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Daniel Funk

  • School of Sport, Tourism and Hospitality Management

    • Sport and Recreation Management

      • Professor

      • Chair

Biography

Dr. Daniel Funk is a Professor and Ed Rosen Senior Fellow in the School of Sport, Tourism and Hospitality Management at Temple University is currently Department Chair for the Sport and Recreation Management. He also serves as a Senior Advisor for the Translational Research Center in the Fox School of Business where he holds a joint appointment.

Dr. Funk’s research focuses on consumer experiences in order to help organizations understand customer acquisition, retention and expenditure. Informed by both consumer psychology and experience design perspectives, this work involves investigating consumer buying and using behavior to improve satisfaction, optimize management tactics and address changing consumer demand. Much of this work has direct relevance to industry, and accordingly has been funded, in full or part, by industry partners generating over $2M US to support research activities. He has authored over 135 peer-reviewed publications in a variety of top academic journals, published three textbooks and contributed numerous book chapters to edited books.
Funk has participated in over 80 funded projects generating over $2 million dollars and published more than 118 research articles in variety top academic journals. He has published four textbooks in the area of sport marketing and sport consumer and contributed numerous book chapters to edited books.

Dr. Funk has been recognized as a Research Fellow by the Sport Marketing Association, North American Society for Sport Management, and the National Academy of Kinesiology for contributions to scholarship and leadership. Dr. Funk has served Editor for Sport Marketing Quarterly and Associate Editor for the Journal of Sport Management. He has been active in working with and developing PhD students and currently serves as faculty adviser for the Temple Esports Club.

Dr. Funk earned his PhD and Master’s degree in Sport Management from The Ohio State University and his Bachelor’s degree in Communication from the University of Kansas. Previously, Funk was a Professor of Sport Management at Griffith University in Australia, and served on the faculty at the University of Texas at Austin and University of Louisville. Prior to becoming a faculty member, he worked in university recreational sports administration managing sport leagues, club sports, and special events.

Research Interests

  • Consumer Behavior
  • Sport and Related Industries

Courses Taught

Number

Name

Level

BA 9883

Directed Reading/Study

Graduate

SRM 5226

Consumer Behavior in Sport and Recreation

Graduate

Selected Publications

Recent

  • Kennedy, H., Kunkel, T., & Funk, D.C. Using Predictive Analytics to Measure Eff ectiveness of Social Media Engagement: A Digital Measurement Perspective. SPORT MARKETING QUARTERLY, 30(4), 265-277. 10.32731/SMQ.304.1221.02

  • Kennedy, H., Kunkel, T., & Funk, D.C. Using Predictive Analytics to Measure Eff ectiveness of Social Media Engagement: A Digital Measurement Perspective. SPORT MARKETING QUARTERLY, 30(4), 265-277. 10.32731/SMQ.304.1221.02

  • Lopez, C., Pizzo, A., Gupta, K., Kennedy, H., & Funk, D. (2021). Corporate growth strategies in an era of digitalization: A network analysis of the national basketball association's 2K league sponsors. Journal of Business Research, 133, 208-217. doi: 10.1016/j.jbusres.2021.04.068.

  • Lee, W., Jonesb, G., Hyunb, M., Funk, D., Taylorb, E., & Peachey, J. (2021). Development and Transference of Intentional Self-regulation through a Sport-Based Youth Development Program. doi: 10.1080/14413523.2021.1907973.

  • Inoue, Y., Lock, D., Sato, M., & Funk, D. (2021). Psychological processes connecting team identification and social well-being for middle-aged and older adults: moderated mediation of subjective and objective on-field performance. Sport Management Review, 1-27. doi: 10.1080/14413523.2021.1917246.

  • Pizzo, A., Jones, G., Baker, B., Funk, D., & Kunkel, T. (2021). Sensemaking of Novelty: The Dynamic Nature of Integrating Esports Within A Traditional Sport Organization. Sport Management Review, 1-23. doi: 10.1080/14413523.2021.1935609.

  • Du, J., Floyd, C., Kim, A., Baker, B., Sato, M., James, J., & Funk, D. (2021). To be or not to be: negotiating leisure constraints with technology and data analytics amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Leisure Studies, 40(4), 561-574. doi: 10.1080/02614367.2020.1862284.

