Creative Industries Research Articles

Spirituality in creative work: how craft entrepreneurs in Ghana cope with precarity

ABSTRACT We investigate how craft entrepreneurs navigate the precarious conditions widespread in Ghana’s creative industries. Drawing on data from in-depth interviews with weavers of Kente cloth and smocks in the Northern, Savannah and Ashanti regions, we focus on the role of spirituality as a significant resource for coping with the extreme challenges and uncertainties faced by craftspeople in this context. Our empirical findings reveal how deploying spiritual narratives, including everyday invocations of God and divine spirits, helped our interviewees attain a sense of purpose and empowerment while further strengthening their communal ties, including care and mutual support for a shared way of weaving life. As our data further reveal, however, these important benefits of spirituality in creative work came with constraining effects, trapping weavers in dismal working conditions and reinforcing gender boundaries and exclusion by tabooing women’s engagement in craft entrepreneurship.

Plagiarism and piracy as types of copyright infringement in the creative industries

The article examines the concept of violations in the creative industries. It analyses thetypes of infringements that are most common in Ukraine. The main focus is on the analysis ofthe concepts of plagiarism and piracy in Ukrainian legislation and some EU countries.Accordingly, the Laws of Poland and Germany on Copyright and Related Rights do notcontain a definition of plagiarism. Since there is no legal definition of plagiarism, and the phenomenonof plagiarism is quite widespread, the only option for legislative regulation is judicialpractice. In Germany, for example, the concept of plagiarism as an infringement of copyrightapplies not only to literary works but also to works of other art forms. Therefore, byanalogy, it is concluded that plagiarism as an infringement of copyright and/or related rightsin the creative industries is committed not only in the literary or scientific field, but is alsopossible in other art forms, in particular: music, art, choreography, jewellery and costumejewellery, architecture and advertising.The situation is similar with regard to the definition of piracy. In Poland, piracy is usedmainly as a colloquial term. However, it is one of the most common crimes committed onthe Internet. In the German scientific literature, there are different interpretations of theconcept of piracy. Under the German Copyright and Related Rights Act, an author mayprohibit (revoke) the unauthorised posting of his or her work on the Internet. The SwissFederal Law on Copyright and Related Rights provides for a similar provision.However, the purpose of piracy differs from the purpose of plagiarism. In the case ofpiracy, the infringer seeks to gain material benefit and does not intend to create any identificationbetween him or her and the unlawfully used object (pirated film, computer programor database, etc.). In the case of plagiarism, the opposite is true. The infringer wantsconsumers to identify it with the misused intellectual property.Therefore, it is concluded that there is no single, comprehensive and generally accepteddefinition of plagiarism and piracy. The statutory definition of plagiarism and piracy enshrinedin part 2 of Article 53 of the Law differs significantly from the European approachesconsidered.

Оценка развитости узлов и тесноты связи креативной сети в региональной локализации

The relevance of the study is due to the need to obtain comprehensive ideas about the specifics of regional localization of creative industries, the functioning of which is based on close connections between organizations that form a creative product and organizations that promote the distribution of a creative product. The article aims to assess the development of nodes and the connectivity density of a creative network within a regional localization context. The research methodology includes the use of statistical data processing methods, as well as comparative and correlation analysis. By examining the connectivity between nodes in the creative network of organizations operating in the performing arts sector and those in the field of artistic creation, the study concludes that the connections are predominantly strong. This is attributed to the high degree of regional localization among organizations producing and promoting creative products. These findings highlight the significant role of regional development tools in fostering this creative network, particularly through the implementation of organizational and financial support measures.

