The fundamentals of sport marketing are based on theories and research from fields like marketing, management, and economics. This information and knowledge comes from existing research and new research. Sport marketing applies marketing principles to the sport industry by studying factors like consumers, competitors, the company, and the broader climate. Market segmentation and targeting are used. The marketing mix of product, price, place, and promotion are key strategic decisions for sport marketers. An ongoing process of research, planning, implementation, and evaluation is used.