Examining the Relationship Between Star Player Characteristics and Brand Equity in Professional Sport Teams
Numerous Customer Relationship Management (CRM) studies have focused on utilization and acceptance (or failure). Few studies have looked at one of the original purposes of CRM, contact management, i.e., how leads become prospects and then valued clients. In this large sample study, the results indic...
| Published in: | Marketing Management Journal |
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| Main Authors: | , , |
| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Marketing Management Association
2011-01-01
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.63963/001c.150998 |
| Summary: | Numerous Customer Relationship Management (CRM) studies have focused on utilization and acceptance (or failure). Few studies have looked at one of the original purposes of CRM, contact management, i.e., how leads become prospects and then valued clients. In this large sample study, the results indicate that when CRM systems are believed to be credible and useful, firms tend to have comprehensive prospecting plans, follow a standardized process for qualifying opportunities, and work across departments to close deals. The findings also suggest valid CRM systems (technology and culture) will improve the ability to manage opportunities in the pipeline. |
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| ISSN: | 1534-973X 2329-9762 |