Edukasi Masyarakat Sekolah Melalui Pelatihan Kewirausahaan Sebagai Upaya Menumbuhkan Jiwa Kewirausahaan dan Menggali Ide Usaha

The UNJ PPM Strategic Plan 2021-2025 is directed at 5 (five) focus activities, namely: (1) Education, (2) Poverty Alleviation, (3) Cultural Arts, (4) Environment, and (5) Creative Industries. Broadly speaking, the implementation of this PKM program is the empowerment of the school community in the preparation of PKM plans to provide education in the form of providing applied material regarding fostering an entrepreneurial spirit that can be applied in improving school businesses in the form of a canteen so that it can be an income generating school. Another goal is to explore business ideas by utilizing food ingredients that have the potential to be developed. This training is expected to provide knowledge and understanding of the training material, motivate and inspire trainees to utilize local food ingredients into various business ideas so as to create entrepreneurship in schools.

Basic income, post-precarious outcome? How creative workers perceive participating in an experiment with basic income

ABSTRACT Precarity has long been a defining feature of the creative industries. Recently, the concept of a (universal) basic income (UBI) has received increased academic and policy interest as a way to mitigate the cultural and creative labour market’s precarious conditions. However, little is known about how artists experience receiving a basic income, and how this affects their work practices. Therefore, we explored such self-perceived effects of a basic income on artists’ professional and personal lives. We interviewed the recipients and the organisers of No Strings Attached – a 6-month experiment offering seven creative workers a basic income – at the beginning, middle, and end of this initiative (n = 22). Contrary to expectations of decreased productivity, our findings reveal three main ways in which respondents allocated their basic income: (1) “buying” time to improve their quality of work, (2) “buying” time to improve their quality of life, and (3) direct career investments.

Penarikan Royalti Hak Cipta Sebagai Wujud Jaminan Fidusia Berdasarkan Hukum Positif di Indonesia

The development of human civilization has given birth to a creative economy that is developing simultaneously. Copyright is one type of Intellectual Property that is given to creators and other parties who have rights to their creations to utilize exclusivity both economically and morally. Indonesian laws and regulations have been able to adjust to economic developments. However, in its implementation there are still gaps in terms of the withdrawal of copyright royalties as objects of fiduciary guarantees. This study aims to determine and identify the optimization of regulations for the implementation of copyright royalties as fiduciary guarantees based on positive law in Indonesia. This study was conducted using a normative juridical approach method, by conducting research through literature as the main research material. Based on the research conducted, it was found that although regulations have regulated copyright to be used as objects of fiduciary guarantees, there needs to be optimization of regulations and collaboration between the government and related institutions along with the development of the creative industry era.

Законодательные аспекты развития креативных индустрий в регионах российской Арктики (на примере Мурманской области)

The aim of the work is to study the legislative support for the development of creative industries in the Russian Arctic using the example of the Murmansk Oblast. The following tasks have been solved: the legislative framework of the federal level, providing the development of creative industries in Russia as a whole, has been studied; the regional legislative framework has been studied on the example of the Murmansk Oblast; the measures of support for the development of Arctic creative industries at different levels of government have been analyzed. It was revealed that until 2021 the creative sector of the economy was reflected in legal acts of all levels through the concepts of “small and medium-sized businesses”, “self-employed citizens” and “individual entrepreneurs”. The concept of “creative industries” received legislative recognition with the adoption at the federal level of the “Concept for the development of creative industries and mechanisms for the implementation of their state support in large and major urban agglomerations until 2030” in 2021. The Concept and the Action Plan for its implementation, adopted in 2030, laid the regulatory and legal basis for the development of this sector of the economy, but the legislative framework for the development of creative industries in the Russian Federation has not yet been fully formed. The study showed that in the Arctic zone of the Russian Federation the situation with regulatory support for the development of creative industries is similar. Using the example of the Murmansk Oblast, it was revealed that the regional legislative framework for this promising area is currently in the nascent stage, and the first normative-legal acts directly related to the development of the Arctic creative industries began to appear only in 2023. It was concluded that it is necessary to develop a concept for the development of Arctic creative industries in the Russian Arctic in order to ensure uniform approaches, consistency of actions and coordination of measures for the development of this sector of the economy in the Russian Arctic. The need to use the term “creative industries” in various legal acts in order to avoid discrepancies and to ensure the uniformity of legal support for this sector of the economy is substantiated.

