overview and company information
- Market Research and Trends Section - 20+ pages of overview on the sports industry
- Statistics - 15-20 pages documenting the financial side of the sports industry
[edit] Sports Business Research Network
Resource for statistics and company directory information for companies in the sports industry.
[edit] Periodicals, Journals and Books
[edit] Journal Locator
Use the Journal Locator to find periodicals with "sport" in the title.
[edit] Street & Smith's Sports Business Journal
Print for current year. (4th Floor of Kresge). Weekly summary of sports business and marketing news.
[edit] RSV (Revenues from Sports Venues)
Online full text from 2007 to present. Weekly summary of news concerning sports venues and stadiums.
Alternative Library Home Page for RSV (including contents of recent issues and search screen)
[edit] Forbes SportsMoney
This online magazine covers the business of sports very well. Of note on the site are the rankings of team values for baseball (MLB), basketball (NBA), football (NFL), hockey (NHL), NASCAR (auto racing) and Soccer (primarily European teams).
[edit] Electronic Journal Databases
These resources offer rich information and news on nearly every subject. Search by sport, team, or concepts in these databases:
[edit] Kresge Library Catalog Selected Subject Headings
Sports Management | Sports Administration | Sports Marketing | Athletics | Sports | Professional Sports
[edit] Career Guides & Resources
[edit] WetFeet
WetFeet Insider Guides provide great industry overviews, leading companies, descriptions of some of the key jobs, and insider information for the Entertainment and Sports & Retail industries. The Industry Profiles provide brief summaries of these industries.
[edit] Vault Online Career Library
Vault Online Career Library contains great information to help you in your job search. The Vault Guides documents companies, industry, an insider's guide to getting hired, descriptions of the different types of jobs and other information. Titles include:
- Vault Guide to the Top Media & Entertainment Employers
- Vault Guide to the Top Retail Employers
- Vault Guide to the Top Broadcast & Entertainment Employers
[edit] Ross School and University of Michigan Organizations
[edit] Michigan Sports Business Association(MSBA)
The MSBA is a student organization that focuses on education, career development and networking in sports management and sports marketing. Their site has great information and resources to support a career search in sports or research on the industry.
