Um ihre Marketingmaßnahmen möglichst genau auf die jeweilige Zielgruppe abstimmen zu können, teilen die Unternehmen ihre Märkte durch verschiedene Arten der Marktsegmentierung in immer kleinere und spezifischere Segmente auf. Dabei wird allerdings nicht berücksichtigt, dass kleinere...

The emphasis on relationships - as opposed to transaction-based exchanges - is redefining the marketing domain. Sports sponsorship is an important source of income for professional sporting organisations and an effective marketing tool for companies aiming at commercial objectives through sports...

Marketing and sales departments carry out two separate functions (Kotler et al. 2007, 1144); nevertheless, they must interact closely with each other, as both are essential parts for the marketing activities in each company. Each company has the goal to fulfill customer needs and also to match...