28 Beijing Olympics Lessons

Tips for the Rio de Janeiro 2016 Olympics

Now that Rio de Janeiro has been named the official city for the 2016 Olympics, it's time to start preparing. The 2008 Olympics in Beijing can be a great source of information for the Rio de Janeiro 2016 Olympics.

Beijing faced many hurdles (pun intended) in getting their Olympic bid off the ground. Their trial-and-error can be Rio's lesson guide.

Implications - The Olympics is an event in which the world's best athletes get a chance to shine. It is also a huge opportunity for marketers to gain huge exposure for a product. Companies must pay attention to all the experiences that can happen during the Olympic Games to ensure that in future years they can take the right approach for proper sponsorship and exposure.

SCORE
2.8 out of 10
GENDER
70% Men30% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America, Europe, Asia
GENERATION
  • Gen Z
  • Gen Alpha
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 67%
Activity 9%
Freshness 8%
$38 Billion Olympics
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$38 Billion Olympics
Beijing Bible Ban?
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Beijing Bible Ban?
Pre-Olympics Culture Coaching
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Pre-Olympics Culture Coaching
Beijing Olympics Covered by Citizen Journalists
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Beijing Olympics Covered by Citizen Journalists
Multicultural Event Planning
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Multicultural Event Planning
Once-in-a-Lifetime Trip
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Once-in-a-Lifetime Trip
"Chinglish" For Beijing Olympics
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"Chinglish" For Beijing Olympics
Beijing Olympics Alternative Reality Games
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Beijing Olympics Alternative Reality Games
Gadgets to Bypass The Great Firewall of China
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Top 6 Baby Naming Oddities + 3,500 Chinese Parents Name Kids "Olympics"
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Top 6 Baby Naming Oddities + 3,500 Chinese Parents Name Kids "Olympics"
Hindsight Sports Commentary
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Hindsight Sports Commentary
Jackie Chan Sings Olympics Jingle
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Jackie Chan Sings Olympics Jingle
Bejing Olympics Architecture
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Bejing Olympics Architecture
Credit Crunch On Sports, Tourism
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Credit Crunch On Sports, Tourism
Record Breaking Olympics
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Record Breaking Olympics
Westernization of Toilets
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Westernization of Toilets
Olympic Video Games
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Olympic Video Games
China Fashion to Hype Beijing Olympics
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China Fashion to Hype Beijing Olympics
Beijing 2008 Olympic Games USBs
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Beijing 2008 Olympic Games USBs
Bilateral Amputee Makes Controvercial Bid for Able-Bodied 2008 Olympics
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Bilateral Amputee Makes Controvercial Bid for Able-Bodied 2008 Olympics
Animated Advertising For Beijing Olympics
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Animated Advertising For Beijing Olympics
Controversial 2008 Beijing Olympics Ads
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Controversial 2008 Beijing Olympics Ads
Beijing Olympics on Google Earth
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Beijing Olympics on Google Earth
Docked Cruise Ship Hotels
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Docked Cruise Ship Hotels
China Olympics Influence Fashion
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China Olympics Influence Fashion

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