The viewer value co-creation process on sports live streaming platforms

Abstract

Purpose

The Sports Live Streaming Platforms (SLSPs) have taken centre stage in broadcasting sporting events. This study adopts the value creation sphere (VCS) model and the service dominant logic (SDL) to unpack the value co-creation process on SLSPs.

Design/methodology/approach

A case study with one of the most representative SLSPs in China, involving the netnographic approach and in-depth interviews, was conducted.

Findings

This study redefines the value co-creation spheres in the context of SLSPs and identifies four actors who contribute to viewers' value perceptions. The findings show that viewers' values can be co-created individually and collectively with other actors in both the customer sphere and the joint sphere.

Originality/value

This study extends the theoretical boundary of value co-creation into the context of SLSPs. The study findings help SLSPs managers and decision makers understand the value co-creation process to gain competitive advantages and enhance the sustainability of their services.

Citation

Liu, H. and Tan, K.H. (2023), "The viewer value co-creation process on sports live streaming platforms", Industrial Management & Data Systems, Vol. 123 No. 5, pp. 1523-1547. https://doi.org/10.1108/IMDS-04-2022-0251