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.

tags

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