Fans’ Uniform Look Is a Team Effort

Fans’ Uniform Look Is a Team Effort

5/18/2015

link

http://mobile.nytimes.com/2015/05/19/sports/basketball/in-sea-of-t-shirts-nba-hits-all-of-its-marketing-notes.html

summary

This article discusses the marketing strategies employed by the NBA during the 2015 NBA playoffs. It highlights the use of T-shirts as a key marketing tool, with fans wearing specially designed shirts to create a visual spectacle during games. The article mentions various marketing campaigns initiated by the NBA, such as the #NBAStyle hashtag and the partnership with fashion designers to create team-inspired apparel. It also explores the financial aspect of these marketing efforts, noting the significant revenue generated by merchandise sales. Overall, the article showcases the NBA's successful marketing tactics and the impact they have had on fan engagement and revenue generation.

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nba ꞏ basketball ꞏ sports marketing ꞏ advertising ꞏ branding ꞏ merchandise ꞏ promotional strategy ꞏ sports industry ꞏ fashion ꞏ apparel ꞏ sponsorship ꞏ marketing tactics ꞏ consumer behavior ꞏ sports fandom ꞏ fan culture ꞏ sports events ꞏ sports branding ꞏ brand awareness ꞏ promotional products ꞏ sports apparel ꞏ sports merchandise ꞏ marketing campaigns ꞏ sports sponsorship ꞏ fashion industry ꞏ athletic wear ꞏ team merchandise ꞏ sports fans ꞏ consumer trends ꞏ popular culture ꞏ sports media