Research on the Development Strategy of Huai’an Cultural and Creative Industry

Research on the Development Strategy of Huai’an Cultural and Creative Industry

The impact of creative industries on the standard of living in the United States in the 21st century on the example of individual states (California, New York, Florida)

The impact of creative industries on the standard of living in the United States in the 21st century on the example of individual states (California, New York, Florida)

Adaptation Strategies of Collective Management Institutions in Facing Digital Disruption in The Creative Industry

Digitalization has brought significant disruption to the creative industry, including in Indonesia. This change challenges Collective Management Organizations (CMOs) to adapt their strategies for managing copyrights and royalty distribution in the digital era. This study aims to examine the adaptation strategies implemented by CMOs in Indonesia in response to digital disruption, with a specific focus on the music sector. The research employs a qualitative method with a case study design. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, Focus Group Discussions (FGD), participatory observation, and document analysis. The findings indicate that CMOs face significant challenges in terms of operational efficiency, transparency, and fairness in royalty distribution. To address these challenges, CMOs have adopted digital technologies and developed more efficient management systems. The contribution of this study is to provide insights into how CMOs can effectively adapt to digital disruption, which could serve as a guide for future policy and strategy development.

Peningkatan Ekonomi Desa melalui Pariwisata: Memahami Regulasi dan Manfaatnya

The Smart Village program aims to enhance community welfare through the application of technology and innovation. In Curahdami village, low literacy and competency levels, particularly among ex-ODGJ (people with mental disorders), are due to low productivity and insufficient skill development support. Social stigma, lack of motivation, and minimal family attention exacerbate this situation, while social disparities limit access to essential services. To address these issues, an empowerment program for ex-ODGJ was designed through the "Rumah Kreasi Budaya Desa," a center for developing creative products based on local wisdom. The program seeks to enhance artistic skills and market creative products to support the growth of the creative industry and create new jobs. This research employs a participatory-action approach, engaging the community in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the program. Data collection methods included participatory observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation of activities. From June to August 2024, the program targeted 40 beneficiaries, including 35 ex-ODGJ from several villages and some individuals with disabilities. Of these, 62.5% showed significant improvement in artistic skills, while 37.5% demonstrated increased interest in creative activities. Nevertheless, challenges such as limited resources, low community capacity, and insufficient policy support persist. Therefore, it is crucial to improve human resource capacity, develop strategic partnerships, and strengthen stakeholder support to ensure the program's success

THE ROLE OF INNOVATION IN ENHANCING FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE IN YOGYAKARTA'S CREATIVE INDUSTRY

This study explores the impact of various types of innovation—organizational, process, product, and business model innovations—on the financial performance of firms in Yogyakarta's creative industry. The research employs Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) to analyze data collected from 57 creative industry firms. The findings indicate that organizational innovation significantly enhances process and business model innovations, which in turn positively affect financial performance. However, the direct impact of organizational innovation on product innovation is not significant, suggesting the need for a more integrated approach to foster product development. The study highlights the essential of innovative practices and adaptive business models in driving financial success in the creative industry. These insights are crucial for managers and policymakers aiming to boost the financial performance of creative firms through strategic innovation.

Explore the driving factors of designers’ AIGC usage behavior based on SOR framework

Despite the widespread recognition of artificial intelligence’s advantages, it cannot replace human independent thinking and creativity, especially in fields such as artistic design that require creativity. Previous studies often examined its development trends from the perspective of technical advantages or application processes. This study explores the attitudes and acceptance of creative industry practitioners towards Artificial Intelligence Generated Content (AIGC) from the perspective of user behavior modification. Utilizing the Stimulus-Organism-Response Model (SOR) as the theoretical background, this research integrates the Technology Acceptance Model, Theory of Planned Behavior, and Self-Efficacy to form the research framework. By employing a mixed-method approach combining quantitative and qualitative analyses, data from 226 designers were explored, and structural equation modeling was used to verify the correlations between endogenous factors. The results indicate that users’ facilitating conditions significantly influence self-efficacy, which in turn determines their intention to adopt AIGC. Additionally, semi-structured interviews revealed that factors hindering the widespread application of AIGC mainly encompass legal security, ethical risks, and fairness. This study extends the application scope of the Stimulus-Organism-Response Model (SOR), enriches the Technology Acceptance Model, and provides a new research framework for the application of AIGC in the creative industry, detailing the responsibilities, processes, and content of designers in the Artificial Intelligence Generated Design (AIGD) process.

