Plunkett's Sports Industry Almanac 2017: Sports Industry Market Research, Statistics, Trends & Leading Companies

PLUNKETT'S SPORTS INDUSTRY ALMANAC 2017 Key findings: * Plunkett Research lists top 350 companies in Sports and names top trends changing the industry for the mid term.Key Features: * Industry trends analysis, market data and competitive intelligence * Market forecasts and Industry Statistics * Industry Associations and Professional Societies List * In-Depth Profiles of hundreds of leading companies * Industry Glossary * Buyer may register for free access to search and export data at Plunkett Research Online * Link to our 5-minutes video overview of this industry Pages: 507 Statistical Tables Provided: 11 Companies Profiled: 373 Geographic Focus: GlobalA complete market research report, including forecasts and market estimates, technologies analysis and developments at innovative firms. You will gain vital insights that can help you shape your own strategy for business development, product development and investments. * How is the industry evolving? * How is the industry being shaped by new technologies? * How is demand growing in emerging markets and mature economies? * What is the size of the market now and in the future? * What are the financial results of the leading companies? * What are the names and titles of top executives? * What are the top companies and what are their revenues?Contents, Statistics, Forecasts and Analysis Include: Major Trends Affecting the Sports Industry 1) Introduction to the Sports Industry 2) NFL (National Football League) : The Biggest Money in U.S. Sports 3) Broadcasting Fees, Digital Access and Investment Savvy Boost MLB (Major League Baseball) 4) NBA (National Basketball Association) Regroups Under New Contract 5) NHL (National Hockey League) Team Differences Result in Financial Haves and Have-Nots 6) NASCAR's Best Teams Require Massive Investment 7) Television Rights Contracts Bring in Lucrative Revenues for Major Sports Leagues 8) Soccer (Football) Leagues in the U.S. and Europe Reap Significant Revenues and Sponsorships 9) New Sports Stadiums Proliferate 10) NCAA College Sports Are Big Revenue Earners 11) PGA (Professional Golf Association) Tournaments Grow in International Markets/Golf Returns to the Olympics 12) Fantasy Sports Post Growth, with 57.4 Million Players 13) eSports: Electronic Games Become Spectator Sports 14) Sports Equipment Manufacturers Offer the Latest High-Tech Advantages 15) Wearable Sensors Track Exercise Data/Apparel and Shoe Manufacturers Adopt Technologies 16) Lacrosse Is Among the Fastest-Growing Team Sports in America 17) Sports Agents Become Indispensable/ Sports Marketing Booms in China 18) New Video Game Console Technologies and Features Boost Sales 19) Virtual Reality and 3-D Games Create Opportunities in the Tech Industry/Immersion Games to Grow 20) Gym Memberships Continue to Rise 21) Hiking, Walking and Running - The Least Expensive Sports Draw the Most Participants 22) Bicycle Sharing Grows in Major Cities, But Financial Outlook Is Poor 23) Aging Baby Boomers Will Cause Significant Changes in the Leisure Sector, Including Sports and Activity-Based Travel 24) Athletic Footwear Sales Boom, Drawing Big Names from Athletes to Designers 25) The Vast Majority of Shoes Sold in the U.S. Are Made Elsewhere 26) Flyknit May Revolutionize Manufacture of Shoes 27) Exercise Apparel Sales Rise/Athleisure Clothing Sales Soar 28) Nanotechnology Has a Growing Role in Sports Equipment 29) Sports Equipment and Social Media Converge