Innovation is defined as the ‘introduction of new things or methods’ (Dictionary.com, 2009). It is also used by creative industries to create novel and exciting product and it is also a technique employed by creative sectors to improve interaction with audiences, consumers as well as each other sectors across all industries.
The ways in which innovation enhance and sometimes limit the creative industries were discussed at length at the Creative Capital Conference, held in Amsterdam in 2005. This event was organised by an initiative known as Knowledgeland, a ‘network of government, private sector, knowledge institutions and civil society to think about the consequences of the knowledge economy and how to respond to it as a society’ (Kennisland, n.d). Four main thematic areas were analysed at length, each representing focus points on how aspects of creative industry operations contribute to Creative Capital: Creative Crossovers, Creative Clusters, Creative Cities and Creative Public Domain. Using these four areas as a basis of analysis, it is the objective of this paper to demonstrate through examples how innovation is used to advance Creative Capital across the globe.
Firstly, it is fundamental to clearly define what innovation means to the creative industries and what exactly Creative Capital is.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- The Role of Innovation in the Creative Industries
- What is Creative Capital?
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This paper aims to demonstrate how innovation drives Creative Capital across the globe. It explores the interconnectedness of innovation and the creative industries, highlighting how creativity contributes to profitability, development, and productivity growth. Additionally, it aims to define Creative Capital and its impact on societies and creative businesses.
- The role of innovation in the creative industries and its impact on productivity
- The definition and components of Creative Capital
- The importance of Creative Capital for creative businesses and societies
- The interplay of technology, production, and user engagement in the creative industries
- The role of social, intellectual, and financial capital in driving Creative Capital
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Introduction: This chapter defines innovation and its role in the creative industries, highlighting its importance in driving productivity growth. It also introduces the concept of Creative Capital and its significance in a global marketplace.
- The Role of Innovation in the Creative Industries: This chapter delves into the application of creativity within the creative industries, focusing on its role in achieving profitability and development. It highlights the interplay of technology, production, and user engagement in driving innovation and the rise of user-generated content.
- What is Creative Capital?: This chapter explores the concept of Creative Capital, defining it as the combined assets of society that foster innovation and creativity. It examines the various sectors that contribute to the creative industries and their role in generating wealth and job creation. It also discusses the social, intellectual, and financial capital that contribute to Creative Capital.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
This paper focuses on the concepts of innovation, Creative Capital, and the creative industries. Key terms include: creativity, productivity growth, user-generated content, technology, production, social capital, intellectual capital, financial capital, and the impact of these factors on global societies and creative businesses.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is innovation defined in the context of creative industries?
Innovation is defined as the introduction of new things or methods. In creative industries, it is used to create novel products and improve interaction with audiences and other sectors.
What is the concept of Creative Capital?
Creative Capital represents the combined assets of a society, including social, intellectual, and financial capital, that foster innovation and creativity to generate wealth and jobs.
What were the four main thematic areas analyzed at the Creative Capital Conference?
The analysis focused on four focus points: Creative Crossovers, Creative Clusters, Creative Cities, and Creative Public Domain.
How does innovation impact productivity growth?
Innovation drives productivity growth by enhancing development and profitability through the application of creativity and new technologies.
What role does user-generated content play in modern creative industries?
The rise of user-generated content is a result of the interplay between technology, production, and user engagement, driving further innovation in the sector.
Who organized the Creative Capital Conference in Amsterdam?
The event was organized by Knowledgeland (Kennisland), a network involving government, the private sector, and knowledge institutions.
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- Nick Birch (Autor), 2009, Innovation in creative industries, Múnich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/269670
