How consumers' personalities, lifestyles and demographics predict SVOD genre and SVOD platform consumption
Journal of Contemporary Marketing Science
ISSN: 2516-7480
Article publication date: 30 November 2021
Issue publication date: 9 December 2021
Abstract
Purpose
Streaming video on demand (SVOD) services are comprised of digital media content creation and content distribution that provide a vast array of genre content playable on an assortment of different technology platforms. Additionally, these digital services are equipped to collect data and information on consumers. However, these services do not capture extensive consumer demographics, lifestyles or personalities information.
Design/methodology/approach
To resolve this discrepancy, collecting external information such as complete demographics, personalities and lifestyles of consumers can be useful in advancing SVOD consumer behavior knowledge. This study examined how consumer demographics, lifestyles and personalities may predict SVOD genre consumption and SVOD platform consumption. A survey was executed and disseminated to collect consumer information across these dimensions. Multiple linear regressions and a structural equation model were formed to explicate variance.
Findings
Consumer demographics, lifestyles and personalities’ information do predict SVOD genre consumption and SVOD platform consumption.
Originality/value
Media selection and trait theory have not been applied to understanding unexplained variance behind consumer media consumption, and are often used to predict media consumption variance among consumers. These findings illustrate that, while digital consumer touchpoints are necessary to collect and analyze, marketers should not lose sight of easily-obtainable consumer data, much of which dictates consumption choices.
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Acknowledgements
This study thanks the Research Foundation of CUNY for its support.
Citation
Palomba, A. (2021), "How consumers' personalities, lifestyles and demographics predict SVOD genre and SVOD platform consumption", Journal of Contemporary Marketing Science, Vol. 4 No. 3, pp. 362-384. https://doi.org/10.1108/JCMARS-06-2021-0020
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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