  • Pizzo, A., Baker, B., Jones, G., & Funk, D. (2021). Sport experience design: wearable fitness technology in the health and fitness industry. Journal of Sport Management, 35(2), 130-143. doi: 10.1123/JSM.2020-0150.

  • Zhou, X., Funk, D., Lu, L., & Kunkel, T. (2021). Solving the Athleisure Myth: A Means-End Chain Analysis of Female Activewear Consumption. Journal of Sport Management, 35(1), 81-93. doi: 10.1123/JSM.2019-0358.

  • Du, J., Kennedy, H., James, J., & Funk, D. (2020). Leveraging event participation benefits beyond the running course: Deciphering the motivational basis of event satisfaction. Journal of Sport Management, 34(5), 435-446. doi: 10.1123/JSM.2019-0080.

  • Inoue, Y., Wann, D., Lock, D., Sato, M., Moore, C., & Funk, D. (2020). Enhancing Older Adults’ Sense of Belonging and Subjective Well-Being Through Sport Game Attendance, Team Identification, and Emotional Support. Journal of Aging and Health, 32(7-8), 530-542. doi: 10.1177/0898264319835654.

  • Baker, B., Du, J., Sato, M., & Funk, D. (2020). Rethinking segmentation within the psychological continuum model using Bayesian analysis. Sport Management Review, 23(4), 764-775. doi: 10.1016/j.smr.2019.09.003.

  • Pizzo, A., Jones, G.J., & Funk, D. (2020). Sensemaking of novelty: The integration of esports. San Diego, CA.

  • Lee, M., Kunkel, T., Funk, D., Karg, A., & McDonald, H. (2020). Built to last: relationship quality management for season ticket holders. European Sport Management Quarterly, 20(3), 364-384. doi: 10.1080/16184742.2019.1613438.

  • Sato, M., Du, J., Inoue, Y., Funk, D., & Weaver, F. (2020). Older Adults’ Physical Activity and Healthcare Costs, 2003–2014. American Journal of Preventive Medicine, 58(5), e141-e148. doi: 10.1016/j.amepre.2019.12.009.

  • Lopez, C., Taylor, E.A., Jones, G.J., Huml, M.R., & Funk, D. (2020). Examining Work Experiences Among Collegiate Recreation Employees. Recreational Sports Journal, 44(1), 15-23. doi: 10.1177/1558866120927325.

  • Bhattacharya, S., Kennedy, H., Venkatraman, V., & Funk, D. (2020). How to advertise? Role of congruence and involvement on multiscreen consumption. 40th International Conference on Information Systems, ICIS 2019.

  • Bhattacharya, S., Kennedy, H., Venkatraman, V., & Funk, D. (2020). How to advertise? Role of congruence and involvement on multiscreen consumption. 40th International Conference on Information Systems, ICIS 2019.

  • Gupta, K., Kunkel, T., & Funk, D. (2019). Examining gamified fantasy sport engagement to understand in-app purchases. Sport Marketing Association.

  • Gupta, K., Kunkel, T., & Funk, D. (2019). Paying while playing: Examining the role of in-app engagement on in-app purchase. North American Society for Sport Management, New Orleans.

  • Kennedy, H., Kunkel, T., & Funk, D. (2019). A predictive analytic approach to measure sport marketing efforts on Social Media. North American Society for Sport Management, New Orleans.

  • Sato, M., Inoue, Y., Du, J., & Funk, D. (2019). Access to parks and recreational facilities, physical activity, and health care costs for older adults: Evidence from U.S. counties. Journal of Leisure Research, 50(3), 220-238. doi: 10.1080/00222216.2019.1583048.

  • Kennedy, H., Baker, B., Jordan, J., & Funk, D. (2019). Running recession: A trend analysis of running involvement and runner characteristics to understand declining participation. Journal of Sport Management, 33(3), 215-228. doi: 10.1123/jsm.2018-0261.

  • Sato, M., Jordan, J., & Funk, D. (2019). Behavioral correlates of psychological involvement: A 2-year study. Journal of Sport Management, 33(2), 148-160. doi: 10.1123/jsm.2018-0114.

  • Pizzo, A., Jones, G., & Funk, D. (2019). Navigating the iron cage: An institutional creation perspective of collegiate esports. International Journal of Sport Management, 20(2), 109-124. American Press. Retrieved from https://americanpresspublishers.com/IJSM.html.

