Brand Management Model in Sport Industry of Iran: Professional Football League Case

• Main Authors: vajihe javani, Mohammad Ehsani, Mojtaba Amiry, Hashem Kozechian
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Ümit Hacıoğlu 2013-07-01
• Series: International Journal of Research In Business and Social Science
• Subjects: Brand management, Sport Industry, Brand image, fans
• Online Access: http://www.ssbfnet.com/ojs/index.php/ijrbs/article/view/169

The study aims to examine brand management model in Iran's professional Football League (2011-2012) with emphasis on brand image. The study was descriptive-survey one. A sample of Iranian professional football league fans (N=911) responded 4 items questionnaire. A structural equation  model  (SEM)  test  with  maximum  likelihood estimation  was  performed  to  test  the relationships among the research variables. The analyses of data showed three dimensions of brand image influenced on fan’s brand loyalty of which the attitude was the most important. Benefits and attributes were placed in the second and third rank respectively. According to Results, brand image play a pivotal role between Iranian fans brand loyalty. Create an attractive and desirable brand image in the fans mind increases brand loyalty. And due to, revenue and profits increase through ticket sales and products of club and also attract more sponsors.