Alan Tapp Alan.Tapp@uwe.ac.uk
Professor
From "carefree casuals" to "professional wanderers": Segmentation possibilities for football supporters
Tapp, Alan; Clowes, Jeff
Authors
Jeff Clowes
Abstract
Academically constructed segments may often fail to be implemented by practitioners. There may be a number of reasons for this, but at the heart of the matter for practitioners must be an economic reward that outweighs the incremental costs of segmenting. Central to this issue is the ease with which different types of data can be collected and used. Experience from direct marketing practice suggests that segments based on customer value and customer benefits sought often lead to successful strategies. Accordingly, looks to utilise these variables to complement the traditional use of geo‐demographic and psychographic approaches. Examines the business of football. Using a mixed qualitative and survey based approach, an exploration of football supporters was undertaken with the objective of identifying segmentation opportunities. A number of new segments were identified, among them “professional wanderers”; “carefree casuals” and “repertoire fans”. Suggests directions for broader studies. Hopes that this work will better inform the marketing efforts of professional sports franchises and indeed all leisure sectors that rely on regular live audiences for their livelihood.
Citation
Tapp, A., & Clowes, J. (2002). From "carefree casuals" to "professional wanderers": Segmentation possibilities for football supporters. European Journal of Marketing, 36(11/12), 1248-1269. https://doi.org/10.1108/03090560210445164
Journal Article Type | Article |
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Publication Date | Dec 1, 2002 |
Journal | European Journal of Marketing |
Print ISSN | 0309-0566 |
Publisher | Emerald |
Peer Reviewed | Peer Reviewed |
Volume | 36 |
Issue | 11/12 |
Pages | 1248-1269 |
DOI | https://doi.org/10.1108/03090560210445164 |
Keywords | effectiveness, football, marketing, segmentation |
Public URL | https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/1084154 |
Publisher URL | http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/03090560210445164 |
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