Factors affecting audience demand for professional football game videos: an analysis of post-game highlight videos on streaming platforms

Abstract This research investigates the factors influencing the demand for streaming highlight videos of Chinese Super League (CSL) games during the 2022 and 2023 seasons on three major streaming platforms in China: Tencent Sports, CCTV Streaming, and CSL’s official Weibo account. Using three negati...

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Main Authors: Shanshan Li, Kihan Kim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Springer Nature 2025-03-01
Series:Humanities & Social Sciences Communications
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1057/s41599-025-04587-4
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description Abstract This research investigates the factors influencing the demand for streaming highlight videos of Chinese Super League (CSL) games during the 2022 and 2023 seasons on three major streaming platforms in China: Tencent Sports, CCTV Streaming, and CSL’s official Weibo account. Using three negative binomial regression models, the study reveals distinct demand patterns across platforms, indicating that demand depends on the platform delivering the videos. For instance, viewers on Tencent Sports and Weibo preferred unexpected game outcomes and games between teams with strong championship records, while CCTV Streaming viewers showed different preferences. Across all platforms, the longer availability of highlight videos increased viewership. Theoretical and practical implications are discussed, along with directions for future research.
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spelling doaj-art-c4699e882fd74fdb92d0c0753480f7822025-08-20T02:51:28ZengSpringer NatureHumanities & Social Sciences Communications2662-99922025-03-0112111210.1057/s41599-025-04587-4Factors affecting audience demand for professional football game videos: an analysis of post-game highlight videos on streaming platformsShanshan Li0Kihan Kim1School of Sports Science and Physical Education, Nanjing Normal UniversityDepartment of Physical Education & Institute of Sports Science, Seoul National UniversityAbstract This research investigates the factors influencing the demand for streaming highlight videos of Chinese Super League (CSL) games during the 2022 and 2023 seasons on three major streaming platforms in China: Tencent Sports, CCTV Streaming, and CSL’s official Weibo account. Using three negative binomial regression models, the study reveals distinct demand patterns across platforms, indicating that demand depends on the platform delivering the videos. For instance, viewers on Tencent Sports and Weibo preferred unexpected game outcomes and games between teams with strong championship records, while CCTV Streaming viewers showed different preferences. Across all platforms, the longer availability of highlight videos increased viewership. Theoretical and practical implications are discussed, along with directions for future research.https://doi.org/10.1057/s41599-025-04587-4
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Factors affecting audience demand for professional football game videos: an analysis of post-game highlight videos on streaming platforms
Humanities & Social Sciences Communications
title Factors affecting audience demand for professional football game videos: an analysis of post-game highlight videos on streaming platforms
title_full Factors affecting audience demand for professional football game videos: an analysis of post-game highlight videos on streaming platforms
title_fullStr Factors affecting audience demand for professional football game videos: an analysis of post-game highlight videos on streaming platforms
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title_short Factors affecting audience demand for professional football game videos: an analysis of post-game highlight videos on streaming platforms
title_sort factors affecting audience demand for professional football game videos an analysis of post game highlight videos on streaming platforms
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