CrossFit Games: A Case Study of Consumer Engagement on Social Live-Streaming Service Platforms

Social media platforms offer a direct channel for broadcasting live content to followers, emphasizing the immediacy of interaction. Social live-streaming services present a unique opportunity for niche sport organizations to engage with their communities in real time, providing new opportunities for...

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Veröffentlicht in:International journal of sport communication 2024-12, Vol.17 (4), p.461-475
Hauptverfasser: Wymer, Sarah, DeMartini, Anne L., Brown, Austin R.
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:Social media platforms offer a direct channel for broadcasting live content to followers, emphasizing the immediacy of interaction. Social live-streaming services present a unique opportunity for niche sport organizations to engage with their communities in real time, providing new opportunities for interaction and engagement. This paper employs a case study of the 2022 CrossFit (CF) Games to understand how social live-streaming services influence consumer engagement in niche sports. Using an online survey and content analysis, the study finds that viewing the CF Games inspires participation and that viewers with a stronger connection to CF are less likely to engage in chat functions. These insights highlight the potential for niche sports to leverage social live-streaming services for enhanced engagement, offering a viable alternative to traditional broadcasting. Although the focus is on CF, the findings may provide valuable lessons for other niche sports facing similar challenges in visibility and audience engagement.
ISSN:1936-3915
1936-3907
DOI:10.1123/ijsc.2024-0102