The business model is based on purchasing the most famous players even at high cost to then make a profit on merchandising and marketing by the use of their names. One of the keys to this strategy being successful is that those players are given a contract in which they give 50% of their image rights to the club in exchange for a high salary and for the opportunity to play in the elite of the elite: a team that is historically the best and which guarantees (at least more than any of the others), success and titles.
Those players signed under these conditions actually gave up 50% of their image rights (and income through them), to be under the Real Madrid's brand name, which under Florentino's ambititious marketing plan and given the great growth of the club (Real Madrid as a brand was ranked #1 in the world last year, ahead of Coca-Cola), also guarantees that the 50% they keep is going to be more productive. It involved the risk of having a great spending at first, but it has been working out 100%
Who are Real Madrid’s customers? How is the market segmented? (Colin) 1.Fans Who Watch Live Matches at Stadiums
This group of customers comprises the fans who visit the stadiums to watch the live matches, and total up to 80,000. Of the 80,000 seats available in the stadium, 58,000 seats are held by season ticket holders, 4000 box seats and VIPs, while the rest are for sale during the match. A good portion of the VIP seats could be one that is variable, with the club having VIP packages which appeal to premium customers who are willing to pay for the special amenities of a VIP room or box, complete with upmarket meals and beverages. While this number is important, its potential is relatively fixed, apart from the ability to expand the VIP privileges or number of seats.
2.People who purchase Real Madrid-branded Merchandises and Programmes Marketing and merchandising comprises