Football/soccer in the new media age can often appear ubiquitous, dominating much of the mainstream news and current affairs agenda. The vast amounts of money paid to elite soccer players and the inability of young men to cope with this when combined with their media-fuelled celebrity status have frequently made headlines. However at the core of this process is the battle to control a game which has exploited its position as a key "content provider" for new media developments over the last decade. Based on extensive interviews with key players in the media and soccer industries, "football in the New Media Age "analyzes the impact of media change on the soccer industry. It examines the finances of the game, the importance of rights and rights management in the industry and attempts by clubs themselves to develop their own media capacity. It also explores the key role played by soccer supporters. At the core of the book is an examination of the battle for control of the game as media, business and fans all seek to redefine the sport in the twenty first century.
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Author: Boyle, Raymond
Publisher: Routledge
Illustration: N
Language: ENG
Title: Football in the New Media Age
Pages: 00000 (Encrypted PDF)
On Sale: 2004-07-01
SKU-13/ISBN: 9780415317900
Category: Education : Teaching Methods & Materials - Arts & Humanities