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Innovation in creative industries: Bibliometrix analysis and research agenda

by Paulin Gohoungodji a,* orcid
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Department of Management, Faculty of Business, Laval University, 2325 rue de l'Université, Québec City, QC G1V 0A6, Canada
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JEA  2025 4(1):88; https://doi.org/10.58567/jea04010002
Received: 13 January 2024 / Accepted: 6 March 2024 / Published Online: 8 March 2024
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Innovation has received a great attention in the creative industries literature. We propose in this study a bibliometric method to examine the literature on innovation in creative industries (ICI). A file of 656 manuscripts published on ICI between 1998 and 2022 was retrieved from the Web of Science Core Collection for analysis. The results highlight the evolution of study volume, authors, affiliated institutions and countries, author networks, keyword co-occurrences, and keyword networks. The study also includes a thematic map that highlights four types of research: driving themes (e.g., digital technology, cultural innovation, performing arts, product innovation, innovation management); core and cross-cutting themes (e.g., creativity, digitization, technology, copyright); emerging themes (e.g., gender, artificial intelligence, sustainability); and specialized and peripheral themes (e.g., gender, blockchain, digital music). We finally conclude by proposing future perspectives and a research agenda in this area.

Keywords: Innovation; Creative industries; Bibliometric analysis; Research agenda;
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