This course centers on designing and executing impactful sports marketing strategies. Learners will discover how to craft strong brand identities for teams, leagues, and athletes, drawing on real-world case studies—such as the NBA—to understand what elevates a sports brand to iconic status. The course also explores fan engagement strategies, including audience segmentation, loyalty programs, and the use of AI-driven platforms like LiveLike.
Developing Effective Sports Marketing Strategies
Developing Effective Sports Marketing Strategies
This course is part of Sports Marketing: The Technological Formula Specialization
Instructor: Marisa Sáenz
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2 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
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What you'll learn
Build strong brand identities for teams, leagues, and athletes
Design fan engagement strategies powered by segmentation and AI
Analyze and implement sponsorships and tech-enabled partnerships
Skills you'll gain
- Personalized Service
- Cross Platform Development
- Marketing Analytics
- Ethical Standards And Conduct
- Data Analysis
- Branding
- Marketing Strategy and Techniques
- Technology Strategies
- Customer experience improvement
- Marketing
- Digital Transformation
- Loyalty Programs
- Innovation
- Artificial Intelligence
- Strategic Partnership
- Social Media Strategy
- Content Strategy
- Brand Management
- Customer Relationship Management
- Customer Engagement
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August 2025
Assessments
8 assignments
Taught in English
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This course is part of the Sports Marketing: The Technological Formula Specialization
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There are 4 modules in this course
Explore the foundations of strong sports brands—from teams and leagues to athletes. This module covers the importance of brand identity, proven brand-building strategies, and lessons from the NBA’s iconic marketing approaches.
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6 videos3 readings2 assignments1 discussion prompt
Unlock the secrets to deep and lasting fan engagement. Learn how to segment fans, leverage AI-powered tools, and build loyalty through targeted programs. Discover real-world applications and use cases, including innovative solutions from Livelike.
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6 videos3 readings2 assignments1 discussion prompt
Examine the vital role of sponsorships in sports marketing. This module covers the strategies behind successful sponsor-team partnerships, the importance of a robust tech stack, and the impact of data-driven capabilities on partnership value.
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6 videos3 readings2 assignments1 discussion prompt
Gain exclusive insights into Real Madrid’s pioneering approach to digital transformation. Explore the club’s vision and strategy, platform and product innovation, and how AI-powered personalization is redefining fan connections and engagement.
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5 videos3 readings2 assignments1 discussion prompt
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