12 Questions
Avery Brundage's negotiating model from the 1960's included a commitment to professionalism and decentralization.
False
The Rome Formula was a complete solution to the clash between OCOG's and the IOC in the 1970's.
False
Munich and Montreal argued that the IOC's distribution policy effectively addressed the growing costs of hosting the Olympics.
False
The Munich precedent involving Black September led to a decrease in security measures during the Olympic Games.
False
Negotiations between OCOG's and ABC resulted in the integration of television rights and technical services payments.
False
The Munich precedent set by OCOG's negotiations with ABC created an opportunity for subsequent OCOGs to challenge the IOC's distribution policy.
True
The IOC established a Television Subcommittee in 1973 to improve communication between the IOC and the OCOGs.
True
Before the 1976 Montréal Olympics, the IOC successfully enforced its interpretation of the Rome Formula.
False
The Munich incident highlighted the need for enhanced security measures during live broadcasts, but did not affect the distribution of TV revenue.
False
The negotiations in Montreal addressed issues related to technical services for telecasting Olympic events.
False
OCOGs capitalized on the IOC's failure to execute due diligence in reviewing agreements by pushing for better terms.
True
The separation of television rights and technical services in the Munich/ABC deal paved the way for OCOGs to negotiate better terms with the IOC.
True
Study Notes
Avery Brundage's Negotiating Model
- Committed to professionalism and decentralization in the 1960s
The Rome Formula
- Provided a complete solution to the clash between OCOGs and the IOC in the 1970s
Munich and Montreal Olympics
- Argued that the IOC's distribution policy effectively addressed the growing costs of hosting the Olympics
Munich Precedent
- Involved Black September and led to a decrease in security measures during the Olympic Games
- Set a precedent for subsequent OCOGs to challenge the IOC's distribution policy
Television Rights and Technical Services
- Negotiations between OCOGs and ABC resulted in the integration of television rights and technical services payments
- The Munich precedent created an opportunity for subsequent OCOGs to challenge the IOC's distribution policy
- Separation of television rights and technical services in the Munich/ABC deal paved the way for OCOGs to negotiate better terms with the IOC
IOC's Response
- Established a Television Subcommittee in 1973 to improve communication between the IOC and the OCOGs
- Successfully enforced its interpretation of the Rome Formula before the 1976 Montréal Olympics
Impact of the Munich Incident
- Highlighted the need for enhanced security measures during live broadcasts
- Did not affect the distribution of TV revenue
Explore the transformation of the Olympics business model in the 1960s and 1970s due to advancements in technology, conflicts between organizing committees and the IOC, and the shift away from amateurism. Learn about the negotiation strategies and changing dynamics of revenue sharing during this period.
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