This journal publishes research on the communication strategies, media framing, and audience reception within various domains of sport, including professional, collegiate, youth, and esports. Articles examine topics such as crisis communication, athlete reputation, fan engagement, media coverage of gender equity, and the impact of social media and digital platforms on sport discourse.
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SJR Quartile by Discipline
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Business and International ManagementQ2
CommunicationQ2
Tourism, Leisure and Hospitality ManagementQ3
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Communication
Scopus Categories
Tourism, Leisure and Hospitality ManagementBusiness and International ManagementCommunication
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Sports, Gender, and SocietySport and Mega-Event ImpactsSports Analytics and PerformanceDigital Games and MediaMedia Studies and CommunicationMedia Influence and HealthPublic Relations and Crisis CommunicationImpact of Technology on AdolescentsConsumer Behavior in Brand Consumption and IdentificationDigital Marketing and Social Media