New Database for Business Research in the Sports Industry


SBRnet, Sports Business Research Network, covers sports from archery to wrestling and everything in between!  Statistics are included for the high school, college and professional levels. Topics address TV viewership; social media usage; mobile device viewership; sport participation trends; apparel; gender issues and financial trends.  Below are sample questions that can be answered by consulting SBRnet.

  • How much is paid out in coaching salaries at OSU?  How does this figure compare to other universities?
  • Which NBA team do fans state most often as their favorite?
  • How popular is bicycling today?  Who is participating and how much is being spent on the sport?
  • What footwear companies are most popular?
  • How large is the NASCAR fan market?

To access this new database, please follow the link below: http://library.uakron.edu/record=e1000993~S24

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