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'Give me a stadium and I will fill it' an analysis of the marketing management of Stade Francais Paris rugby club.(CASE STUDY)

International Journal of Sports Marketing & Sponsorship

| April 01, 2009 | Bodet, Guillaume | COPYRIGHT 2009 International Marketing Reports Ltd. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

Abstract

This paper analyses the marketing strategy, marketing mix and brand development of SF Paris rugby union club, which succeeded in attracting huge crowds (around 75,000 spectators) for several regular season games and in building strong brand equity. Parallels with American professional sports are drawn and differences from other European clubs highlighted. Finally, planning, consistency and in particular innovation are identified as key factors for success in implementation of the club's marketing strategy.

Keywords

rugby

brand image

increased attendance

growing revenue

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