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Demystifying the person brand – Roger Federer: the greatest of all times (G.O.A.T.)

Anagha Shukre (Department of Marketing, Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies, Noida, India)
Sreejith Ummathiriyan (Department of Marketing, Freelancer Academy, Mangalore, India)

Publication date: 27 April 2022

Issue publication date: 23 June 2022

Abstract

Research methodology

This case study is a compilation of data gathered from secondary data sources.

Case overview/synopsis

Roger Federer has won a record setting 20 grand slam titles in his career and has an impressive 103 ATP singles titles to his name. He has stood the test of time and is widely acknowledged as one of the most distinguished players of all times. His personal charisma, classic shot making abilities and consistent stylish on-court performance over a long period of time has created a brand – Roger Federer. Inevitably, as he will have to wind down his career, it would be challenging to brace the brand and identify ways for its endurance. Various models of brand management, namely, Brand Identity Prism and Customer-Based Brand Equity model, have been applied for the brand – Roger Federer. An analysis of brand-building practices can help to understand how sportspersons build brand equity and factors which characterize personal brands that develop in a professional arena. This case study also helps to dwell on how human brands will sustain themselves after the players retire.

Complexity academic level

This case is designed to teach the concepts of brand in courses such as brand management, marketing management and sports marketing to both undergraduate and postgraduate classes of business management. This case can also be used in various executive programs and in customized short-term courses.

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Acknowledgements

Disclaimer: This case is intended to be used as the basis for class discussion rather than to illustrate either effective or ineffective handling of a management situation. The case was compiled from published sources.

Citation

Shukre, A. and Ummathiriyan, S. (2022), "Demystifying the person brand – Roger Federer: the greatest of all times (G.O.A.T.)", , Vol. 18 No. 4, pp. 582-601. https://doi.org/10.1108/TCJ-01-2021-0026

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Emerald Publishing Limited

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