Value Chain Identification and Impact of the Music Industry on Employment in Serbia

Research Question: The aim of paper is to identify value chain of the music industry and to determine the impact of music industry on employment in Serbia. Motivation: Creative industry is a very attractive topic among both scholars and professionals. A total of 52 sectors are considered as creative industry sectors, including music industry. Our goal was to identify the impact of the music industry on the economy, in addition to the entertaining and amusement value of the music. In order to do so, our goal was to understand all the sub-sectors and activities within music industries. Idea: Although excising NACE nomenclature of activities is rigid, our goal was to identify music industry activities within NACE codes, and to define how the value creation is distributed among various activities within the music industry value chain. Data: Measuring employment is based on combining data from the official statistics entities. Tools: Research required data on the four-digit level of activity (NACE), that were cross-referenced with the findings of the primary research and defined value chain activities of the music industries. Findings: The paper analyses the complexity of the value creation and value chain in the creative industries, specifically in the music industry. Findings support excising literature review and confirms complexity of the value chain in the music industries. In addition, the paper adds value to the scientific research by presenting novel approach that is based on using the Porter value chain model in the music industry and identifying a total of 29 activities within. Further, using created value chain model, paper results demonstrate the impact of the music industry on the employment in Serbia, that has been growing over the analysed period, no matter the COVID-19 crisis. Contribution: The paper expands the existing research related to creative industries and formulates the music industry value chain activities. The significance of this paper stems from the fact that, similar to other sectors within the creative industries, music industry is insufficiently covered by the data of the national statistical authorities. In addition,the paper measures the music industry impact on the employment in Serbia.

Analisis Bibliometrik Industri Kreatif Berkelanjutan di Indonesia

This paper aims at providing an overview and synthesis of the existing body of knowledge about Creative Industry in Indonesia. Special attention is paid to the articles directly linked with sustainability creative industries in Indonesia. Design/methodology/approach – A bibliometric analysis was performed over 925 documents extracted from the Google Scholar database, using PoP, Zotero, and VOS viewer software programs. Findings – Publications related to the sustainable creative industry are still very minimal. The publication mainly reviews case studies and analyzes of the phenomena of creative industry activities in a narrow, local and thematic way. There have not been many publications regarding the theory, direction and future of sustainable industries globally. Social implications – The development of scientific knowledge about sustainability of creative industry puts this social claim on the spotlight of business management studies, helping bussinesmen and to reduce the environmental impact of corporate activities. Studying sustainability will help to reduce its frequency and, therefore, heal the planet. Conclusion - Facing the increasingly threat of damage due to developments in human needs, the sustainable industrial sector absolutely needs attention. Likewise in the creative industry sector. More attention is needed from the government and creative industry players to place greater emphasis on environmentally friendly and socially friendly industries. Thus, Scientific studies that examine sustainable creative industries must be increased and become a concern for all of us

Integrating CSR and Business Strategy into Social Innovation: Insights from Taiwan’s Cultural and Creative Industries

ABSTRACT Design/methodology/approach This study’s contributions lie in the use of multiple methods and data collected from developing industries from cultural and creative industries in Taiwan. Purpose This study aims not only to emphasize the importance of corporate social responsibility (CSR) for businesses but also to examine how CSR activities affect communities while ensuring that the firm meets its necessary social performance standards. Findings The results show the multiple mediation mechanism of business strategy, multiple moderation effects of marketing orientation in the initial stage, and the role of social entrepreneurial self-efficacy in the final stage of improving the social innovation. Practical implications This study considers how CSR could affect the results of business strategy, whereby cultural and creative firms should embrace social responsibility behavior altruistically rather than merely seeking economic benefits but focus on social innovation to improve their own competitive advantage. Originality/value This study argues that the relationship among CSR, business competitive strategy and firm innovation performance is more complex than previous business management studies have revealed.