  • Pizzo, A., Jones, G., & Funk, D. (2019). Navigating the iron cage: An institutional creation perspective of collegiate esports. International Journal of Sport Management, 20(2), 109-124. American Press. Retrieved from https://americanpresspublishers.com/IJSM.html.

  • Funk, D. (2019). Spreading research uncomfortably slow: Insight for emerging sport management scholars. Journal of Sport Management, 33(1), 1-11. doi: 10.1123/jsm.2018-0315.

  • Bhattacharya, S., Kennedy, H., Venkatraman, V., & Funk, D. (2019). How to advertise? Role of congruence and involvement on multiscreen consumption. 40th International Conference on Information Systems, ICIS 2019.

  • Zhou, X., Hanlon, C., Robertson, J., Spaaij, R., Westerbeek, H., Hossack, A., & Funk, D. (2018). Dress for fit: An exploration of female activewear consumption. Sport Management Review. 10.1016/j.smr.2017.09.001

  • Cater, C., Funk, D., & Low, T. (2018). Adventure racing and active lifestyles. Annals of Leisure Research, 1-7. doi: 10.1080/11745398.2018.1473785.

  • Sato, M., Jordan, J., Funk, D., & Sachs, M. (2018). Involvement and Life Satisfaction: Personality and Environmental Correlates of Running. Journal of Leisure Research. National Recreation and Park Association. Retrieved from https://www.tandfonline.com/loi/ujlr20.

  • Funk, D., Pizzo, A., & Baker, B. (2018). ESport management: Embracing eSport education and research opportunities. Sport Management Review, 21(1), 7-13. Elsiver. 10.1016/j.smr.2017.07.008

  • Baker, B., Jordan, J., & Funk, D. (2018). Run again another day: The role of consumer characteristics and satisfaction in repeat consumption of a sport-related experience product. Journal of Sport Management, 32(1), 38-52. doi: 10.1123/jsm.2017-0042.

  • Pizzo, A., Baker, B., Na, S., Lee, M., Kim, D., & Funk, D. (2018). eSport vs. Sport: A comparison of spectator motives. Sport Marketing Quarterly, 27(2), 108-123.

  • Sato, M., Jordan, J.S., Funk, D.C., & Sachs, M.L. (2022). Running involvement and life satisfaction: The role of personality. JOURNAL of LEISURE RESEARCH, 49(1), 28-45. 10.1080/00222216.2018.1425051

  • Alexandris, K., Du, J., Funk, D., & Theodorakis, N. (2017). Leisure constraints and the psychological continuum model: a study among recreational mountain skiers. Leisure Studies, 36(5), 670-683. Taylor & Francis. 10.1080/02614367.2016.1263871

  • Kunkel, T., Funk, D., & Lock, D. (2017). The Effect of the League Brand on the Relationship Between the Team Brand and Behavioural Intentions: A Formative Approach Examining Brand Associations and Brand Relationships. Journal of Sport Management, 31(4), 317-332. Human Kinetics, Inc. doi: 10.1123/jsm.2016-0166.

  • Inoue, Y., Sato, M., Filo, K., Du, J., & Funk, D. (2017). Sport spectatorship and life satisfaction: A multicountry investigation. Journal of Sport Management, 31(4), 419-432. doi: 10.1123/jsm.2016-0295.

  • Inoue, Y., Funk, D., & McDonald, H. (2017). Predicting behavioral loyalty through corporate social responsibility: The mediating role of involvement and commitment. Journal of Business Research, 75, 46-56. doi: 10.1016/j.jbusres.2017.02.005.

  • Doyle, J., Lock, D., Funk, D., Filo, K., & McDonald, H. (2017). 'I was there from the start': The identity-maintenance strategies used by fans to combat the threat of losing. Sport Management Review, 20(2), 184-197. doi: 10.1016/j.smr.2016.04.006.

  • Funk, D. (2017). Introducing a Sport Experience Design (SX) framework for sport consumer behaviour research. Sport Management Review, 20(2), 145-158. doi: 10.1016/j.smr.2016.11.006.

  • Baker, B., Zhou, X., Pizzo, A., Du, J., & Funk, D. (2017). Collaborative self-study: Lessons from a study of wearable fitness technology and physical activity. Sport Management Review, 20(1), 114-127. doi: 10.1016/j.smr.2016.10.008.

  • Jordan, J., Funk, D., & Baker, B. NCAA Infractions and Penalties: A Review of Trends. Nashville, TN.