Multi-platform practices among digital patronage creators

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

10-1-2022

Abstract

Digital patronage is an emergent revenue model in which fans provide recurring financial support to a content creator, as exemplified through platforms like Twitch and Patreon. Whereas previous research has investigated creator-supporter relationships, the current study investigates creators’ multi-platform practices through in-depth interviews. We build on trends in creative labor studies and communication to examine how creators perceive Patreon and integrate it into their existing workflow. This study’s findings contribute to a better understanding of the role of digital patronage within the broader ecosystem of creative labor platforms.

Identifier

85130341594 (Scopus)

Publication Title

Convergence

External Full Text Location

https://doi.org/10.1177/13548565221104990

e-ISSN

17487382

ISSN

13548565

First Page

1438

Last Page

1456

Issue

5

Volume

28

Grant

1928627

Fund Ref

National Science Foundation

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