Document Type : Research Paper
Authors
1 Ph.D. Student in Sport Management, University of Mohaghegh Ardabili, Ardabil, Iran
2 Associate Prof. of Sport Management, University of Mohaghegh Ardabili, Ardabil, Iran
Abstract
The aim of the present study; Presenting new practical strategies for the profitability of Esteghlal & Persepolis football clubs by using the capacities of media & advertising revenues, commercial revenues & managerial revenues. The research method is qualitative & based on the Grounded Theory. The statistical population of the study was the faculty members of the universities in the Department of Sport Management & Business Management, sport marketing specialists, legal & economics experts. The statistical sample was purposefully selected for the interview & the interviews continued until theoretical saturation. Finally, 12 interviews were conducted. After conducting the interviews, the collected materials were carefully studied & the data obtained from its implementation was divided into three main steps of open, axial & selective coding. After step-by-step coding according to Glaser method, 74 Final code were obtained in 9 sub-categories & 3 main categories of media & advertising revenues, commercial revenues & managerial revenues as effective revenue generation strategies were applied to Esteghlal & Persepolis football clubs. Using the concepts obtained in this study, the financial deficits caused by the problems of media broadcasting rights, ticket sales & environmental advertising in the country can be compensated with other means of media communication, business revenues & management revenues & made money in the club.
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