Promote the “wow”: (mis)representation, perception and reception of media promotion on wheelchair rugby

Author:

Hu TiaoORCID,Cottingham MichaelORCID,Shapiro Deborah,Lee Don

Abstract

PurposeThis phenomenological study aims to explore how media promote and should promote wheelchair rugby.Design/methodology/approachSemi-structured interviews were conducted with 31 athletes at National Wheelchair Rugby Championship. In using a reflective thematical analysis approach, three themes were identified – media coverage: the promise of an unknown quantity; the battle of inspiration and athleticism; and leverage marketing and promote the “wow”.FindingsLacking fair representation from media resulting in the perception and reception gap between the general public and spectators was identified and explained by most of the athletes. Besides urging increased coverage with a shifting focus on athleticism, the important role of marketing was highlighted.Originality/valueIn short, the “wow” factor of the sport is its aggressiveness which can be its bestselling feature and used by stakeholders for maximum impact when marketing wheelchair rugby.

Publisher

Emerald

Subject

Marketing,Finance,Business and International Management

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