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SPONSORING INCLUSION: MOTIVATIONS BEHIND SUPPORTING LGBT SPORTS

Daniel A. Hacker
Published 28 June 2024
Vol. 1, No. 1 (2024)
pp. 1-12
CC BY 4.0
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    Daniel A. Hacker
    William Paterson University, Department of Kinesiology, 300 Pompton Road, Wayne NJ 07470, USA
    US

Sport sponsorship has become a significant revenue stream in the multi-billion-dollar sports industry. This study explores the motivations behind organizations supporting and partnering with LGBT-focused amateur sports events, specifically the Gay Games. While the literature on sport sponsorship has grown in recent years, there's a gap in research focusing on amateur sports and the LGBT segment. The Gay Games, initiated by Dr. Tom Waddell, provide a safe and inclusive space for non-heterosexual athletes, aiming to combat prejudice and discrimination. This research aims to uncover the reasons organizations choose to sponsor and support such events, shedding light on their decision-making process. Understanding these motivations can help sport managers and practitioners optimize their sponsorship programs.

JournalJournal of Marketing and Digital Media
ISSN3065-0593
Volume / IssueVol. 1, No. 1 (2024)
Pages1-12
Published28 June 2024
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LicenseCC BY 4.0 — reuse with attribution
PublisherKeith Publications
Hacker , D. (2024). SPONSORING INCLUSION: MOTIVATIONS BEHIND SUPPORTING LGBT SPORTS . Journal of Marketing and Digital Media, Vol. 1 No. 1, pp. 1-12

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