Culture as a driver of sustainable urban development - Methodological approaches

The article analyzes the concept of creative economy and Cultural and Creative Industries’ (CCIs) role. Culture’s connection with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals is highlighted, as well as the important position it has recently obtained as far as urban development policies are concerned.In the empirical analysis the European Commission Cultural and Creative Cities Monitor is examined, while the "Cultural and Creative Cities Index" (C3 Index) is utilized in two methodological approaches. Twenty nine countries, which are included in the Monitor, constitute the object analysis.Effective conclusions for the countries and the cities that participate in the Monitor emerge from the findings, proving the dynamic interaction between creative industries and economy. Moreover, through the article it is suggested to the local and regional authorities to unlock the potential of the creative economy ιn order to promote policies and partnerships, aiming at urban development and revitalization.

Peran Teknologi dalam Pengelolaan Sumber Daya Ekonomi Kreatif pada Industri Kreatif di Kecamatan Medan Marelan

This research aims to determine the role of technology in managing creative economic resources in the creative industry in Medan Marelan District. This research was conducted using qualitative methods through interviews with one of the MSME owners in Medan Marelan District. The research results show that technology has an important role in managing creative economic resources in the creative industry, namely increasing efficiency and productivity, increasing global market access, and improving market information and marketing strategies. This research also shows that managing creative economic resources requires a significant role of technology. Technology not only functions as a tool, but also as a driver and developer. Thus, management of creative economy resources must consider how technology can be used to increase efficiency and productivity in the creative industry.

Analisis Implementasi Pendidikan dan Pelatihan Human Capital di Industri Kreatif

Creative industries play an important role in the global economy, and the development of high-quality human resources is essential to drive innovation and productivity. The purpose of this study is to analyze the status of the implementation of human resource development and training in the creative industry. Using a qualitative approach, data was collected through in-depth interviews with industry players, academics, and policy makers, as well as analysis of related documents. The results showed that the combination of formal and non-formal education, cooperation between industry and educational institutions, and the use of modern technology play an important role in the development of human resources. Although formal education provides a solid theoretical foundation, non-formal education and technologies such as e-learning and VR can help improve certain practical skills according to market needs. . Collaboration between industry and educational institutions ensures relevant curricula and valuable practical experience for learners. Despite challenges such as limited resources and rapid technological change, effective education and training can enhance the competitiveness and growth of creative industries.

Revolutionizing the Digital Creative Industries: The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Integration, Development, and Innovation

Purpose - Artificial intelligence is profoundly transforming the digital creative industry, becoming a key force in industrial upgrading through technology integration, innovation drive and productivity improvement. Methods- This study uses a variety of methods, including literature review, questionnaire survey, in-depth interview and data analysis, to systematically examine the application effect of AI in the digital creative industry. The structural equation model is used to verify the hypothesized relationship, and the role of AI in promoting industrial integration, development results and innovation catalysis effect are comprehensively analyzed. Research results- The research that AI importantly promotes technological integration, development and innovation inside the digital creative industry, and improves the general overall performance of the industry. The path coefficient is incredibly substantial, and the model fit is good, which verifies the effective position of AI in industrial integration and development. The position of AI not only improves the competitiveness of the industry, but also provides robust support for the personalization and excessive quality of creative products. Originality- This paper demonstrates remarkable originality in theoretical framework construction, empirical data analysis, and exploration of practical challenges and this paper deeply analyzes the multiple mechanisms of AI in the digital creative industry, providing new ideas and specific quantitative evidence for research in related fields. Implications - Practitioners need to actively accept AI era, optimize creative workflows, and enhance production efficiency and constantly enhance their digital talents and cross-area information integration capabilities. Policymakers should formulate focused support policies to promote the vast application and deep integration of AI technologies inside the creative industries.