Mass Media
Digital, Mobile, and Social Media
PR and Crisis Communication
Integrated Marketing/Professional Development
Research
100

This long-standing relationship exists when sports provide content while media provide exposure and revenue.

symbiotic relationship between sport and mass media

100

This term describes streaming content delivered directly over the internet instead of cable.

OTT (Over-the-Top)

100

This document is sent to media outlets to encourage coverage of an event or story.

media advisory

100

This networking introduction should typically last 30–60 seconds.

elevator pitch

100

This philosophical concept refers to how we know things.

epistemology

200

This is the major source of revenue for the majority of leagues and conferences.

media rights deals (television contracts)

200

These three internet characteristics distinguish digital media from traditional media.

immediacy, instantaneousness, and connectivity

200

Public perception of a crisis is often formed within this time window.

the first 24 hours

200

After an interview, this professional communication should be sent promptly

thank-you/follow-up email

200

This type of research builds a foundation in an unexplored area.

exploratory research

300

This advertising metric represents the cost to reach 1,000 viewers.

CPM (Cost Per Mille)

300

According to Nielsen Sports, organizations should match content to these two things.

platform and the audience

300

An official crisis statement should have these three qualities

clear, timely, and appropriate tone

300

In sport sponsorship, this term refers to the ways brands bring their partnership to life for fans through experiences, signage, promotions, and in-game or digital engagement

sponsor activations

300

This type of research focuses on what occurs rather than why it occurs.

descriptive research

400

This event became the most expensive annual advertising showcase because of its massive TV audience.

Super Bowl

400

This officiating technology became a major example of big data and tech use in soccer and baseball

VAR (Video-Assisted Referee)

400

The goal of this PR model is to distribute unbiased and accurate information 

Public information model

400

Writing, creativity, and customer service are examples of these valued workplace abilities

transferable skills

400

Quantitative research studies relationships between these measurable factors.

variables

500

As audiences are split across platforms, traditional broadcasters face this challenge of keeping viewers’ attention and ratings.

audience fragmentation

500

Losing control of messaging due to public responses is a major downside of this platform type.

social media

500

Besides public statements, this type of action may include suspension, investigation, or policy review.

internal action

500

Using social media, PR, promotions, and advertising together reflects this “combined strategy” concept.

integrated marketing communication

500

Content analysis, rhetorical criticism, and semiotics are all examples of studying media through these approaches.

text-based methodologies (or media text methodologies)

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