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B. Knott

h-index: 13
Works: 55
Citations: 795

Most-cited papers

International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management
B. Knott, A. Fyall, I. Jones
2018229 citations
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The nation branding opportunities provided by a sport mega-event: South Africa and the 2010 FIFA World Cup
B. Knott, A. Fyall, I. Jones
2015134 citations Open access
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The Nation-Branding Legacy of the 2010 FIFA World Cup for South Africa
B. Knott, A. Fyall, I. Jones
201369 citations
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Sport mega-events and nation branding: Unique characteristics of the 2010 FIFA World Cup, South Africa
B. Knott, A. Fyall, I. Jones
201762 citations Open access
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A sport and sociocultural legacy beyond 2010: A case study of the Football Foundation of South Africa
K. Swart, U. Bob, B. Knott, M. Salie
201135 citations Open access
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Leveraging nation branding opportunities through sport mega-events
B. Knott, A. Fyall, I. Jones
201631 citations Open access
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Environmental Factors and Stakeholders Influence on Professional Sport Organisations Engagement in Sustainable Corporate Social Responsibility: A South African Perspective
Talent Moyo, R. Duffett, B. Knott
2020Sustainability29 citations Open access
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Strategic Conceptualisation of the South African Sport Tourism Sector’s Response to the Covid-19 Pandemic
Janice D. Hemmonsbey, T. Tichaawa, B. Knott
2021African Journal of Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure23 citations Open access
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The impact of sport mega-events on the quality of life for host city residents: reflections on the 2010 FIFA World Cup
B. Knott, K. Swart, S. Visser
201523 citations
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‘Africa's Tournament'? The Branding Legacy of the 2010 FIFA World Cup™
Dean Allen, B. Knott, K. Swart
201322 citations
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The Legacy of Sport Events for Emerging Nations
B. Knott, C. Tinaz
2022Frontiers in Sports and Active Living21 citations Open access
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The strategic value of sport for an African city brand
B. Knott, Janice D. Hemmonsbey
201517 citations
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Marketing im Sport: Grundlagen, Trends und internationale Perspektiven des modernen Sportmarketing (Sportmanagement, Band 2)
Gerd Nufer, D. Chang, Helmut Digel, Marcel Fahrner +17 more
201114 citations
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Exploring the relationship between corporate social responsibility and the marketing performance of professional sport organisations in South Africa
Talent Moyo, B. Knott, R. Duffett
2021Sport in Society12 citations
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Conceptual framework for strategic destination branding through leveraging home-grown sport events
Janice D. Hemmonsbey, T. Tichaawa, B. Knott
201812 citations
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Branding an African city through sport: the role of stakeholder engagement
Janice D. Hemmonsbey, B. Knott
201612 citations
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Social media adoption as a marketing communication tool by non-professional sports clubs: a multiple case study approach
Justin Marthinus, R. Duffett, B. Knott
2024International Journal of Sports Marketing & Sponsorship9 citations Open access
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An Analysis of Cause-Related and Social Marketing Strategies in the South African Sport Management Industry
Talent Moyo, R. Duffett, B. Knott
2022SAGE Open8 citations Open access
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Stakeholder reflections of the tourism and nation-branding legacy of the 2010 FIFA World Cup for South Africa
B. Knott, Dean Allen, K. Swart
20148 citations
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The Strategic contribution of sport mega-events to national branding: the case of South Africa and the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
B. Knott
20155 citations
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Mega-events and place branding legacy for emerging economies
B. Knott, K. Swart
20174 citations
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SPORT EVENT TOURISM ORGANISATIONS AND RESILIENCE THEORY – A SYSTEMATIC LITERATURE REVIEW
Janice D. Hemmonsbey, B. Knott
2022Event Management3 citations
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Leveraging sport to build city brands: the case of Cape Town as an emerging city brand
B. Knott, Janice D. Hemmonsbey
20173 citations
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International Sports Marketing
Andre Bühler, G. Nufer, G. Bravo, Simon Chadwick +11 more
2014Sportmanagement2 citations
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Surfing, South Africa
B. Knott
20132 citations
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Sports marketing in Africa
B. Knott, K. Swart
20102 citations
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Nation-branding Opportunities Through Sport Mega-events: Tourism Impact from FIFA World Cup in South Africa 2010 and Qatar 2022
B. Knott, Kamilla Swart, Othman Althawadi, Yara Zeyad Ali
2024International Conference on Tourism Research1 citations Open access
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The role of mentorship in the professional progression of elite youth cricketers in South Africa
C. Ekron, B. Knott, M. S. Taliep
20231 citations
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Corporate social responsibility in professional sport organisations: a developing country perspective
Talent Moyo, R. Duffett, B. Knott
2022International Journal of Sport Management and Marketing1 citations
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Global Sport Tourism and The Lure of Mega-Events
B. Knott, K. Swart
20171 citations
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Africa Nations Cup, association football
B. Knott
20131 citations
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A profile of the international football tourist at the 2010 FIFA World Cup
K. Swart, B. Knott, Q. Stofberg, E. Hartenberg
20101 citations
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A Systematic Literature Review of Strategic Event Portfolio Management for Destination Competitiveness
Parveen Brahim, B. Knott, Kamilla Swart, Janice D. Hemmonsbey
2026Event Management0 citations
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Editorial: Innovation, technology and sustainability in sport management and education
L. van den Berg, B. Knott, R. Tomar, K. Danylchuk +1 more
2026Frontiers in Sports and Active Living0 citations Open access
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The goals and selection criteria of sports scholarships: mutual benefits perceived by South African schools'
C. Ekron, B. Knott, H. Persson, M. S. Taliep
2025Frontiers in Sports and Active Living0 citations Open access
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From 2010 to 2022 and beyond: nation branding legacies from sport mega-events
B. Knott, Kamilla Swart, Othman Althawadi
2025Sport in Society0 citations
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Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Business and Management Dynamics
P. Steenkamp, A. Hesse, V. Mugobo, Tebogo Sethibe +44 more
20210 citations
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Delivery of sport club development programmes: Case if CDP, Cape metropole, South Africa
J. J. Moroe, Simeon E. H. Davies, B. Knott
20190 citations
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Golf in Africa
B. Knott, Janice D. Hemmonsbey
20170 citations
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Nation-branding and mega-events: South Africa and the 2010 FIFA world cup
B. Knott, A. Fyall, I. Jones
20130 citations
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Leveraging brand development opportunities for sport event host cities and nations
B. Knott
20130 citations
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Ellis Park Stadium disaster (South Africa)
B. Knott
20130 citations
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All the world’s a stage
B. Knott
20130 citations
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Sport mega-events as nation-branding catalysts: South Africa and the 2010 FIFA World Cup™
B. Knott, A. Fyall, I. Jones
20130 citations
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The sport tourist and nation-branding - Perceptions of South Africa during the 2010 FIFA World Cup™
B. Knott
20120 citations
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More than wildlife and scenic beauty – National branding and the 2010 FIFA World Cup™
B. Knott
20120 citations
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South Africa 2010: Leveraging Nation Brand Benefits from the FIFA World Cup
B. Knott, A. Fyall, I. Jones
20110 citations
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Pre-event perceptions of the 2010 FIFA World Cup - residents and businesses
K. Swart, B. Knott, H. Bama, N. Hendricks +1 more
20100 citations
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Events sponsorship and fundraising
B. Knott, D. Turco
20100 citations
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From Beijing 2008 to South Africa 2010 - who is the sports tourist?
K. Swart, B. Knott, T. Daniels, M. Salie
20080 citations
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