The Tour de France is not only a global spectacle because of the athleticism being shown by its competitors but also because of its wide range marketing and economic benefits to the country. Finding an international hook in the sporting industry is valuable for the reputation that comes from being successful in holding the event … More Media Coverage and Location Choice
The relationship between sports and media is heavily intertwined, especially as technology continues to develop and make getting news as easy as by the touch of a button. There are various methods of obtaining news nowadays, including Twitter, Facebook and many blogs that follow particular sporting events, such as ones that focus on the Olympics.
As mentioned in a previous entry, the amount of sports media coverage on women’s sports is drastically lower than the coverage on men’s sports. However, what are the reasons for this stark difference in coverage? A longitudinal study conducted by Cooky, Messner and Hextrum investigated whether the quality of the news coverage and the amount … More Women Play Sport, But Not on TV: A Longitudinal Study of Televised News Media
While the Tour de France is a European spectacle of athletics and cycling prowess, the Olympic games are a time honoured tradition of international competition and a chance for cities to be in the spotlight on a global stage. The role of media coverage in contributing to audience viewership is incredibly important in order to … More Gender and Politics at the 2012 Olympics: Media Coverage and its Implications
This blog will examine articles and studies that concern the role of media coverage and how it affects social and cultural factors, with examples of topics including gender, sex, and racialization. The perspective of audience members are affected by how media coverage of sporting events is presented. These presentations can affect how the previously listed … More Gender Stereotyping: A Lack of Media Coverage of Female Athletes in the News
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