Providing a Conceptual Model for Sporting Events in Iran

The purpose of the present study was to provide a Conceptual Model for Sporting Events in Iran. The research methodology was performed in terms of quality, process strategy and the objective was applied. The statistical population was selected to consist of human community 1. Senior sport managers and experts in sport management and sport tourism, and 2. University professors in sport management and marketing. The statistical sample was sampled and questioned in a number of capability-based theoretical saturated content (23 and 61 documents). Based on theoretical saturation and you will be considered. Research tools included systematic library study and the exploratory interview structure. The validity of tools using qualitative narrative methods was evaluated at a desirable level. The method of conceptual coding and frameworks were used for analyze the data according Corbin and Strauss approach. The conceptual framework for sporting events in Iran includes eight general areas: event characteristics, event brand capability, event branding, event marketing, event innovation, event brand performance, event competitive advantage and event brand value. The conceptual model derived from the code framework was mapped as a process system from event attribute and event brand capability to event brand value. The framework presented in this research provides an understanding of the dimensions of the event brand based on its relation to a set of event activities. Based on this framework, it can provide an objective assessment of the level of management activities at each sporting event and provide scientific information on the appropriate actions that sports organizations must take to branding.