Zack P. Pedersen
Antonio S. Williams
and Kevin K. Byon

The current investigation examines how consumers perceive various types of athlete logos based on the number and recognizability of different brand associations. With the growing number of athletes who utilize a logo to enhance their brand, generate additional revenue, and differentiate within a crowded marketplace, examining perceptions of logo characteristics is vital. A pre-post test experimental design was constructed using the results from a content analysis of current WNBA and NBA athlete logos, in addition to a free-thought listing exercise and a hypothetical logo creation/...Read more